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Ronnie’s Real World Travel - OH HOW WONDERFUL IT CAN BE... I remember as a child, watching the old television with Dad in the living room while Mom was making dinner in the kitchen (No open floor plan then.), and my sister in her room reading. As we sat and waited for the next show, I heard, ee Dun da ladda da dun dun ee . We couldn’t wait for that show to begin. And oh yes, later in years, the Love Boat, Fantasy Island “ Zee Plane , Zee Plane, Mr. Roarke ”, and many more. I used to lay on the floor and dream I was actually with them - part of it all. Never once, did I ever think I would in fact become part of that wonderful world of travel. It has been great fun for all these years. I have truly been fortunate to have been able to go to places I never even heard of and meet all the wonderful people who have become a part of my life for so many years - true friends across the world ( WorldWide , that is!). Along with all that travel and those friends, comes the reality, so many working in this industry to bring each and every one of you and me, the NEW exciting “toys, as they are sometimes called”, are leaving their families, friends, outings, church gatherings, vacations, and more behind. Instead, they pack their bags, lug them wherever, travel by car, truck, train, bus, airline, boat, etc., spend nights in hotels, eating restaurant food (believe me, that can get tiring, no matter how good it is), sleeping in yet another bed, set- ting up the displays, exhibits, and more. Alas, they look up in that wonderful arena and realize . . . it’s another convention hall! YIKES!!! It is no “ Fantasy Island ” for sure. I say all this because I interview many for this “glamorous” position. They are truly excited to travel the world! So, try as hard as I can to let them know the true reality, they remain oblivious to the real “facts of this lifestyle”. It is for some quite rewarding as it is for the WWDR Team, but for others, “it’s not what I thought it would be” is what they say as they walk out that door. Okay, so you say, why are you telling us this Ronnie? Just so you will appreciate all those “travelers” WorldWide in the drilling industry who work so hard for YOU . So please attend the industry events, and perhaps when you see them, you might just say a mere “Thank-you”. I’ll bet they will give you a true WWDR SMILE! Try it and see . . . This truly is, Ronnie’s Real World . . . 63 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MARCH 2017