In 1983 Grandpa Hill, Don Hill, a young metallurgical engineer was assisting with an investigation to find the root cause of a gas line explosion in the Bayous of Lousiana. He expected adventure, success and a lot of work.

Dr. Ray Fessler was the lead investigator. Highly experienced, Ray came highly prepared but carried no tools. Don had the tools of the failure analysis trade, with him but never got to use them. Instead Ray’s piece of string was used to solve the problem.
While in New Orleans and In the Bayous and on Bourbon St. Don saw and did and thought things he didn’t want to see or do or think again. They weren’t worth it. Think laugh and live! Share your stories and share Grandpa Hill's True Stories around the world.

Story told by Grandpa Hill
Production: Don Hill
Artwork: Amy Steele.
Background music clips are from Spotify. Intro Rhythm Boogie, Piano Brotherhood; Outro, When the Saints go Marching In, Rebirth Brass Band. Grandpa Hill recommends you play their music often and put them in your playlists.