8 April, 1911

Have decided today that since there was nothing much to do, I would write up a sketch of life here at Hut Point. I'm rather pleased with it; there is detail about our everyday activities and routines, with emphasis on what a jolly healthy life it is we lead. Fresh air, exercise, conversation, eating seal liver every day, and a good hour of smoking afterwards. Men who like the company of men can be very content with a life such as this.