The line was weighed by hand after the soundings.

I read Service in the wardroom.
This afternoon all hands have been away on ski over the floes.

It is delightful to get the exercise.

I'm much pleased with the ski and ski boots--both are very well adapted to our purposes.
This waiting requires patience, though I suppose it was to be expected at such an early season.

It is difficult to know when to try and push on again.
_Monday, December_ 12 .-- The pack was a little looser this morning; there was a distinct long swell apparently from N.W.The floes were not apart but barely touching the edges, which were hard pressed yesterday; the wind still holds from N.W., but lighter.