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AN ANTARCTIC CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 28, 2013 by bettykuffel

GREETINGS FROM HOLTANNA GLACIER EXPEDITION On 12/26, Sue called from the balmy white desert in T-shirt weather after an epic storm with 5 days of winds gusting between 60-100 mph. When the blowing snow cleared, assessment of the aircraft showed … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ANTARCTICA

Posted on December 20, 2013 by bettykuffel

Sue sends greetings from the icy desert. She reports the crew of twelve is doing well. Occasional minor injuries, but all members are in good health, making her medical work easy. She is working hard assisting in aircraft projects and … Continue reading →

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ANTARCTICA CALLING

Posted on December 13, 2013 by bettykuffel

A Report from Expedition Base Camp on Holtanna Glacier in Antarctica The camp is buzzing with activity and progress. Following a lot of digging and burning out numerous chainsaws by using them to cut through ice to free the trapped … Continue reading →

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“GOOD MORNING FROM ANTARCTICA”

Posted on December 5, 2013 by bettykuffel

A Satellite Phone Update – from the bottom of the earth Sue surprised us this morning with a phone call from Expedition Base on Holtanna Glacier Antarctica.  A number of us had met for coffee and scones at the Coffee … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING DAY – CAPE TOWN TO NOVO BASE ANTARCTICA

Posted on November 30, 2013 by bettykuffel

In Cape Town South Africa, Sue prepared for her flight to Novolazarevskaya Research Base with some members of her team. Two  days of rest helped to reset their biological clocks giving them time to explore Cape Town, visit white sandy … Continue reading →

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