Floating Utopias

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Wow, the vison of Friedman and others before him appeals to my inner belief that life at sea has great appeal. Having already spent many years living onboard the steel structures we call oil rigs, I can tell you that its no bed of roses. The adverse weather we endure to exploit the Earth's resources is a challenge to say the least. The banter among individuals from all corners of Europe with different cultures can be strained at times. Self sufficiency is not an option, yes we can make +/- 30 tons of fresh water per day but its not so easy to grow the crops, thus we are at the mercy of Diesel Fuel to power the vessels and heli-copters to service our every need. We continue to Dream