The Brass Monkey Tales

 

1. I was told that a brass monkey was a pile of cannon-shot.  Hence the balls off of one.
   Anyone who’s been out in a mere -25 degrees becomes convinced that we were not meant for this environment.  Also how many ways there are to get dead, and quickly too.  One man said the Antarctic made him feel like he was on an alien planet.

   True Vilmar?

   Posted by Oink       02/12/2005  at  04:06 PM  



2. Bob, you have a good memory. That was my first year down there and if you click on my other web site and go to my Antarctica adventures you can read all about it there.

   Vilmar’s Great Adventures

   Oink: being in Antarctica in the winter is the closest we can experience space travel without going into space.  If the shit hits the fan, you can not get rescued.  You are screwed as there is no way to get down there quickly. You will die.  And yes, rambling around in some parts of that continent IS like being on another planet.

   Now, I will tell you that if you think the above is nuts (and by the way, by the looks of the background the photo appears to have been taken on the Kiwi side at Scott Base) in the dead of winter with temps WAY BELOW ZERO they have a ceremony where people strip ALL clothes off and jump into a hole cut into the ice.  The water temp is about 29 degrees.

   A friend of mine has done it three times.  I think he’s lost his mind.

   Posted by Vilmar       02/12/2005  at  04:18 PM  



3. Yes, another way it’s like another planet; if anything happens you’re screwed.  In fact, other than breathable atmosphere and gravity ..

   I remember reading about one woman who got breast cancer in the Antarctic winter.  Some brave pilot did eventually manage to air drop her some chemotherapy.

   Posted by Oink       02/12/2005  at  04:31 PM  



4. Oink, you’re thinking of the doctor at the South Pole.  It’s too long to get into it here but check out my other site (listed above) and you will read all about this “rescue.”

   What a bunch of overhyped bullshit!  And it cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars for something she could have prevented.  What you read in the media is tainted.  I was there.

   OCM: what?  You want “pink” instead?  Or what was it Allan called it? Faded crimson?

   Posted by Vilmar       02/12/2005  at  04:36 PM  



5. I found the above mentioned link—hint—look near our Fearless Leader’s photo.  It’s fascinating & a weekend’s reading to really absorb it.
   But just scanning it, I believe Vilmar has always been a ....hmmm ..how shall I say this.. ?  Carefully!  !

   A man not averse to speaking his mind!

   Posted by Oink       02/12/2005  at  06:55 PM  



6. Dang! Vilmar, that is an incredible adventure!

   Posted by Macker       02/12/2005  at  07:38 PM  



7. Life has been fun so far.  It continues to be fun.  With more fun planned!

   Posted by Vilmar       02/12/2005  at  10:13 PM  

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