Just as someone mentioned it, I thought I'd see exactly how dark it's going to be in January...
The good news is that when I'm there there will be a sunrise and sunset!
I think on the first day we are there the day will be almost 1 hour long, yes - 1 whole hour with the sun properly above the horizon! However, the twilight (ie dusk til dawn) will last around 6 hours.... I think that's going to be bizarre...
Anyway, I've always thought that the inbetween parts of the days are the best, just like the inbetween places...
Rising and setting times for the Sun
________________________Length_of_day_________Solar_noon________
Date_____Sunrise_Sunset_This_day___Difference_Time_Alt._Distance
19 Jan 2008 10:51 12:59 2h 07m 34s + 19m 45s 11:55 0.4° 147.181
20 Jan 2008 10:43 13:08 2h 25m 09s + 17m 34s 11:55 0.6° 147.192
21 Jan 2008 10:35 13:16 2h 41m 19s + 16m 10s 11:55 0.7° 147.205
22 Jan 2008 10:28 13:24 2h 56m 25s + 15m 05s 11:55 0.9° 147.218
23 Jan 2008 10:21 13:32 3h 10m 42s + 14m 17s 11:56 1.1° 147.232
24 Jan 2008 10:14 13:39 3h 24m 21s + 13m 38s 11:56 1.4° 147.247
25 Jan 2008 10:08 13:45 3h 37m 28s + 13m 07s 11:56 1.6° 147.263
26 Jan 2008 10:02 13:52 3h 50m 08s + 12m 39s 11:56 1.8° 147.280
What's this all about?
I'm joining an expedition to sled over 200 kilometers across the wilds of the Arctic Circle in the depths of the Norwegian winter (January 2009). With possible temperatures down to as low as -30C and extreme conditions such as blizzards and high winds, it's going to be a huge challenge both mentally and physically - I think just trying to keep the sled upright and in a straight line will be a challenge in itself! Added to that there are very steep inclines to run and push the sled up, and with the fact we'll be working hard and travelling long hours - I think this is going to be tough; the huskies will expect me to be working as hard as they are. We'll be looking after the dogs ourselves for the week, each of us having our own team of 4-6 dogs and a sled to work with.
I'm going to have to get very fit, and yes... even give up smoking... so that's just another reason to sponsor me. I'll try and keep this blog up to date with progress and information about the trip.
I'm doing this for many reasons, but one of the main ones is to raise money for Amnesty International. I'm funding the costs of this all myself, so every penny you give will go to Amnesty International. If you'd like to donate(sponsor me) just click on the Donate button in the Justgiving widget on the right or you can go to www.justgiving.com/jonandthehuskies
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
If you don't want to use Justgiving or just want to make a pledge, or just want to get in touch, then please email me at jonandthehuskies@googlemail.com
Thank you for considering sponsoring me... it'll really will make a difference, and it'll help keep me going slogging up hills (in the rain and cold I'm sure) trying to get fit in time...
I'm going to have to get very fit, and yes... even give up smoking... so that's just another reason to sponsor me. I'll try and keep this blog up to date with progress and information about the trip.
I'm doing this for many reasons, but one of the main ones is to raise money for Amnesty International. I'm funding the costs of this all myself, so every penny you give will go to Amnesty International. If you'd like to donate(sponsor me) just click on the Donate button in the Justgiving widget on the right or you can go to www.justgiving.com/jonandthehuskies
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
If you don't want to use Justgiving or just want to make a pledge, or just want to get in touch, then please email me at jonandthehuskies@googlemail.com
Thank you for considering sponsoring me... it'll really will make a difference, and it'll help keep me going slogging up hills (in the rain and cold I'm sure) trying to get fit in time...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
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