Sadly, I am still short a few dollars for a round trip ticket to our hollow earth. To add insult, I discovered that I cannot follow my pioneering brethren by way of car.

Per Google Maps:
"We could not calculate driving directions between Indiana, Pa and +84° 24' 0.00", +141° 0' 0.00." (Artic Ocean)

Therefore, I anxiously await the return of the Russian IceBreaker, Yamal. The anticipated voyage happens June 26 - July 19, 2007. I may throw a Hollow Earth party at that time. Splash some booze on the rocks, crank up the A/C, unfurl the maps, and throw in that Artic Documentary Ive been dying to cue up. If my apartment doesn't reek too bad, I may even invite people.

God speed my friends, and watch out for Russians.