the next big thing, plan b

Submitted by David Murphy on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 11:25

Another day is done. New core has started to arrive, all sedimentary to begin with. But the last vestiges of data that requires interpreting from the previous drill hole is still hanging about hauntingly. So it’s a mad combination of report writing and data interp for Adelie, my cross shift counterpart, and me.

It’s a bit of a struggle at the moment. No one is sleeping well and no one is yet attuned to 12 hour shift. We are all starting to get more workmen-like though and getting through the work that has to be done with less enthusiasm and more efficiency.

Nevertheless it is such a great experience and I’m having a lovely time. We watched Kennel Club last night. It was nice to watch something that was just funny and silly and didn’t require too much thinking. Conversation around dinner (on the sunset shift we have three meals all of which are dinner) is often a right laugh with a combination of sciencey stuff with anecdotes and witticisms. Oh to be a more witty person and to have a rapier tongue. Can it be learned or are you born with it?

Will anyone out there ever leave me a comment?

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Hi David, we have been

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 16:14.

Hi David,

we have been following your blog on holidays. Great to hear that you are getting on so well. Really enjoy the stories and scientitic wonders..can´t believe your writing...very flowery but gives us a great flavour of your experience. Our holiday is going very well...nice sunshine and good hotel. Nearing a end though. Will send you an e-mail when we get home with all the news. Delighted that it is going so well for you.
Talk soon
Love Mum & Dad