Working in calgary as cladder
#16
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
point i was trying to make that -40oC in Calgary is not same as -20oC in Kamloops - working machinery and being outside and at elevation
if you're in UK you have no concept of how cold it can get here
did you drive a tractor ?
#17
Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Yes, Calgary can get colder than Kamloops, but I stand by the premise that decent clothing makes life bearable through the winter. Life doesn't stop for some cold.
#18
Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Thats not all the time though, we've probably had a few days this year (and some last) that were minus 30 (then the windchill) - irrespective, it's all doable - it's when your tools and machinery start to malfunction thats the problem - not the operator
#19
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
I've climbed mountains on a few continents and some I wouldn't have done in a pair of shorts.
Dress for the occasion.
Dress for the occasion.
#20
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Last time it was -40Ā°C in Calgary was January 1997.
#21
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Work outside all winter? To be avoided if possible. Lungs might have a bit of a hard time depending on the exertion levels. Other than that dexterity becomes a problem with your deer skin or other thermal gloves. All the layers make it tough just to bend over to pick up a pencil. I did it for 3 yrs down to 35 below. Not the end of the world but I would avoid manual work in these temps on my next trip. Good luck
#22
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Gotta love the way people throw out the -40Ā°C card.
Last time it was -40Ā°C in Calgary was January 1997.
Last time it was -40Ā°C in Calgary was January 1997.
point am trying to make is if you're thinking of applying from UK and used to cladding in even the most extreme of yorkshire winter - what you may find here is too much - see post above
appreciate some people fancy themselves as ranulph fiennes/shackleton/scott etc
it's all just numbers until you've been out in it
#23
Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Work outside all winter? To be avoided if possible. Lungs might have a bit of a hard time depending on the exertion levels. Other than that dexterity becomes a problem with your deer skin or other thermal gloves. All the layers make it tough just to bend over to pick up a pencil. I did it for 3 yrs down to 35 below. Not the end of the world but I would avoid manual work in these temps on my next trip. Good luck
Then an entry level rig position is definitely not for you.
#24
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
I agree but the point is I am willing to start over and work my way up within that sector. I am very interested in the drilling MWD side of the industry.
Anyhow we are all moving back out on the 13th of June. We will make it work this time.
Anyhow we are all moving back out on the 13th of June. We will make it work this time.
#26
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Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Don't be put of with the cold.. It's okay really.. I like it...lol
#29
Re: Working in calgary as cladder
Some people deal with it, others dont. When the suns out its quite pleasant, when the winds blowing, well, not so much...
Ive been surprised what I can do in the depths of the Ontario winter, but I always look at the buggers working outside on the building outside my office window in the snow or when its -25C and blowing and I say a little thankyou that Im not one of them....
The main thing that would suck if trying to do fiddly dextrous work that requires thin or no gloves I would guess.