Archive for September, 2009
A few folks are pretty disappointed that we are delayed. But I am just taking it easy, resting, and trying to go slow. We had a dry run today. Had my bag packed, bed linens bagged and put away, ECW on and room cleared out. Had all my stuff with me at lunch ready for [...]
Enjoying my last few days in Antarctica. We had one delay so far, I have heard that it was due to weather which is believe able. I have also heard that it was due to mechanical failure which is also believable. The flight did not delay until later in the morning. I am ready to [...]
Do you want a piece of prime Beach Front property in Antarctica? I know you do… Snow Cave for sale. Trademe is the Kiwi version of eBay. Lots more pics on the auction site. The folks over at Scott Base have been working on a fantastic snow cave over the winter that just kept growing. [...]
I am in my final week and I am feeling it. Excited about being here and the job I do, the unique environment, and just the cool place I get to work. However, its time for a break. This week will be kind of weird. The normal day to day is happening but I am [...]
In under two weeks I will be leaving McMurdo Station for this season. I have mixed emotions about it. While I do not want to be here during the summer and the increased population of over 1000, I have begun to think of this place as home. I spend most of my time here, about [...]
Another nice trip out to the pressure ridges.
For the first time I hiked Ob Hill this weekend. Great view. Will be posting a panoramic of town and a few other shots shortly. The photo of me was taken by Kish Stevens. Click on the image for the complete image.
Anthony Powell, a local Photographer was asked by the BBC to photograph a time laps of Ice Pushes forming. I got the opportunity to go out with him to a newly forming ridge. It was extremely cold when I shot these. My hair froze to my hat, my eye lids kept freezing shut, and my [...]
Over the past few days we have been in Condition 2 weather for wind chill. We have seen temps from -93 here in town to over -120 on the ice shelf. WOW that’s cold. Eric and I went outside at -90 (no coats) just to say that we did. At -100 your skin can freeze [...]
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