Some days are filled with doing the little things. However, it is often the little things that can make the difference. Everyone on the team has things that they need to accomplish if the overall project is going to be a success. I have a lot of work to do on the computer. I need to work on the video picture frame. It is a device that looks just like a picture frame and flashes pictures and videos that you download into it. We want to remove some pictures and download some new ones. It doesn't sound like a hard job but it definitely takes some time. There are a lot of pictures and video clips to sort through.
This frame has over 50 photos and 5 video clips that relate to the SCINI project. It will be placed in Building # 155 where everyone goes to eat meals.
Other members of the team have jobs that are important to the project. Some are working on the navigation, some on the operating software, and some are trying to test the new 1000 foot tether. Stacy is very busy preparing for her interview. She is going to be on the Today show at 8:11am EDT on Tuesday, November 18th. In case you were wondering, that's 2:11am on Wednesday, November 19th for us. That means that I am going to get up at 1:30am so that I can be there to cheer her on. I hope to get to bed a little early. Wish me luck.
There is one thing that I have been meaning to ask you all. How would you like to receive a postcard from Antarctica? Not many people can say that they received a postcard postmarked "Antarctica". In fact, we were cautioned about people who might solicit us to send them a postcard so that they could get the stamp with the postmark. There are approximately 20 million people that collect stamps. It is a very popular hobby.
The scenes on the postcards are very vivid. There is an outline of the continent of Antarctica on the side that you write on.
If you would like to receive a postcard from Antarctica, then this is what you need to do.
- Get a postcard or a piece of paper and an envelope
- Buy a stamp (make sure that you check how much postage you are going to need)
- Write me a short or long note - tell me about yourself; ask a question about Antarctica
- Include your full name and address (including zip code)
- Address the envelope to:
McMurdo Station Grantee Cameo Slaybaugh McMurdo Station, Antarctica Project B174 PSC 469 Box 800 APO AP 96599-1035 - Put the postcard or letter in the mailbox
- Wait for my reply
I really hope that you all write me. I love getting mail and I also like sending it. Remember that I will only be here until December 19th. That means that you need to write me in the next week or two.
Well, I better go to bed or I might not get up in time to see Stacy do her interview on the* Today* show. Now, we couldn't have that. Good night and don't forget to write me.
Today's Polar Profile is of Holly Troy. He is a Senior Analyst which means that he and his team have been the ones that have been helping me figure out the best way to make and post these video clips. He has a very interesting life, both on and off Antarctica. Holly is also a local deejay on the radio station. I have no doubt that you will enjoy listening to him talk.
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