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TREC Virtual Base Camp _ Science Writer's Journal (Patty) _ May 17, 2006 – Campfire Songs

Posted by: Patricia_Janes May 18 2006, 07:47 PM

May 17, 2006 – And A Good Time Was Had by All
Longitude: 171 37.344 W, Latitude: 62 19.163 N

Ruth Cooper, the 5th grader onboard the Healy, knows how to have a good time. This evening, the Healy had its first ever campfire. Yes, campfire.

The event drew a crowd of about 40 Coast Guard crewmembers and scientists. Songs, jokes, and a talent show were the highlights. There were even makeshift s’mores with graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, and marshmallow fluff.

There’s no need for me to say more: The pictures tell it all:

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Captain Oliver leads the group in campfire songs. (Notice the campfire screensaver on the computer in the background: I made that.)

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Lead scientists Lee and Jackie look like they are dancing the hula. But really they are showing off another talent: a sing-along with hand motions.

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Jim, the Healy’s Operations Officer, steals the show as he keeps a stick aloft with fancy moves.

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Ruth’s hidden talent? She is a karate master. Just look at that move!

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