from looking at Mars pictures, what do you think? It's true! The Moon turned out to be rock but Mars, it's PEANUT BUTTER!
Hey, you Geologists out there. When you get back
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Hey, don't make fun....
I'm a geologist/geophysicist and I'm having a lot of fun speculating on those images. I've downloaded the big files and I've been interpreting them in my free time (just for fun. I'm in the oil business). I was just starting to discuss them with the family at dinner over the weekend, when I realized that Mom and the kids had silently moved to the back porch with their food. My ten year old tried to jam the door so I couldn't come out. I learned my lesson, so I keep my speculations to myself. But, pretty cool stuff, fer sur.....
I'm a geologist/geophysicist and I'm having a lot of fun speculating on those images. I've downloaded the big files and I've been interpreting them in my free time (just for fun. I'm in the oil business). I was just starting to discuss them with the family at dinner over the weekend, when I realized that Mom and the kids had silently moved to the back porch with their food. My ten year old tried to jam the door so I couldn't come out. I learned my lesson, so I keep my speculations to myself. But, pretty cool stuff, fer sur.....
Rockhound's response....
gave me an idea. Let's start a rumor that there is oil on Mars. That way the Exxons and BPs of the world will finance the expense for all the future explorations and trips. Okay.
gave me an idea. Let's start a rumor that there is oil on Mars. That way the Exxons and BPs of the world will finance the expense for all the future explorations and trips. Okay.
This thread is definitely about sailing
It's obvious: 1) Sailing requires water. 2) The Spirit and Opportunity rovers are looking for water on Mars. 3) Therefore the whole purpose of the exploration is to ask what the sailing conditions are like on Mars. ;D
It's obvious: 1) Sailing requires water. 2) The Spirit and Opportunity rovers are looking for water on Mars. 3) Therefore the whole purpose of the exploration is to ask what the sailing conditions are like on Mars. ;D
Pick up, Rockhound!
I don't think our sailing brethren realize how much petroleum exploration and development is done OFFSHORE. I figure if they can send Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton to drill on an asteroid, then they might tag me to do some wireline logging on Mars. You think they'd let me wear my Noconos and Rolex on the shuttle? Heheheh. Peter (former "Slumberjay man") H23 "Raven"
I don't think our sailing brethren realize how much petroleum exploration and development is done OFFSHORE. I figure if they can send Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton to drill on an asteroid, then they might tag me to do some wireline logging on Mars. You think they'd let me wear my Noconos and Rolex on the shuttle? Heheheh. Peter (former "Slumberjay man") H23 "Raven"
Offshore....
I've worked "offshore" my whole career. Started with ODECO in New Orleans back in the early 80's as a wellsite geologist, sitting rigs from the state waters to the ultradeep. I also have a degree in Marine Biology, and I spent a bit of time doing that kind of work in the Gulf as well (in school, as a diver). I still do quite a bit of diving, mostly out at the Flower Gardens (folks who rant about the oil companies and their environmental records should check out those pristine reefs--right in the middle of the offshore Oil Patch.) I've "sat" many a rig in my "worm" days, mostly in a unit with the "slumberjay" hands. Now I sit in an office on my big butt. I've been wanting a cruising sailboat of my own for many years. I learned to sail nearly 20 years ago as crew on a one tonner (Ranger 37) in New Orleans. We won a lot of silver and had a lot of fun, but the most fun I had was on the trips to return the boat from long distance races. It was the closest to real cruising I ever got, although the boat was definitely rustic (pipe berths, no shower and often, no motor that worked). Since then, we've just chartered big boats for daysails or weekend cruises or sailed my old Laser around. Now, finally, we are in a position to look as either a big trailerable or a mid-size boat. I expect we'll be looking for a while, though.... This forum is a great resource.... Take care!
I've worked "offshore" my whole career. Started with ODECO in New Orleans back in the early 80's as a wellsite geologist, sitting rigs from the state waters to the ultradeep. I also have a degree in Marine Biology, and I spent a bit of time doing that kind of work in the Gulf as well (in school, as a diver). I still do quite a bit of diving, mostly out at the Flower Gardens (folks who rant about the oil companies and their environmental records should check out those pristine reefs--right in the middle of the offshore Oil Patch.) I've "sat" many a rig in my "worm" days, mostly in a unit with the "slumberjay" hands. Now I sit in an office on my big butt. I've been wanting a cruising sailboat of my own for many years. I learned to sail nearly 20 years ago as crew on a one tonner (Ranger 37) in New Orleans. We won a lot of silver and had a lot of fun, but the most fun I had was on the trips to return the boat from long distance races. It was the closest to real cruising I ever got, although the boat was definitely rustic (pipe berths, no shower and often, no motor that worked). Since then, we've just chartered big boats for daysails or weekend cruises or sailed my old Laser around. Now, finally, we are in a position to look as either a big trailerable or a mid-size boat. I expect we'll be looking for a while, though.... This forum is a great resource.... Take care!
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