http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica My inconsequential travel blog Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:57:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just wanted to give you all a quick update. I'm in Denver and started my training today. Nothing too exciting to talk about on that front so I won't bore you. I met a bunch of people who are going to various stations and field camps. ... http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/10/in-denver-for-training/ [caption id="attachment_97" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Canon Rebel T1i"][/caption] Dear Mom, Hope things are well.  Just letting you know that I recently had a question featured on Chris Marquardt's podcast: Tips from the Top floor.  This is the webs best photography podcast. I asked a question about shooting while in Antarctica.  He talks about working ... http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/10/tips-from-the-top-floor/ Sir Ernest Shackleton can be considered one of the greatest leaders and explorers of his time. This letter to Becky tells about his unsuccessful expedition to cross Antarctica. Shackleton and his crew were marooned in the middle of the sea for 18 months and then on Elephant Island for many ... http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/09/sir-ernest-shackletons-great-escape/ Dear Friends and Family, As most of you know I will be leaving for Antarctica in less than two weeks. On October 6th I will head to Colorado for paperwork and training. Three days later I will begin the long trip to McMurdo station, Antarctica. I should be arriving ... http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/09/two-weeks-until-i-leave/ http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/07/video-blog-2-a-little-about-antarctica/ I received word that I passed all of my medical tests and that I am now PQ'd.  I will be leaving for Antarctica on or around October 1oth.  Wish me Luck. http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/07/i-am-now-physically-qualified-for-antarctic-travel/ I'm at the doctors office right now getting ready to take the pre employment drug screening. There won't be any problems of course but it's one step closer to working in Antarctica this season. http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/05/drug-test/ I received an official job offer today from raytheon to work in Antarctica. Now all I have to do is pass the background check, the drug test, and the medical and dental qualifications. http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/05/the-test-is-good/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="269" caption="Marty at Niagra Falls 2007 "][/caption] Welcome to my personal blog.  Unless we know one another I'm sure you won't find the drivel I plan to post here interesting in any fashion.  I am a somewhat crude writer and hope to improve that disability with this journal. ... http://www.martydukes.com/antarctica/2009/05/new-blog/