Bad weather day—no going out. Made a new blubber lamp and long talks.

Plenty of fun over a fry I made in my new penguin lard. It was quite a success—tasted like very bad sardine oil.

As forecast, the weather was horrible, with drifting snow and gale-force winds, so we have spent the whole day in the hut.

Seaman [Petty Officer] Evans is a jovial lad who improves on acquaintnce. Wright, Teddy Evans, Atkinson and I spent the afternoon yarning about everything under the sun.

A surprise dish was served up tonight. Seal is splendid fried in butter, but