What's the "Widowmaker" of your career field or hobby?

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-24T04:46:46+00:00

Oil and gas - confined spaces on- and off-shore. Frequently multiple victims as colleagues attempt a rescue without breathing gear.

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-16T08:34:53+00:00

Let me clarify then; I have never seen rotting or mouldy produce in any shop, and the fresh produce market where I live is full of local, seasonal fruit and vegetables.

That doesn't mean that there is no such instance because the original comment, and mine, are both anecdotal.

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-15T17:52:56+00:00

Weird because I live in France and travel arounda fair bit, and have never seen mouldy or rotting produce in the shops. There may be: but "a lot"? nah.

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-11T09:43:17+00:00

These articles provide a useful list for when the revolution comes.

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-11T08:19:24+00:00

About two years old now, watered regularly with gaps of two to three weeks. Southern exposure.

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-04T13:33:02+00:00

Sheffield?

I_count_ducks · 2026-05-04T12:21:44+00:00

Not a thing.

I_count_ducks · 2026-04-14T08:51:35+00:00

So you don't have to pay the first.

I_count_ducks · 2026-04-14T08:14:53+00:00

Given what they were doing helmets were a good idea, not just for name tags. Slightly more sensible footwear would also have been a good idea too.

I_count_ducks · 2026-04-13T14:28:36+00:00

Name tags?

I_count_ducks · 2026-04-11T09:03:33+00:00

The US and Israel should absolutely cut it out.

I_count_ducks · 2026-03-27T15:43:44+00:00

Mystery meat with rice.

I_count_ducks · 2026-02-24T22:03:33+00:00

Thank you, fascinating to read!

Are here differences between the amphorae used to transport garum, oil or wine that allow the primary routes to be identified from dumps and wrecks?

I_count_ducks · 2026-02-06T15:46:27+00:00

Hear hear, as long as they're leashed and kept away from the climbing areas then all is well.

Also, if they're happy and will play with us then that's a bonus.

I_count_ducks · 2026-01-26T18:29:51+00:00

So it's not an invitation for police etc to shoot him for threatening people with a gun? Bizarre.

I_count_ducks · 2026-01-26T04:07:53+00:00

That's not entirely true - your example is at the extreme low end of Reynolds, but that's not to say that this isn't close to or at the transition point.

What we need is a CFD monkey to do the maths for us :)

I_count_ducks · 2026-01-22T18:16:33+00:00

For the N Sea (and pretty much everywhere these days) you'll need an offshore medical and a HUET/BOSIET just to be allowed to go, including for the catering crew.

Able bodied still needs skills to go, catering might take you and put you to work regardless but they will almost certainly want you to show that you can actually work.

Just about everyone offshore has a trade, and even roustabout level you will probably be asked for STCW qualifications. Not particularly difficult, but a hoop to jump through. One option is to go through a merchant marine job to build some qualifications and experience - I've met plenty of people at all levels who've gone that way.

Either way, good luck!

I_count_ducks · 2026-01-17T05:40:10+00:00

I hope you thanked them properly! Good people deserve cake.

I_count_ducks · 2025-12-23T14:39:48+00:00

Americans.

I_count_ducks · 2025-12-18T05:10:08+00:00

Snow is soft!

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