- This topic is empty.
-
Posts
-
Hello All
Well after months of waiting and the paperwork it looks like I will be getting to make my first trip to the Ice. Anyone out there have any advice that would be useful to a first timer. Also anyone know how many applicants RPS gets each year for the summer season. I was just wondering if i happened to get lucky. Last spring was my first time applying and was an alternate but have been bumped up. I am really excited about coming.
ThanksBe sure to read the participant's guide. Where u are working makes a big
difference on extras. Most new people bring way more than they need.>From: “Riccmt”
>Reply-To: “Antarctic memories”
>To: “Antarctic memories”
>Subject: Getting ready for my first trip
>Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 01:12:38 -0700
>Be sure to read the participant's guide. Where u are working and if u are a
winter over makes a big difference on extras. Most new people bring way
more than they need.>From: “Riccmt”
>Reply-To: “Antarctic memories”
>To: “Antarctic memories”
>Subject: Getting ready for my first trip
>Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 01:12:38 -0700
>Be sure to read the participant's guide. Where u are working and if u are a
winter over makes a big difference on extras. Most new people bring way
more than they need.>From: “Riccmt”
>Reply-To: “Antarctic memories”
>To: “Antarctic memories”
>Subject: Getting ready for my first trip
>Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 01:12:38 -0700
>There are lots of hints in the message boards. I’m running short of time so I can’t give the full list. Don is right you will probably bring too much cold weather gear. November and December are fairly warm and you will want some nice shoes and light jackets etc. figure around freezing or just a little over. Bring something really nice for the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
If you are a girl and like perfumes, oils etc. send down what you like, you won’t find a large selection of anything more than the basics here. Same with clothing. Think, going to the coffee house after work. You’ll want to have nice things to wear. Same goes for the guys. Colored jackets etc, help you stand out from the mass of red parkas.
Bring a digital camera. Even a cheap one if money is tight. It’s the best way of sharing your life with your family back home.
A small day pack for lugging things around is nice.
A laptop is nice but not needed as there are plenty of computers to use. The big problem is that if you want to get online at breaks and meals, expect long lines. No internet from your room, but you can log onto the net at the coffehouse. Get there early to avoid the crowds
I’ll let everyone else add more
mike
If you are working in an office, bring more nice clothes, if in the field bring a few old clothes to wear out as coveralls, there is always Skua, a general depository for unwanted but still usabe items so you can usually supliment somewhat from there or from co-workers. If you like crafts, you may want to bring some satuff with you to pass the time, we have a good supply of books here in te library and in most lounges also for taking. Videos are ok and we have a growing collection of DVDs from people leaving them here when they re-deploy back north.
There are many things to do here, we have aeras to hang out in, we have Yoga classes, aerobics and weight gyms as well as a large gym for soccer, basketball or dodgeball, so if you want to use them, bring good running shoes, non-black soles for the big gym.
Rock climbing wall and cave, ceramics and various classes offered by trades for homeowners to gain a better knowledge of home maintenance. Arts and crafts shows during the season also and many gathering of discussion groups and lectures given by the scientists on station regarding their work and the early explorers on Antarctica.
Something for everyone to occupy their time with, I hope you have a great time on the ice.
Lucky.Let us know if you are staying the summer or the winter. There’s a whole different set of “rules” if you are staying the winter. The biggest difference is there is no mail service for 6 months. So everything you need has to be brought down at the beginning. You also have a room to yourself which means you have space for some of the nice items you might enjoy. Coffee makers etc.
Bring a digital camera for sure. Bring a laptop if you want, but there are enough computers around for you to get online without one. In fact in the summer it’s more of a hassle to hook up a laptop to the net than to just go to an existing connection.
mike
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.