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I'm sorry Twitter... please forgive me?

Ok, so I recently posted a little while back that Twitter is pretty much useless as teets on a bull. MY BADD. I'm actually starting to like it. HOWEVER, each time I tweet... I have to do it from my computer.

SO... if you would like to donate an iPhone so that I can have the (Tweet Deck application) for my tweets, please contact me. :D

Cougar Flight 491

Cougar flight 491 has been on my mind since it fell into the ocean on March 12th, 2009. I'm having a hard day. I have been listening to Mark Frost's song "Fall Into The Ocean" over and over... and I still can't believe that our friends are gone. As I sit here typing away, the tears are flowing obscuring my view.

A couple of days ago, I created a website dedicated to the crew aboard Cougar Flight 491. Here is what I wrote:

I would like to start by offering my most sincere and deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

I began working offshore at the tender age of 20 in 2000 and resigned my position March 2008. I had the honor and privilege of working with John Pelley on the "GSF Grand Banks".

The reason why I started the group and website, was and will continue to memorialize and honor those who lost their lives, and to give hope and comfort to all those who have been affected by this horrific loss.

It is my intention to give you all a place where you can go to express your feelings and memories of our friends/family/coworkers who lost their lives, and to send prayers to the families who have been deeply affected.

I would also like to give my strength and love to Robert Decker and his family. You are always in my thoughts, and I pray for the healing of your mind, body and soul.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58652073390

With all the love I have in my heart, I give it all to you, to help you in the days ahead. I pray for peace in your hearts and comfort in knowing that we are hear to support you in any way possible.

Sincerely, respectfully, and lovingly,
Rachael Bowdridge

Go on b'y! You're SICK!

"Go on b'y! You're SICK!" is a phrase that we use here in Newfoundland.
It's kinda interpreted as "No way... that's crazy!".
The harsh reality is... I'm sick.

Yes.

Some sort of cold/flu/virus/germs have invaded my body and won't go away (no matter how hard I try to blow them out my nose or cough them up my lungs).

I have lost my taste buds... anyone who finds them will be rewarded.

*cough, sniffle, groan*

Dear "Terms"....I hate you

Dear "terms" that I have to remember for my "Pharmacology & Pharmacy" test in my "Small Animal Nursing" section of the course outline for Veterinary Assistant:

YOU SUCK!

Who sucks?

Well... the pre-anesthetic mixes:

• Butorphanol
• Acepromazine
• Atropine
• (Glycopyrrolate)

Anticholinergics:

• Atropine, Glycopyrrolate

Tranquilizers:

• Acepromazine
• Diazepam
• Phenobarbital sodium
• Midazolam
• Xylazine Hydrochloride
• Propofol
• Ketamine

Barbituarates:

• Phenobarbital Sodium - long acting
• Phenobarbital Sodium - short acting
• Thiopental Sodium - ultra short acting (sodium pentothal)

Analgesics:

• Butorphanol (torbugesic)
• Morphine
• Oxymorphone
• Hydromorphone
• Hycodan syrup
• Codeine
• Meperidine (demerol)
• Fentanyl

Opioid Antagonists:

• Naloxone (narcan)

Corticosteroids:

• Desamethasone
• Solu-delta-cortef
• Prednisolone/prednisone

Non-steroidal (NSAIDS):

• Metacam
• Anafen (ketoprofen)

Inhalation Anesthetics:

• Halothane
• Isoflurane

Local Anesthetics:

• Lidocaine spray - xylocaine

Diuretics:

• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Mannitol

Cardiacs:

• Lasix (Furosemide)
• Enacard
• Vetmedin

Antibiotics:

• Chloramphenicol
• Novolexin
• Amoxicillan
• Clavamox

Thyroids:

• Synthroid
• Mathimazole

Opthalmics:

• BNP
• BNPH
• Optimmune (Cyclosporine)
• Tetracycline

Aurals:

• Canaural
• Otomax
• Baytril Otic

Ulcer Management Drugs:

• Sucraflate

Anticoagulants:

• Heparin

Antiemetics:

• Reglan (Metoclopramide)
• Gravol (Dimenhydrinate)
• Benedryl (Diphenhydramine)

Hormones:

• Stilbestrol
• Oxytocin
• Protaglandin E
• Mehtimazole (Tapazole)
• Sodium Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

AND Behavioral Problems:

• Amitriptyline
• Feliway

I don't like you... and you are hard to remember.

Sincerely,
Rachael

Twitter my butterfinger

Ok, so am I the only one who has checked out Twitter?

If you haven't, then ne worry pas... you're not missing out on much.
IT'S BORING.

I'd rather write boring stuff on here (where no one is looking) instead of being LIMITED on how many characters I type on "Twitter"(where no one is looking).

At least with having a blog (again, "blog" being a stupid word), I'm not forced to sum up my brain capacity in a couple of sentences.

Oh wait... this is only a couple of sentences....

Offshore Safety.... is ANYONE listening?

My opinion to offshore safety?

Well, for starters... everyone who works offshore is made to sign a confidentiality agreement with their company. NOTHING is to be said. If word gets out that there is a problem... with ANYTHING... as Donald Trump would say: "YOU'RE FIRED!".

People are afraid of losing their jobs (and high payroll).... and so, people are afraid of the consequences for opening their mouths.

What have I got to lose? NOTHING. I've already lost pretty much everything I had after I left the offshore industry. I also lost my trust in them BEFORE I quit.

The problem I have, is if you open your mouth about safety, you're pretty much slapped in the face.

• I have a problem with the survival suits (which are designed for MEN...and I could NEVER get a proper seal)...

• I have a problem with the helicopters (which always seemed to be breaking down)..

• I have a problem with people taking short cuts with safety TO GET THE JOB DONE.

• I have a problem with some of the people who were "in command" who chose to ignore my safety issues.

• I have a problem with the length of time in which you are made to work.... (12 hour days/3 weeks)
  

• I have a problem with having to 'keep my mouth shut'.

I know this isn't the most appropriate time to let people know what I think, because of the horrific helicopter crash that claimed the lives of my friends last week.... but I just needed to get this much out. I've been known to be a little outspoken, but when it comes SAFETY.. I WILL NOT shut my mouth.

I had a supervisor once tell me "If you want to continue getting a cheque, then I'd advise you to keep your mouth shut, and do your work". NICE ONE.... bitch.

I am positive that I will have more rants in the near future... but for now... this is all that I can say. It's hard to type when you're seeing red.

Not that anyone is reading this... I still needed to say it.

Oh... by the way... this picture above is of an oil rig that I used to work on.

My favorite quote..... as quoted by: ME.

"I'd rather be poor and happy than to be rich and miserable".

Goodbye offshore industry... it's been an "experience" I'll NEVER forget.