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So have the borders been closed sarisataka Mar 2020 #1
He should be returning soon. You don't really want to be there in the winter. It's nuts. Native Mar 2020 #13
Apparently the NSF is working with the New Zealand gov't & the US Embassy Native Mar 2020 #20
I don't know the cutoff date sarisataka Mar 2020 #22
He said they are still on course to leave mid-April. I'm not holding my breath. Native Mar 2020 #23
He just said they're prepared if they all have to stay over Native Mar 2020 #28
Which continent? dewsgirl Mar 2020 #2
Antarctica? DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #3
Antarctica? Walleye Mar 2020 #4
Yup! Native Mar 2020 #5
THAT is how you do social isolation! ret5hd Mar 2020 #9
His roommate had a heart attack and had to be flown to New Zealand for surgery, and Native Mar 2020 #12
I just noticed today Africa has widespread cases now Beringia Mar 2020 #6
That is awesome!!! My employer provides medical care to researchers there! Lisa0825 Mar 2020 #7
Have they stayed during the winter? Native Mar 2020 #14
Yes, we always have some staff there, all year... Lisa0825 Mar 2020 #15
He hasn't spent a winter there, but wants to at some point, and he's the type to try that! Native Mar 2020 #18
What does he do there? Lisa0825 Mar 2020 #19
Manages Fleet Operations Native Mar 2020 #21
Just got his response... Native Mar 2020 #24
LOL! Lisa0825 Mar 2020 #25
Really good article. Thanks for sharing it, Lisa0825. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #27
You're welcome! Lisa0825 Mar 2020 #29
When was the last visit from someone from another continent? n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2020 #8
I'll ask him when I hear back. Their internet is dial up speed! Native Mar 2020 #11
His response ... Native Mar 2020 #26
Sounds good for their isolation. Best wishes to them. n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2020 #30
Your brother is in Antarctica? mcar Mar 2020 #10
I forgot to show you the pictures. They're awesome, especially the one of Mt. Erebus, Native Mar 2020 #16
Can't wait to see them mcar Mar 2020 #17
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