R/V Marcus G. Langseth,
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R/V Marcus G. Langseth: Leaving the Boat
Hello everyone! This is my last blog post. Sadly, while the boat will continue its current cruise, I will not be joining them. The NSF has granted this cruise an extension and will not be returning to port before July 29th. I have other commitments that I need to fulfil and thus I will not be able to join the R/V Marcus G. Langseth when they venture back out to finish the cruise.
I had a good time on the Langseth, but like all things, it had to come to an end. Looking back on my cruise, I realized that I met some really wonderful people and I am going to miss all of them. I had friends, mentors, bosses, co-workers, and colleagues. I learned a great deal during my trip about life out in the real world, data collection, and maintenance and repair of a boat and seismic equipment. It was a wonderful adventure.
Although I am sad to be leaving I must admit I am a bit happy to be back on land. Being on the boat is a lot different from land. Beyond the fact that your whole world is about 230 by 60 feet, you also have to deal with the motion of the boat, the unimaginably slow internet, the prescribed meal times, and small population. While I will miss the crew of the Langseth, and the work I was doing on it, I won’t be missing the internet nor the 12 hour shifts. I wish I could be staying to finish the cruise. Good bye and good luck to you R/V Marcus G. Langseth and crew; may our paths cross again
– This is Tyler Poppenwimer, signing off for the last time –