Yeah the mud is used for that and it is also used

Yeah the mud is used for that and it is also used to weigh the well down and to cool the bit. I think what DTL is referring to is the post you put up after Dloggold asked was that oil in the pits. You said "you tell me" with a video of dark fluid flowing into the pits from the rig that to non oilfield personal, appears to be a gusher of oil. I said if you got a closer view that I would be able to say for sure if it was oil or not to which you replied that it was mud from the broken pump. It is a little confusing to some. A simple no this is not oil, it is mud from the rig would have seemed more upfront than "you tell me". Not ranting and we all love you too Buddy!!