You’ve Been Warned

We’re totally gonna put one of these in the company reception area: OK, maybe not, but it’s hilarious to contemplate. This is an edited version (hey, this is a fambly blog, sort of) of a sign that’s posted on the door of a certain local oilfield service’s company tool repair lab. They do some seriously… Continue reading You’ve Been Warned

Somebody’s got some ‘splainin’ to do…

I’m taking a directional drilling class at the PPDC this week, and it’s pretty darned interesting. It’s very basic – precisely what an accountant-turned-drilling analyst needs – but also quite relevant. We’re drilling almost nothing but horizontal wells, as are many other operators in the Permian Basin, and while I’m not remotely involved in the… Continue reading Somebody’s got some ‘splainin’ to do…

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Music Review: “Old Angel” by The Lost Dogs

If you’re seeking music that’s a bit out of the mainstream, something that defies easy characterization, perhaps an album of story-songs, let me direct you to The Lost Dogs’ 2010 album Old Angel, a musical tribute to “America’s Main Street,” Route 66. The proprietors of the iTunes Store haven’t figured out how to categorize The Lost… Continue reading Music Review: “Old Angel” by The Lost Dogs

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Garth in Vegas

I can’t remember if I mentioned this, but we spent a couple of nights in Las Vegas on our way back from our recent San Diego vacation. The main reason we did this was to attend the Garth Brooks show at the Wynn Hotel. We’ve never been huge Garth fans – his confessed infidelity and… Continue reading Garth in Vegas

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Make Your Yard Art a TV Star!

One of the fun things about blogging is that you never know who’s going to show up. This email appeared in my inbox earlier this week: Hi Eric… Let me start by congratulating you the ‘Fire Ant Gazette’…I’ve been enjoying not only the pics, but your descriptions are quite comical…I really enjoy your writing style. … Continue reading Make Your Yard Art a TV Star!