Work trip to Botswana

Posted By: marthinus

Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 03:05 PM

I am just going to post pictures, any questions can be asked about the pictures if there are any.

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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 04:45 PM

Marty, thank you for the pictures! It looks like you guys had some trouble along te way but got them straightened out. What were you digging for, water? And what does the company mean, no HBO or Cinemax! And OK, what are those (eggs) in the last Picture?

Again, thanks for the pictures it's always nice to see different parts of the world.

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 05:22 PM

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The trouble along the way was only the start. The generator's starter did not want to work, had to fix that and Sunday the borehole collapsed, they are sorting it out and then I have to go back for another week.

We are doing what is known as Well Logging or Borehole Logging (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Well_logging)

The water in the area is very salty so what we are analysing is the permeability of the geological features. This gives us an idea about the coal as well as methane gas being produced that can/might be mined.

Sorry randy, but I dont understand the following question: nd what does the company mean, no HBO or Cinemax!

As for the eggs...still trying to figure that out, emailed someone in zoology and awaiting for reply, first time I have seen that myself.

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 05:45 PM

haha, It is kind of a joke that didn't work. HBO and Cinemax are companies that have channels on cable TV that show mainly movies!

Posted By: KnotSlip

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 05:52 PM

I saw Pumbaa but where was Timon? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 05:53 PM

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haha, It is kind of a joke that didn't work. HBO and Cinemax are companies that have channels on cable TV that show mainly movies!

Ha ha, sorry but no HBO for us, do catch up on your reading though! Something one neglects in today's world filed with technology.

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 05:56 PM

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I saw Pumbaa but where was Timon? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I will keep a lookout for him and snap a picture just for you!

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 06:23 PM

I saw the pic of Pumba from the bridge you were on where they were down in the dry river bed.

Posted By: KnotSlip

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 06:53 PM

Cool, Thanks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> BTW- I love your avatar - Owls are awesome!

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 07:08 PM

I also saw what I am guessing is a termite mound and what was that little fenced in area (a boma?)

Posted By: gun dog

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 08:50 PM

thanks for sharing

Posted By: zuluXtreme

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/20/11 09:24 PM

Shot for the pics Marthinus... Nice job on the trailer... lol.

Posted By: coyotebc

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/21/11 02:29 AM

Thanks for sharing the pictures, what is that knife you have next to the eggs?

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/21/11 11:06 AM

Glad you guys enjoy the pictures!

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Thanks for sharing the pictures, what is that knife you have next to the eggs?

It is a self made friction folder from a 2mm piece of machete 1055 carbon steel, green and black G10, nuts and bolts.

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Posted By: Prince of Peace

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/22/11 07:04 AM

Reminds me of Texas~

Love the tour, thanks for sharing.

Peace.

Posted By: coyotebc

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/22/11 10:50 AM

You did a great job on that folder

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/22/11 11:03 AM

Thanks for the kind words!

The folder is still a work in progress, but hopefully I can get some better quality ones done in future.

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/22/11 12:56 PM

Your friction folder reminds me of "Primitive" style of blades. I like it!

Posted By: monsterdog

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/22/11 09:21 PM

Great pics and that friction folder is awesome <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/22/11 10:28 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys, I dont know if I will be taking the Friction folder with me again. I found an old Kershaw model 2420. A bit larger blade that might come more in handy.

Posted By: Hooker

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/25/11 08:15 AM

Looks like an adventure I would enjoy. I don't know anything about Botswanna, but think I would not be there without my FAL!

Posted By: Hooker

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/25/11 09:40 AM

Or without my Ratwelier, or B11,... maybe a M79

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 09/30/11 05:09 PM

Hi guys. Back so here are some more pictures!

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[img]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/geronki/Botswana/P27-09-11_09-091Small.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/geronki/Botswana/P27-09-11_14-21Small.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/geronki/Botswana/P28-09-11_13-39Small.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/geronki/Botswana/P28-09-11_13-391Small.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/geronki/Botswana/P26-09-11_18-14Small-1.jpg[/img]

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 10/01/11 09:31 AM

Gee whiz Marty, it's beginning to look like you have something go wrong on every trip out! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> Still cool pics though, thank you .

Posted By: Private Klink

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 10/01/11 09:47 PM

Marty, with you it looks like every day is an adventure! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 10/03/11 12:27 AM

Ha ha, well....it would not be worth the trip nor be an adventure without some issues to sort out along the way! It just makes it that much more entertaining!

Posted By: Rasmus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 10/03/11 02:07 AM

That looks like one nasty scorpion!
What is that in the 3rd to last picture?
BTW where in S.A. do you live? Went there on a training camp 10 years ago. Beautiful country. Will, with no doubt, find my way back there some day.

Posted By: marthinus

Re: Work trip to Botswana - 10/03/11 01:55 PM

That is just where the tent ended up on our approach I took the picture, the picture above that was the local cow.

I live in our nations capital of Pretoria.