Don't Open Until Midwinter!

Goodie boxes in Antarctica are always a treat, but even more so during the long winter months of no-outside-mail. Thanks to our dear friend Robyn, we had package mail packages to open for Valentines Day, Easter, Midwinter Dinner and, yet to come, the 4th of July. Thanks to my forgetful brain, the packages were out of sight and mind until exactly the right moment.

Kris goes right for the pink fuzzies!

Cedar gasps at all the loot!

Clad in hot pink part glasses with a handful of miniature
glow sticks, Kris is ready to shake his booty!

MC looks on in wonder.

Jen tries on the leopard dress!

A purple masked villain?

Cedar, Jen and MC bargain, discuss and rummage through the goodies.

Cedar sports a pink plastic rosary gangster-style.

Kris tries, but his "gangster" needs work.

Jen checks out the lotions!

Ahhh...THANKS for the treats Robyn!!!

The Glass is Half Full as long as There's Wine in it

To me, it felt strange having the wine tasting so late in the season. My first winter, the wine tasting was the first big event of the season and a really nice introduction to my fellow winterovers. This year, the first event of the season was the fashion show, and that wasn't until the end of April. And I definitely feel a difference in the degree to which the crew this season has become a community.

In my mind, it still hasn't...perhaps midwinter will finally bring everyone together. Until then, I'll just have to enjoy what I can and a night out at the library was most enjoyable.

Victoria from Scott Bass plays some mellow guitar.

Cheers from Desiree!

Kelli and Janette along with John, DJ and Craig mingle and chat.

A divine spread of delectable treats from the Galley.

Along with homemade cheese from our Television Man John.

Jen serves her wine with a smile!

Ang enlightens us on one of the reds.

Brian and Larry share a laugh.

Zachary and I pose for a "who's got hot glasses" shot.

Desiree and Craig!

Justin sings us a song or two.

After tasting all the wines, everything starts to blur.

Me and Brian! We also have hot glasses!

Joseph and Larry.
Little did they know, their night was just beginning.

A good evening with good people and pretty decent wine too!