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A comment on Dismantling a Million Tons of North Sea Oil Rigs. Parent comment
Getting stuck on one of these decrepit beasts in gnarly weather could be fun.
I figure those guys would have more fun on a sailboat surfing through waves.
Plus the mainland is always within reach and there are so many places to visit.
If you have a fleet of helicopters or suppliers.
The North Sea can be pretty rough, there are times when the mainland might as well be on the moon.
Getting stuck on one of these decrepit beasts in gnarly weather could be fun.
I figure those guys would have more fun on a sailboat surfing through waves.
Plus the mainland is always within reach and there are so many places to visit.