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Month: August 2014

Summer 2014

Tuesday, September 16My summer effectively ends today. A month ago I couldn't get a flight out of Valdez and needed to get home to my plans which had already been cut short when I opted to stay at work an extra two weeks. Determined to be in Oakland rather than Valdez on Thursday morning, I … Continue reading Summer 2014 →

Elizabeth Simenstad Uncategorized Leave a comment August 28, 2014 3 Minutes

Play

Today was the most event-filled day I've had since I've been here. We got underway from the dock this morning at 7 to do an ice report for the next inbound tanker. Once we called in the ice report to the VTS and turned around at Bligh reef to head back to Valdez, the captain … Continue reading Play →

Elizabeth Simenstad Uncategorized Leave a comment August 19, 2014 1 Minute

There’s a foot in my mouth

I made a bit of a gaffe yesterday. While doing a barge assist job with one of the small line boats, I made a comment to the people present (crew members whom I do not know very well, save one) that made it sound like I'd rather be working somewhere else. Goodness knows that isn't … Continue reading There’s a foot in my mouth →

Elizabeth Simenstad Uncategorized Leave a comment August 11, 2014 1 Minute

Another home

I came here because I hoped for the feeling of homecoming, the relief of being closer to the west coast, a respite from the oppressive tropical sun; and because I feel it is a part of the world where I can, without hesitation, invest precious energy into my work and the people around me, a … Continue reading Another home →

Elizabeth Simenstad Uncategorized Leave a comment August 9, 2014 1 Minute

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