After three days of gorgeous clear weather it fogged up just in time for the first two planes.
The Basler landed fueled and went to McMurdo within two hours. The fueling module pump wouldn't turn on (even though it was working when we tested it the previous day). So we had to use a makeshift mini pump and rig together some hoses to get them fuel and on their way.
The process was very slow and it was very cold out (-67 F with 12 knots) but we did eventually get them fueled. They brought us a gift of three small boxes of freshies (paid for out of their own pockets)! e
The first fresh apples, oranges and carrots we have had in nine months. It was fantastic! So crunchy and delicious and the oranges were so sweet and juicy. Mmmm fantastic day!!!
The second plane was a Twin Otter, they parked in the otter pits and we hooked up heaters to their engines so the plane could sit over night. The three man crew spent the night in the station and will be leaving early this morning for McMurdo after we fuel them. Now begins the fighting of the onslaught of nine months worth of an entire world of viral/bacterial mutations we have been isolated from all winter. Fingers crossed I make it through the next 4 weeks without getting sick!
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