Oh, while I was on the Hut Point Ridge trail, I ran into a couple of curious skua that followed me around the trail. I told them that I didn't have any food, but they wouldn't leave me alone. Maybe they were upset that I interrupted their conversation by Roll Cage Mary.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wet Snow
A weather system brought in a lot of wet snow that has persisted for the last few days. It is pretty neat, but I see the water pools forming under my desk again...
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Bucket List
I watched "The Bucket List" on one of the movie channels the other day. It was not as bad as I thought it would be, but it wasn't exactly good. I don't really have a bucket list, as I think I just have a running list of things that I want to do. Does anyone know how a civillian with little to no money can fast-rope out of a helicopter?
I managed to sew a patch on to the hole in my jeans that recently developed. I was so proud that I didn't sew my pants-leg shut!
A popular past-time here is craft work with paracord (aka p cord). Some people are making survival belts and bracelets out of boredom. If you google survival bracelet, you'll probably find a bunch of sites.
Sorry about the stream-of-consciousness nature of this post. That said, I'm surprised it took me this long to get one of these out, considering the nature of blogs...
I managed to sew a patch on to the hole in my jeans that recently developed. I was so proud that I didn't sew my pants-leg shut!
A popular past-time here is craft work with paracord (aka p cord). Some people are making survival belts and bracelets out of boredom. If you google survival bracelet, you'll probably find a bunch of sites.
Sorry about the stream-of-consciousness nature of this post. That said, I'm surprised it took me this long to get one of these out, considering the nature of blogs...
Privacy?
One thing that I am looking forward to about re-deployment is privacy. As soon as I make it to Hawaii, I think I am going to spend an entire day sleeping and lounging around alone. Woot!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Starting the Last Leg
Christmas was good even though I missed my family and friends back home. Dinner was outstanding. Freshly mashed potatoes are always nice, but the duck breast and the asparagus in a balsamic vinegar reduction was what made the meal. Desserts, as always, were great. Despite the Christmas holiday, I believe the baker is still trying to kill me by way of overfeeding me things that I shouldn't be eating.
So many people are talking about redeployment (their exit strategy from the Ice). My tentative date of departure is February 8th, so it is not that far away. I'm still not sure how I want to spend my travel time. I'm thinking I'm going to try to live on the cheap while in New Zealand. The kiwi term for hiking is "tramping", and the trail system is pretty well-developed. I figure I should try to do at least one or more of the Great Walks. I really want to do the Whanganui Journey, which is a kayak trip on the North Island. However, I think that may be a bit on the expensive-side, so I might save it for another time. I think I need to start the paperwork for my Australian travel pass and also pay for my hut/tramp passes for New Zealand. I'm pretty excited about the prospects, but a little sad that my first season is ending so quickly. I have resolved to return to the Ice, but much of that depends on factors beyond my control.
So many people are talking about redeployment (their exit strategy from the Ice). My tentative date of departure is February 8th, so it is not that far away. I'm still not sure how I want to spend my travel time. I'm thinking I'm going to try to live on the cheap while in New Zealand. The kiwi term for hiking is "tramping", and the trail system is pretty well-developed. I figure I should try to do at least one or more of the Great Walks. I really want to do the Whanganui Journey, which is a kayak trip on the North Island. However, I think that may be a bit on the expensive-side, so I might save it for another time. I think I need to start the paperwork for my Australian travel pass and also pay for my hut/tramp passes for New Zealand. I'm pretty excited about the prospects, but a little sad that my first season is ending so quickly. I have resolved to return to the Ice, but much of that depends on factors beyond my control.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas!
It's Christmas Eve here, so today is our last working day before our two-day vacation. It's a big change from having a week or more off for the holidays, but it's not so bad. Tonight, we have a big Christmas party. I think it will be nice.
The weather is a little colder again; it's back to 25F. I'm still not reverting to my big red, though. Oh, "It's a Wonderful Life" shows tonight, so I'll need to make it a point to watch. For those of you in the cold and snow back at home, be safe! Merry Christmas!
The weather is a little colder again; it's back to 25F. I'm still not reverting to my big red, though. Oh, "It's a Wonderful Life" shows tonight, so I'll need to make it a point to watch. For those of you in the cold and snow back at home, be safe! Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
You probably can't tell from my bad photo, but it is so dry here that any moisture that ends up on the ground almost immediately evaporates and shows up as a mist rolling around town. I caught "A Charlie Brown Christmas" last night, but I am still wondering when "It's a Wonderful Life" will show.
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