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▲ 2 r/wind

DP 2nd Officer SOV - shoreside move?

Hi all,

I've been working as a DP 2nd Officer in the North Sea on various windfarms for the last 4 years. I've picked up a lot of experience about how things work out here despite my role being entirely based on the SOV.

I'm getting to the stage of my career now where I'm looking for shoreside opportunities. Going from merchant navy to life ashore is notoriously difficult, but I would love to continue working in the renewables sector. Are there any roles in particular I should be keeping an eye out for, or any of you who have made similar moves?

I live on the South coast of the UK, just about commutable distance to London.

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u/Besticles-Testicles — 5 days ago
▲ 11 r/woodworking

I'd love to give some love and attention to this old backgammon board. It was found in my father's possessions after he passed away. He travelled extensively in the middle east and I highly suspect it's from Damascus.

Sadly it's a little chipped and damaged in places. The black speckling is peculiar too (any ideas?!) it certainly adds a lot of character - strange that it hasn't happened to the chess board on the outer case! (Photo 3)

The level of craftsmanship to make something this beautiful is incredible. I would love to preserve it and look after it so that I can play with my children when they're old enough. Would a light clean and some buffed furniture wax be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your insights dear woodworking experts!

u/Besticles-Testicles — 18 days ago
▲ 7 r/backgammon

I'd love to know some history about this old backgammon board. It was found in my father's possessions after he passed away. He travelled extensively in the middle east and I highly suspect it's from Damascus.

Sadly it's a little chipped and damaged in places. The black speckling is certainly peculiar and adds a lot of character - strange that it hasn't happened to the chess board on the outer case! (Photo 3)

The level of craftsmanship to make something this beautiful is incredible. I would love to preserve it and look after it so that I can play with my children when they're old enough. Would a light clean and some buffed furniture wax be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your insights dear backgammon experts!

u/Besticles-Testicles — 18 days ago
▲ 7 r/backgammonboards

I'd love to know some history about this old backgammon board. It was found in my father's possessions after he passed away. He travelled extensively in the middle east and I highly suspect it's from Damascus.

Sadly it's a little chipped and damaged in places. The black speckling is certainly peculiar and adds a lot of character - strange that it hasn't happened to the chess board on the outer case! (Photo 3)

The level of craftsmanship to make something this beautiful is incredible. I would love to preserve it and look after it so that I can play with my children when they're old enough. Would a light clean and some buffed furniture wax be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your insights dear backgammon experts!

u/Besticles-Testicles — 18 days ago