Finally we connected!

Had a quick IM with Brad this morning - the first in a WHILE! He didn't have a camera or mic - but he could see and hear Sawyer an I. He is well. At TK - a large base. It must be at a lot lower elevation, as the weather is much more temperate - he says up to 80 during the day. No more hats and wooly socks. The main job sounds monotonous - largely comprised of 12 hour guard shifts. He says he is well and misses everyone.