Volume 21 March 2024
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Are you Planning to go?...................................................10 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: WorldWide Buyers’ Guide™..............43-56 Dealmakers.......................................................................18 Education Connection......................................................35 Fun Page...........................................................................14 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Baptist, Marc Layne.........................................18 Obituary: Braziel, Tommy Eugene...................................28 Obituary: Canon, Frank Lynn...........................................28 Obituary: Thein, Peter Joseph “Pete”.............................18 Photo Page..............................................................15,19,52 Product Spotlight..............................................................39 The Latest Pandemic........................................................29 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company.............................................................4 Alberta Water Well Drilling Association (AWWDA) Conv....21 Allegheny Instruments........................................................22 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)....................................9 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................10 Baker Water Systems.........................................................31 Best in the West Drill & Blast Conference (ISEE)…............27 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................30 Bit Brokers International.....................................................29 Bitco, Inc...............................................................................8 Blackadar Insurance Agency...............................................36 Cotey Chemical Corp. (CCC)..............................................17 Drill King International.........................................................54 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)..................................56 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................12 DRILLMAX®........................................................................55 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)..........................1 GeoPro, Inc.........................................................................38 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................23 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................35 Hole Products.....................................................................20 Horizon Hoist......................................................................53 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................27 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................42 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................34 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................16 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................33 SEMCO, Inc..........................................................................2 Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic (SEDC).........................13 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)..................................................32 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................41 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................40 T&T Carbide Inc..................................................................25 TDH Manufacturing Inc.........................................................7 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................24 Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................37 Advertisers Featured Editorial C&G - Construction/Geotechnical ENV - Environmental G&O - Shallow Gas and Oil MIN - Mining DIR - Horizontal Directional Drilling EXB - Exploration/Blasthole GEO - Geothermal WTR - Water March 2024 - HDD Equipment and Tooling C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR One-Year Turnaround for New Bridge.......................16 Connor, Tim: Believe in Yourself....................................27 Vacuum Lifting: A Safe Option for Material Handling......36 Peterson, Ronald: HDD.............................................8 Tips for Choosing the Right Size Reamer.......................11 Bit Guidance System Reduces Drilling Time..................24 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...20,22 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice Readers’ Choice: Camp Century...........26 The Thrills and Chills of Yellowstone...........................41 What Will Exploration Drilling on the Moon Reveal?..23 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..33 Merger Accelerates America’s Energy Reach.................32 Project Update for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Exp..37 Smith, Billy Bob: The “Idiots” Corner........................40 Storkson, Britt: Some Things Simply Cannot Be.....30 Up-Close Look at Construction Progress.....................35 GeoEnergy Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Now......38 Jordan, Rick: Free Lunches.....................................14 World Tunnelling Record at Unique Mine Project..........34 Bringing Modern Technology to a SIMCO Classic.....17 Rasmussen, Tim: Water for Life International..........31 Family Receives the Gift of Dependable Water.............39 A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co......10 Aardvark Packers..............10 Acker Drill Company..........10 Atlantic Screen & Mfg.,Inc...11 Bit Brokers International.....11 Centerline Mfg. Co.............11 ChemGrout®.......................14 Diedrich Drill......................14 Drill King International........15 Drill Pipe, Inc......................15 Drilling Equip. Resources..15 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...18 Eijkelkamp North America...18 Get Association Help™......19 Heisey Machine Co............19 Hole Products....................19 Kovai Drilling Applications...22 Merrill Manufacturing.........22 Mitsubishi Materials Corp...22 PennDrill Mfg.....................23 Star Iron Works, Inc...........23 T&T Carbide, Inc................23 VMAC................................26 Western Drilling Tools........26 Windmill 702 LLC...............26 WWDR.........................14,18 5 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
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8 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® HDD by Ronald B. Peterson Drilling Products Specialist, Mountainland Supply Company We have been talking “Drilling Fluid Maintenance” and we still have a way to go in future articles, but the focus of the magazine this month is Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), so we will take a break and discuss it. HDD is advancing a hole that is as the name indicates, horizontal, usually very shallow, and must be very carefully monitored using sophisticated equipment to make sure it is on target to reach the desired location. Very frequently these bores are drilled in an area where there are already several electrical, communication, gas, and water lines. The direction and location of the bit must be very accurate and precise to avoid causing issues with existing infrastructure in the area. The fluid properties and the testing procedures are similar in horizontal drilling and vertical drilling with a couple of exceptions. Calcium or hardness and pH still need to be identified, measured, and controlled at desirable levels. Calcium preferably below 200 ppm (parts per million), and pH between 8.5 and 9.5. Filtrate or water loss and filter cake are also still critical properties. Drilling fluid test procedures are basically the same, but some of the desired properties are different. A couple of viscosity related properties which will vary from vertical bores are viscosity, yield point, and gel strengths. Select a good, reliable, convenient source of make-up water, test it, and treat it as necessary. To get the desirable properties, add soda ash to adjust the calcium content and raise the pH as necessary. You will need a bentonite product designed to provide the correct properties for horizontal boring. Polymers may be necessary to achieve desirable filtration control properties, stabilize active formation clays and shales, and sometimes to provide carrying capacity. You may also need a lost circulation control material in very fragile formations. Viscosity is a measurement of the apparent thickness of the fluid or resistance to flow and can be a necessary evil. Viscosity is not an indication of carrying capacity of the fluid. It is resistance to flow, and you are trying to maintain flow. Gels, yield point, and viscosity - while related properties - are not the same. A thick fluid may not suspend cuttings, but a thin fluid can be designed to suspend cuttings. In horizontal drilling, flowability is the major concern. You are usually boring very close to the surface, so the ground is very fragile. High-viscosity fluid plus high solids content results in reduced flowability. Reduced flowability means more pressure will be required to move the slurry. High viscosity requires higher circulating pressures. High circulating pressures tend to break things and cause frac-outs (inadvertent flows), creating potential environmental and cosmetic concerns and/or humps in streets, highways, and driveways. This is never good! You need to suspend and carry the cuttings by building different properties related to viscosity. These properties are yield point and gel strength. Different bentonite products are designed to develop different drilling fluid properties; thus, they are designed for different drilling disciplines. Some provide high viscosities and others enhance the yield point and gels. Some polymers will give you a great deal of viscosity, but only a couple of them will give you an adequate yield point. Suspension is critical in horizontal directional drilling. Any solids generated need to be kept in suspension while in the borehole so they do not settle out and close off the bore. Gels are the tendency of the fluid to set up when idle. They need to be able to be broken easily so the fluid can flow again when disturbed. This ability is referred to as fragile gels. Equivalent circulating density (ecd) is a combination of the hydrostatic head and the pressure required to move the fluid. Fracture gradient is the pressure at which the circulating pressure exceeds the strength of the formation. If the ecd exceeds the fracture gradient, you will have a frac-out to the surface or into a stream, and/or an undesirable hump in an inconvenient location. Tooling in HDD is different from vertical drilling, as well. It is designed to advance the hole, but also to homogenize the cuttings and keep them in suspension. Tooling is also designed to help stabilize the bore. When you select drilling fluid additives, make sure they provide the properties you need to successfully complete the bore and install the product. If you have questions or concerns, contact your supplier to verify the products are fit for use in your application. Ron Ron Peterson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com DIR eranhenderson@gmail.com New & Used Tricones PDCs Drag & Claw Bits Drill Collars Bit Tipping Subs & Stabilizers HDD Bits & Reamers DTH Hammer & Bits Custom Fabrication Junk Mills / Fishing Tools Rod Henderson 661-201-6259 Eran Henderson 661-330-0790
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10 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® April 4-6, 2024 ~ You’re invited to the Alberta Water Well Drilling Association’s 65th Convention & Trade Show at the Red Deer Resort & Casino in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The event starts Thursday at 8:30 a.m. with Franklin Electric Training & Education, followed by lunch, the Baroid Industrial Drilling Products Mud School, Board of Directors Meeting at 6:30 p.m., then a wine and cheese reception. Friday has meetings for supplier, associate, and technical members in the morning, while the trade show is open from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Don’t miss the luncheon with guest motivational speaker Kylie Sutter and some very special awards, especially the first time presented John Larson Memorial Award. Afternoon classes include electrical basics, pressure tanks, and meters. The trade show opens up again at 7:00 p.m. for an “Oktoberfest” evening of entertainment and award for “Best Dressed,” while viewing product displays and visiting with vendors. The first session annual meeting is Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Vendor displays are open 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a raffle drawing at the start of the Grundfos technical session. The second session meeting wraps up the event from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Go online to www.awwda.ca See more events at www.worldwidedrillingresource.com online issue. Are you planning to go? WorldWide will be looking for you! April 17-19, 2024 ~ Get set for the 35th Annual Best in the West Drill & Blast Conference at the Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center in Spearfish, South Dakota. Each day of the event, enjoy lunch, door prizes, and more! Wednesday has a regulatory session, primer hour, and trade show - along with the Crazy Horse Mountain tour, golf scramble, and trap shoot. Thursday features exhibitor displays, booster hour, along with the annual awards banquet and scholarship auction. More technical sessions and the vendor showcase is set for Friday, with booths closing after the 10 a.m. coffee break. The conference adjourns after lunch. Register at www.bitwconference.org/register.html April 29-May 1, 2024 ~ This year’s SEDC (Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic), hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation, will be held at the Branson Convention Center and Hilton Hotel in Branson, Missouri. Each year, the SEDC event offers information about the latest new techniques and technologies while sharing tried-andtrue methods for those in the drilling industry. Vendor set up and registration begins on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are full days of educational presentations and vendor displays of equipment and products. Visit www.shallowdrillers.com Join WWDR 302-684-319 & Mfg., Inc. Atlantic Scree et om ducts 97 en E-mail: atlantic@ce.ne Atlantic-Screen.co Clear PVC Pipe j Inline Chemical Mixers j ell Rehabilitation Prod jW DE 142 Broadkill Rd Milton, ½” - 24 ranging fr Perforated of Slotted Manufactu Fax: 302-384-0643 more! MUCH And j Bailers Sampling j Locking Caps j Filter Sock j Bentonite j Manholes j Pipe Clear PVC 4” rom Pipe and urers E 19968
11 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Tips for Choosing the Right Size Reamer Adapted from Information by Melfred Borzall It can be a little tricky determining the correct size for a back reamer. You can’t just hold up a ruler to such an oddly-shaped tool and expect to get an accurate measurement. However, HDD (horizontal directional drilling) reamers need to be the right size, or you run the risk of leaving too large a void around your pipe, or drilling a hole too small which stresses the product pipe during pullback. How to Measure Your Reamer and Select the Right Size - To obtain an accurate measurement of the diameter a reamer will cut, place a straightedge or flat board parallel to the shaft, across the top cutter. Be sure to keep it level and measure up from the middle of the shaft, perpendicular to the straightedge. Double this measurement to calculate the reamer’s true diameter. Don’t try to cut corners and take measurements by following the angle of the blade or measuring the body of the reamer. The measurement should always include the furthermost edge of the widest cutter. Measuring only the body of the reamer will leave you with a hole much bigger than anticipated. Once you’ve got an accurate reading on your reamer’s measurements, it’s time to determine what size you need, based on the job conditions. The general rule of thumb is to select a back reamer 1½ times larger than the outside diameter of the pipe you’re pulling in. Of course, there are exceptions; here’s a few things to consider: Product Pipe Diameter - Think about the diameter of the pipe being pulled, including the ends where two pieces slip together. Those areas might be up to two inches wider than the diameter of the main pipe. Make sure you base the 1½ measurement on the widest part at any point in the pipe. Solid Rock - It’s not always necessary to use a 1½ overcut, especially when drilling into rock. When drilling into solid rock, you know you’ll have a sturdy borehole not in danger of collapsing or ground swelling. You also won’t have a lot of slurry in the hole. In these conditions, you can come down to a hole diameter a bit closer to the diameter of your pipe. On-Grade Bores - Drilling to match a grading specification, for example with sewer lines, usually means there’s a tighter tolerance for bore size. Bore paths must hold a grade within a fraction of a percentage of the slope. In this case, you’ll want to ream a hole as close to the diameter of the product pipe as possible. This may require a custom-built reamer and slowing down your pullback speed to allow more time for the cuttings to move out of the hole. Clay - In this soil type, it’s important to strictly adhere to the 1½ times diameter rule - or even add a little extra. Clay swells when liquid (like your drilling fluid) is introduced, then shrinks back down as it dries. Drilling an insufficient hole might seem permissible when the hole is wet, but your pipe could feel the pressure once the clay solidifies. Unstable Conditions - In cobble, sand, or other unstable material, extra space makes it easier to pull product through. Make sure to allow sufficient clearance in these situations by drilling a hole 1½ times the size of the pipe diameter. Length of Bore - If you’re drilling a short bore (under 150 feet), you might be able to get away with lesser clearance around the pipe. Shorter bores make it easier to remove cuttings from the hole, so you don’t have to worry about material filling up the hole and cramping your pipe. On the other hand, when drilling longer bores, it is important to drill a hole with enough space surrounding the pipe to make up for unreachable cuttings left behind. You may be wondering why you need to be concerned about the borehole being the right size. Drilling the right size hole can have a major impact on your job. After all, if the hole is too small, the job takes forever, plus, you risk humping the road during pullback, or your product pipe can stretch and break. If the hole is too big, more expensive tooling and drilling fluid is required, progress goes slower, you risk encroaching on other lines, and your pipe can sink with time. When measuring your reamer and choosing the right tool for the job, it’s always a good idea to double-check everything. Remember - measure twice, and ream once. DIR
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13 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from Danfoss Drives, GreenFire Energy, Deep Foundations Institute, and McElroy can be located in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Vanair Acquires Grip Idle Management Company Vanair® has acquired Grip Idle Management, a company recognized for its patented and leading technology in advanced vehicle engine idle reduction. Grip Idle Management's cutting-edge patented technology in idle management systems is designed to minimize fuel consumption, reduce engine hours, decrease emissions, and optimize overall fleet performance. The technology seamlessly integrates with Vanair's existing EPEQ® Idle Management Systems. This fusion will unite the best features of both systems, creating an integrated product that sets a new standard in idle management technology. Greg Kokot, president of Vanair said, "The Grip Idle Management acquisition is a significant milestone for Vanair, reinforcing our dedication to driving innovation in mobile power solutions. This strategic move not only expands our technological expertise but also underscores our commitment to delivering even greater value to our customers.” For more information, click on this box in our online issue. Service Wire Service Wire’s Ron Spozio has been promoted to national sales manager for the pump and irrigation markets. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving growth and increasing Service Wire’s market share across pump and irrigation customers nationwide. His knowledge and experience in the pump and irrigation markets will be an asset to the position and add a higher level of customer connectivity for existing relationships. 2024 Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic April 29 - May 1, 2024 Branson, Missouri Monday, April 29 12:00pm - 5:00pm Vendor Set up and Registration Tuesday, April 30 7:00am - 8:00am Registration 8:00am - 5:00pm Conference Presentations Wednesday, May 1 8:00am - 4:00pm Conference Presentations Branson Convention Center & Hilton Hotel Join us in BRANSON!
14 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Free Lunches by Rick Jordan Retired Mineral Processing Engineer WWDR’s Troy and Marie met Rick Jordan when he conducted a World Museum of Mining tour during the 2023 Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic in Butte, Montana. WWDR welcomes Rick as a contributing writer. Here is his first submission: In the late 80s, I was hired by a large Montana mining operation. I arrived at the mine on my first day with a pair of gloves and my old hard hat. I was surprised when I was told the company provided these things. The company also provided steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and rain gear. I had previously worked in construction and had to buy all these things myself. Two hours into my first shift, a coworker told me it was time for our break. Break? I never had a job where employees took breaks. He led me to a lunchroom where the rest of the crew was drinking coffee and eating snacks, some which had been heated in the microwave. A microwave! The company even supplied the coffee. I was overjoyed with my good fortune. One of my favorite work areas was the crusher nestled in a building separate from the rest of the plant. I had worked as a crusher operator in the past and knew enough to be left unsupervised for most of my shift. The crusher operator spends the majority of his time monitoring operating parameters, and is also responsible for keeping the area clean. During one Sunday night shift, I decided to clean the refrigerator. When I opened the freezer compartment, I was amazed at what I saw. It was stocked with frozen TV dinners. I could not believe my eyes. On top of everything else, the company provided lunches for their employees? For the next few months, whenever I was scheduled to work in the crusher, I didn’t bother bringing a lunch. Instead, I feasted on TV dinners. One night John, an experienced operator, came to the crusher to help with some extra cleanup left over from a maintenance project. When it was time for lunch, John opened the freezer and said, “I’d like to get my hands on the Son-of-a-B*t*h who’s been eating my lunches.” John said he stocked the freezer with the TV dinners every month or so and lately the meals had been disappearing. While John was heating his meal, he asked what I had for my lunch. I told John I was trying to lose weight so I didn’t bring a lunch. He offered me a TV dinner, but I declined saying I did not care for that type of fare. John and I ended up working together for 26 years and became good friends. In all that time, the TV dinners were never mentioned again. Sadly, John passed away a few years ago. He went to his grave never knowing I was the Son-of-a-B*t*h eating his lunches. Rick Rick Jordan may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com MIN Time for a Little Fun! January Puzzle Solution: Win a prize! Send completed puzzle to: WWDR PO Box 660 Bonifay, FL 32425 fax: 850-547-0329 or e-mail: michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com MOonceON Can you determine what phrases these mean? LOluckyVE wood knock
15 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Speaker Troy Cunningham. Speaker Don Teeters. Speaker Ron Peterson. This is just a sneak peek ~ visit www.worldwidedrillingresource.com/gallery.html for more photos online! Speaker LaTisha Shipman. Contractors took time to get more education. Speaker Justin Lewis. Speaker Shawn Marlow. Children are the future of drilling! A whole lotta RED going on! 2023
16 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® One-Year Turnaround for New Bridge Adapted from Information by Waka Kotahi The Coromandel, renowned for its pristine beaches, misty forests, and laid-back vibe, is one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations, but its tranquility was threatened in January of 2023, when a series of rain events, including a tropical cyclone, caused a section of roadway on State Highway (SH) 25A between Kōpū and Hikuai to crack and eventually slip away into a gully. Waka Kotahi, New Zealand’s Transport Agency immediately began geotechnical investigations to help decide on the best option to reinstate the critical thoroughfare. This included drilling boreholes and excavating test pits to assess the stability of the underlying foundation at the site and surrounding area. There were three main options for reinstating the highway, which saw around 3000 vehicles using it each day. Each of the three options were investigated at the same time so authorities could go forward as quickly as possible. “We don’t know which option is most feasible yet. The right solution cannot be established until the geotech work is complete. We know the rebuild must be resilient and as timely as possible. We understand how critical this highway is for Coromandel residents, businesses, and visitors,” said Jo Wilson, Waka Kotahi’s regional manager of infrastructure delivery. A steel bridge (rather than a bridge with concrete beams) was determined to be the fastest to construct. By the middle of October, the first stage of bridge deck construction was started, with three spans of girders already in place. Another achievement was the completion of the abutments, with a team pouring concrete for the wing walls. The next challenge was forming the deck surface with 138 precast reinforced concrete slabs and installing 44 precast side barriers. All during the bridge build, slip stabilization continued with soil nailing. To access the slip face, a caged drill rig was used. The team worked day and night shifts to drill holes into the slope at a slight downward angle, insert reinforcing bars, and grout them in place to ready the area for mesh installation. Waka Kotahi built the 406-foot bridge in record time by being able to use a similar bridge design from another project, allowing them to start ordering materials and begin work before the SH25A design was finalized. The precast deck system and a lot of overtime and night work allowed all teams to keep in sync with each other and stick to a very tight schedule. The route was reopened in time for Christmas, with some earthworks to be completed later, such as removal of temporary bracing under the bridge which would cause only minor traffic delays. C&G Bridge nearing completion. Aerial view of the slip.
17 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Bringing Modern Technology to a SIMCO Classic Adapted from Information by SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. In 1976, only five years after the formation of SIMCO Drilling Equipment, the company began development of the SIMCO 5000 WS with the first rig being shipped in October of 1977. This drill rig was designed primarily for mud rotary water well drilling in the 250- to 400-foot depth range. The 5000 WS was a huge success from day one, with more than 65 built and shipped to customers between 1977 and 1982. The original concept was an affordable tophead-driven water well drill which used 20-foot drill pipe. SIMCO also wanted plenty of torque and pullback while on a small truck to get into limited-access jobsites. The SIMCO 5000 was the first hydraulic tophead drive drill rig in its class size. SIMCO still supports the old 5000 WS drill rigs, and the very first 5000 WS drill rig from 1977 is still in operation in Puerto Rico. The 5000 WS was in production for over 25 years, but with the demand for bigger drill rigs with more capabilities SIMCO stopped building the drill rig and concentrated efforts on the larger SIMCO 7000 and the smaller, more compact, SIMCO 2800. For years, customers shared stories of their old 5000 drill rigs and how great they were. Many of them shared how it was the drill rig they learned everything on, or the rig that built their business. They shared fond memories of their fathers and grandfathers putting the SIMCO 500 WS to work. For several years, the company discussed bringing back the 5000 and reengineering it for today’s market. Finally in 2020, after years of discussion, the decision was made to bring back the ever-popular SIMCO 5000 drill rig. In addition to updates for today’s drilling operations, several other features were considered essential for the new 5000 rig, including: . 22-foot Stroke Mast - 14,000 pounds pullback/pulldown . Drill head - 2860 foot pounds of torque and 300 rpm . Ability to handle 20-foot drill pipe . Carousel capable of holding 200 feet of 3-inch pipe . 2½-inch water plumbing or above on the drill rig . Development air and larger out put mud pump . It is mounted a small single-axle truck that doesn’t require a CDL . PTO driven to provide maximum horsepower By the end of 2023, SIMCO had the new 5000 ready to take to Groundwater Week in Las Vegas. With other competing drill rigs and more than 6600 attendees at the show, one thing was clear - SIMCO hit the nail on the head with the design of the new 5000 drill rig. The SIMCO 5000 has more torque, more pullback, and is the only one that can carry 200 feet of drill pipe in the carousel while still being underweight. Fully loaded, the SIMCO 5000 weighs 20,540 pounds and is under the trucks allowed 22,000 GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). WWDR photo of the SIMCO 5000 on display during groundwater week. Photo of the SIMCO 5000 drill from the 1970s. WTR The redesigned SIMCO 5000 has big rig power in a compact package.
18 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Peter Joseph “Pete” Thein (1938~2024) National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Past President Peter Joseph Thein passed away January 10, 2024. Born in Montevideo, Minnesota, Pete was raised in Clara City with his 12 siblings. Over six feet tall and powerfully built, he was a good athlete and developed a lifelong love of sports. He graduated from St. Cloud State in 1960, then earned a master of business administration degree from the University of Iowa in 1963. Pete went to work at Continental Oil Co. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Soon after, he married Mary Ann, and together they raised two children, in Spicer, Minnesota, where they shared a love of the lakes, spending time with friends, and the game of golf. Later with his brothers Stanley and Dennis, Peter ran Thein Well, Inc., a fifth-generation water well company, for over 50 years. After serving as NGWA President in 1993, the association’s Ross L. Oliver Award was bestowed upon Pete in 1994, then the Life Member Award was given in 2000. He was also President of the Minnesota Water Well Association and Trustee of the American Ground Water Trust. Pete also earned NGWA’s top certification - the Master Groundwater Contractor designation. He cherished his entire family: children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and stepfamily. At any given time, and with a full heart, he knew who was doing what and where they were doing it. He enjoyed getting to know all people and finding out more about their lives. He was an eternal optimist and believed in the fruits of hard work. Through his union to Madonna Raye Pierce in 1998, he found love, art, beauty, and additional family. Madonna passed away in the fall of 2020. Pete is survived by his children Jay (Melinda) and Steffanie (Paul), as well as many grandchildren, family, and friends who will miss his big baritone voice, big heart, and bright blue eyes. Marc Layne Baptist (1961~2024) The Alberta Water Well Drilling Association is mourning the loss of Marc Layne Baptist on January 13, 2024, who was a sales manager for Electric Motor Service Limited in Edmonton. He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend who loved to golf and spend time with family. Marc also enjoyed do-it-yourself projects and reading his Bible or spiritual books everyday. Marc will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Darcy; children Marc Jr., Krista (Geoff), Kristen (Wyatt), Thomas, and Steven; grandchildren Augustus, Avery, and Emily; mother Grace; and sister Leslie (Jim). He will also be missed by his best friend Oscar, as well his extended family and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father Delmar, sister Linda, niece Sherri, and stepfather Norm. Lest we forget . . . GROUNDWATER Week 2023 Dealmakers Send your deals to: michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com The crew from Willis Drilling & Pump of Snowflake, Arizona, were pleased to display their new lifted pump hoist from TDH Manufacturing of Rhome, Texas. TDH Manufacturing Preferred Pump’s Randy (L) and Pulstar Mfg’s Marty (R) of Dodge, Nebraska, with Josh, Julia, and John of Jurgensen Pump & Well Service of McGregor, Texas, displaying a new Pulstar pump hoist. Pulstar Manufacturing/Preferred Pump Brian with 2M Company of Missoula, Montana, helped the Ace Drilling Team of Polson, Montana, show their new 10K pump hoist by Horizon Hoist/ TDH Manufacturing. 2M Company The large group from Janysek Water Well Service of Hobson, Texas, and their bright red pump hoist from Pulstar Manufacturing of Dodge, Nebraska.
Association Need Help? 850-547-0102 - Ronnie 19 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® More, as promised, of WorldWide Drilling Resource® goes to VEGAS These are just a few of the great folks we got to catch. If you don’t see yourself here - but saw the WWDR camera - check online at: media.worldwidedrillingresource.com/gallery/2023/NGWA23/ Do you enjoy seeing the photos of friends in the industry? Drop us a note and let us know!
20 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Un-Comfort Zone II by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Develop a Creativity Habit and Get More Out of Life Most people are more creative than they realize. The problem is they believe creativity is a gift only a few people are born with. It is actually a skill anyone can develop, at any age. A great way to gain this skill is to develop a creativity habit. With this habit, you'll enjoy many benefits including better mental and physical health. You may also reap financial rewards from it. The main benefit is creativity makes you feel good. It's fun and relaxing. And, when you get so engrossed in it, time just disappears. I discovered this by accident. You see, I have two careers: writing and speaking, both of which required me to do creative thinking on a regular basis. As a professional writer, I mostly write advertising copy. When I first started, I would rewrite existing advertising headlines on a daily basis as an exercise to develop my creative ability. Over time, it became a habit. I still do this today like second nature. If I see an ad with a failing headline, then in my head, I'll revise it how I think it should’ve been written. As a speaker, I like to add humor to my presentations, which means I create jokes relevant to the audience. This is part of the effort I make when I write a speech for a particular organization. To be prepared for when I’m hired, I make it a point to find comedy in everyday situations wherever I go: out to eat, shopping, or the gas station. I enjoy making people laugh so much it’s become a creative habit. Developing a creativity habit teaches you to look at things in different ways, which is a key component in creative thinking. Albert Gyorgyi, the Nobel Prize winning scientist who discovered vitamin C, observed, “Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” In other words, when you get a different perspective, you are more likely to see creative opportunities. The benefits of developing a creativity habit begin with the mental stimulation you’ll enjoy. When you do something for the first time, you lay down new neural pathways in your brain. This is called neuroplasticity, and when you learn or experience something new, you create new connections between brain cells and open new channels of thought. The more you do that activity, you strengthen and reinforce those neural pathways which makes it easier to do each time. In other words, the more you practice creativity - the more creative you will become. Research shows creativity improves happiness and well-being. Here’s how the science of developing a creativity habit will make you feel good: novel experience triggers the brain’s reward system that produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter and hormone which elevates mood, motivation, and focus. You'll be unaware of the science; you'll just notice the pure joy you'll feel while creating something. In my experience, there is nothing more gratifying or exhilarating than being enmeshed in the creative process. Other studies demonstrate engaging Wilson Cont’d on page 22.
Thursday, April 4th 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Technical Session 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Display Setup 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Technical Session 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Complimentary Wine & Cheese Reception Contact - Sheena Larson at 780-386-2335 or e-mail awwda2019@gmail.com www.awwda.ca Saturday, April 6th 10:00 am - 11:00 am AWWDA Annual Meeting - First Session 11:00 am -1:00 pm Trade Show Open 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch on Trade Show Floor (tickets required) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Techical Session 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm AWWDA Annual Meeting - Second Session Friday, April 5th 8:00 am Associate Members, Suppliers, and Technical Members Meeting in Trade Show Room 8:30 am - 9:30 am Continental Breakfast in Trade Show Room 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Trade Show is Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Luncheon (tickets required) with Guest Speaker Kylie Sutter plus Awards and Presentations 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Technical Sessions 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Trade Show Open - Oktoberfest Theme Entertainment and Buffet Food (tickets required) ~ Don’t Miss the Silent Auction which begins Friday Night and Ends Saturday at 12:30 pm ~ This Year’s Theme: (Best Dressed) Alberta Water Well Drilling Association Convention & Trade Show April 4-6, 2024 Red Deer Resort & Casino - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
22 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® in creativity improves mental health. Creativity can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. It also helps some people process trauma. When you are in the creative process - all else recedes - your stress and problems are gone for the time being. You simply cannot be worried and create at the same time. Regular involvement in creativity improves your physical health, as well. A study by the National Endowment for the Arts determined older adults participating in creative arts programs had fewer visits to the doctor, fewer falls, and took fewer prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Creativity has also been shown to improve pain management, boost the immune system, and lower heart rate. Creativity does take time. I suggest routinely scheduling time to break out of your routine. I know it sounds like a contradiction, but hear me out. To be creative, we need to refresh our brains. You can do this by going for a walk, soaking in a bath, riding a bus or train, daydreaming, or meditating. You can also do this by finding a repetitive task that doesn’t require any thinking. For example, I find mowing the lawn or blowing leaves can clear my thoughts and open my mind to whatever wants to pop into it. This works so well, it helps to keep a pad and pen handy so I can jot down emerging ideas. Next, schedule time to be creative. After your brain-clearing activity, spend some time doing one of your favorite creative activities: drawing, painting, sculpting, dancing, playacting, composing music, coloring in a coloring book, floral arrangement, sewing, knitting, making recipes, gardening and garden design, woodworking, or writing (poetry, stories, or in your journal). If you get an idea while on your brain-clearing activity, then spend some time working on it. Once you’ve established a habit of creativity, you’ll find yourself using it throughout your day in all or most of your activities: work, play, hobbies, cooking, cleaning, and raising children. Your daily practice will prepare you to recognize opportunities for fun and fortune. My habit of creativity has bled into other areas of my life, such as cooking, where I will modify a recipe or create my own from scratch. I’ve also found I’m a better problem solver, and I discover little shortcuts and efficiencies that smooth out my day. You can find ways to be creative everywhere. When you make a beautiful home environment for you and your family, that is creativity; and when you plan a party for your friends, it is creativity too. When you step back and look at what you've made, your creation can give you a sense of accomplishment, and a feeling of pride. The success you experience can also increase your self-confidence. Your creativity habit may help you in your career by giving you moneymaking ideas or enable you to be more productive. According to a study by Adobe, companies that encourage creativity are 3.5 times more likely to outperform their competitors in terms of revenue growth. An additional way you can build your creativity habit is to nurture your curiosity as a daily exercise. Use your curiosity to question authority and challenge the status quo, and come up with new ways of doing things. The best way to ensure a creativity habit is to avoid TV, social media, smartphones, and computers. Use the time instead to break out of your routine and schedule some fun, creative activities. To sum it all up: clear your mind, find the silence, and allow your mind to expand and create. Robert Robert is an innovation/change speaker, author, and consultant. He works with companies that want to be more competitive through innovation and with people who want to think more creatively. Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com Wilson Cont’d from page 20.
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