We came into town for the Halloween party last night. A good chance to relax, have fun, and not think about seals. Check, check, and check. It turns out that my costume kind of tanked. I decided that I really didn't want to carry the guitar around, and with only a vest, it wasn't much of a costume. We decided that instead of going as John Denver, I was going as John Denver's vest. Derek was supposed to be Vanilla Ice, shaved stripes in the hair and everything, but the gear issue room was limited on costumes (hence, me going as John Denver's vest). So all Derek got was a baby blue sport coat and a sparkly women's blouse that was skin tight. Jen went as a pirate, and Sascha was supposed to be a nurse but we decided she looked more like a lunch lady.
Costumes aside, we decided to head to the party. The day started off wonderfully (well, besides 
the working part). It was a little cloudy but 12 F with hardly any wind. However, as soon as we got into town, a large gray sheet of clouds was approaching town. We came in, got dinner, changed, etc., and by the time we headed to the gym for the party, the wind had kicked up and it had gotten a lot colder. And of course we left our jackets inside because it was much better than trying to find them in a huge pile of red jackets. So we finally made it to the party, danced, had fun, yada, yada, yada. It's an interesting dynamic down here. All of these people that would probably never get together if they weren't stuck on an island 2500 miles from the nearest anything, having a great time all in the name of dressing up and getting free candy. I hung out with everyone from scientists to pilots to carpenters to mountaineers last night. It's kind of strange.
the working part). It was a little cloudy but 12 F with hardly any wind. However, as soon as we got into town, a large gray sheet of clouds was approaching town. We came in, got dinner, changed, etc., and by the time we headed to the gym for the party, the wind had kicked up and it had gotten a lot colder. And of course we left our jackets inside because it was much better than trying to find them in a huge pile of red jackets. So we finally made it to the party, danced, had fun, yada, yada, yada. It's an interesting dynamic down here. All of these people that would probably never get together if they weren't stuck on an island 2500 miles from the nearest anything, having a great time all in the name of dressing up and getting free candy. I hung out with everyone from scientists to pilots to carpenters to mountaineers last night. It's kind of strange. The good thing about not living in town is that we get Midrats cards. Midrats is the midnight meal for all the night shift workers and it usually consists of pretty go
od food. So we had our midnight meal, and moved the party to the room for a little while. This morning was great because it was Sunday, and Sunday at McMurdo means brunch. And we just got a flight in, which means fresh fruit. Melons, apples, oranges, breakfast burritos with refried beans, home fries, and eggs, cinnamon rolls. As you can tell, we don't go hungry down here. If it weren't for the cold temperatures and all the walking and seal wrangling, I would come back to the states a fatter man. So today is movie/laundry day. We're just going to lounge around and enjoy our day off.
od food. So we had our midnight meal, and moved the party to the room for a little while. This morning was great because it was Sunday, and Sunday at McMurdo means brunch. And we just got a flight in, which means fresh fruit. Melons, apples, oranges, breakfast burritos with refried beans, home fries, and eggs, cinnamon rolls. As you can tell, we don't go hungry down here. If it weren't for the cold temperatures and all the walking and seal wrangling, I would come back to the states a fatter man. So today is movie/laundry day. We're just going to lounge around and enjoy our day off.
1 comments:
you are cracking me up!!!!!
Looks like you all had a good time. Enjoy your day of rest!
Love ya!
Aunt Stacy and the gang
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