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Dave Down South: May 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Sunday, May 28, 2006. Has it really been a month since I last wrote anything? What on earth have I been up to? Liz lowers the rather tattered flag. Fran gets busy with the MIG. Jules shortly before closer examination of the floor. The Halley version of the Hokey Cokey. Ah, there you are Carruthers. Posted by Dave Down South at 3:10 pm. View my complete profile. Pictures from Dave's travels are available here. Thanks to BDS and UKSA for use of the gallery.
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Dave Down South: April 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Saturday, April 29, 2006. Scattered showers in the south. The view from my office window. Snow and rime covers everything now. Night chef hard at work. Other than that it's been fairly normal lately. (Now there's a worrying thought, when did I start to consider this as normal? Heading into the sunset. Posted by Dave Down South at 4:04 pm. Tuesday, April 04, 2006. We're all going on a. Early stages of construction. Our chalet by the sea. The intrepid winter trippers. Arran...
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Dave Down South: July 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Friday, July 28, 2006. Is it a bird, is it a plane. The Halley Superheroes. Protecting the Antarctic from evil. Alex hanging around under the Simpson building. Vicki goes for the windswept look. Kirsty after seeing her bar bill. Looks like your left hand throggle mulch flange is a bit worn". A bit bigger than the one on the Scim. Posted by Dave Down South at 4:59 pm. Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Snow, sledges and stitches. The compact Halley gym, Chris in action. Turnbuckle ...
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Dave Down South: August 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Sunday, August 13, 2006. Off to see the neighbours. Everything you need for a day out at the seaside. Brian prepares to abseil down to the sea ice. They seemed unimpressed with the new friend I brought for them. I wonder if it's edible? The snow blows off the ice shelf on the sea ice forming interesting shapes. The advance guard were sent to meet us on the second trip. A baby chick pokes his head out for a look. What do you think of it so far? Me and some new friends.
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Dave Down South: January 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Saturday, January 28, 2006. To Rothera and beyond. Several people came out to see us off, most of the Met team, and Nathan and Tommo in the traditional Halley Hats of Farewell. Refuelling at Fossil Bluff. The little known and highly advanced Beer Bottle Technique. Posted by Dave Down South at 5:34 pm. Sunday, January 22, 2006. Less scenic D4 bulldozer. Posted by Dave Down South at 5:04 pm. Sunday, January 15, 2006. Learning the job.and what not to do. Alex the Data Manager.
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Dave Down South: December 2005
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Monday, December 26, 2005. The big day - arrival. Christmas Carols on the Shackleton. In all the excitement I wasn't very tired so stayed up late to lend a hand with some cargo, and also managed to get a brief lesson and my first go on a skidoo. I finally crashed out wondering what tomorrow would bring, after what seemed a very long day indeed! Home for the next 15 months. Posted by Dave Down South at 7:05 pm. Sunday, December 25, 2005. All dressed up for Race Night.
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Dave Down South: September 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Things have been relatively quiet the last few weeks, which is a poor excuse for not having written anything for ages but it's the best I could come up with. My week of nights went pretty well. It's a bit strange getting up and having a normal dinner for breakfast but I coped with the hardship well enough! The coldest pub in the world? The Met team launch the blimp. GPS transmitter, with a weather station behind. View my complete profile.
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Dave Down South: June 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Sunday, June 25, 2006. Simon lines up for a shot. Starting the dozer. Never again will I complain about de-icing the car. Artistically spliced and whipped ropes. Table ready for the midwinter meal. Presents all wrapped and ready. The result of Anto's expert welding tuition, and a large hammer. A not quite to scale model of Halley. Patchwork quilt on display at Halley Art Gallery. Midwinter presents on display. Bob aka Johnny Cash, with backing band. Jules the AIS Engineer.
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Dave Down South: March 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Friday, March 17, 2006. Come on in the water's lovely. Halley Base - Average age 7 3/4. Posted by Dave Down South at 4:47 pm. Friday, March 03, 2006. DC3 landing at Rothera International Airport. Samba band at the skiway. The last plane gives a flypast of the Simpson building before leaving. Sorry Mum. That's Jules on the right, it's all his fault. Posted by Dave Down South at 3:11 pm. View my complete profile. Pictures from Dave's travels are available here.
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Dave Down South: February 2006
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Dave's tales from the Antarctic. Sunday, February 12, 2006. Planes, penguins, and dentist's chairs. The things some people will do for a trip out. On the social side I was invited to another two Burns celebrations, so I've done very well for haggis this year. There seem to be quite a few Scots down in the Falklands, I think the scenery must remind them of home. Penguins enjoying a bath. So after about 9 hours flying we ended up back where we had started. Dash7 waiting for early morning takeoff.
