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Post by peacemama on Jun 30, 2022 14:51:25 GMT -5
I will say that when I played for a music camp, the director would stress to the kitchen that kids will not remember much about the experience EXCEPT the food. The more I think about it, if I was living in a sub-zero situation, I think the food would definitely make an impact me as well! I'm curious to know the list of canned goods they brought on the voyage.
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Post by peacemama on Jun 30, 2022 15:22:14 GMT -5
I still don't understand how the ship managed to not be crushed in the ice and was sea worthy when it finally broke free.
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Post by bumblebuzz21 on Jul 1, 2022 7:04:21 GMT -5
Day 5- The “Herculean effort” required to cut a canal through the ice to attempt to free the Belgica “didn’t sap the men’s energy but, on the contrary, replenished it.” Alongside the positive physical effects of invigorating labor, the hope of escape was also instrumental in bringing many of the sailors back from the brink. Discuss why hope might have this effect on the men.
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Post by bumblebuzz21 on Jul 1, 2022 7:05:28 GMT -5
Hey guys, posting and running. I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Thanks for joining in on this discussion. Reminder that our next book is Dark Matter, discussion starting 08Aug2022. Be there or be square!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2022 7:33:05 GMT -5
I think they finally stopped pretending. Pretending there was no chance. No help. No solution. They found their resilience and finally defined a group goal. The work and possibility invigorated them. “It is a peculiarity of man that he can only live by looking to the future. And this is his salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence, although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task”-Victor Frankl Thanks bumblebuzz21 for leading. Hoping to finish two books on deck and get Dark Matter read for next club.
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Post by peacemama on Jul 1, 2022 8:07:21 GMT -5
I was in awe that they were capable of the physical exertion required around the clock as they battled the ice refreezing. Kudos also to the precision of the demolition expert in helping to free the ship, which lifted their spirits. They endured a grueling experience; I was surprised they didn't lose more crew members.
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Post by peacemama on Jul 1, 2022 8:08:32 GMT -5
Thanks, bumblebuzz21, for nominating the book and facilitating the discussion.
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Post by moosishun on Jul 1, 2022 9:26:24 GMT -5
I think the thought of not living and dying stuck in the ice made those guys the people that they had been. And it was a group effort with breaks in-between. Lots of hours, lots of breaks. Great thought of going at it like that.
I also wonder if the air outside did not help them perk up more getting away from the fetid and possibly toxic air on the inside.
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