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from London to Vancouver

Posted on Jan 13th, 2008 by geognosy : curious geognosy

My last pictures in Dawson were taken at Jack London square.  This was just down the street from where I was living, but I never took any pictures there until my last morning.  These are... More »

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what would Farland see?

Posted on Jan 9th, 2008 by geognosy : curious geognosy

Yesterday was clear and cold and went for a climb up to the sun .  Whenever I'm out in the woods now I find myself thinking of the zaadzter Farland, because of the pictures she... More »

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mammoth remains

Posted on Jan 7th, 2008 by geognosy : curious geognosy

A writer who was here early in 2007, Lisa Pasold, recounts in her blog a conversation she had with someone who remembers a paleontologist living in this building years ago, and the house being full... More »

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like a house on fire

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2008 by geognosy : curious geognosy

Last October, during "Fire Prevention Week" in Dawson, I dropped in to visit a friend.  She said that she had just come from the fire.  What fire, I asked?  The house fire, she said. Perhaps... More »

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moose decor

Posted on Dec 29th, 2007 by geognosy : curious geognosy

It is mandatory for a log cabin to have at least one set of moose antlers as exterior decor.   If there are many sets of antlers, they may be distributed whimsically, but if there is... More »

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ice road

Posted on Dec 24th, 2007 by geognosy : curious geognosy

The trail today through the woods to this look off was coated in fresh white fluffy snow, marked only by the passage of  fox and rabbit.  This point overlooks the Yukon River crossing to West... More »

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Ice_road

the edge of light

Posted on Dec 21st, 2007 by geognosy : curious geognosy

Here is a shot of Berton House in Dawson City where I have lived for three months.  The days are short now but nowhere near as dark as I had anticipated for this time of... More »

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winding down

Posted on Dec 18th, 2007 by geognosy : curious geognosy

Everything is winding down here, or winding up.  Soon I'll be leaving the subarctic and return to the temperate rainforest. This repurposed car, built into a retaining wall, is parked in front of  the car... More »

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Second_car

not arrogant enough

Posted on Nov 30th, 2007 by geognosy : curious geognosy

Three years ago today Pierre Berton, a Canadian icon, died at the age of 84.  Being a Canadian icon means not being very well known outside of Canada.  Pierre Berton resisted the status of icon,... More »

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the use of refuse

Posted on Nov 29th, 2007 by geognosy : curious geognosy

The dump here in Dawson is famous for its free store.  People bring all their stuff in but do not want to take it away again.  It is easier just to sell it or throw... More »

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