Seems like I never did update this thread, or if I did, it was so long ago that I have forgotten.
Anyway these days I'm running a small consulting company that specializes in training, mentoring and advisory services for petroleum producing and service companies. It's pretty rewarding to look at what it could be. I love working with anyone who wants to learn. 90% of my day is marketing right now, and honestly that's a grind. Still, I'm learning a lot, and that's invaluable.