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Technically, it’s November 1st, 2011 here on the ice. I have survived the first major holiday in Antarctica.  More about Halloweird in a post to come.  This post is going to be about the beauty of Antarctica.  I’ve said it before and I will say it again.  There is no place on earth like theContinue reading “The land of ice in black and white”

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!”

Hey y’all – Hope everyone at home is doing well.  Things have been exciting over the past week.  On Wednesday and Thursday this week, the FD had a few fire drills and I was lucky to be able to go out and take pictures during the first one. Personally, I don’t know how these guysContinue reading “Antarctic Fire Department”

Good morning! The days are much longer now.  The sky is light when I head to work in the mornings around 0620.  My dorm room has no windows, so it’s always a surprise when I walk out to see a light blue/gray sky.  We’ve been fortunate lately, the weather has been spectactular over the pastContinue reading “Goodbye Moon”

Greetings dear readers! Today is Monday, September….26?  I think…  I had a pretty eventful weekend and work and took on the “crap magnet” status.  Within 24 hours, I sent B shift on 4 calls.  It was great!  I have also been dubbed the smoke and spill queen because I seem to get a fair amountContinue reading “Ob Hill…. attempt #1”

I find it amusing to read posts on Facebook about the weather being cold at home.  Today the low was -58 with winds gusting at 30+ knots.  Makes for a bit of a chilly day.  I find that I am growing accustomed to it.  Today when I went outside, I was in jeans, boots, long-sleeveContinue reading “Work, fun, and more pictures!”

Sorry I haven’t posted an update in a while.  My work days have been intensely busy as well as my day off (so far). So last night was the first dodgeball match of the season.  There were 5 or 6 teams competing and several of my guys (the firefighters I work with) were playing.  IContinue reading “Antarctica Sports”