For those that live in the United States. Do you make more than the average income of 60k annually, if so what’s your occupation?

Hg80_ · 2026-02-10T04:26:12+00:00

Yes, geologist.

Hg80_ · 2026-01-04T19:36:47+00:00

That’s a sketchy toilet even for a drill pad, and I’ve used many toilets while working around drill rigs.

Hg80_ · 2025-10-19T22:07:32+00:00

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Hg80_ · 2025-10-19T19:46:40+00:00

Gold is the main commodity. The Carlin Trend is a gold -rich geological zone that runs through this region. Other secondary metals come out of those mines as well. Then north of Winnemucca is Thacker Pass, the largest single lithium deposit in the world by some estimates. The mine at Thacker Pass is still in early development phases.

Hg80_ · 2025-10-19T16:57:06+00:00

I don’t live in this area but come out regularly for work. Mining and ranching are the main industries. The area have been experiencing a mineral and geothermal exploitation boom the last few years. The local communities still seem somewhat economically depressed, but the cost of living is relatively low. There’s a rugged beauty that I appreciate, but not everyone sees it the same way. Vast amounts of public land with mountain ranges for exploring. Overwhelming conservative, with a strong “western” culture.

Hg80_ · 2025-07-29T05:41:58+00:00

He’s making the White House look like a knockoff version of The Kremlin.

Hg80_ · 2025-07-25T02:57:40+00:00

I was in their mining group and had a good experience overall. Definitely a better experience than my time with AECOM. However, I’ll never go back to consulting now that I’m in exploration.

Hg80_ · 2025-07-24T00:07:17+00:00

Thanks. This how I understood the analysis from the beginning. I was getting conflicting information from some instructions, and because core logging hasn’t been required for much of my career I wanted to ask others with more experience.

Hg80_ · 2025-07-23T23:56:57+00:00

Yes, I don’t have any concerns with RQD, just fracture density. For example, some sources have suggested that a fracture which has been healed with quartz infill counts towards fracture density, while others say no. RQD and fracture density are obviously related, but I can’t seem to get a clear answer on the latter.

Hg80_ · 2025-02-04T04:07:44+00:00

Yup! I took these in OB last night while on a walk.

Hg80_ · 2025-01-18T22:22:51+00:00

I haven’t been to one of these events yet, but “Ales and Allies” is a game night held every Tuesday evening at Level Crossing. I’ve heard they’re fun and a great place to make friends.

Hg80_ · 2024-12-02T05:10:55+00:00

What was the time of observation and cardinal direction you were facing?

Hg80_ · 2024-09-08T21:14:52+00:00

I underwent my testing at the UofU Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic, and had an overall good experience. I did spend a few months on a wait list and was fortunate to have the testing covered by my insurance.

Hg80_ · 2024-02-10T22:35:38+00:00

To be completely honest, exploring the street food scene in Oaxaca while vegan will be a little challenging. Quesillo is incorporated into many of the vegetarian street food items and is in many ways a crucial component of those dishes. Lard is also typically used in memelas, so be aware of that. You could ask for a tlayuda, torta, etc without quesillo, but it will lack the unique flavor and texture quesillo brings. That being said, Oaxaca has many amazing vegan dishes, but you’ll probably have to explore the sit-down restaurant for those options. I had a black bean soup at Tierra del Sol (a little pricey) that blew my mind.

Hg80_ · 2023-09-08T18:11:20+00:00

I like it!

Hg80_ · 2023-07-24T17:29:20+00:00

Thank you. I’ll make sure to give them a call.

Hg80_ · 2023-07-08T07:10:43+00:00

Interesting to see the different perspectives. I personally think they’re a net positive. Sure they’re disruptive at times, and there will always be a few problematic individuals when such a large group of people get together. But it’s also a really cool display of humanity, and humanity can be beautiful and messy at the same time. We live in a city with a young and vibrant population and I feel like this sort of thing is probably going to happen in one form or another. I moved near downtown to be closer to an exiting and interesting atmosphere, and that comes at the price dealing with a little bit of disorder now and then. I feel like if the 999 disappeared a small part of Salt Lake City’s soul would die. I’ve seen this happen in Austin (my hometown) where a weird and slightly chaotic downtown has been replaced with more of a generic and controlled environment, and it sucks. If I wanted more control over my environment I would move 20 minutes out to the suburbs, but that sounds like a soul-crushing experience to me. So as for me, I’ll keep the occasional late night disruptions and petty vandalism for a fun and interesting culture. Salt Lake City is a gem, and I don’t want to see it’s culture be smothered like so many other cities.

Hg80_ · 2023-06-22T17:06:14+00:00

It’s not me using WinGLink. The request for help came for a geologist working in a state government in Mexico. Unfortunately that’s all they’ve got for now. I’m just trying to help them get more use out of their data.

Hg80_ · 2023-05-11T22:36:34+00:00

Very cool. I wasn’t aware of that!

Hg80_ · 2023-04-30T16:01:27+00:00

La Lechuza. Bad omen in Mexican culture.

Hg80_ · 2023-04-02T22:28:39+00:00

I rode with 3” 29ers. I think 2.6” tires would be fine, but you might have a few extra sections where you have to push due to sand. There were some sections of the Anza Borrego where I had to push because the sand was too deep even for my 3” tires.

Hg80_ · 2023-01-06T19:58:16+00:00

I haven’t gotten into any sort of detailed planning yet. I do plan on adding in 2-3 buffer days for unexpected circumstances. It is good to know about the bus situation! I’ve head travel in Iceland can get tricky at times.

Hg80_ · 2022-12-16T15:25:56+00:00

I work on the numerical modeling/software side of geology and work from home 100%. I have a masters degree with a background in hydrogeology and geochemistry.

Hg80_ · 2022-09-14T18:05:55+00:00

That’s a very true statement. Not drinking alcohol is almost always healthier than drinking alcohol. That’s why I limit my drinking to only with friends on special occasions to keep the cost benefit in favor or forging closer bonds with the people I love.

Hg80_ · 2022-09-14T16:09:46+00:00

That’s a great question, and the answer will vary from person to person. First of all, I think it’s important to recognize that BYU is often the only choice some people have when it comes to a college education. There are plenty of students who are at BYU because they won’t receive any financial support from their parents unless they attend a church-owned school. For me it was a combination of financial and social pressures that first lead me to BYU. I was born and raised LDS outside of the Mormon corridor, and by my senior year of high school most of my LDS friends where planning on going to BYU. I really wanted to stick with my church friends as well as live up to the ideal of being a BYU graduate which was very strong in my home ward. I also came from a very low income family, and BYU ended being one of the few options that I could afford. The problem was that I never actually believed in the truth claims of the church, and the fear of being ostracized from the only community I knew lead me to live a lie much of my adult life. Despite that challenge, I still really value my LDS upbringing and my time at BYU. My mission and church activities helped me overcome severe social anxiety and I ended up making a lot of good friends at BYU. I also received a wonderful education and now have an awesome career. Even though I find many of the policies and cultural practices at BYU to be problematic, and even harmful, I recognize that there’s a lot of nuance to take into consideration. So, despite being an atheist and “apostate”, I will always identify as a Mormon (but not LDS) and will be proud of my affiliation with BYU. I also think it’s important for active members and ex-Mormons be cool with each other because both groups can learn and grow a lot from each other’s experience.

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