Recon team, 25th December, 2012, South Graves Glacier

Happy Christmas! The wind and snow blowing dropped a little today allowing the recon team to get out for a few hours this Christmas afternoon at South Graves Icefield. We collected the two meteorites that we had found a few days back, and found and bagged four more for Christmas cheer. The wind made collecting pretty cold and we were forced back to camp around 4 pm, though it was really good to get out again after a frustrating few tent days. Woohoo! We are hopeful to finish off searching the icefield tomorrow before a planned camp move the day after on the 27th. This evening the four of us got together in John and Joe`s tent and had a Christmas meal and exchanged presents. We also had been sent some gifts from the main team (see the photo for the amazing new eyewear we will be wearing for the rest of the season) and the people at JSC which was lovely – thanks to everyone who has been thinking of us, we really appreciate it. Seasons greetings from us all.

From John: After a nice Christmas meal we have opened the gifts and are thankful for all our friends and family and the privilege of being here in this special place.

From Katie: Hope you are all having a good holiday. We have eaten well and had a festive evening with good cheer and present exchanges. Thanks to the JSC folks for sending the treats. Thanks also to people who have sent us cards and pressies. Daphne – thank you so much for the lovely note, and Alexander and Elliott for the great Christmas cards, festive badges and the terrible jokes 😉 Joys – lovely to speak to you all on the phone, I miss you all very much.

From Tomoko: Merry Christmas to all! We had a great day finally going out finding meteorites, and having a joyful Christmas dinner. Thanks so much to the people of the main team and the JSC for the wonderful gifts.　 念願叶ってテント生活から解放され、二日ぶりに隕石探査ができました。強風の中、６個の隕石を採取でき、最高のクリスマスになりました。 みなさまも素敵なクリスマスをお過ごしください！

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