Title: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: Donna on 27-Aug-11, 03:21:19 PM
Just letting you know, Jeff has just landed on the Ice after flight delays for the past few days due to weather. He said Happy Feet could have paddled there faster. Hope to post some pics soon of his adventures. Stay tuned! :natale3:
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Post by: Lizz on 27-Aug-11, 08:01:16 PM
Cant wait! I have really enjoyed his pics!
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Post by: Kris G. on 27-Aug-11, 08:01:55 PM
Can't wait! :clap:
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Post by: Donna on 28-Aug-11, 08:00:20 AM
Meetings and visiting with friends today.. Meetings tomorrow and maybe some time to take a few pictures. LOTS of fresh snow. Kind of warm and balmy,, +12 today. Storm never showed today but who knows about tonight or tomorrow. Just glad to be back !!! ;)) From Jeff
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Post by: MAK on 28-Aug-11, 08:43:22 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Donna on 04-Sep-11, 09:53:14 AM
Well, if all goes well with Happy Feet's journey home, he should arrive at McMurdo sound, which is where Jeff is. This is where H F's colony is!! Oh I hope so, Jeff said he will be waiting for his arrival, camera in hand!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Donna on 05-Sep-11, 10:00:02 AM
No Penguins but Jeff did post his pics from the flight on a C-17 from Christ Church NZ, to Antarctica. He's hoping for a better tour this year.
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Post by: Shaky on 05-Sep-11, 10:17:06 AM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
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Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 05-Sep-11, 11:03:36 AM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
I saw that in a Steven Seagal movie, so it must be ok.
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Post by: Donna on 05-Sep-11, 11:26:47 AM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
I saw that in a Steven Seagal movie, so it must be ok.
They call it precious cargo! :wave:
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Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 05-Sep-11, 11:30:30 AM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
I saw that in a Steven Seagal movie, so it must be ok.
They call it precious cargo! :wave:
Jeff or Seagal???
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Post by: Donna on 05-Sep-11, 11:46:14 AM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
I saw that in a Steven Seagal movie, so it must be ok.
They call it precious cargo! :wave:
Jeff or Seagal???
Ya well, them too, I'm sayin all the peeps on Cargo Planes are precious cargo!
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Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 05-Sep-11, 12:21:10 PM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
I saw that in a Steven Seagal movie, so it must be ok.
They call it precious cargo! :wave:
Jeff or Seagal???
Ya well, them too, I'm sayin all the peeps on Cargo Planes are precious cargo!
"Duh" on me, Donna! For sure!
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Post by: valhalla on 06-Sep-11, 05:25:37 AM
It's interesting that they installed regular airline passenger seats in the back of the cargo plane.
UPS and FedEx both have some passenger seats on board their cargo planes because of their Airline Status. Not to the extent of Jeff's plane, but a few seats up near the front.
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Post by: Donna on 05-Oct-11, 06:05:07 PM
The weather in Antarctica has kept Jeff from working. They already had white-out conditions. He's back in business and this is what he is doing!
I guess building an air control tower for the new Runway they built 2 years ago!! Here's the topper! More soon.
Jeff said the ice is real thin this year and conditions are very bad. They call it a Con 1 which is like an F4 Cat4 Hurricane. This pic was taken yesterday when it was nice and clear. Today the condition is Con1 again. They had to use GPS one night to get back to base. Phew, can't imagine getting lost in those conditions on the Ice.
I guess building an air control tower for the new Runway they built 2 years ago!! Here's the topper! More soon.Jeff said the ice is real thin this year and conditions are very bad. They call it a Con 1 which is like an F4 Cat4 Hurricane. This pic was taken yesterday when it was nice and clear. Today the condition is Con1 again. They had to use GPS one night to get back to base. Phew, can't imagine getting lost in those conditions on the Ice.
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Post by: valhalla on 06-Oct-11, 05:11:36 AM
I am in awe that people like Jeff exist. You couldn't get me near that cold and ice.
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Post by: Donna on 15-Oct-11, 06:46:36 AM
Observation Tube: Jeff's description: Drill a Hole in the Ice, Hang an Observation Room from it, crawl down and enjoy the Seals, Fish and whatever else you can see!! Awesome !!!
The ice really doesn't look that thick and Jeff said it isn't.
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Post by: valhalla on 15-Oct-11, 07:07:56 AM
So, WHY is someone swimming in that COLD water when there is a room to sit in?
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Post by: Donna on 15-Oct-11, 07:11:32 AM
So, WHY is someone swimming in that COLD water when there is a room to sit in?
Cuz dey CLAZY!!! :silly:
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Post by: Donna on 18-Dec-11, 07:49:06 AM
Well Jeff had a bit of a scare. He had his annual check-up and the X-ray showed a dark spot around his heart, flew him to Christchurch NZ for a CAT. Nothing showed, he's back in Antarctica and it's business as usual. Here's his pics for today.
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Post by: valhalla on 18-Dec-11, 08:32:06 AM
Yeah, saw that about Jeff over by Angie a few days ago. Good to hear that he's ok.
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Post by: Donna on 18-Dec-11, 09:29:05 AM
"He did it!" By JeffEmperor tattler
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Post by: MAK on 18-Dec-11, 11:25:31 AM
:penguin: I'm happy Jeff is well! Great penguin shots!!! :penguinspin:
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Post by: valhalla on 19-Dec-11, 04:49:00 AM
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Post by: Donna on 03-Jan-12, 09:08:24 AM
Some pics from Jeff of momma Weddell
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Post by: MAK on 03-Jan-12, 09:47:42 AM
:2thumbsup: Those are great pics. It's as if she's posing for the pics with that one fin up by her head! Thanks Jeff and Donna! ;D
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Post by: Kris G. on 03-Jan-12, 11:21:32 AM
Love the pictures! Really cute! Thanks!
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Post by: Carol P. on 03-Jan-12, 05:52:54 PM
Jeff has been getting some wonderful pictures Donna! :clap: Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Post by: Donna on 03-Jan-12, 06:23:53 PM
I'll post them as I get them. Jeff decided to do a double tour this year. He will be there for 14 months, not his usual 7. Only a handful stay there during the cold cold Winter months. He's CLAZY!!!! Hope he has Xbox!!
Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: MAK on 03-Jan-12, 09:25:03 PM
I'll post them as I get them. Jeff decided to do a double tour this year. He will be there for 14 months, not his usual 7. Only a handful stay there during the cold cold Winter months. He's CLAZY!!!! Hope he has Xbox!!
I hope he's got long johns!!! :rofl:
Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: valhalla on 04-Jan-12, 04:51:32 AM
Jeff needs a girlfriend!
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Post by: Donna on 04-Jan-12, 06:09:18 AM
Jeff needs a girlfriend!
Maybe that's why he's staying longer!! ;) Lots of girls there too!
Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: Donna on 31-Jan-12, 07:21:59 AM
Jeff visited the Cape Royd's Rookery! Look at these cuties!!
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Fuel vessel Maersk Perry 6.5 million Gallons in 38 hours and this is at 3am. Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: valhalla on 31-Jan-12, 07:53:08 AM
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. It is summer there!
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Post by: Donna on 31-Jan-12, 08:04:32 AM
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. It is summer there!
No darkness!!
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Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 31-Jan-12, 08:05:45 AM
Jeff visited the Cape Royd's Rookery! Look at these cuties!!
Any idea what type of penguins these are? They are adorable!Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 31-Jan-12, 08:18:40 AM
Jeff visited the Cape Royd's Rookery! Look at these cuties!!
Any idea what type of penguins these are? They are adorable!Are the ones with these big eyes Adele's Penguins? I am prob wrong...
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Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 31-Jan-12, 08:33:57 AM
Jeff visited the Cape Royd's Rookery! Look at these cuties!!
Any idea what type of penguins these are? They are adorable!Are the ones with these big eyes Adele's Penguins? I am prob wrong...
I think you're right!
From http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/adelie-penguin/ (http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/adelie-penguin/)
From http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/adelie-penguin/ (http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/adelie-penguin/)
An Adélie penguin has white rings around its eyes. The feathers at the base of its bill are also white. Its bill is red. It has a solid black head and a white belly. The black feathers on its back are tipped with blue. An Adélie penguin's tail is a bit longer than other penguins' tails.
Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: Donna on 31-Jan-12, 08:41:06 AM
Yes, they are all Adele's sorry! Your right Bobbie!!
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Post by: Donna on 13-Feb-12, 10:53:55 PM
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2854337592828 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2854337592828)
Jeff's video of a baby seal crying for FOOD!!!! Mom on the rock next to it! So cute!! This is not in Antarctica, Jeff is on a hiatus and has "gone fishing"!
Jeff's video of a baby seal crying for FOOD!!!! Mom on the rock next to it! So cute!! This is not in Antarctica, Jeff is on a hiatus and has "gone fishing"!
Title: Re: Antarctica PT 3
Post by: Donna on 18-May-12, 01:28:07 PM
Antarctica Porta Potty
Giant Salmon discovered in Antarctica. Too much free time he has. :devil:
Beautiful Antarctica sky
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Post by: MAK on 18-May-12, 03:52:45 PM
Love the sky and shooting star pics! Thanks Jeff and Donna! :wave:
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Post by: Donna on 18-May-12, 04:43:01 PM
Love the sky and shooting star pics! Thanks Jeff and Donna! :wave:
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Post by: MAK on 18-May-12, 07:36:26 PM
Love the sky and shooting star pics! Thanks Jeff and Donna! :wave:
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Hey ya seen one porta pot ya seen 'em all! :laugh:
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Post by: valhalla on 21-May-12, 06:44:56 AM
Thanks Donna! Love that shade of blue sky.
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Post by: Donna on 31-Jul-12, 02:44:05 PM
Sun almost rising with Nacreous Clouds....In 19 days, Jeff will be leaving Antarctica for good. No more for him. He didn't have a very good year and a half there this time. Things change. He didn't like the 5 months with no sun. So on to Hawaii for him for a nice Vacation.
Saw the most Awesome sight I've EVER Seen today.... The Sun just below the Horizon with Nacreous Clouds. Can't see the colors of the Clouds very well but believe me... It was BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!
Winter crew!
Building Ice Pier, the old one floated away!
Snow removal bucket! 
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Post by: MAK on 31-Jul-12, 11:32:00 PM
Cool pics especially the shooting star! Thanks! :clap:
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Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 01-Aug-12, 05:28:00 AM
Cool pics especially the shooting star! Thanks! :clap:
Imagine the sky being that clear, plus not other light. Never saw a shooting star like it!
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Post by: valhalla on 01-Aug-12, 07:17:00 AM
That wonderful shade of blue again via the shooting star picture. The real challeng is, can anyone identify any of the stars? I can't :(
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Post by: Donna on 11-Aug-12, 12:30:05 PM
Beautiful Aurora
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Post by: Kris G. on 11-Aug-12, 12:59:59 PM
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Post by: MAK on 11-Aug-12, 04:12:33 PM
Very cool! :clap:
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Post by: Donna on 12-Aug-12, 08:28:20 AM
Emperor Kiss :heart:
Pals
It's Amazing how much Happiness you can have from 1 little piece of Fruit,when you haven't had any in 5 Months !!!! Ahhhh... Nectarine......I shall savor every Bite !!!!
Eye candy
The Auroras are so beautiful. Jeff has 10 days left and he's done---for good! :(
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Post by: Kris G. on 12-Aug-12, 11:07:21 AM
I'll miss his fantastic pictures-tell him thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Donna on 12-Aug-12, 12:19:27 PM
I'll miss his fantastic pictures-tell him thanks for sharing!
I most certainly will Kris. I'll miss it all too! :( 3 years took it's toll on him and I'll give him credit for being adventurous!
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Post by: MAK on 12-Aug-12, 03:59:07 PM
Sweet penguin shots and amazing Aurora shots! Jeff has been a trooper and I appreciate all his pics!!! :clap: :2thumbsup:
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Post by: valhalla on 13-Aug-12, 06:54:10 AM
Great pictures that I, too, will miss.
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Post by: Donna on 02-Sep-12, 05:54:42 AM
Not in Antarctica but in New Zealand. 
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Post by: valhalla on 02-Sep-12, 11:27:46 AM
Beautiful fur - I can see why it was/is valued and sought after! Now, don't get your panties in a bunch people, as this is just a general observation. :thanx:
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Post by: MAK on 02-Sep-12, 05:24:54 PM
Beautiful fur - I can see why it was/is valued and sought after! Now, don't get your panties in a bunch people, as this is just a general observation. :thanx:
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