leaving soon

TriassicDoc · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: leaving soon

Hey Guys,

I know that I barely got to ride with y'all during this last month due to my work load and effective procrastination techniques, however, I need to let y'all know that I am about to snub the fats for yet another month.

I was notified yesterday morning that I am wanted on the RV Oceanus (http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=8158) from July 4-28. I depart for Lisbon on July 3, then return to NY on July 29th. We will be drilling sediments off the coast of Africa, from the Cape Verdes Islands to Senegal.

I am soooo excited, this will be my very first seafaring experience Smile

YES, I have ordered the seasick patch Smile

Unfortunately, I will not be able to bring a bike with me. I will likely have limited email access and no phone access while at sea.

I will also be missing the trip to VT Sad

Just think of me as you're drinking that Mother's Milk at around the same time I'm hauling a drill bit or slabbing mud 12 hours a day.

Cheers!

Samantha

bikejunkie · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 658 Location: Woodstock,NY

Congrats Samantha, Looks like you will have an interesting experience. If we don't get to see you before you leave, Have a great trip.
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lilmort · Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 98 Location: BBmtB bound

I second the the congrats! It sounds like a great experience. Hopefully we'll get to see you before your departure. In the event we don't then have fun, take care and be careful. We'll see you upon your return Very Happy

. In the mean time.....since Kevin is practically recovered, you should leave some bikes of his choice in his possession for safe keeping Twisted Evil

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bluebug32 · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Red Hook

Does this mean we have to entertain Kevin?? Wink

Congrats! What a cool experience Very Happy

TriassicDoc · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

Well, at least I won't be so heartbroken about returning the fixie *sniff*

I just spent 2 hours tearing apart my parents' house to find my passport. Thank GOD I found it, I was freaking out! Eep, I have to book the flights now.. this is so scary!!! what if I can't get a seat?

robdamanii · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 349 Location: Darth Bailer

BillB3 · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject:

can't get a seat? Then you are stuck hanging out with us!

lilmort · Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 98 Location: BBmtB bound

bluebug32 · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Red Hook

I've discovered that most of our airlines suck for international flights, especially the ones that make you buy the crappy headphones to watch the movie.

BillB3 · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject:

ewwww...
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/062207dnnatflightsewage.257c2d68.html

TriassicDoc · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:17 pm Post subject:

It looks like I'm flying Delta/Freedom, Delta/Air France, and Air Senegal. The travel agent that they use to book these things booked it for me. Wicked expensive! I like Delta, I have been flying them all year because it's like the only airline out of Albany.

bluebug32 · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Red Hook

I love the Albany airport, even though you still have to fly to a major airport before you can even leave the country.

robdamanii · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 349 Location: Darth Bailer

robdamanii · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 349 Location: Darth Bailer

jamesframes · Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY

girlfriend went to Senegal in January-said it is super friendly-have fun!
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bluebug32 · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Red Hook

One of the weirdest airlines I've been on is Aerogal (they fly from Equador to the Galapagos Islands). Every entree they served had corn in it -- and this was for breakfast! Sad

raybag · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Samantha, that sounds great. Travelling is definitely where it's at! And to prove that we will miss you and want you back, I promise to get Fats in the Cats to rid Jockey Hill of all snakes great and small. (yes even the 30'ers!) Laughing

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TriassicDoc · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:32 am Post subject:

Thanks everyone Smile

If y'all send me your addresses, maybe you'll get a postcard! Hmmm how does one send a postcard from out at sea... ok maybe no postcards. I guess look for bottles washing up the Hudson Smile

joshuacoyote · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 35

HI Samantha,

Have fun at sea- I have sailed to the Cape Verde Islands ( from Sardinia) . They are beautiful.
Look for red dust being blown off the African deserts, and the green flash at sunset! Maybe you will find red dust in your samples from eons ago..
If you want to talk about life at sea, give me a buzz- 876 2526- Josh

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

I brought her to the airport this morning, so she is on her way.

It's quite the opportunity for her, and I can't wait to hear all about it Smile

Hopefully, someone on the boat brought a camera and can take pictures of what she is actually doing.

Have a good 4th everyone,

-Kevin