Hi from Antarctica

[snocat]

Hi every one new to this site and still finding my way around.
At the moment im living and working in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey but normaly live on the Norfolk/ Suffolk border.

Matt

 

[TeeDee]

Hello Snocat ( Matt ) , Just had a look at the BAS site , looks like interesting work. Look forward to seeing some nitty-gritty living condition phots.

TD

 

[dave53]

hello snocat a warm welcome from wales lol as td said lets see some pictures regards dave ps be safe

 

[Wayland]

:welcome1: Hi Snocat,

I'd normally say grab a spot by the fire but I guess the firewood is hard to find down there.

 

[widu13]

:welcome1:

 

[Biker]

:welcome1: Hi Snocat,

I'd normally say grab a spot by the fire but I guess the firewood is hard to find down there.

Not much chance of Bushcraft either. Shrubcraft perhaps? Lichencraft even?

Welcome Snocat!

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hello Snocat, why dont yo pull up a log up to the........large block of ice?

 

[snocat]

Thanks for the replies il get some pictures up later today once i have worked it out.The part im in there is nothing but snow and ice.The only visitor is the emperor penguins during the summer.
As for bushcraft we do get to go and camp outside for a week at the begining of winter and at the end of winter but the temp is normaly -30 to -40 on the second trip.

 

[Shewie]

Hi Matt - welcome to the forum

 

[Wayland]

Thanks for the replies il get some pictures up later today once i have worked it out.The part im in there is nothing but snow and ice.The only visitor is the emperor penguins during the summer.
As for bushcraft we do get to go and camp outside for a week at the begining of winter and at the end of winter but the temp is normaly -30 to -40 on the second trip.

That sounds cool....

 

[Whittler Kev]

Hi, local to me, or you will be when you get home
Check out the Norfolk & Norwich group
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30784

 

[Twodogs]

Welcome Matt that dont sound right .......
I have to ask when of expedition what stoves are you using?
Twodogs

 

[snocat]

Hi twodogs we use very old primus stoves which run on parrafin.No light wheight equipent for us. The stoves are between 30 to 40 years old and still out perform the new stoves. BAS have tried to find a new stove to replace the primus but havent found one tough enough or oparate in extreme cold.

Do the Norfolk and Norwich group have a web page or number that i can speak to some one when i get back to the uk.Tried the link but said im not allowed in that area.
Cheers Matt

 

[JonathanD]

Hi Matt, looking forward to hearing more about what you are up to and life in the freezer. Rather you than me mate, I love heat, not to keen on the cold.

 

[Twodogs]

Cheers Matt
What model of stove is it?
Twodogs

 

[MartinK9]

Hello and welcome to the Forum.

 

[TeeDee]

Thanks for the replies il get some pictures up later today once i have worked it out.The part im in there is nothing but snow and ice.The only visitor is the emperor penguins during the summer.
As for bushcraft we do get to go and camp outside for a week at the begining of winter and at the end of winter but the temp is normaly -30 to -40 on the second trip.

I'm more interested in seeing phots of your general living conditions and set-up, I have Jack Carpenters base from 'the Thing' running through my head.....

 

[DavidJT]

Hello and welcome. Sounds like quite an adventure with the BAS.
Also close to me when you are home.

 

[rik_uk3]

Hi twodogs we use very old primus stoves which run on parrafin.No light wheight equipent for us. The stoves are between 30 to 40 years old and still out perform the new stoves. BAS have tried to find a new stove to replace the primus but havent found one tough enough or oparate in extreme cold.

Do the Norfolk and Norwich group have a web page or number that i can speak to some one when i get back to the uk.Tried the link but said im not allowed in that area.
Cheers Matt

Hi Matt and welcome

as a stove collector I made enquiries with BAS a couple of years ago about the stoves used on field trips and was told the Optimus model 45 paraffin stove was still used. As you said they perform well and are reliable and with few parts should a field service be needed. I have a couple of these types myself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t92YgbhEGJQ. You are a lucky guy

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Way back in my youth I was flying down to the Falkland's from Briz, and there were British Antarctic Survey bob's on then - lot's and lost of silver cases? still the same?

Oh and welcome