Spring Breakup May 3, 2007
The entire east end of the lake is thawed now, the ice pack is congested across from us at the west end and down the south/west finger. The dark land mass above our dock on the left, is an island. An annual ritual and rite of passage into Spring is to be the first boat to circle the island. Boats have been buzzing back and forth all day trying to break through the last bit of stubborn ice that clings to the north shore of the island, thwarting all attempts to complete the loop. As I work outside in the yard, is is strangely comforting and exciting to hear familiar whine of jet motors again.
More tomorrow.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist
