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MOUNTAIN NOTES 14.May.2000 |
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Buggy Alternator.....by: Bob Jones Thu. 11 May 2000 |
Davis Station Antarctica:
Alternator fails at Davis.
An alternator which produces power and supplies the station, tripped out on
a down to earth fault and smoke from the short activated the very sensitive
Vesda system in the main power house, triggering the station fire alarm on
Saturday morning. The electricians determined the failure was due to an
insulation breakdown in the stator while the mechanics removed the faulty
unit and painted the replacement alternator and fitted it.
In other news this week Peter Thompson has taken 2 groups for quad (4 wheel
motor bikes) training on the sea-ice, introducing us to walking the quads
through thick snow and at the same time showing everyone the entrance to
Ellis fjord between Warriner and Redfearn Islands and familiarising all
with Ellis Narrows. The sea-ice surface conditions are every rough at the
moment causing quad drivers to spend more time on the pegs than in their
seats. Hopefully the surface conditions will become smoother with time.
A group comprising the doctor, chef and radio technical officer travelled
to all the huts checking the medical supplies; hut radios, batteries and HF
radio selcalls and food stocks. Friday drinks were in the CrowBar whilst
bottling a brew. With the chef in the field, stand-in cooks did a superb
job with some highlights being Robin's Saturday night Asian banquet;
George's crepes, apple pikelets and French toast for Sunday morning tea;
Wally's onion and vinegar salad, Madras beef curry and his trademark dish
of apple pie and finally Nico and Brett's chicken provinciale.
Last Thursday we could hear emperor penguins trumpeting on the sea-ice and
then 4 appeared out of the gloom and walked up to the station. After a few
photographs had been taken they continued on their way.
On Tuesday it was a very cold minus 27C with winds from the ESE at 20
knots. The sky was clear and at sunrise at 11am the eastern sky tuned pink
and this colour extended into the west lighting up the icebergs in front of
the station. On Wednesday the barometer dropped all day and from mid
morning the wind increased in strength with blowing snow. The temperature
rose to minus 11C. A striking contrast from one day to the next.
On Wednesday we celebrated Rob Sharp's birthday. As I write this, the guys
are getting ready for dinner with some wearing their maroon jerseys and
drinking 4X (Queensland supporters), whilst the Blues supporters (New South
Wales) are quietly confident that their side will win.
Cheers from Davis.
http://www.antdiv.gov.au
Information relating to Davis Station is at:
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All content and photos are property and Copyright of the Australian Antarctic Division.
To Bob and all the folks at Davis....until next time.....have fun...be safe. Also, a hardy "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Rob Sharp!!!
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Ridin' the Rails: The Ghan
"A journey to the Heart of Australia"!
From its early days as a rather irregular service, the
legendary Ghan has evolved into one of the world's
most comfortable and impressive rail journeys. The
Ghan is an unforgettable travel experience
connecting Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide with
Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The Ghan
travels once a week from Melbourne Victoria or
Sydney New South Wales and Alice Springs in the
Northern Territory, stopping off at picturesque
Adelaide along the way.
The Ghan will take you through ancient mountain ranges, over the red-baked earth of the Simpson Desert
and past oceans of sandhills. You will travel under a brilliant outback sunset and experience the wonder of
the Southern sky.
Happy Railroadin' Partners.....have fun and enjoy!!! No better way to enjoy wildlife....nature....and just down right relaxin'!
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food, passenger comfort and impeccable service distinguishes them from other outfitters in Idaho and
elsewhere. More than 20 national and international publications, including Travel & Leisure,
Gourmet, Mirabella, and the New York Times, have recommended SRO as the ultimate
wilderness vacation.
The Salmon is the longest (400 miles) undammed river in the United States, where they raft for
6-days/80 miles through roadless wilderness. Its high-water flow creates the most exciting waves in
Idaho, allowing them to use oar-rafts, paddle-boats and inflatable kayaks.
- The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five
must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times
of war or other emergencies.
Summer Adventure: Narokorokoyawa Island, Fiji
"Fiji is the way Hawaii wishes it still were. Narokorokoyawa in the Yasawa
Islands is where the Fijians first landed, and nobody lives there now because
it's sacred. First you have to go to Waya Island, share a kava drink with the
chief and ask his permission." After taking a seaplane to Narokorokoyawa,
"we left offerings for the gods and enjoyed being alone on an incredible
white-sand beach." Information: Captain Cook Cruises, 800-682-6025.
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get further from roads and trails, and further from people who are looking for them.
Until next time: Be Safe ~ Be Happy!!
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USA Today: The accidental virus
A 23-year-old Filipino man this
week said he just may have
unleashed last week's "love bug" -
the most destructive computer virus
to date - upon us accidentally. No,
he didn't cry "DOH!" Nor did he
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computer student Onel A. de
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this week other than sweat and cover his face, according to news reports.
He didn't admit to writing the virus. However, de Guzman and several
college friends are considered "possible suspects" in the case. De Guzman's
college thesis project - a program designed to steal passwords from other
computer users - can't be helping his cause: Whomever wrote the "love bug"
virus designed it to steal passwords as it spread.
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it's much quicker. Subsequent deliveries average around eight hours.
Labor is divided into three stages: First stage, which consists of
early, active, and transitional phases; second stage, when you
actually deliver your baby; and third stage, when you deliver the
placenta.
NOTE: Always follow the advice of your Physician!
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more, it may be time to introduce him to the world of solid foods.
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feeding themselves rather than being spoon-fed by a parent. For more
equipment ideas, see BabyCenter's article on feeding supplies.
NOTE! Always check with and follow the advice of your physician!!
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MOUNTAINGNOMES' FAMILY TREE NEWS |
COMPUTERIZING YOUR RESEARCH:
Although it's always best to have hard-paper copies of all your
genealogical records, genealogy software programs offer an easy-to-use
alternative. One of the most popular programs is Family Tree Maker,
which is available for a free 15-day trial.
For a comprehensive list of software programs, go to
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genclass/110/gen110_15.htm"
These programs generate data files with .ged extensions, such as
Lawrence.ged. The files, called GEDCOMs, make data transfer between
programs much easier. A GEDCOM file is simply a text file with tags
that identify the data entry fields. You can read a GEDCOM file in a
word processing program, although the organization of the data entry
fields won't make much sense. If you receive a GEDCOM file from
someone, it's best to download a free trial version of genealogy
software in order to read it.
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better, God made men, and said two out of three ain't bad!
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rather than being creamy smooth, but it still melts in your mouth. To
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and stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter after cooking.
- 1/2 c butter
- 2-1/4 c sugar
- 6 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 small can (10 tbsp) evaporated milk
Line bottom and sides of an 8" square baking dish with foil. Mix all
ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook and stir to soft-ball stage (236
degrees). Remove from heat. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until
fudge begins to thicken and lose its gloss. Pour into pan; score
cutting lines with a serrated knife.
So until next time, REMEMBER: "I've learned-
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are taken from you too soon."
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