Kirk, great to visit with you for a whole 20 minutes in Christchurch on your way to the CDC. We finally made it home a little after midnight CST on the night of Friday the 28th. I have been trying to get settled in and get caught back up on things, including your journals! You pictures are amazing! Already bringing back so many memories! I'm also loving the WHATIZIT pictures and the mystery sounds, what a great idea!

I hope things are going well for you getting setup and that you're enjoying the new year and the snow in McMurdo! We'll be in touch.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ~Brandon

P.S. The last WHATIZIT picture if it hasn't already been guessed, a box of hand warmers, and yes, I know I have a slight advantage! Cheers!

Kirk Beckendorf

It was good to see you the other day. I hope your transition back into civilization is going smoothly. Things are going great, nice "warm" summer weather. Snowy and windy (although not compared to what you experienced) for Happy Camper School. What a great experience it was. Just finished Garbage School and vehicle training this morning.Thanks for the complements
You of course are correct about the hand warmers.
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