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Bowers' Annex
Author: Jamie Ward Date: 12/06/2013 Temperature: -27.7 degrees celcius Wind Speed: 22 knots Temperature with wind chill: -45 degrees celcius Sunrise: N/A Sunset: N/A For the members of Scott's Terra Nova expedition, the hut at Cape Evans provided a warm, secure shelter. Show More Summary
As far as poetry goes, we'll walk
Author: Marie Date: 09/05/2013 Temperature: -25 degrees C Wind Speed: 10 knots Temp with wind chill: -30 degrees C Sunrise: n/a Sunset: n/a Light is life, and so is poetry. I had this very simple thought slowly building up in my mind throughout this week. Show More Summary
Rain in Antarctica is a glorious thing
Author: Stefanie Date: 29/05/2013 Temperature: -27 degrees C Wind Speed: 10/13 kts Temp with wind chill: -55 degrees C Sunrise: n/a Sunset: n/a The environment in Antarctica is extremely dry. It is an average of 18% Relative Humidity...Show More Summary
A Stitch in Time
Author: Stefan Date: 29/05/2013 Temperature: -27 degrees C Windspeed: 10kts Temp with wind chill: -39 degrees C Sunrise: N/A Sunset: N/A It's been a particular pleasure this season to see some iconic pieces of the expeditioner's clothing pass through the conservation lab at Scott Base. Show More Summary
Hip Hip Hooray
Author: Sue Date: 4 June 2013 Temperature: -25 degrees C Wind Speed: 10 knots Temperature with wind chill: -38 degrees C Sunrise: n/a Sunset: n/a It's natural that when a small group of people live together in close quarters in a harsh...Show More Summary
Pony Snowshoes
Author: Sue Date: 22 May 2013 Temperature: -26 degrees C Wind Speed: 25 knots Temp with wind chill: -44 degrees C Sunrise: n/a Sunset: n/a When it comes to working with historical material that is only 100 years old, most things we recognise at least by function, if not from our own lives and times, then perhaps from those of our grandparents. Show More Summary
To plunge or not to plunge
Author: Jaime Date: 22 May 2013 Temperature: -26 Wind speed: 10-15 knots Temp with wind chill: -37 Sunrise: Still August Sunset: Long ago There are a number of traditional events that take place during the long winter season at Scott Base; the midwinter dinner and, the mini-golf tournament for example. Show More Summary
Boots and Grass
Author: Stefanie Date: 15/05/2013 Temperature: -31 degrees celcius Wind Speed: 350/1 kts Temperature with wind chill: -39 degrees celcius Sunrise: n/a Sunset: n/a Sometimes we encounter the most unexpected surprises during a conservation treatment and expose a piece of history that is really quite special. Show More Summary
Tragedy in Oklahoma
This afternoon, we were faced with the tragic news that a F4tornado tore through the small city of Moore, Oklahoma. It'sa suburb of Oklahoma City. We are always worried when wehear of tornadoes in Oklahoma because we have family thatlive there. Show More Summary
A walk to blue sky
Author: Marie Date: 5/05/2013 Temperature: -25 Wind Speed: 10 knots Temperature with wind chill: -30 Sunrise: n/a Sunset: n/a Last Suday to enjoy the last minutes of daylight we went for a walk that is quite famous here: Castle Rock loop. Show More Summary
Helping The Library
When you're not working, there's a fair amount of down-time.I took advantage of this today when Lynn and I went over tothe First Congregationalist Church to help set up the twice yearlyFriends of The Mesa County Libraries sale. Books are sold foreither $1.00 or $2.00. Show More Summary
Lord of the Flies/Ski's
Author: Stefan Date: 08/05/2013 Temperature: -40 degrees C Wind speed: 5 knots Temp with wind chill: -51 degrees C Sunrise: N/A Sunset: N/A One of the most fascinating personnel choices for the Cape Evans shore party was one Tryggve "Trigger" Gran. Show More Summary
Removing some soot... for good measure
Author: Sue Date: 7 May 2013 Temperature: -41 degrees C Wind Speed: 10 knots Temp with wind chill: -55 degrees C Sunrise: n/a
Sunset: n/a In our conservation work on the artefacts from the explorer's huts here in Antarctica we often get little surprises. Show More Summary
Jaime Ward
When it's 10pm and warm and comfortable inside Scott Base the last thing you want to do is to struggle into layers of warm clothing and head outside. When it is also -27 with snow drifting in the gusting winds, it is even less appealing. Show More Summary
Leftover of country cooking history
Here, when you mention "back country" cooking, it referrs to some dehydrated chicken and peas, dehydrated soup, with a dehydrated orange tasting juice, and eventually some porridge powder. No offence to any "central land" gastronomy, it's just the easiest thing we can bring to have for dinner when we're going out. Show More Summary
Back Together Again
While Gina and Leslie are out of town, we are lucky enough to kitty-sit Prometheus. He lived here for a bit a few years ago. He's teamed up with our kitty, Basia just like before. However, since Basia has had a few health problems lately, they can't be together to annoy each other! Even so, it's nice to have two cats back in the house again!
Lousy Economy
How do I know that the economy is really lousy here?I stopped by the nearby Dollar Tree store this afternoonand it was packed! I've been there in the past and wasjust about the only person there. Today, there must havebeen 50 shoppers inside the store. Show More Summary
Fruita Fat Tire Festival
Sometimes, even though you've lived in an area for a while, thereare things you've never done, even though they are right near yourhome. One of those things is the Fruita Fat Tire Festival. Fruitais one of the largest meccas of mountain biking in the nation, ifnot the world. Show More Summary
Headed To The Sun
Gina and Leslie are headed to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for Gina's niece'swedding. This morning, we took them to the airport for their flight. Usually they are giving Lynn or me a ride to our flight, so it was a nicechange of pace that we could return the favor. Show More Summary
Visiting With Susie
Over the last few days, we've been having a nice visit from our friend,Susie. She stopped while driving through the area since she has oldties to Grand Junction and we've gotten to do a number of fun thingswith her. Earlier this evening,...Show More Summary
