Unbelievable, ridiculous, somewhat goofy things I have recently heard or said:
“That’s ah-may-zin!” New Zealander commenting on something.
“Scott, I am so impressed. You are really politically adept in these difficult situations”
“The sto-ah is ovah ba the steel-way” New Zealander giving me directions to the Scott Base store. Translation: “The store is over by the stairway.”
“I think I got sunburned last night.” What I said after the balloon launch.
“The crux of the biscuit is the apostrophe” – Frank Zappa
Local weather channel for McMurdo Base list the next sunset as February 20, 1:38AM
“I think you found the Colgate plaque lowering operator” on the discovery that typing :D in Yahoo messenger gives a very toothy smiley face
“If you know less you sleep better.” A colleague reassuring me that not knowing the detector threshold settings is not necessarily a bad thing
“McMurdo is a perfect example of a socialist society. The workers happily do their part, and in turn are provided with free room and board. Cash is only good for luxury items, such as souvenirs, alcohol, and tobacco.” An observation by a colleague.
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I didn't know that McMurdo had its own weather station. I guess that explains why I don't sleep at night-it's because I know a lot! (At least I think so... what was that, E=mc3?) Funny! -Joe
Scott-Glad to read everything is going well. I have enjoyed reading your blog. It is so much more interesting than "Hippos go Berserk"! Would you mind explaining why Antartica is good location for the launch? -Nina
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