Cant smoke anything at all where I'm goin

[mike johnson]

It's been a while since I posted anything so I thought I would show you what is at the burger bar tonight

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• mike johnson
• Apr 16, 2014

 

[mike johnson]

Our sun is almost gone and I caught this pic of the sunset last week.

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• mike johnson
• Apr 16, 2014

 

[leah elisheva]

Hi Mike! That's so beautiful there!!!! (The sun AND the food)!! It sounds like you're doing well!!! Good to see! Cheers! - Leah

 

[daveomak]

Mike,morning..... That should make up for some of the "hardships"..... Dave

 

[GaryHibbert]

Hey Mike

They got any use for a hungry truck driver down there????  LOL

Gary

 

[sushitampa]

Just came across this thread, too cool Mike! I've enjoyed your pics and postings from way down south! What an experience. I'd love to be able to travel there one day.

 

[java]

Like I said before, where do I sign up? Man what a cool once in a lifetime experience!!!

 

[mike johnson]

 
Hey Mike

They got any use for a hungry truck driver down there????  LOL

Gary

 They use heavy equipment operators.

 
Like I said before, where do I sign up? Man what a cool once in a lifetime experience!!!

Look at the PAE website and search the jobs list.

 

[leah elisheva]

Based on the food you're eating, and the sunrise shots you've shared, that jobs list sounds pretty tempting!!! Cheers!!! - Leah

 

[fwismoker]

It would be easy to make a smoker but  charcoal and wood might be a little tough to come by. 

 

[welshrarebit]

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.

;)

 

[mike johnson]

There is plenty of charcoal here on the station. They even have wood chips in the galley.

 

[davea37]

"That's a cool job"......Literally!  

 

[mike johnson]

Im not sure I told any of you but I have a facebook group called Antarctica Mike. Feel free to join and see more of what is going on here.

 

[davea37]

Mike, 

Next "BBQ in the snow" down there, we will need pictures.  

 

[mike johnson]

Here are a few pictures I took a bit back. This is a wooden cross out on Hut Point. I waited over 3 weeks for a clear night to get this picture.

 

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• mike johnson
• May 23, 2014

I got this shot using a 16 second exposure. I saw this glowing white cloud on top  of a big hill and this is what appeared after the shot was done. I was AMAZED at the color that appeared.

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• mike johnson
• May 23, 2014

These are pictures from our trip out onto the Ice to see the last sunset for the next couple of months.

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• mike johnson
• May 23, 2014

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• mike johnson
• May 23, 2014

These last 2 pictures show the effects of Fata Morgona. Its basically a marage on the ice caused by temperature changes on the ice.

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• mike johnson
• May 23, 2014

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• mike johnson
• May 23, 2014

 

[leah elisheva]

Mike, these are magical!

That clear night sky must just be mesmerizing!

You could photograph for National Geographic!!! Great pictures!!!

Nice to see!!!

Happy weekend!!!!!!!!!

And what's your favorite thing you've eaten there so far? And drank? Still enjoying some New Zealand sips? I love hearing about it!

Cheers! - Leah

 

[noboundaries]

Phenomenal pics Mike.  Absolutely phenomenal.

Is anyone down there into astronomy, either amateur or pro?  If so inclined and it is clear grab a pair of binoculars and scan the sky.  Amateur astronomy is a hobby almost as addictive as smoking meat and can easily be enjoyed with just a pair of binoculars. I have no idea if it is even practical or possible but if it is you have a unique opportunity.

The Aurora Australis, the southern hemisphere version of the Aurora Borealis, have you seen it yet?  Fairly high activity level now due to solar winds.
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[Bearcarver]

Awesome Pics, Mike!!!

Thanks for sharing them with us!!

Bear

 

[daveomak]

Thanks for sharing Mike.... Great pics.... Total darkness now HUH .... Don't get lost on ''walkabout".....