Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Condition 2




You've seen how amazingly clear it can be here, but the weather changes quickly. This is what a Condition 2 storm looks like (taken from the comfort of the galley last week). Winds up to 40 knots and low visibility. We can still work in these conditions, just need to be careful. Condition 1 means that you cannot leave where you are whatsoever, you must stay in the building you are in (and hope there is a bathroom!)

I walked to work in a storm like this one the other day and it was crazy! Some gusts were impossible to walk against -- they almost blew me over. Balaclavas (polarfleece face-covering hood) and goggles are a must in these conditions.

1 Comments:

Blogger the kid's pal said...

Totally. Except that supposedly the only glock here is kept in like 3 different buildings and has to be assembled before use.
Dude, we totally had baklava for dessert tonight! You know people kept calling it balaclava.
There's something about walking around with a balaclava and goggles and all the gear on that makes you feel invisible. Well, I guess you are, except that your name is printed in huge letters on the front of your parka.

November 03, 2005 10:12 PM  

Post a Comment

<< Home