It's like the twilight zone...
But before I go any further it is extremely important that I wish someone very special a happy birthday. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be here. And i don't mean on Gough!
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Thanks for all your love and support. You are so much more than anyone could ever ask for in a loving mother, and I hope your birthday can see that love that you show to so many, come flooding over you, today and forever more.
I figure that as soon as we start hearing reports of busyness and the new year rush at home we decide to take a bit of a breather and settle down and take a break. Whilst the holiday season seemed to be madness on the island whilst it was pretty relaxed for everyone else.
Well thank goodness we need not worry to much about being stressed and worried. The holiday season has finally come to and end, and that means ours ha once again begun.
Alright that seems like a bit of an exaggeration. We do work pretty hard, and when you have this much time alone you eventually find that pondering life can be rather intense work in itself. Sounds silly, but it becomes a full time job. And basically watching the world flying by whilst we are pretty much static can be rather unnerving. Will often find myself staring out and wanting to jump back on to the roller coaster the next time it comes around. But that's not happening right now. So I have made up my mind to be happy on the slower kids ride for now.
It's rather pleasant to watch the world spin and not get so dizzy. Hopefully this will help me deal with the motion in future, by becoming more aware of it.
It has been an extremely relaxed week. Hence the ramblings.
Was filled with the usual activities of food, music, work and a movie or two. Although there were a couple moments of excitement in trying to organise things with looming deadlines.
We had some drama over the use of the crane and were unsure whether we were allowed to have things sent over with the fishing boat "The Edinburgh".
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| The Fishing Vessel Edinburgh |
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| The crane, down at "Crane Point" (Creative name hey) |
We use the crane to hoist things up from dinghy's on to the island. But there are reports that the crane is unstable. It seems pretty stable though. But that's beside the point.
It was then decided at the last minute that we were allowed to make use of the crane as we urgently required spares for the walk in freezers. It was then agreed that we could also receive personal packages as we were going to be hoisting stuff up anyway. It was then a mad rush to get things together and have them shipped down to Cape Town at the last minute. But thank goodness for determination and efficiency of one very special person, and all was ready right on time. This with the help of Internet Express couriers who managed to get the parcel down to Cape Town (Yes, free advertising)
Made it feel like the kiddies ride got turned up a notch. Was fun! But, all has calmed back down. Sjoe, not used to such excitement.
But there is still excitement as I now anxiously await my special parcel. Can't wait for my surprise!!!
What I did manage was a brief walk to a lovely look out spot before our monthly metkassie meeting.
Was up early and off I went. Up the Taffelkoppie path (again) Just to get out and stretch the legs.
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| Fine weather for a short walk |
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| Metkassie...I like clouds. (Stratocumulus) |
Got back in time for our meeting where we decided on a new work roster.
We are going to give the 48 hour shift a try. So two days shifts and night shifts in one go and then 4 days off. Sounds extreme but we all reckon it can be achieved...
Provided we sleep in the breaks we have between observations. So will see how that goes.
Also spent 4 hours making puff-pastry for homemade chicken pie. That was quite an achievement!
That's it really. Relaxed week over here and very little to report. Everyone is cool and composed and
Next week should be better as I need to go out and start with this seasons seal pup weighing. But more details on that next week.
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