I was excited to hear that Catherine had passed this along to some ex-Frammies and that you are following our adventures. You can just imagine what took place a few nights ago when we were told to go straight to the observation lounge with our warmest clothing. It was a Muster without the drill part. This ship is amazing and we were able to dislodge from the iceberg (technically glacier - more technically the continent of Antarctica) because we had the ability to steer the ship sideways. (Which answered the question of why the ship needs to be able to steer sideways!) And - you will be especially happy to hear that the only damage was one broken window and one lifeboat.
We all have fallen in love with this ship -- it is cozy and comfortable and capable.
Hurtigruten canceled the next trip to Antarctica. I guess the FRAM has to order a new lifeboat and also do full diagnostics to determine whether there was any other damage.
We are looking forward to our New Year celebration tonight. And - we wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
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Have a Happy, Healthy New Year.
We'll be two hours behind you, but will be thinking of you.
D'ya need more bungie cords?
Hi Guys
Just returned from a land without access to computers. WOW
We expected nothing less than excitement for you and you topped our expectations.
Isabel is off in Israel and you are at the tip of the earth.
We are planning a quiet evening.
Travel safely PLEASE and come home to share your stories with all.
Chag Sameach as they say
See you next year.
Love
A and P from the land of PERFECTION
Hi, I'm back from another land without computers...Chatty! Firstly, glad all is well from your iceberg crash. Spent all morning catching up on your blog and enjoying every fact, detail and photo.
Now for the home news. RER, as predicted...Olivia made her grand entrance into the world on Friday, the 28th. Beth got to the birthing center at 10:06 pm and she was born on the bathroom floor at 10:09. (And where was Marc when we needed him?) I, of course, was in Chatty all this time, and helped keep Milko afloat via cell. That was an adventure to be sure).Much more to this story...maybe I'll start a blog...yea, right!
Got back on Sun. and went right to Beth's. She's beautiful and Chase calls her ba ba. So welcome to the world, baby Olivia and needless to say Dido Milko and Nana Myra are thrilled.
I've been reading your blog all morning to catch up. You guys are freakin amazing. Scott called and informed me of the collision.
Love all the pix. Can't wait to hear you share all these stories. Just get home safely..sending love to you 4 and wishes for a happy, healthy New Year!
Yikes, can't believe we just missed your call. Great messaage, glad all's well and you'll be back with us soon. See ya in the New Yr.
MY-MY - congrats re: Olivia to you and Milko! :)
Family - hope you have a happy new years in the drake shake! we are heading to lauren and steve's in a few hours to ring in 2008! xoxo
Hi Ruthellen and Family!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! (Well almost)WOW...your adventure is truly an epic adventure. I'm so glad everyone is fine and it was only a small (?!) iceberg!It's so great reading your Blog..are you SURE you don't want to adopt me??? I cannot wait to hear all about your trek in person. Safe Journey..May the force be with you! :) Pat
Toothie, Tut, Allie and Dave-
Happy New Year!!! We love you and wish you a wonderful time for the remainder of this adventure! XOXOXO Laitz and Rosso
OK so you guys are having the most amazing New Year of all of us. Frank is home now after a few days of what he thought was freezing in Colorado but it was only minus 10 so you take the cake. And we really loved seeing the pictures of the penguins! Thanks for making us part of your adventure.
Enjoy the rest of the trip and have a Happy Healthy 2008
Love
Elise
Hello Ruthellen,
Yes some of Catherine's mates have been following along. I can't believe the excitement you've all had. Ian, our expedition leader, said several times that we were very lucky and most trips do not go as smooth as ours did. Now I know what he meant.
Even after reading of your voyage I can't wait to go back. Isn't Antarctica is a wonderous place? As one intrepid explorer once said, "Everyone has an Antarctica." I was particulary awestruck by the magnitute of place.
Glad you all made it home safely and you got to see the Penguins!
-Jeff
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