Monthly Archives: February 2009
Laundry in the Thunderdome
I’m not sure how they wash clothes, but it seems like I give them two bits of laundry, I get one back. Or there is a guy in town that is my size.
Job thoughts
They are losing a explosives guy here. It has been mentioned that I could apply for it. Again. I’ve been down that road and they don’t want to pay. One thing that is different is that they are contractually obligated … Continue reading
Pig
IMG_0095 (Large) Originally uploaded by Fronzel This is a pig. They pump it through pipelines for cleaning and diagnostics. It is solid rubber, weighs about 40 pounds, it is about the size of a basketball and doesn’t bounce. We’ve been … Continue reading
Slimmer and Sexier Kindle 2
No way I can justify buying this. I’m getting a little disappointed with the Kindle service. When it started, they said all books would be 9.99 or less. Now it has changed to 9.99 unless marked otherwise. And they do … Continue reading
Breaking my mind
IMG_0074 (Large) Originally uploaded by Fronzel I used to bump it all the time without manner. Now I know better. I wrote “Stop” and “And Listen” on it because I think I am funny.
Bars
These are all along the road. Somebody sets out an ice chest and some bottles and sell beer to people walking by or driving. Which is an amazing amount of initiative on the part of an African.
Angolan Security
My key to enter the room I’ve been assigned at the Staffhouse. Since I’m staying at the staffhouse off of the facility, I need to go through security every morning to enter the facility. This involves them looking through my … Continue reading
Travel Stories
I had a layover in Dakar, Senegal. This is the first time I’ve done that. Before they would let us off the plane, Senegal Police stormed the plane and took apart the seats and examined all the bags. I guess … Continue reading