Sad to say that after over 20 years of quarterly lunches and social gatherings, plus the hosting of the very successful OAEA 2014 reunion in Norfolk VA, the TIdewater Old Antarctic Explorers Association “not quite a chapter” social group has “closed its doors”, effective January 2025. The loss of a number of our friends, a lack of new blood, and the COVID pandemic where we got used to not meeting all contributed to the decision to close down. Over the years, it was my honor and privilege to work to bring the local “ice people” together, and coordinate for our outings. I will miss my friends!
Ed Hamblin Chesapeake, VA