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Re: We must protect this Vest!

aVoiceInSC — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:44:35 -0000

Well they certainly wear lots of visors at USC now. It looks like the OBC has taken a liking to bucket hats as well.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:37:23 -0000

I used to design downhole tools and contributed to the design of the Maxis system while employed by Schlumberger. Also did a little work on MWD and LWD.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:31:34 -0000

Yep, Pat Dye is right. They say that "memory" is the first thing to go and I can't remember the second thing. It seemed odd to me at the time. I don't recall a lot of people wearing visors during the Ole Ball Coach's tenure in Gainesville.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Zac — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:58:44 -0000

The one time I got to go off-shore was in this tiny a$$ 2-man whirly bird. The bastage saw something in the water as we were headed out over the gulf. It turned out be a friggen huge Devil Ray just sitting under the surface. (Up until that time, I hadn't seen water that clear.) I swear, that tiny chopper could have landed on this thing; it looked to be that big.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Zac — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0000

No kidding! I was a deck-hand, chain-man, and worked my way up to squirrel, for a company called Ray Resources (Div. of Flying Diamond Oil). I was studying Petroleum Engineering for a while, and thought the experience would do me good. I even worked for Columbia Gas Transmission at one point; looked over a lot of Schlumberger well logs.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

GeauxTigers0107 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:06:58 -0000

LOL!! I hear ya Ron. I love me some blues/jazz. And seems like I've heard about Beale St also so that'll be the plan then. Thx for the tour-guide-quality recommendation.

Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC

Re: We must protect this Vest!

OU_Ron — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:26:00 -0000

Beale Street BBQ, not only good BBQ, but good Blues music also, not that you would like the music since seeing where you are from...

Re: We must protect this Vest!

GeauxTigers0107 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:12:58 -0000

That's actually where I'm at OU..Southhaven Miss. I did notice the Tunica sign while driving through this morning and the thought of a little Blackjack or Hold 'Em did cross my mind as I expect to be here for the better part of a week. But that crossed my mind second. Playing the killer golf course at Tunica was first....and YES I brought my clubs...lol. But only because I didn't want to lose them in the Himacane....I swear!

I sincerely appreciate the offer Ron. We'll keep that in mind but unless they're not carpentars who live in South Louisiana....lol. We should be all good over here though. Got any recommendations on the best BBQ joint in Memphis?

Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC

Re: We must protect this Vest!

OU_Ron — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:37:49 -0000

GT, if you get bored, you can go a little south of there to Tunica and play a little BlackJack, BTW I have relatives about 30 miles from you at Southhaven, need any help, just yell....

Re: We must protect this Vest!

War_Eagle_Atlanta — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:27:46 -0000

That's the attitude, GT. When the going gets tough, the tough eat BBQ!!!

Re: We must protect this Vest!

GeauxTigers0107 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:24:41 -0000

Thx a ton Clem Joe. That's what I did. After last nights post, I watched the 10:00pm update and the picture didn't look good so I loaded up and hit the road at 10:30. Got to the hotel in Southhaven, Ms (about 10 miles south of Memphis, Tenn) at 6:15 this morning. What would normally take right at 6 hours took 9!! At one point it took a half an hour to go 1 mile....crazy.

We're safe now but Memphis isn't....lol. I'm a huge BBQ fan and we all know about Memphis BBQ so I can't wait to try some.

Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC

Re: We must protect this Vest!

aVoiceInSC — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:58:37 -0000

Get the hell out man. What are you going to accomplish by being there?

I'll be praying for you, and well, I guess everyone you know. Good luck.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

GeauxTigers0107 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:02:51 -0000

Thanks for the kind words man. Didn't realize you had ties to the Bayou state.

It's almost 10:00pm Sat night right now. I sent the wife and kids north earlier today. I'm still debating what to do. Why, I don't know...lol. But I've taken down the LSU flag from the front of the house and packed a few clothes, the valuables and my laptop so I guess subcontiously I've already made my decision to hit the road and join them.

We'll keep you guys posted on details as electricity allows.

Congrats to all those who's teams won today. In spite of the circumstances, I still managed to enjoy some CFB today. The Tigers took care of business but improvement is definitely needed. But a win is a win so we'll take it.

Keep us in your prayers fellas.

Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC (thx Miss St......idiots)

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Kevin @ Fanblogs — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:58:45 -0000

Dude - we'll be thinking about yall this week. Got a lot of friends and brothers-in-arms in Lake Charles, BR, over in Gonzales, up in Logansport. May have to take a week off and head out there if this thing acts like a little bitch.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Kevin @ Fanblogs — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:55:18 -0000

LMAO!!!!!!!! That's genius!!!!!

Re: We must protect this Vest!

War_Eagle_Atlanta — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:13:06 -0000

I'm going to start marketing a 'jorts and tank-top' apron here soon...

Re: We must protect this Vest!

War_Eagle_Atlanta — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:11:31 -0000

Don't you mean dress like'Pat Dye', RG? Light blue oxford shirt, white cap, navy blue Duckhead pants, same orange + blue tie. (coughing optional...)

I thought that was like our game day uniform for the fans...

I tried dressing like Tommy Tuberville, but the long sleeves in August gave me heat exhaustion...

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Tom_Blogical — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:20:44 -0000

You shouldn't laugh. He's still wearing it. ;-)

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:03:00 -0000

Cool! Living in FL now, I don't meet many folks from the oil patch anymore (used to live in Houston).

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:02:17 -0000

Crap! I keep doing this - deleted.

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:36 -0000

I spent about 10 years working in the oil patch, mostly with Schlumberger and Western Geophysical, designing petroleum exploration equipment. In that decade, I spent a lot of time offshore (3 months on a seismic vessel, 2 weeks on a drill ship, etc) though I was never, technically, what you'd call offshore personnel (i.e. I never got field pay).

I also spent a lot of time in places like Lafayette and Bayou Lafourche, where I earned my permanent love for Cajun food!

Re: We must protect this Vest!

GeauxTigers0107 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:49:45 -0000

Yeah man...just replied...see above. I'm a third party Safety Coordinator for Chevron.

Congrats on your win against our "ex"...lol.

Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC

Re: We must protect this Vest!

GeauxTigers0107 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:48:06 -0000

Don't know about TE but I do and you say that as if it's a bad thing? Louisiana does supply almost 34% of the nation’s natural gas supply and almost 30% of the nation’s crude oil supply. :-)

Please explain.

Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:40:13 -0000

GT, you work offshore?

Re: We must protect this Vest!

Ramblin' Gator — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:34:26 -0000

WEA, I remember "back in the day" when all of the male Auburn students would go to games dressed up like Terry Bowden (i.e. blue "A" cap, white Oxford shirt, orange & blue tie, blue pants, and white sneakers - jeez!). Do they still do this? If so, it seems like this "look" would be a good candidate for printing on a t-shirt and selling to fans. If you decide to do this as a business, I want a cut! ;-)