The view from my "office"

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Moving the 38 tonne pipe handling frame for the lads 70m below the surface so they can lift the 44 inch spool (pipe) and connect it. Chevron's Wheatstone project.
I don't actually get to see what's happening, just follow orders and watch my weight and direction indicators.
Saturation divers stay in sat for their entire swing (28 days) including 3-4 days decompression. Breathing 98% helium and 2% oxygen they all sound like Donald Duck.




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28 days on 98% helium.. Wow.

Assume that job pays well but must have some long term issues
 
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Surprised to see this bird in the backyard while still light yesterday (tawny frogmouth I believe). They have been around previously but well camouflaged & not out in the open
Many years ago (i.e. in the 50s) we had a 'pet' tawny frogmouth, named unsurprisingly Tawny. Not sure how we came to have him, think he may have been abandoned. He used to ride around on my brother's shoulder. I have a very large soft spot for this species.
 
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Christmas Spirit whilst in drought. Taken on the Thomson Development Road approx, 140km's south of Longreach.

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re: The view from my "office"

My office view from 61st floor IC NKG this morn:

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Ah China - smoggy one minute - smoggier the next!

Bit of difference between the 'Struglers' like me and the 'Silver Tails' like Uppy huh?
 
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Well I will finally get to swap the view (and sounds) of a building site [next to my office for the past 6 months] to a quiet suburban street (and small row of offices and shops) on Monday (see photo below). Damn, I am soooo looking forward to a 10 minute commute rather than 45 mins each way.

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Yes, I am aware it's not a finished fit out yet, but you get the idea.
 
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Time to buy a V8 :)

No - one of these
Satellite
:D
 

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