Last night the ants came. I hate the ants. The ground was a seething, squirming mass of black. I didn’t know they were there at first but it only took seconds before I discovered them in the most painful way.
The chickens were fussing, squawking and flying around when they should have been sleeping. Then the [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 3rd, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Its the middle of rainy season - not a good time to discover that our aluminium roofing is substandard and has rusted out completely in less than 4 years. However, the damaged ceilings, mouldy walls and tidal pools in the rooms are true evidence that we have a serious problem! The cost of re-roofing and putting in [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on August 28th, 2007 | No Comments »
In May 2007 on her return voyage to the United Kingdom at the end of the Antarctic Season, HMS ENDURANCE paid a visit to Sierra Leone. Despite the fact that the Ship was alongside for less than 48 hours, there was still opportunity for members of the Ship’s Company to help out in the local [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on May 25th, 2007 | No Comments »
Dear Phil, Judy and kids,
I am so sorry it has taken me so-o-o-o long to get around to sending you something about our visit with all of you. I meant to send you something right away but it has been strangely busy. When we heard about the terrible accident and all the troubles [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on April 4th, 2005 | No Comments »