re:ifBlueknoser,
You confuse my realistic outlook with negative remarks.
We would all benefit from a commercial discovery in NFLD.
I don't want to start mudslinging here, however if you wish for me to elaborate further, please inbox me. I don't need to get further into the details on this BB.
One thing though... who do you think will be providing the tubulars, DD services, cementing, wirelining (including open / cased hole logging, and perforating), mud, wellhead (you do need one if you find something, to run your production casing) or maybe they will do a DST, and keep the rig there for the entire test, and cleanout, casing services, liner equipment, and so on. I know most of the local vendors, and would be curious to see if they shared the same enthusiasm.
Git 'er done!
ST
PS I have equipment heading to TEKOIL for their upcoming new drill in the Little Pond area. People are bidding on this work, and contracts have been awarded. ...and yes, I know the difference between a single, double, and a triple drilling rig. Don't confuse trying to keep things simple, with ignorance.