It was the worst job that we had had throughout the Expedition, and we felt their loss keenly.
I had to be continually rearranging the weekly menu.

The possible number of permutations of seal meat were decidedly limited.

The fact that the men did not know what was coming gave them a sort of mental speculation, and the slightest variation was of great value.
"We caught an adelie to-day (January 26) and another whale was seen at close quarters, but no seals.
"We are now very short of blubber, and in consequence one stove has to be shut down.

We only get one hot beverage a day, the tea at breakfast.

For the rest we have iced water.