Today was a dreary day at sea and not just because of the weather. Tina started analyzing some of the data, only to find that the first three OBS data sets were nothing more then 365 days of noise. No seismic activity was recorded. They are unsure still as to what went wrong. They don't know if it was set up incorrectly, if the seismometer leaked or if the pressure was just too great that the instruments could not properly function. This is not good news for our scientific breakthroughs. I do not know yet what the rest of the data looks like but things are not looking up.Tina and I also lost in the first round of the illumination bracket for the quoits tournament. The final score was 21-12. I guess all of the OBS recovering got us out of quoits shape. So we don't have being awesome to look forward to any more either.
In addition to all of the negative energy of the day, I think all of the science team is getting cabin fever and is pretty much done seeing each other. Interactions are short and only when required. We are all tired and the further deterioration of the science mission has everyone pretty glum. I think everyone is looking forward to a cold beer.
We finish surveying this evening and set our sights on Guam at about 1 am tomorrow (Saturday) morning. We are expected to port in Guam at about 9 am on Tuesday morning. Personally, Guam can't come soon enough. Being so far from home has finally sucked me dry and I am badly in need of solid ground, my husband and enough room in the shower to shave my legs.
There is a PBR with your name on it in Chico. Maybe we can BBQ a squid or two for you to make the transition back to dry land a bit less abrupt. I will not be shaving me legs so don't feel like you need to on my behalf.
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I dont know why I thought you were docking already, now we have to wait until Tue. I know you are ready to dock and see your hubby, we all miss you baby, stay safe, all most home! Love the blog it is so interesting, stay away from the squids
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