Thursday, January 31, 2013

Thanks Valerie and Ben! only took 10 weeks to arrive!

Sent out a package today and received one today. Definitely made my day.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The last summer icecubers left today

Bon Voyage to Steve, Jonathan, Rickard, Hagar, Larissa and Ben! Since Felipe is on R&R, I am now the sole icecuber at pole for the next week.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Playing Filmmaker

Its time to send the RED camera back. Too bad it was very enjoyable to capture footage with it.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

A Memorial for our fallen Twin Otter Crew

Sad news today. Search crews have found the wreckage of the missing Twin Otter and the 3 men aboard perished. Today we held a moment of silence for them.

Friday, January 25, 2013

RnR in New Zealand

Went on RnR last week in New Zealand. My last taste of civilization until Nov. It was amazing! Abel Tasman and Hanmer Hot Springs.

Are you fascinated by fire?

A. Yes
B. No
C. they call me El Fuego
D. Did someone say fire?

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Pole Marker Ceremony

The new pole marker, installed January 1, 2013. It was designed by the 2012 winter overs.


The names of the 2012 winter overs.






Modesty in Accomplisment



Mars


Saturn


My reflection on the Polar Marker sun.


No masks


Sven!


Carlos!



This marker was designed by the Winter-over crew and made by the 2012 South Pole machinist.