Submitted by Ben Smith on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 15:45

Hello Jeff, Thank you for sharing news today regarding Christmas on the Oden. Your thankful words and great photos reminded me of many things, including the two quotes below. Jeff, Merry Christmas to you and to your research team.

A poetic appreciation of life, combined with a knowledge of nature, creates humility, which in turn becomes the greatness of a human being. -Olaus Murie

The only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need, -- if only we had eyes to see. -Ed Abbey

Jeff, thank you for helping us see and hear and experience your expedition.

Peace, Ben Smith Environmental Science teacher Peninsula High School California