Our intrepid builder-architects, Pete McCabe and Jon Tucker, have
wrestled with the Beast (the Cobra Rock Drill) and, with amazing
rapidity, built the infrastructure for the new Base base - or the Base
base extension. The verandah and access to Delaney's Dunny disappeared
for a while, but was resumed by the end of the day - with promises of
a wonderful new verandah with sweeping views North over the MacKellar
islets. This early morning photo (from yesterday - Tues 18th December)
shows our tool-wielding professionals in a moment of angle-grinder and
saw jubilation on yet another fine and sunny day at Cape Denison, Home
of the Balmy Day.
Extension will double the size of the existing base - which includes
(from left to right) - the Dunny, the Kitchen (window 1), Entrance &
Comms/Medical Area (door), living area and some sleeping (window 2,
right). The new extension will be the same size as the old base,
including a laboratory and more sleeping facilities. It won't
then be necessary to live in the Apple or tents any more - a
bit sad, as the tents are great fun! (well, not in a blizzard).
- Peter Morse
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