Edith, the arctic does not look as hostile as I perceived

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Te mando saludos al igual que lo hacen nuestros padres y M&M. Espero que todo marche bien. Deposite $ en tu cuenta de banco. El Bautismo estuvo divino. Hay muchas fotos que ya pronto vas a ver en tu screen saver! Smile

In your post card you mention you used your rifle. What was your intended target? Inquisitive and adventourous minds want to know back in the Sun City of El Paso!!!!! Smile

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Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 64

Edith says:
My "intended" target might change throughout the day, depending on the field plan and what actually happens! Actually, the rifle is just for protection against the polar bears, and even then, we are cautioned to only fire if our lives are in danger. It feels kinda cool to carry the rifle and scout for the group knowing their welfare depends on how fast I can take the rifle off and pass it to Sandy! I really don't care to shoot a polar bear because I would feel so awful killing one, but if my life or other's depended on it, I would.

Sometimes it is rougher and more hospitable than others, often depending on the weather and the task we are doing. One day we actually were in shirtsleeves, others are more suited for the survival suits or at least heavy clothes with lots of layers and rain gear.

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