https://neem.dk/field_diaries/field_season_2008/ en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:34:55 +0200 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:34:55 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/endofseason08/ All NEEM personnel has now left the camp. We start the work in Greenland again in May 2009. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/endofseason08/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-11/ Levelling floors involves moving snow (as most other activities in camp) https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-11/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-10/ It turned out that a bearing was broken on the right back mattrax and the Toyota had to be placed on... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-10/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-09/ The Saturday meal was cooked by the Americans in camp and we all enjoyed it. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-09/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-08/ The season is reaching the end and in camp we can see the end of many of the major projects. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-08/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-07/ The drill tower was placed today in the drill trench. The tower parts where attached with 80 bolts and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-07/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-06/ This is the last mayor construction in the dome this year. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-06/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-05/ Finally the day came where we could place the top windows in the dome https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-05/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-04/ Today we had no wind, -3 C and sunshine so we used the opportunity to work as much as possible on the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-04/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-03/ Many of the long lasting activities like making stairs in the inclined trench and gluing rubber to the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-03/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-02/ Todd’s tent was taken down at the air gas site and all bamboo poles NOT marking the boreholes... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-02/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-01/ After a night only a few hours long for most camp personal we enjoyed watching a 97% solar eclipse at... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-08-01/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-31/ Sad goodbyes to 10 friends from NEEM and a busy day guiding our 16 guests around at NEEM. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-31/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-30/ Just like at home – you clean before the guest arrive – the camp was busy cleaning https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-30/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-29/ We used the crane of the PistenBully as a contra weight so the winch would not slip from us and slide... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-29/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-28/ At 14:00 the whole camp greeted Anders and Sverrir welcome back to camp. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-28/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-27/ A Sunday with digging in the trenches, construction of the core buffer, shelves in the dome, final drilling... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-27/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-26/ The theme for Saturday night was celebration of Bo’s 30 year birthday. Carina and Bo prepared... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-26/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-25/ In the science trench the drift at the closed inclined entrance is moved - unfortunately removing the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-25/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-24/ Camp life went back to normal after a successful flight day yesterday. In the dome a cooks snowmelter... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-24/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-23/ The Skier arrives in camp at 08:10 with Thomas St, Trine, Jens Peter, Laurin and Ramon. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-23/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-22/ Besides from the normal work in camp (firn-gas program, ice core processing, drill trench preparations)... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-22/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-21/ Water in the system, heat in the radiators. A very big day for the camp. Just to watch people exit the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-21/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-20/ In S2 a big melt layer is found at the depth 43m and recognized as the meltlayer from the warm years... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-20/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-19/ Winds picked up in the morning hours from 20 kn to 28 kn and before noon we had to call the firn-gas... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-19/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-18/ The hours of departure were like preparing a family for a camping holiday – Sverrir, Lars and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-18/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-17/ When the requested depths are reached the gas pumping team lowers their equipment into the holes and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-17/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-16/ A camera was lowered down to the bottom of the hole to see the bottom before the casing tubes are placed... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-16/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-15/ The power cable installations, dome constructions, water and heating installations continued and the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-15/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-14/ The frame of the second garage goes up and the end wall covers are mounted. Before the main cover can... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-14/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-13/ Believe it or not – we had several very happy scientists in camp because we got overcast with... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-13/ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-12/ The generator was moved from the cargo area to the main dome with the Pistenbully and placed near the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-12/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-11/ Friday we received the last 13 people in NEEM for this flight period and said goodbye to Claus. We are... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-11/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-10/ The second mission this week was planned for today. No passengers and a full load of cargo. This is... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-10/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-09/ Today was the day where the exchange of the NEEM team started. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-09/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-08/ Everybody in camp is busy preparing the camp for the increase of people from 16 to 32 tomorrow. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-08/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-07/ The camp is preparing to be expanded from 16 to 32 people. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-07/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-06/ A day with high broken overcast. In the dome the construction of the first floor continued and we have... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-06/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-05/ After carefully measuring directions a team equipped with motorsaw managed to break through after 5... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-05/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-04/ The day started very early for Michael and Dorthe with the main camp generator on strike at 2 am. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-04/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-03/ The drillers and logger reached the final depth of the pilot hole. Construction of the main dome continued... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-03/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-02/ The first fuel tank has been mounted on its sledge and we will start testing the fuel pump in a few... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-02/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-01/ In the dome, the floor on the ground floor is finished with plywood above the insulation material. The... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-07-01/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-30/ Drill started after celebrating Hans Peters birthday with cake. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-30/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-29/ The weather in camp is still clear with blue sky and it is a pleasure to work on the surface. The roof... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-29/ Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-28/ Most of the team continued the work with the drill trench roof. Today we bridged the pass way between... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-28/ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-27/ Friday was a day with warm temperatures. In the morning we had high overcast and low winds. We received... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-27/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-26/ Again a beautiful day with a flight mission and also high activity in camp. The weather today was quite... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-26/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-25/ Today weather was perfect for flights there was an exchange of personnel at NEEM. The remaining day... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-25/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-24/ Today's flight was cancelled due to weather, so we continued mounting windows, floors and panels on... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-24/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-23/ Today was the day when Gaël finally finished his job of excavation, and tomorrow he is scheduled... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-23/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-22/ Today was clearly a Sunday. People began work a bit later than usual; but soon people were working at... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-22/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-21/ Now the walls connect to the ground floor, in some places and again today we worked in sunshine all... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-21/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-20/ Today we worked in sunshine all day. That was a pleasure. The final panels of the vertical row were... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-20/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-19/ Today weather was surprisingly good to us. As there was almost no wind, it was a pleasure to be outside.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-19/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-18/ Today was the fifth day in a row with total overcast and snow fall all day. We are grateful that his... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-18/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-17/ After the first relatively easy rows of panels, the crew today faced some more difficult ones. They... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-17/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-16/ This morning we said goodbye to the GRIT traverse crew. They were pleasant company for two days. After... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-16/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-15/ The snowy and windy weather did not really want to leave today. This prevented the drill trench crew... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-15/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-14/ Gaël was operating the snow blower in the drill trench, as the storm hit us at 12.30. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-14/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-13/ Construction of the main dome continues. Today we finished the dome spherical structure. And then we... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-13/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-12/ Construction of the main dome continues. Today we almost finished the 1st floor. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-12/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-11/ Today we mounted the ground floor of the main dome, and began construction of the 1st floor. Once this... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-11/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-10/ When we woke up this morning, the wind and the clouds were gone. At the breakfast table, everybody was... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-10/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-09/ Through the night the storm picked up force, and through the day the wind just blew. At the same time... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-09/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-08/ The weather forecasts indicated we would get really windy conditions on Monday. Therefore we decided... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-08/ Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-07/ We mounted new levels on the dome structure today. Weather was o.k. albeit a little windy. The crane... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-07/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-06/ We mounted new levels on the dome structure today. Weather was really fine and people were eager to... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-06/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-05/ Like yesterday we received two flights today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. As illustrated... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-05/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-04/ Today we received two flights, one in the morning and one in the evening. The whole operation went like... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-04/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-03/ The plane flew over head at 12 o’clock, but did not attempt to land. We were extremely frustrated.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-03/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-02/ Today the weather behaved. We were able to make a small snow hill with hardened snow for the main dome.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-02/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-01/ The very doubtful weather from Saturday night continued Sunday morning. The weather then cleared unexpectedly... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-06-01/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-31/ Finally the weather cleared up a bit. The morning had snow showers, but finally at 10 o’clock... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-31/ Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-30/ The night was very noisy as the wind was pounding on all buildings. Snow drifts grew over night, and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-30/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-29/ Weather has been really bad, with strong winds and a lot of blowing snow. People could only open the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-29/ Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-28/ It’s hard for people to keep occupied when most tasks in camp involves a certain amount of good... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-28/ Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-27/ The morning was windy, overcast, and it snowed. It was also very warm, which made the snow really sticky.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-27/ Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-26/ When we woke up this morning, we almost felt like Christmas. Big chunky snowflakes were falling. It... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-26/ Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-25/ Today was the day for heavy metal, cranes and hard hats, as we raised the arches for our new garage.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-25/ Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-24/ Today was the first big move, as we moved the heart of the camp, the kitchen, from the old 3.7m by 6m... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-24/ Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-23/ Our carpenter, Claus, and the doctor, Hans Christian, have been hammering and sawing the whole day,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-23/ Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-22/ Today the skyline of camp changed dramatically. Both red dome tents were finished, each on a snow hill.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-22/ Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-21/ We woke up this morning to a different world. The weather was really nice and we got a lot of work done.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-21/ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-20/ During the night, we could fell the wind picking up. It was windy and gusty. As we woke up at 7.30,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-20/ Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-19/ During the morning, winds increased from 14 knots to 18 knots, and as temperatures were about -27 C,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-19/ Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-18/ We now begin to erect tents that are planned to stay up through the winter. The tents are set up on... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-18/ Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-17/ Today we received the last plane in this flight period and another crew member: Sebastian. Ahead of... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-17/ Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-16/ We received fuel and timber on this week’s fifth plane. The flight conditions were so good that... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-16/ Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-15/ We have fought bravely against nature, but we have not been able to remove the bumps on the skiway.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-15/ Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-14/ We received the second shipment of construction material today. The plane arrived just after noon and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-14/ Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-13/ Today was the day when we received the first aeroplane in a sequence of five that brings in construction... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-13/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-12/ All the buried pallets with cargo were pulled over to the cargo line, the deep holes in the snow left... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-12/ Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-11/ On this Whit Sunday we started a bit later than normal, but as weather was so beautiful we accomplished... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-11/ Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-10/ Everybody now feels much more acclimatized. People are sleeping well and the cold does not bite as much... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-10/ Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-09/ Today was warmer than the past two days, and as there was less wind, work outside was quite comfortable.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-09/ Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-08/ The second flight at NEEM arrived with cargo, and the remaining time was spent shovelling snow away... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-08/ Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-07/ After the attempt to fly into NEEM on Tuesday, the flight to NEEM today was successful. We departed... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-07/ Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-06/ The put-in team of five people arrived in Greenland Sunday and Monday May 4-5, and today, a first but... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-06/ Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-02/ After another day working with cargo, skidoo assembly, and office work, the FOMs decided to take advantage... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-02/ Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-01/ Work on cargo handling continues: Here Lars is moving a fraction of the 35 tonnes of timber that will... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-05-01/ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-04-28/ Our cargo from Copenhagen has arrived, and a US Air Force 105th Air National Guard C5 cargo airplane... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-04-28/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-04-26/ During these first days, most of the time is spent getting the vehicles running and re-establishing... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-04-26/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-04-24/ The first team arrived in Kangerlussuaq and opened the field office, which is the logistics and communications... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2008/2008-04-24/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200