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MOUNTAIN NOTES 16.Apr.2000 |
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- The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning, and does not stop until you get to work.
Buried In Snow........by: Bob Jones Wed. 12 Apr 2000 |
Davis Station Antarctica:
Davis is buried in snow with record falls recorded. A blizzard on
Wednesday; a biker night on Saturday; polish cuisine on Sunday; guitar
lessons, first aid courses; the opening of the sea-ice between the
station and Anchorage Island and volleyball are a few of things which happened
during the week.
As of Wednesday 50.6mm of snow has been recorded in April surpassing all monthly records at Davis. Waste deep snow drifts exist between all the buildings and just getting to work takes some effort. A blizzard rearranged the snow on Wednesday. Jack Gilbert continued with his guitar lessons and Rob Sharp commenced a series of first aid courses covering basic first aid and the taking of blood pressure in the first lessons.
George Klich was Sunday cook and he served pierogi and golombki, true to his polish ancestry. Rob Sharp is always on hand to assist the Sunday cook and he produced a fine barm brack, served during intermission in the 1945 B/W classic "Valley Of Decision", starring Greer Garson and Gregory Peck. With the sea-ice thickness measuring between 250 and 400mm, the section between the station and Anchorage Island was opened to walkers and several took advantage of the fine weekend weather to stretch their legs.
The highlight this week was the biker/bikie night on Saturday. Everyone
got in the spirit of the night with tattoos, bandannas, leathers and
other scary gear. Mick Briscoe as usual excelled with the dinner and then the
bikers adjourned to do what they do best. As the night progressed and
the bikers digressed, somebody secretly called the Davis Station Police
complaining about the shenanigans in the Bar. The dispatch call went
out, and 2 Traffic Operations Group officers arrived on the scene wearing
full-face helmets mounted with red strobe lights and piezo-sirens. The
officers, quick to act, side lined all attendees, frisked them and
issued defective vehicle, or in this case defective costume notices, to all.
After a short struggle with a few of the larger boys the party was
dispersed, only to reform bigger and noisy seconds later.
Until next time, cheers.
http://www.antdiv.gov.au
Information relating to Davis Station is at:
http://www.antdiv.gov.au/stations/davis/davis_station.html
All content and photos are property and Copyright of the Australian Antarctic Division.
Well folks, here we are....our snow season is being replaced by warm breezes and the folks at Davis are waist deep in snow! To Bob and all the folks at Davis....from The MountainGnome and our readers...we wish you all well and have a great week guys!.
- "Coffee, Chocolate, Men; Some things Are Just Better Rich... "
Don't Mess With Granny
An elderly woman spent a leisurely day shopping at the mall. Upon return to her vehicle, she found four strange males sitting in her car. Frightened, the woman dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun. She told the men that if they did not get out of the car, she would shoot. The four men ran off quickly, whereupon the lady got into the car. Her key, however, would not fit. The woman realized that her car was the identical one parked a few spaces down. She drove to the police department and reported the story. The officer on duty laughed hysterically and pointed to the other end of the counter where four pale men had reported a hijacking by a mean old lady; no charges were filed.
OUTDOORS SCENE |
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For all you outdoor and firearms enthusiasts....here is one of our own custom wallpapers by Mountaingnomie Stan K.
Ridin' the Rails: Come on, lit's go fer another train ride. Alllllll Aboard!
Cape Cod Central Railroad
Climb aboard the Cape Cod Central and feel the thrill as the whistle blows and
your fun-filled adventure begins. The rhythm of the train and the spirit of the
crew will whisk you away on an exhilarating journey by rail.
You'll pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands, lush marshes and more
as you make your way between Hyannis and the Cape Cod Canal. On the Cape
Cod Central, getting there is all the fun.
Board at Hyannis Station or Sandwich Station.
Happy Railroadin' Partners.....have fun and enjoy!!! No better way to enjoy wildlife....nature....and just down right relaxin'!
- The more you complain, the longer God makes you live...
The Bar ZX Ranch:
offers it's visitors a full year-round recreational playground on 23,000 acres of private land adjoining the Gunnison National Forest.
The ranch has Sixteen fishing ponds stocked with trophy size trout. Dean has all the toys to enjoy this wonderful playground including 14 ATV's and 11 Snowmobiles for your enjoyment.
Partner, yer talkin' 'bout some real outdoor fun, here at the bar ZX Ranch!
- HONK ... If You Want To See My Finger
Folks, I've been to Aspen quite a few times....beautiful scenery and friendly folks. The town is just fantastic to shop and browse. Folks....people are people no matter where!
Aspen is expensive. And there may be no better place on the planet to take a ski vacation. Gloriously unrepentant in this age of political correctness, Aspen doesn't allow snowboarding and doesn't care what you think. There also are no beginner runs-and no apologies. "Not enough easy trails. Only fun if you're an expert," one reader whines. First opened in 1947, Aspen Mountain remains claustrophobic, oddly pitched and a ski experience that only gives back as much as you put in. Runs such as The Dumps and Jackpot demand accountability from your fast-twitch muscles, while the bumped-out Bell Mountain will reveal the gulf between your self-image and reality. Aspen has overcome its "we-don't-provide-service-we're-Aspen" arrogance of the Eighties and has improved its corporate culture. "Friendliest staff I've ever seen," one reader applauds. What remains the biggest draw is the town, which other resorts would be blessed to even remotely duplicate for its energy and style. The perennial No. 1 in Après-Ski, Aspen also finished No. 2 in Dining and No. 3 in Off-Hill Activities. If you don't enjoy this valley, seek CPR immediately. There's haute shopping (Prada, Chanel), fine dining (The Little Nell, Piñons) and enough bars (Red Onion, Mezzaluna) to support a Betty Ford clinic. "Still the big dog of all ski towns," a reader gushes. Another reader dismisses Aspen as "New York City in Colorado," which, depending on your tastes, also can be viewed as the finest combination in the galaxy.
Survival Tip:Never go out in the wilderness alone:
When hunting, always go out with a friend or a group. If your group separates to hunt, stay within a safe range, and be sure to meet at a designated time and place. Whether you are hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, or berry picking, always travel in a group and keep together. Travel at the speed of the slowest person; if a person becomes separated by going ahead or falling behind, they are more likely to become lost.
Until next time: Be Safe ~ Be Happy!!
Great Buy: Camper Canoe
Feel at ease. Wide hull and flat
bottom offer stability and versatility on
lakes, ponds and rivers. Skims over
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more wave-riding flotation in moderate
whitewater. Rugged vinyl gunwales,
ash carrying yoke and thwart.
Water-draining cane seats. 16'L x
353/8"W. Depth 13". 59 lb. 900 lb.
capacity.
Ahhhhhhh....those lazy...hazy....daze of great fishin' !!
MOUNTAINGNOMES' CLASSIC CAR NEWS |
Show Off: Yessiree, show off that Classic Car ya restored....or send us a car tip...or maybe a great car site! E-mail all them goodies to cars@mountaingnome.com
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and once in the fall* (That means it's time NOW!)
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The Moonlit Road:
Ghost stories and strange folktales of the
American South, told by the region's most
celebrated storytellers. . .
- In America, Anyone Can Be President. That's One of the Risks you take.
NEWS and VIEWS |
"When Amazon.com won a patent for its "customer referral system," the Web community mobilized with characteristic speed, splashing the Net with caustic comments, letters of protest and calls for a boycott of the bookseller turned superstore. Within 3 days, some 1,300 people had united at NoWebPatents.org, agreeing to boycott Amazon unless it gives up its strategy of patenting "obvious" and widely used technologies. On the site of computer book publisher O'Reilly & Associates, visitors posted about 3,500 responses to CEO Tim O'Reilly's critical open letter to Jeff Bezos. Even Amazon's discussion boards were brimming with anti-patent messages." Please read The Whole Truth!
Submit your articles to newsarticle@mountaingnome.com
- At bedtime, the amorous husband prepared two aspirins and a glass of water for his wife. "What is this for?" "For your headache, dear." "But I don't have a headache." "Gooood!"
TIPS FOR: Moms-To-Be & New Moms |
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the information on the form at:
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Pregnant? Don't Smoke:
Smoking increases your risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy (where the fertilized egg implants outside the womb), abnormal placental implantation, premature placental detachment, vaginal bleeding, premature delivery, and infant death. Not convinced yet? Some studies have shown that women who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to a baby with a cleft lip or palate. It's never too late to quit or cut back, though; every cigarette you don't light gives your baby a better chance of being healthy.
NOTE: Always follow the advice of your Physician!
Making Up Is the Best Part:
There's no such thing as a conflict-free marriage. You will fight -- and you'll also simply disagree. Part of fighting fair is making up -- be sure you do it in front of the kids. No matter how old they are, they need to know that it's okay for their parents to fight, as long as they reach a resolution. With older kids, you can let them know you've reached an agreement, a compromise, or a solution, or simply agreed to disagree. Let babies see you be affectionate and nurturing toward each other. Nothing benefits children as much as seeing that their parents can differ and then resolve a conflict.
- "So you're a feminist...Isn't that cute."
DADBURN COMPUTER STUFF |
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Folks, Steve Gibson is the president of Gibson Research.....and from what we found out, an extremely talented programmer and developer. Some of his software is unbelievable. Check out the website...you can thank me later:o)) Now, here is Gibson Research Software!
SpinRite 5 IS HERE!!
What Is SpinRite?
SpinRite prevents mass storage systems from crashing or warns the user of pending catastrophe. If SpinRite is not used until after a crash, it skillfully picks up all the pieces, recovers your data, and puts everything back together again.
SpinRite is the most capable, thorough, and reliable utility that has ever been created for the long term maintenance, recovery, and repair of mass storage systems.
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Disable the minefield by destroying all of its control systems but watch out for the mud which sends your tank out of control and the rocks and artillery. Requires VB6 Runtimes.
- Taxation WITH representation isn't so hot, either!
MOUNTAINGNOMES' FAMILY TREE NEWS |
NATURALIZATION RECORDS FOR WOMEN:
Can't find a naturalization record for your great-grandmother? Guess what? You probably won't. Most women (up to the 1950's) gained property and ownership rights through marriage. There was no need for women to file for naturalization unless they wanted the right to vote or to own land in their own right.
Many immigrant women never applied for citizenship. Their husbands usually did, and their children (if born in the United States) automatically gained citizenship.
- "I used to have a handle on life, but it broke!"
MOUNTAINGNOME's GRUB SHOPPE |
STRAWBERRY-WALNUT BREAD:
This recipe yields two big loaves of incredibly moist, fruity bread.
You can serve one for breakfast and snacks and freeze the other for
another time, or give it to a friend who will thank you for weeks.
Each loaf serves 12. Per serving: 258 calories, 13.1 grams fat, 4.1
grams protein, 32.3 grams carbohydrates, 36 milligrams cholesterol,
108 milligrams sodium, 1.2 grams fiber. yada..yada..yada..who cares, it looks good!
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups sugar
- 1-1/2 cups mashed strawberries
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Sift together dry ingredients in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, strawberries, bananas, and oil. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake one hour, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to a rack to cool.
So until next time, REMEMBER: "No one in love is free, or wants to be."