Sock eating monster

I had the proof in my hands the other day that washing machines (and I suspect dryers) do in fact eat socks. Our machine was not working and with Sigurd's help we found the culprit....a green sock. Somehow it had either squeezed its way through the tiny little holes in the drum, or slipped past the door and seal into the filter......thrilling stuff, right?!

However I properly do have better things to write about than a washing machine and a sock.

Yip! It is now officially Christmas holidays and I have quickly got into my habit of late nights and late mornings (or afternoons). But it really is depressing to wake up after the little brightness we have in the day is gone. The end is in sight though as the shortest day is coming soon so the tide of darkness will soon be turning. It has been snowing the last couple of days which is a very welcome relief to the ice of the last two weeks. BEAUTIFUL!!

It is nice to have several of the students around for a few more days, they will leave on Friday. But Olga, one of my flatmates, will be here over Christmas so that is great to have the company.

I will spend Christmas eve (which is the main Christmas meal) with a family from the base here so that will be great.

Otherwise I am happy....I will try and get some photos on here soon....as soon as I take some.