Sheer bragging

Yesterday I received the following email:

"Congratulations!

You have been selected to participate in an upcoming morale trip to
Room With A View
by snow machine to the side of Mount Erebus

Monday, January 26, 2008!
Report to the 2nd floor FSTP breakroom, in the SSC, no later than 1:00 p.m. Monday
WEARING YOUR ECW GEAR!

Please do not be late.

This is a half-day event, and you will return to station at by dinnertime (sooner if the weather sours). On this trip, you will snow machine up to 1,400 feet on Mt. Erebus. This is the point where the Hut Peninsula joins the main body of Ross Island, and it offers a tremendous view of the Erebus Glacier Tongue and the open water in the McMurdo Sound.

You will be riding on snow machines, so wear your warmest ECW gear, including fleece, wind bibs, parka, a hat, mittens, and bunny boots. Wear your warmest/thickest gloves, neck gaiter (highly recommended for comfort when wearing a skidoo helmet), sunscreen, sunglasses, and goggles. Also bring a full water bottle and, of course, a camera! Make sure to bring along extra snacks, hot water for coco and tea will be provided.
You will be back for dinner.

If you are unable to attend, please let the Chalet know by
10:00 am Monday.

· You have been given the half the day off by your supervisor to participate in this activity.

· You will riding on skidoos and will be expected to follow all instructions given to you by the trip leaders.

· If bad weather cancels the trip, it will be rescheduled on another day (or at another location) and you will be moved to the new day pending supervisor approval. The Chalet will keep you updated if there is a change.

· If you are sick or cannot attend the morning of the trip, call the Chalet at 10:00 am sharp!

Thanks, and have a great trip!"

Sometimes I love everything about Antarctica.