The info free chit-chat happens primarily when there is a drought between Q posts.
Lately, the thread can be likened to an old fashioned cattle drive.
The hands saddle-up each day and keep the dogies moving.
But, then the herd gets pushed to a watering hole and and its every steer to himself.
The hands even dip their hats in the stream to get a drink.
UPSTREAM of the herd.