After several contacts with the staff of the ministry responsible for the TAAF, they would authorize an expedition to Kerguelen, but with one condition: that I not be part of the team. They criticize me for my attitude, which was deemed very negative during my stay in Crozet (FT8WW), and accuse the amateur community of making numerous phone calls and sending emails to continually review the terms of the signed contract, all during my stay.
The first point is truly hurtful; everyone remembers how much I participated in the chores and work at the base, always in good spirit. In fact, I was not explicitly informed about the basis for the criticism. As for the second point, which also seems inaccurate to me, if it were true, it would be the community that should be held responsible, not me. Everyone knows that I had no phone and very limited email access in Crozet. All these points were communicated to me over the phone; of course, there's nothing in writing! In short, the TAAF (French Territorial Administration of French Southern and Antarctic Territories) has found a new way to say no.
Since the team consisted of Pascal F8TRT and me, denying me access means the project is canceled. Some friends find these responses very unfair, and new contacts are still underway with ministry staff. However, I admit to feeling very demotivated and struggling to accept the criticisms I've received.
It's important to understand that there are two parties involved in this matter: the ministry staff in Paris (the minister), who have a very positive attitude toward the project, and the TAAF in RÇunion (the prefect), who clearly does not want the project to proceed, constantly coming up with new justifications.
I'll be sure to keep you informed if there are any updates.
The first point is truly hurtful; everyone remembers how much I participated in the chores and work at the base, always in good spirit. In fact, I was not explicitly informed about the basis for the criticism. As for the second point, which also seems inaccurate to me, if it were true, it would be the community that should be held responsible, not me. Everyone knows that I had no phone and very limited email access in Crozet. All these points were communicated to me over the phone; of course, there's nothing in writing! In short, the TAAF (French Territorial Administration of French Southern and Antarctic Territories) has found a new way to say no.
Since the team consisted of Pascal F8TRT and me, denying me access means the project is canceled. Some friends find these responses very unfair, and new contacts are still underway with ministry staff. However, I admit to feeling very demotivated and struggling to accept the criticisms I've received.
It's important to understand that there are two parties involved in this matter: the ministry staff in Paris (the minister), who have a very positive attitude toward the project, and the TAAF in RÇunion (the prefect), who clearly does not want the project to proceed, constantly coming up with new justifications.
I'll be sure to keep you informed if there are any updates.