Still waiting

The waiting game continues, with a glimmer of hope for the weekend. Regardless the plan remains the same, an unsupported attempt to reach the pole. But the reality is that each passing day spent sat here at Resolute makes the journey ahead of us that much harder. But it is this challenge which we strive for.

Its good to read all the emails of support being sent and the inevitable banter that we are making our excuses early. Trust me guys, we just want to get on with it honest!!!

Once we get a confirmed departure date we will work out how much food / fuel we are going to take (but I will discuss with Jules before I make any radical changes to the food loading plan - as I can always ditch what we don't need while he's asleep!). The plan is still to reach the pickup by the 26 Apr, so it really will become a case of head down, arse up and go. All we have to do is hope for good ice and reasonably cold conditions. The local weatherman, Wayne, said to us yesterday that the weather is unseasonably 'chaotic' and a lot warmer than normal. If this is warm...

Yet until we hit the ice we have no idea of what to expect as every year is different. But as Oliver Shepard from the Transglobe Expedition emailed, the delay may work in our favour and we can always go without sleep if we have too. Until then its hurry up and wait!