Oughnecking It

Roughnecking

During the 1950's in the Four Corners area, it took a different kind of man to work out in the oil fields. They were known as "roughnecks" and led lives full of danger, excitement and hard work. These men loved to work as much as they loved to play and camaraderie was a necessity; whether they were out on an oil rig hundreds of miles from civilization, or getting lost out in the wilderness while on a fishing trip. Robert Blair wrote about his adventures working and playing with men who were not only some of the most skilled men in America, they also became life-long friends of his. He traveled all over the Four Corners area working on oil rigs, hunting in the Colorado mountains and digging up ancient remains in New Mexico. The beautiful mesas, clear rivers, and exquisite mountains and vegetation are all referenced with great admiration. It was a different world back then. Men were happy to be Americans and proud of working outdoors for a living. Robert's story is lots of fun and at times sad, but to get a glimpse of these men' lives during that era, is quite fascinating.

Diary of a Roughneck Traveler

This book has been written for the purpose of dispelling many imagined and erroneous concepts to the world of extreme budget travel. Extreme budget travel exists, it is relatively safe, and it is alive and well. This author has lived the life of an extreme budget traveler. He will explain how travel to many places in the world is easily accessible and available to anyone on virtually any type of budget. Through these pages you will find the blue print to make your extreme budget travel plans. A detailed list of safety preparations, travel gear and proper travel documentation will be outlined. You will be a witness to street life as few have viewed it before. Example after example will be shown to demonstrate the use of time and sense of adventure as your currency to the wonders of the world. This author puts you in the moment on a daily basis. You will read about actual experiences and mistakes as only a daily journal can relate. You will experience the adventure of travel success and mistakes. Extreme budget travel in Mexico and Central America is a learned craft. The authors intent is to bring the reader into a problematic scene as a voyeur so the reader may mentally comment on the solution. If you are put in the moment then you the reader will be practicing and exercising for your future adventure.

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