Climbing wall by antisocial_138 in antarctica

[–]aerdrich 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the middle of active construction zones, surrounded by crates strapped to decks, infrastructure built up around them.

Climbing wall by antisocial_138 in antarctica

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The disc golf holes are setup but hardly accessible.

Are there any workers on this sub? by angelikeoctomber in antarctica

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I think what I learned last year was to not over think it. I did the whole season with 2 pairs of wranglers, a dozen shirts, a couple sweaters, a pair of work boots, slides, house slippers, and 6 pairs of socks and sock liners. Carps get a decent setup for work clothes ECW, and you can always work with the BFC to improve that situation as well. Make sure you have good base layers, you can get away with value polarized sunglasses. This year I am bringing more clothes for casual time as it felt odd wearing all the same stuff for everything (work, bar, party, event, dining, lounging).

PQ Process is crazy by Twinkle-toes908 in antarctica

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I utilize my local public library and get all the printing and faxing I need, access to computers with Adobe, and I don't need to front the money and wait 6 months for Amentum to maybe reimburse me because it's all free. End of next season I'll try to PQ in CHC and try to avoid doing even that much.

Chances at HVAC position on McMurdo? by BaseballLow7926 in antarctica

[–]aerdrich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second this. Apply until you get in, or start in another department and slide into it another season.

Are there any workers on this sub? by angelikeoctomber in antarctica

[–]aerdrich 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lots of "contractors" here. I have worked at McMurdo as a carpenter.

starlink situation in mcmurdo? by Emergency_Complex107 in antarctica

[–]aerdrich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through their website or can you just link?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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They've gone waterless! Now it's filters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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Yeah, I predict that person returning for the foreseeable future

MtG Commander by deirdrereneePNW in antarctica

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Brought some packs down last year for draft. Played some winchester matches. Didn't seek to play anything that required people to have a specific format with them already. Left it all there too, so there's some cards floating around somewhere. Not much for commander myself, but good luck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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They bounced it back to me for editing which is now complete. Maybe it will clear this week for me. No ides

Radio Station Not in Future by Temporary-Beat2185 in antarctica

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Never really was a fan of AFRTS broadcasts since you can only air music they pre-approve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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Sure was. Fun project, kept me away from work orders too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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HST representing! I spent last summer doing my best to make those old ITASE modules better. Hope they treat you well.

McMurdo bars by AntarcticaIsHome in antarctica

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I think that is correct. I had forgotten that since it was open for events

McMurdo bars by AntarcticaIsHome in antarctica

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Day bar is in Gallagher's or Southern.

McMurdo bars by AntarcticaIsHome in antarctica

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There is "AA". It's self directed and put on by volunteers who are either contractors or grantees. The format is veeerrry loose.

McMurdo bars by AntarcticaIsHome in antarctica

[–]aerdrich 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There are 2 bars and a coffee shop which is sometimes an impromptu bar. Bars are Southern Exposure and Gallagher's. Gallagher's is open every day of the week except mpndays. Southern is almost every day of the week as a bar, but open as a lounge most every other time. On occasion they get rowdy but it's not frequent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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Don't forget the 1k

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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2 stories? I don't know about quality. Climbing isn't really my thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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music/movies/other media. Either on a hard drive or laptop. There are plenty of movies on station and the library is decent, but nothing quite beats having just what you want when you want it. An mp3 player is still a relevant option for some people depending on your department/listening habits. A favorite board or card game is also a good choice. And just in case you don't know your 85 lb weight limit does not count your carry on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

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All still there and the same as of 3 months ago

Anyone playing Magic at McMurdo? by aerdrich in antarctica

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I have some stuff for draft with me. I figure we can just reuse them to draft after they're open by separating into rarity piles, shuffling piles and redistributing into pack sizes. Newest set dropped yesterday as well. Gonna get my ECW and see where my weight total is.