This Year's Go Picnics

In the old days (four years ago), we would go to
the Galley at 4:30 am and pick up enough Flight
Lunches for the people flying north to Christchurch
that day. A couple of years ago, we made the move
to boxed lunches, called "Go Picnics". They aren't
very exciting, but they do offer at least something
to munch on during a long flight. This year we offer
the "Safari Munch" which is essentially a vegetarian
option. We also offer the "Anywhere Break" which is
the carnivore version. Last year we had three options,
and this year only two. Considering the fact that the
Go Picnics aren't that delicious, that probably isn't
a bad thing.

This Year's Go Picnics

Again this year, instead of offering people on
flights "Flight Lunches" made by the Galley, we
offer passengers "Go Picnics". They are a little
tastier than in years past, but they are kid-sized
and not as filling. So before, they were larger,
but tasted funny. Now they taste ok, but are smaller.
Something amiss there...

Best By Apr 30 08

Large expanses of ice and snow...Wildlife including
penguins, orcas and seals...Historic sites and the
lore of historic feats. I actually experienced none
of these on this day in the frozen wilderness of
Antarctica. Instead, I removed expired Pita Chips
from Go Picnic meals that are destined to be mealtime
disappointments to some folks leaving McMurdo. I'm
sure these Pita Chips might have been quite tasty in
their day (maybe not) but right now I think we're doing
the right thing by pulling them. They smell REALLY bad.
Maybe they always smelled like that. Maybe removing
expired foods from boxes will become a new Antarctic
adventure...or maybe not