Tuesday, November 3, 2009

I am home

Science group in the hanger of the Polar Sea. Photo taken by Daniel Cox of Natural Exposures. I learned a lot from him, and you should check out his website.
First Arctic roller coaster ride!
You got to get in the ice somehow!
I nick named that light, Ol' Misery!
Pancake ice!
twisted rope
I am not sure why I am having such a hard time with that cord, but it is kicking my butt.
On top of the world.
bow head whale skull, taken in Barrow.



I am home. I made it to the Arctic, and now I am back. Mark welcomed me home with a big hug and kiss, and informed me that I wasn't allowed to leave again. I need to thank him, for all the work he did on my blog, without him, this blog never would have happened. I also want to thank my shipmates, both Coast Guard and civilian for allowing me to get to know you.

All and all it was a wonderful experience. I got to go to a place many don't, see things few do, and be a part of major film project. It was a true honor. It wasn't easy though, and it wasn't very glamorous, as you can tell from my pained expression working with an extension cord. For as great as it was to be underway, it's great to be back home. Thanks for following my blog.


Always,
Pam

You think you hate it now just wait until you put it on


Its cold in the arctic, one must dress warm

Hey hey Boo Boo lets go steal some picnic baskets




This beautiful she bear came within ten feet of the stern of the cutter yesterday. She sniffed the air, dug at some snow, even got on her hind quarters and begged for some bacon covered doughnuts. She stuck around for half hour before she bunkered down in the snow to get out of the driving wind. She returned an hour later to see if we had any treats for her. It is pretty exciting to get within a few feet of a wild polar bear. I don't think I could have gotten any closer if I was at a zoo.

Make the cold stop


Today is a frosty 12 degrees with the wind blowing 30 knots sustained andchilling the air to -12 degrees. Burrrrr