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Monday 24th April 1911, Surveying In Calm Weather Is A Real Pleasure

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Gran

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The first day of winter was beautiful ― mild, calm, and clear. Have spent the whole day surveying along the coast. In this calm weather it was a real pleasure. Although we did not see the sun today, the mountains … Continue reading →

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Sunday 23rd April 1911, Worked On My Cubicle This Evening

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Gran

For the last time in many long months the sun could be seen over the ice tongue to the north. Daylight will soon be gone and the Antarctic night will rule the scene. It’s Sunday, but we have busied ourselves … Continue reading →

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Saturday 22nd April 1911, Calm And Good Weather For A Change

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Gran

Calm, good weather for a change. The sledge party has dried out its gear, and Teddy and I have kept on with our cartography.

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Friday 21st April 1911, Still Discussing Amundsen. I Can Say Nothing. I Hope To Avoid The Worst Predicament

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Gran

‘Hark the herald angels sing’ [on the gramophone]. It sounds like home; [the] voice is wonderful and has great warmth. This morning Teddy and I went out surveying. As usual it was cold and nasty work; I hope we have … Continue reading →

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Thursday 20th April 1911, Impossible To Stay Outside

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gran

Snow-storm and foul weather the whole day. Teddy and I have buried ourselves in cartography. It is impossible to stay outside. Storm and -25 °C.

Wednesday 19th April 1911, Our Theme At The Moment Is Amundsen Scott

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Gran

The night was cold, calm, starlit and the Southern Lights flared over Erebus. After breakfast Teddy and I went out to our survey line and completed it. After lunch we went over to another station, but a sudden storm blew … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 18th April 1911, At Breakfast We Discussed Amundsen

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Gran

At breakfast we discussed Amundsen. Most of those here consider he will reach the Pole first, if he is not driven out to sea. Their hut is built on the sea ice right under the Barrier. According to the people … Continue reading →

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Monday 17th April 1911, Surveying In 20°C Of Frost

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Gran

Scott, Bowers, Day and Nelson left this morning for Hut Point. The weather was quite good, although a cold wind from the northeast was blowing. The whole morning and a good deal of the afternoon I passed with Teddy. We … Continue reading →

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Sunday 11th April 1911, At Work On Our Triangulation

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Gran

Easter Sunday and we had a service in the hut this morning. All the same Lieutenant Teddy Evans and I have been at work on our triangulation; we must make use of the daylight while we have it. It was … Continue reading →

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Saturday 15th April 1911, An Appreciation Of Amundsen’s Chances

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Gran

[Young Gran was handed over to me to help with the survey work and astronomical observations which had to be taken from time to time. He was a most entertaining assistant. Without complaint, he stood patiently shivering in that cutting … Continue reading →

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