Late fall in McMurdo


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May 21st 2005
Published: May 22nd 2005
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Hello everyone. Here are some photos from the last month to so.... Read Full Entry



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Cat delivered to Water PlantCat delivered to Water Plant
Cat delivered to Water Plant

The other outdoor construction project this year is a major upgrade to the Water Plant. We are enlarging the building and installing two new CAT diesel electic generators.
A cat of a different kindA cat of a different kind
A cat of a different kind

A calico cat was recently seen in the barbershop.
Wedell SealWedell Seal
Wedell Seal

A Wedell Seal wandered into town a couple weeks ago, spent a week with us and then wadddle away.
A good nightA good night
A good night

The seal spent a day or so leaned up against a stop sign in town during a storm. After the storm ended he left town and was subsequently spotted at Scott Base.
AuroraAurora
Aurora

A recent aurora over the McMurdo Ice Shelf. The red colors are too faint to be seen with the naked eye. The auroras appear pale green. Some people say auroras make noises that are audible on still nights. I have not heard them.



25th May 2005

So where are you now? I thought you said you and DK were going south for the winter. Let me know if you need anything; I can pop over and drop it off when I'm in the vicinity. The falling light does gradually give a splendid sense ot thenocturnal abyss i
- Tom
27th June 2005

Calico Cat
I'm enjoying the pics, however, what's up with the calico cat? Is it dead?

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