Journeys of a Wireline Worker: From Newsman to Engineer -

Bob Carnes delves into his adventurous journey from a newsman to a wireline engineer. Encouraged by his wife Sylvia amid initial skepticism, Bob recounts his work with Otis Engineering, moving to Homer, Louisiana, and navigating life offshore. Meet vibrant characters like the veteran operator Walt Reach, the aggressive Quinn Dugger, the tough ex-marine Herman Trehan, the charming Sam, and more. Through intriguing anecdotes, Bob reflects on the unique challenges and camaraderie of offshore life, balancing work, study, and family, and ultimately achieving his engineering dreams.
00:00 Introduction: Bob Carnes Memoir
00:28 A New Challenge: Becoming an Engineer
02:05 Starting at Otis Engineering
02:47 Life Offshore: Wireline Operations
04:18 Memorable Characters: Walt Reetz
07:39 Memorable Characters: Quinn Duggars
10:20 Memorable Characters: Herman Trahan
14:46 Memorable Characters: Sam O'Baugh
17:08 Offshore Life: Challenges and Stories
23:57 Weathering the Storms: Offshore Dangers
28:05 Conclusion: Reflections

Journeys of a Wireline Worker: From Newsman to Engineer -
Bob Carnes delves into his adventurous journey from a newsman to a wireline engineer. Encouraged by his wife Sylvia amid initial skepticism, Bob recounts his work with Otis Engineering, moving to Homer, Louisiana, and navigating life offshore. Meet vibrant characters like the veteran operator Walt Reach, the aggressive Quinn Dugger, the tough ex-marine Herman Trehan, the charming Sam, and more. Through intriguing anecdotes, Bob reflects on the unique challenges and camaraderie of offshore life, balancing work, study, and family, and ultimately achieving his engineering dreams.
<ul>
<li>00:00 Introduction: Bob Carnes Memoir</li>
<li>00:28 A New Challenge: Becoming an Engineer</li>
<li>02:05 Starting at Otis Engineering</li>
<li>02:47 Life Offshore: Wireline Operations</li>
<li>04:18 Memorable Characters: Walt Reetz</li>
<li>07:39 Memorable Characters: Quinn Duggars</li>
<li>10:20 Memorable Characters: Herman Trahan</li>
<li>14:46 Memorable Characters: Sam O'Baugh</li>
<li>17:08 Offshore Life: Challenges and Stories</li>
<li>23:57 Weathering the Storms: Offshore Dangers</li>
<li>28:05 Conclusion: Reflections</li>
</ul>

In The Least of These, Bob Carnes reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, service, and gratitude. From his early days as a Navy veteran and engineer to his years as a journalist, oilman, and photographer, Bob has worn many hats—but through them all, he’s remained a keen observer of people and purpose. With warmth and humility, he honors the teachers, neighbors, relatives, coworkers, mentors, and his beloved wife Silvia, who shaped his journey. This memoir is both a personal testament and a tribute to the everyday heroes who quietly make life meaningful.

In The Least of These, Bob Carnes reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, service, and gratitude. From his early days as a Navy veteran and engineer to his years as a journalist, oilman, and photographer, Bob has worn many hats&mdash;but through them all, he&rsquo;s remained a keen observer of people and purpose. With warmth and humility, he honors the teachers, neighbors, relatives, coworkers, mentors, and his beloved wife Silvia, who shaped his journey. This memoir is both a personal testament and a tribute to the everyday heroes who quietly make life meaningful.

The Least of These - A Memoir by Bob Carnes

The Least of These
by Bob Carnes

In The Least of These, Bob Carnes reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, service, and gratitude. From his early days as a Navy veteran and engineer to his years as a journalist, oilman, and photographer, Bob has worn many hats—but through them all, he’s remained a keen observer of people and purpose. With warmth and humility, he honors the teachers, neighbors, relatives, coworkers, mentors, and his beloved wife Silvia who shaped his journey. This memoir is both a personal testament and a tribute to the everyday heroes who quietly make life meaningful.

The Least of These by Bob Carnes
In The Least of These, Bob Carnes reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, service, and gratitude. From his early days as a Navy veteran and engineer to his years as a journalist, oilman, and photographer, Bob has worn many hats&mdash;but through them all, he&rsquo;s remained a keen observer of people and purpose. With warmth and humility, he honors the teachers, neighbors, relatives, coworkers, mentors, and his beloved wife Silvia who shaped his journey. This memoir is both a personal testament and a tribute to the everyday heroes who quietly make life meaningful.