WorldWide Drilling Resource

69 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® NOVEMBER 2014 South Atlantic JUBILEE: Generations in the Making by Amy White, Associate Editor WorldWide Drilling Resource ® I’ve been working with the drilling industry a relatively short time, and it’s not hard for me to remember when I took my own running water for granted. The drilled water well is a basic part of everyday life, but many are unaware of the sense of pride, hard work, and expert- ise involved in getting this resource to us. South Atlantic JUBILEE in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was a time to remember. It was my first time attend- ing this event, but right from the start, I could see and hear that people were excited to be getting “back to grass roots” in a place fami l iar to them. I could tell this show was going to be dif- ferent. It was a high-energy event like the others I have attended with WWDR , but there was a special kind of energy in the air. It was the pure, undiluted enthusiasm only seen in children. Kids were there with bags in hand, waiting anxiously to fill them with goodies. But there was more to be given away than hats, pencils, and frisbees. There was also drilling knowledge to be passed down, the kind built through generations of work. JUBILEE truly had something for everyone. With cornhole games, hula hoop contests, and a dance off, the picnic was an especially good time for all. Couples danced to Elvis Presley, and kids as well as adults lined up to have their faces painted. Of course, there was a time for business too. As WWDR made the rounds taking photos, we were faced with Everyone had a great time at the picnic, including WWDR ! What JUBILEE is all about...This third and fourth generation drilling family represented Funk Drilling Company, Inc. of Coeburn, Virginia. a challenge, but a good one. Companies were so busy with customers, it was no easy task pinning groups down for pho- tos. I’m starting to recognize familiar and friendly faces when I attend trade shows. I still do not know you all by name, but our work connects us, and we all have something to pass down to the next generat ion. JUBILEE was a great reminder of this.