We had our first snow last week and are living in slow motion for the moment, at least when we're speaking about traffic.
Despite the cold temperatures we had a job to do on the water, even in and under water. In the harbor of Ghent we had to take some bottom levels and do an inspection of the state of an old wooden 'kesp' and the steel anchorage.
The banks in rubble masonry and the wooden 'kesp' are anchored by iron rods, these are ca. 1m. below the water level so the divers from the fire department will join us for the inspection. Their diving instructor organized it as a diving exercise, so we keep our feet dry.
I looked for our some old prism and taped one to our 4m. lath, another one on our old Wild pole, depth varies from 50 cm. to 4m. The divers jump in their dry suit and will be in the water for no longer than 45 minutes with these temperatures of -3°C (26°F)
Everyone had a great time ... but we all agreed to arrange the next meeting during the summer if possible.
One more winter picture on the way back home,
Christof.
Thanks for sharing Christof, looks like a fun job!
Wow! That looks like fun until you get to the part where you are up to your neck in frigid water...
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The big boys tell me you can stay a bit warmer if you pee in your wet suit.
> The big boys tell me you can stay a bit warmer if you pee in your wet suit.
EWWWW!!! +o( :-S Funny you say that though because that's what the guy teaching my 9th grade science club class how to snorkel off Catalina Island said to do. *I* did NOT do it. I was afraid the sharks would smell it!! 😐
Nice pics though, Chr!! That guy in the water one though makes me cold just looking at it! Brrr....
question for you, Christ
i never heard of a kesp. by the section detail, i am guessing it is a tieback/deadman for channel stability.
question for you, Christ
Edward,
I guess you're right on that, 'kesp' is dutch and I couldn't find a decent translation. It's the old wooden piece below the waterline that prevents the bank from shifting.
chr.
Very Nice Christof!
Great job.
Plus incorporating the fire fighter rescue team. Well done.
Now, I know the economy is not that good but when are you going to send Belgium chocolate and cookies to everyone here for the holidays.
😛
Robert,
to many users (674) on the board already, shipping costs will be too high ... but you can always come over here to Belgium to get some for you and your friends, I'll take you to one of the finest chocolate shops in Bruges, you can buy anything you like and I'll pay you some Belgian :beer: , in the mean time we talk survey!
Let me know if that suits you 😉
Chr.
That sounds good.
I might take you up on that someday.
Joyeaux Noel
R.
I actually sent a gift tin to someone in my family far away from here of Belgium treats yesterday. That is why thought if it.
Robert
Christof is a man of his word. I had the opportunity to spend the day in the field surveying with him. The following day he and his family took my wife and I on a tour of Bruges then drove us all the way to Brussels to catch our train. I can't thank him enough for all he did for us.
John Minor
That's the impression that I get of Christof.