Category Archives: oilfield

Pig

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Clark

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 →

Posted in Africa, oilfield, work | Leave a comment

Travel Stories

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Clark

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 →

Posted in Africa, Freaking Airlines, oilfield, travel, work | Leave a comment

Fire drills

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Clark

There are weekly firedrills offshore. Because they want people to know where to go in an emergency. Get bystanders out of the way of the firecrews running in to try to fight the fire. The problem I have is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mexico, oilfield, travel, work | Leave a comment

In Mexico

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Clark

My roommate is Mexican. As such, air conditioner frightens and confuses her. So, at some point before I got here, she taped a magazine to the vent to stop the cold air. About two this morning it fail and turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Mexico, oilfield, work | Leave a comment