It seems funny that on our first gate Toie had the night shift because of the South Texas heat during the day. Since then, I have been working most nights and I have enjoyed it for the most part.
Light towers are a mixed blessing. It's nice to have the abundance of light so that you can see any critters coming from a farther distance. The bugs usually don't bother you as much and the truck drivers can see you more clearly. The down side is the extra noise and all that light and noise make it difficult to have a window open on cool nights.
Light towers also impart a sense of security. for example, during frac'ing the light tower provides a well lit area and a slightly busy road. The smaller lights leave me feeling slightly clausterphobic.
The old beast is starting to show her age. The engine and transmission run like a champ but we are starting to have issues with the house end of her. Since we are closer to a bigger town I am going to have to pick up a few things to shape her up a bit. The rear bumper that Rob and I installed is working out great but the extra weight of the generator is causing some issues with the frame and floor, which in turn causes issues with the door. The generator may have to become someone else's project.
Set up looking good, Bryan. We will be joining you and others very soon, less than two weeks til we turn the key and head toward the Gates :)
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned the Generator... do you have to run your own?