Monthly Archives: October 2011

I can’t believe that it has been almost 2 whole months that I have been here on the Ice!  The time has been flying by so quickly.  I’ve made some outstanding friends and have overall met some amazing people.  I’ve also learned several important things.  I’ve done a fair amount of soul searching while downContinue reading “soul searching in the snow”

Greetings all! Since I’m now on night shift, I am hoping that I’ll be able to update my blog more often. Last night was my first night on the night time shift.  The evening started out well and I was kept company by Lt. Phil Brunelle and Fire Fighter Mike Allard.  The group at theContinue reading “Night shift in the light of day”

Greetings and Salutations to you all! I apologize most profusely for not posting a blog more recently, but things have been incredibly busy down here at McMurdo!  We’ve gotten a whole bunch of new people with the flights come freshies and more packages!  I actually recieved three packages this week but they were inadvertently placedContinue reading “Time flies when you’re having Fun!”

Today is Thursday, October 7, 2011.  This week marks the beginning of Mainbody or “Summer”.  It means that the winter-over crew is departing and the hordes are arriving.  It also means receiving somewhat regular shipments of mail and FRESHIES!  Never in my life have I ever been so excited about eating a salad as IContinue reading “Ahhhh-ctober!”