Hi Bill!

I've been impressed with your attitude this week and thanks for being SO patient! Wow! You must be reeling from the fact that you JUST got picked last week ---- one week ago today --- to go on an arctic expedition! I'm not sure I'd be such a good sport but glad that you are doing well.

I look forward to the rest of the week with all of you!

Janet

Bill Schmoker

I've got to say that was one of the best late-night phone calls I've hadin quite some time! It is a thrill and a privilege to be here and I
can't believe how fast it is all going so far. I'm getting tons out of
it and feeling a great balance between theoretical and practical
knowledge around my upcoming trip to the arctic. I had a special thrill
today seeing the video of the Healy breaking ice, realizing I'll be
there in a few short months!!