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Hello from Louisiana!!

Postby Eddielbs » Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:38 pm

Hello All,
I just want to introduce myself to the group.. My name is Eddie I'm a 32 year old cementer in the oilfield in central Louisiana. I have a lovely understanding wife named Anna, and Two dogs Gracie 3year old Lab and Puzzles 8year old Rat Terrier. I have been lurking around reading for a few weeks now, and see that the forum is filled with friendly and informative people.
I cant wait to get stated building so everyone can solve the giant mountain of questions I know I'm going to have.(':thumbsup:') I hope to build a really nice tear while making new friends in the process.
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:03 pm

Hey Eddie welcome to the forum.

Questions, yep, we love em... start asking away!

Mike...

P.S. Do you have a digital camera?
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Postby Eddielbs » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:31 pm

mikeschn wrote:Hey Eddie welcome to the forum.

Questions, yep, we love em... start asking away!

Mike...

P.S. Do you have a digital camera?



Yeah I have a Kodak D-80 and lots of batteries (':)') I figure I'm going to need them..
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Postby Sonetpro » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:37 pm

Welcome to the forum Eddie, You are in Madjack's part of the woods. We have a few from LA on here and we have a huge party in north LA every October Just look for LCG in the south central section.
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Postby Mike C. » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:18 pm

Hi Eddie, Anna and Canine Family,

Welcome to the forum. O.K. I am curious, or maybe just dumb, but what does a cementer in the oilfield do? I've got my own ideas, but just wondering if I'm right. As far as building, to get some ideas, just check out the "Hall of Fame" in the upper left of each page. This will let you see what others have built. But most important of all, be sure and post lots of :pictures: :pictures: :pictures: of your build as you proceed.


See you around. :thumbsup:
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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:29 pm

Image to the playground Anna and Eddie.

Happy to hear about the camera :thumbsup: :lol: So if you have looked around you know to keep the bubble oil level and to make lots of sawdust. You also know you can't make just one......Right? :lol:

Enjoy ;)
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Postby Eddielbs » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:41 pm

Mike C. wrote:Hi Eddie, Anna and Canine Family,

Welcome to the forum. O.K. I am curious, or maybe just dumb, but what does a cementer in the oilfield do?

See you around. :thumbsup:



Mike,
I can just see your vision of what a "Cementer" looks like, with the big hip high rubber boots and a big shop broom wading around in concrete trying to get it level.. (':R') But in fact its nothing like that. We work in the construction aspect of high pressure oil and gas wells... The drilling companies dig the hole and hang a piece of pipe into it...Thats when I come in and fill the hole behind the pipe with cement to provide Zonal isolation... to make a long story short... I have been to school to learn a lot of things about cement that are of absolutely no use in my everyday life... (':roll:')
Besides for years when I heard the word cementer I saw the same thing... and to tell you the truth I'm not sure "Cementer" would have been a hit at career day in school(';)') So we are called service supervisors now.
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Postby Mike C. » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:55 pm

Hey Eddie,


Thanks for the info.....and you're right......that's what I had pictured.

Anyway, hope you and the rest of the family have fun here and learn alot.
And if you have questions, just ask, that's why were here.
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Postby Juneaudave » Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:28 pm

Welcome to the Madhouse!!! What kind of canoe are you portaging? :thumbsup:
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Postby Eddielbs » Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:59 pm

Juneaudave wrote:Welcome to the Madhouse!!! What kind of canoe are you portaging? :thumbsup:



Its just a rental from a outfitter in Ely Minnesota.. We did a 50 mile trip into the boundary wilderness in august last year..
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Postby JeremyL » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:09 pm

Welcome to the board!
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Postby CAJUN LADY » Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:15 pm

Welcome Eddie and Anna! I was born and raised in South Louisiana, a very teeny town called White Castle. Where are you in Louisiana? Like Sonetpro said you should try and attend the LCG in October. It's held at Lake Bistineau up North. I have never attended one, yet, but from what I've heard, it is a great gathering. You don't have to have a Teardrop to attend and you can get lots of great ideas from seeing all the Tear's there. I can't say enough good things about the people on the forum...they are honestly the best. :thumbsup:

Again, welcome.
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Postby madprinter » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:00 pm

Wellcome, Eddie and Anna.
I'm just north of you in West Monroe. I just started my build. So far I have the chassis about finished. Mounted my alxe and wheels today.
The people on this forum are great :applause: . If you need answers, theres always someone here to help. Good to see a fellow canoer also.
Thats what got me to looking at this forum, after searching for a canoe trailer. Need anything just holler.
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