It's a Small World Afterall
Who'd a thought I'd run into two people from my home town in Antarctica! Here I am in the galley with Point Richmonders LaVonne Hynes Webber and Greg Murphy, giving a shout out to everyone at the Santa Fe Market!
There are also a few Kwaj residents lurking about (i.e, freezing their you-know-whats off in) the Antarctic. Pictured here at the Coffee House with me are Peter Rejcek, Andrea Dixon and Chris Danals. (Missing is Susan DeSoto.) Chris is just passing through here at McMurdo, on his way home from the South Pole. He went from 12 years at Kwaj straight to an entire year at the South Pole, so if he looks a little maniacal, that explains it. :) Andrea and Peter have done a year at "Pole" too, so they all have some good stories about it. It sounds like the winter sky is absolutely amazing there.
posted by the kid's pal @ 7:34 PM
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Great to hear from you all! (Sorry I haven't responded sooner -- I'm not sure what the blog etiquette is.)
Smiley, I will be feeling sorry for you in So. Cal. Try to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, k? :)
See, Mel refers to the Northwest as warm! Keepin it real, Mel!
Honest to God, when it's above zero with no wind here, it really does feel warm! I really think I could go without a jacket if/when it gets to be 30F. Crazy!
Miss you guys!
Love,
al
Homey! I know, I was going to do the hair all crazy, and then there just wasn't time, etc. etc. I wish I had now, but oh well. Shoots. I did bring some with me though! And yes, mom's scarf had really done the job here.
I have white legs now! For the first time in 5 years - lo lo!
Hey Holly and Rosie! Great to hear from you. Thanks for saying I look fashionable. :) I feel very masculine 6 days a week in carthartts, so I kind of go extra girly with the pink sweater and purple boots on my day off. And of course I am trying to keep it real with tie dye on Fridays! (Under the carhartts. :)
No, I don't think the Virgin Mary died here, but she certainly would have if she ever came here dressed like that! Brr.
Thanks for taking such good care of my family in Eugene! I wish I could be there. Can't wait to see the new house all finished!
Love,
al
Hi Rosemary! Oh, the waiting! What an exciting time. I'm sending extra special good thoughts to Jeff, Jeanette, new baby Corbin, future grandparents and auntie too! I've been doing some knitting down here and that makes me think of you all in the Point too.
Take care and keep me posted on the grandchild!
Love,
Alison
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