About the Author
I have published articles on rose culture internationally in the New Zealand Rose Annual and nationally in the American Rose magazine. I also served as editor of KATnips (Tenarky District Newsletter for Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee) and have written extensively for the Tennessee Rose Bud magazine.
I am writing a book about the time Michael and I spent in Antarctica. Michael was the real Antarctic explorer spending approximately 8 years in the U.S. Antarctic Research Program and almost 5 years on the ice. Since I was his soul mate, he didn't want to leave me in Tennessee. I spent 4 seasons in Antarctica following in his footsteps.
My byline for my book will be....he promised her a rose garden if she would follow him to the ice.
If you have always wanted to know about Antarctica and a bit about New Zealand and Australia stay in touch. I will keep you up to date.
I am enjoying being a member of Pitch to Published.
Some of my published Articles
Antarctic Timeline
1972-1973
Summer 1980
1972-1973
Michael “Wintered-Over” for 13 months in McMurdo Station, Antarctica after receiving a U.S. Navy assignment in OPERATION DEEP FREEZE as radioman.
1979-1980
Summer 1980
1972-1973
Michael returned to the Antarctic. This time Michael contracted with Holmes and Narver, Inc. to “Winter-Over” with seven men 35' below the surface of the ice for 13 months at Siple Station, Antarctica, as Communication Coordinator.
Summer 1980
Summer 1980
Summer 1980
Michael and Mary met.
1980-1981
Summer 1982
Summer 1980
Michael received a contract with ITT Antarctic Services Inc. as Communications Coordinator at Siple Station.
1981-1982
Summer 1982
Summer 1982
Michael received a contract with ITT Antarctic Services Inc. as Communications Coordinator at Siple Station. Mary received a contract with ITT Antarctic Services Inc. as summer Cook at the South Pole Station.
Summer 1982
Summer 1982
Summer 1982
Michael and Mary wed in Akaroa, New Zealand ceremony.
1982-1983
1982-1983
1982-1983
Michael received a contract from ITT Antarctic Services Inc. to serve as Siple Station Communications Co-coordinator. Mary received a contract from ITT Antarctic Services Inc. to serve as Siple Station Cook.
1983-1984
1982-1983
1982-1983
Michael received a contract from ITT Antarctic Services Inc. to serve as Siple Station Manager. Mary received a contract from ITT Antarctic Services Inc. to serve as Communications Operator and Meteorological Observer.
1984-1985
1982-1983
1984-1985
Michael received a contract from ITT Antarctic Services Inc. to serve as Station Manager of Beardmore South Camp to host the International Antarctic Treaty Conference. Mary received an assignment from ITT Antarctic Services Inc. to serve as cook for the Construction Camp set-up and Communications Operator for the International Antarctic Treaty Conference.
1985-1986
1985-1986
1984-1985
Michael received a contract from ITT Antarctic Services to oversee the closing of Siple Station.
1986-1987
1985-1986
1986-1987
Michael received a contract with the National Science Foundation as coordinator of the National Ozone Expedition.
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Mary Lou Bates
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