Welcome back, Polar Ponder players. . .
Last week’s polar ponder question was, ”why do you think most of the buildings at Palmer are made of metal?”
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If you didn’t answer, you’re ice cold.
If you said, “I think it has something to do with safety,” you’re getting warmer.
If you said, “most of the buildings at Palmer Station are made of metal so they won’t burn easily,” or “so that a fire won’t spread from building to building,” you’re red hot!
Also, John in maintenance tells me that it’s just plain easier to ship the metal down to Antarctica.
So, there you have it, another polar ponder mystery — asked and answered.
Thanks for playing along!
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By: Peg Lucas on January 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Pat,
Mom was over the moon about your skype. I’ve been enjoying all the blogs. I love your format and I’m recommending this blog to everyone in my school. You’re doing awesome and I hope you’re having fun. We miss you.
Your sis, Peg
I’m with the group lovin’ the penguins….even if they DO stink!
By: Mikayla Taeusch on January 19, 2011 at 8:59 am
Most of the building at Palmer Station are made of metal so they won’t burn easily or so that fire won’t spread from building to building
By: betteleyp on January 25, 2011 at 8:32 am
Great answer, Mikayla! Yours was the best of the day.
Just guessing that you are the kind of intelligent, skilled person that may some day be working on Antarctica. If you like science, I highly recommend it!
Thanks for following my blog,
Mrs. B.
By: Daryl on January 19, 2011 at 1:58 pm
omg i would have never thought that!! hope your having a great time! we just got back from jamaica and haiti and it was gorgous!! i wish we could be down there with you, enjoy it aunt pat!
By: betteleyp on January 20, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Hi Daryl-
Can’t wait to hear more about your cruise. Maybe next time you’ll consider a colder climate — it’s beautiful here! in Antarctica
Take care,
Pat
By: Peg Lucas on January 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Sorry to be off topic Pat, but my second graders would like to know if you are allowed to touch the penguins. Thanks! Peg
By: betteleyp on January 20, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Not off topic at all. I LOVE that they’re asking questions. Scientists are not allowed to touch penguins, or any animals, unless they have special permits. Only the birders, who keep track of where the birds are living, how many are in the colonies, what they’re eating, etc. are allowed to touch penguins at Palmer.
Thanks for following my blog.
Hi to McKinley 2nd graders! Keep asking questions!
Polar Pat
By: Jan Pavlinak on January 19, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Helloooo Pat! You are so far away!! – what an amazing adventure! Hello to all the Buggers from Chorale and your singing friends! I think you should definitely write a song to share – maybe a round! Love your posts – keep ‘em coming and take care…Jan
By: betteleyp on January 20, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Hi Jan-
I’m so tickled that you’re following.
You would love it here. The scenery/animals are beautiful, and the researchers and station staff are so cool. Since there’s no TV, staff and scientists hone their skills. They sew, sketch, paint, and have a Palmer band with guitars, accordian, sax, keyboard, trumpet, drums, but alas — no hammered dulcimer.
Thanks for following along.
Hey to my comrades in Chorale!
Pat
By: Sabrina Rowan on January 20, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Hello Polar Pat, from the 5th grade students at McKinely Elementary, Fairport.
We love your blog!! We thought it was cold here in OHIO! Boy, were we wrong!!!
Keep up the good work. We look forward to seeing more pictures of animals and your fashionable safety gear!!
By: betteleyp on January 20, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Hi Sabrina-
I’m so glad you’re following along. Who is your teacher in 5th grade? Please thank her/him for me!
I just blogged about the animals today. I have so many cool video-clips, but the files are too large for this blog.
There may be not be any new fashionable safety gear to show you, but I think you’d like the outfit I wore for our polar plunge yesterday. I’ll make sure to include it in a future blog.
Thanks for writing!
Polar Pat
By: rosie on January 24, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Hi Pat!
Sitting at my desk at lunch in snowy Concord reading your entertaining and educational blogs.
Can’t wait to read/hear more.
Have a safe trip back.
Love, Rosie
By: betteleyp on January 25, 2011 at 8:35 am
Hi Rosie,
Thank you. Strangely enough, we don’t see the kind of snow that you have in Concord. When it does snow, it doesn’t seem to accumulate. The station is on bare rock, and most of the islands we visit have just a patch of snow left in the higher areas. I must remember that it’s the height of summer, here, though. I know the bay in front of the station often freezes solid, and that scientists can actually walk to some of the islands.
Anyway, stay well.
Thanks for following,
Pat