Saturday, October 10, 2009

Beachcombers...

"Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends
than any music in the world."
~Bill Monroe


We started out our Friday under a severe weather warning continued through it with the lights going out at the school in the middle of the wrestling team's spaghetti feed fundraiser taking place in our cafeteria/gymnasium. As far as I could see (which wasn't very) nobody even batted an eye, they just flipped open cell phones, turned on the flashlights and proceeded to eat. Later was the musical at the church where anyone can sign up to sing anything from traditional hymns to contemporary christian. Some songs are in English, others in Yupik. It is like an open mic night for God at church."Will the Circle be Unbroken" bluegrass style was our choice of song! Our little singing group consisted of Mary, Mary, Kathy, Dora, Renae, Larry, Me, Mac on the guitar and John on Banjo! What fun there must have been at least 20 some songs belted out by all kinds of people from the community for a few hours. There is always someone who preaches a message, someone who announces songs/singers and a band made up of a several guitarists and an organ player. This is what we do on a Friday night in Quin and you can't help but smile. We are having a big Youth Singspiration next weekend in Quinhagak too. As I understand, it is a pretty big deal. Youth groups from neighboring villages come to Quin to take part in it. These kind of sing a longs/fellowships are very popular up here. Caught up with Fannie, David, Emma and company after, stopped over for a visit. Of course when you go to Fannie's you always, ALWAYS leave with a full stomach whether you arrived with one or not;) She sent me out the door with a loaf of fresh bread that she made. (Quyana Fannie!) It tastes just like my favorite buns that Gram makes. Did I mention that Pauline, a colleague of mine made the yummiest cranberry jam and graciously gave me a jar (Quyana Pauline). Coincidence? I think not. Feasting on bread and jelly was part of my evening;) No worries, Sherry and I started the P90X workout program last week. Ouch! It lives up to every bit of the infomercial's proclamations. There's your next Dare Rope #5 - Try P90X. Thankfully our weather warning panned out as mere 45 mile an hour winds last night, thus far no major flooding. Today, Saturday, Jim, Steph and I had a try at beach combing despite the wind/rain/sleet. Aside: does anyone else remember that old sitcom called "Beachcombers". It aired on our one Canadian channel back when my bros and I used to fight over what 30 minute TV program we would watch. I vaguely remember it. So on our way down the beach while poor Jim was driving the 4 wheeler and being pelted by driving rain, Steph and I sat backwards enjoying the view of this double rainbow. Again, remember we just had a flood warning....coincidence? I think not:) Reminder from God. Anyway, we were in search of prehistoric treasures like mammoth teeth, tusks or I don't know... I was hoping for a toe nail maybe.... Unfortunately the discoveries were limited to several "ancient" 12 gauge casings and a shot up thermos. Although skunked in the mammoth department I managed collect a bagful of rocks. They're pretty. Really, promise. It was kinda like shopping but different...

P.S. Thanks Mum for the 'trees' in the mail this week.

"MAKE A joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands!"
~Psalm 100:1

11 comments:

  1. How do the other youth groups get to your village? What great fun!!! We had a great celebration in church today - it was the culmination of a year long effort called Harvest of Talents - to raise funds for the local food pantries and a special fund for veterans, senior citizens, and the mentally ill - for needs that are not covered any other way. We pray we can build on this event next year.

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  2. Just curious - how much does the tide fluctuate in your area?

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  3. Dare Rope #6?! I think I missed a few... Oh well, I am still recuperating from swinging from Dare Rope #3 (? Not sure which #). Avoiding steps today as much as possible. :)

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  4. IB Profen and I don't even know how many Dare Ropes are out there??? I should go back and check;) congrats runner girl!

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  5. Kris, The youth groups fly in. And the tides? Hum, good question? I'll get back to you on that one I'm not sure. Thank you for keeping updated;) Rachel

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  6. I notice there are pipes running around homes - sewage - heating?

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  7. It must be quite expensive to fly the teens in or does someone donate the plane. I know Barnabas Ministries does that kind of work.

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  8. Sewage and water- some homes have it. They say it will take years before everyone has it. Not sure who pays for the flights? I'll ask around. I've heard of Arctic Barnabas before I came up here.

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  9. youth fundraise or either pay their own fares. i sure miss those gatherings.

    Gwen (lonny's other sister)

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  10. Rachel....enjoying your latest entries--they feel personal and meaningful now that I've been there. The possible camping trip sounded like fun--another one planned? Wish I could just stop by for the weekend. Does Ani miss me? :-) Keep the faith and give those kids a hug for me. ~Mike

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  11. Gwen! You're Lonny and Deanna's sister! Good to meet you via blog. You have a beautiful family. When will you be in Quin again? I'd love to visit. Thanks for answering for me, I was actually thinking about that question this evening and trying to remind myself to ask someone, lol. Hope all is well with you. We started a GREAT Beth Moore bible study on the book of Esther. Wish you could be here to do it with us. Your mom is doing it and I'm sure she can fill you in. Take care and thanks for reading! Rachel
    Mike! Yeah, weekends are becoming very full. It was Jim, Steph and I who were gonna go but weather hold;) Maybe we'll get out yet. Yes, of course Ani misses you. We went tundra jogging this evening and he asked about you;) Well I'll be in touch. Watch the mail, there might be a package for you too:) Rach

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