~ AGE ~ AGE is just a word. Don’t think because you are close to SS Retirement, it is time to change your entire life for fear something may happen and you might miss that one fish in the pond, or the hole-in-one. This month in 1948 (as I have often said to many, “On the Trail . . .”), was a great date for me and I choose to believe for my family and friends. Had I given in to those who asked of me, many times over, “When are you going to retire, Ronnie?” and replied to them with a certain date, I feel I would have lost out on so much. By continuing on with the challenges ahead, I believe wholeheartedly, I have brought many smiles for those in my life. My life has never been a bed of roses as I have been plagued with serious childhood illnesses, scar tissue buildup having caused near-death situations. One such time during September of this year. If not for my beloved son Troy (VP of this magazine), along with his wife Marie, I surely would not be sitting here now and preparing “my Page 6”. But rather someone may have been writing something else. Not only did he save my life, but he was there for whatever the WWDR Team may have needed of him, despite the fact he has his own construction company as well as being Fire Chief of Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department in Washington County, Florida. Why is Ronnie telling us this now? I’m telling you this to give you encouragement and the reason to find more ways to enjoy your life. I surely have enjoyed the past 23 years with each of you, as well as those who are no longer with us. Each of you have given me “A REASON”. I thank you for that, sincerely. Keep giving me as well as the WWDR Team that reason. This magazine is for YOU. It’s FREE - Your information stays confidential. Take a moment and sign up - online, by calling, or by mailing in your registration. As for me ~ I’ll be 77 years old on November 2nd, and NOT TO WORRY - I am doing fine, and my answer to when I’m going to retire, that word is NOT IN MY DICTIONARY. Keep doing whatever makes YOU happy. Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction, geotechnical, directional, environmental, exploration-blasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, irrigation, wastewater; from bits, to pumps, to rigs, to tanks, through wire, and now includes farmers / ranchers. Whatever it takes to get the drilling job done! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Editorial Assistant: Sophia Henline Public Relations Professional/Classified: Linda Peterson Representative / Special Assignments: Marie Cunningham Editorial Contributors for this month: Mark Battersby Tim Connor Tim Rasmussen “Billy Bob Smith” Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson,Jr. Hyd/Eng Consultant: Thomas Kwader, Ph.D.,P.G. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opinions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® . Images may have been altered for clarity. Complete advertising information may be found at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or by calling 850-547-0102. WorldWide Drilling Resource® makes every effort not to place advertisements for “like” products on the same page in our publication; this may occur however, due to size and space within the publication. We regret any incovenience this may cause our advertisers. WorldWide Drilling Resource® is published monthly by: WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc., a Florida Corporation, independently owned and operated. PO Box 660 (3089 Northride Lane) Bonifay FL 32425-0660. Telephone: 850-547-0102 Fax: 850-547-0329 E-mail: wwdr@worldwidedrillingresource.com Website: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Copyright 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $10.00 USD. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the strict written consent of the publishers. Advertising rates furnished upon request. Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Drilling Resource® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. We Recycle With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com We’ll see you On the Trail . . . Next up - Home for the Holidays! Happy Thanksgiving. Measuring Success ~ One Reader, One Advertiser, One more Friend for a Lifetime ~ That’s the WWDR Way. 6 NOVEMBER 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
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