Sunday, May 22, 2011

New Hand

Well, I've been underground for 2 rotations now and I'm having a great time. So far I've ran a cement truck, shotcrete pump, scissors deck work truck, jackleg, and a plugger. The shaft won't start until around August so that's a bummer, but we're still doing fun things. We haven't had the opportunity to load or blast any holes yet but I'm sure we will soon. I can't wait to get more time on the jackleg and plugger. True hardrock mining there. The Galloway has 3 of 5 levels on it and the jumbo and clamshell are here also. So far I would like to have Cementation as a full-time employer. Well, I'll update soon.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Mullan

Well, we made it here. The house is much nicer than expected, so that's good. :-) I start work tomorrow at 5 a.m. and I'm excited. I hope Jeni doesn't freeze this summer; average temperature in July is 68 in Mullan. The drive was long but not unbearable. I'll update tomorrow.