Commanders Check in
Date: 14 Dec 2012
Written by: John Reynolds
Crew physical status: No issues. Crew moral remains high.
Time departed/returned from EVA: #1 none
Time departed/returned from EVA: #2 none
Brief Narrative of Field Mission Results: 1 EVA cancelled due to weather conditions, snow and and rain.
EVA #1 None
EVA #2 None
Engineering/Hab maintenance: Condensation drip from cold air intake manifold to the central heating unit migrating into the Shower room ceiling. Commanders cabin room leaking from the window when raining.
Packages delivered to the Hab: 2 large metal barrels for food stuffs.
Plans for tomorrow: Final crew change over
Support requests: None
Miscellaneous: All crew report that this MDRS crew rotation was an experience never to be forgotten despite today’s bad weather situation confining all to the Hab. Snow and rain turning the soil into a mud bath for those daring to venture forth.
Crew spirits remain high and all are looking forward to returning to Home and Family from tomorrow’s splash down, Earth side!s