Oman sand storm

[Rigger]

Heres a few pictures of a sand storm that hit our rig a few weeks back. I wasnt here for it but it does give you a idea of what a middle east sand storm looks like

[buad hai]

^Incredible shots. Did that thing pass over where you were?

[Rigger]

yes it hit the rig and cover a heap of gear that was laying out in the desert as well as shuting the rig down for a few hours

[keda]

Do you guys keep any camels on site?

I believe they can sense a coming sandstorm and give it away by going through some sort of ritual before settling down in preparation, and always with their backs to it.

[Rigger]

Do you guys keep any camels on site?

We dont keep them on site but they hang around like a bad smell

[blackgang]

Figured ya had some close, too damn far to women ain't it? and no sheep close by.

[Rigger]

too damn far to women ain't it?

No there are women but you would still be better off with the camel

[keda]

Do be careful, they can suck you in and ruin the rest of your days, or so I'm told.

[Hootad Binky]

What sort of equipment will a sandstorm ruin? What if one were caught in one? Could you suffocate?

[Spin]

Do be careful, they can suck you off and ruin the rest of your day

I think Rigger's been there, done that, and got the t-shirt.

He spends 5 long weeks in the desert at a time you know

[keda]

no plobrem, hippy days had me a year in the desert living in bush clumps, but none of the local animals began to look remotely attractive.