tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post2502825024643811263..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: a basement darklyJames M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-52844931686355756742015-07-20T21:38:06.157-07:002015-07-20T21:38:06.157-07:00Thanks, JJ.
This is what I expected would happen ...Thanks, JJ.<br /><br />This is what I expected would happen but I didn't realize that it was happening this soon.<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up.<br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-53835413917525749772015-07-20T10:32:41.650-07:002015-07-20T10:32:41.650-07:00Boom Time?!? no. Plenty of people are deluding the...Boom Time?!? no. Plenty of people are deluding themselves that it is, but that is because many of the oil companies got themselves some extra breathing room with some sort of prepaid contract guaranteeing them a bottom price for their oil - which is just sufficient to keep them running and only laying off a handful of people here and there- and all the infrastructure companies were so far behind on being current with work they are still hiring - for now- but some are being laid off, and if the price of oil doesn't get above @$70 /barrel by the time the contracts expire (about 6 months usually) there will be wholesale layoffs across the board. In the meantime the Oil companies are looking to cut back their growth while pretending to be still growing gangbusters.<br />IF OPEC keeps the price of oil suppressed at or below the $60 mark until 2016 expect a wholesale slaughter of these oil companies early next year.<br />And, if you are working the fields while living in Company housing you better keep your return bus ticket in your pocket and your stuff ready to be packed - most companies give three days or less for you to vacate their housing once you are laid off. This is now coming up often enough for people to be discussing it.<br />If the Bakken region is very lucky the price of oil will creep up to sufficiently high to keep the companies pumping but at a slow enough rate of growth that the local infrastructure can play catch up.<br />In the mean time all the opportunists with their ear to the ground are looking for exit strategies, and a number of people who thought the good time was going to last forever are abandoning what they have here and heading back to where they came from.<br /> JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-82139701902726473412015-07-19T17:58:23.701-07:002015-07-19T17:58:23.701-07:00JJ Grey, what are you seeing in the oil fields?
...JJ Grey, what are you seeing in the oil fields?<br /><br />I'm still hearing that it's boom time there???<br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-9283681046163929722015-07-19T07:16:46.933-07:002015-07-19T07:16:46.933-07:00A crashing economy will mean cheaper used building...A crashing economy will mean cheaper used building supplies for a while - or at least that's what I am seeing here near the Bakken Oil fields - Ive gotten 8 large windows (6 opening ones with screens) for less than $600 total plus a couple of smaller windows and doors with storm doors and all the hardware for less than $50. <br />None of it 'pretty' but all of it in usable condition. Just needs a sanding and painting.<br />I can get several truckloads of pallets free. I still need large dimensional lumber for longer uses but that hasn't gone up much in price.JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46959296603170260062015-07-19T06:26:44.502-07:002015-07-19T06:26:44.502-07:00I'm not liking the BPOD location because of ov...I'm not liking the BPOD location because of overpopulation. If I'm going to spend my meager savings, I want an improvement. Far less savages at my front door would be an improvement. It is only a few extra bullets come the collapse, but a quality of life issue until then.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-21999297046568862002015-07-19T06:22:46.574-07:002015-07-19T06:22:46.574-07:00As the cabin is in essence a repeat of the BPOD ( ...As the cabin is in essence a repeat of the BPOD ( just better with experience ), it isn't essential. It was just a "honey trap". Financially, I just don't think it is going to happen. Remember, I'm not optimistic about the economy. I don't count on any improvements there.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-22471681790450367882015-07-19T06:21:44.943-07:002015-07-19T06:21:44.943-07:00Though, the benefit of not building a new cabin is...Though, the benefit of not building a new cabin is think of how much improvement you can make to the existing pit of doom.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-48779302941693373212015-07-19T06:19:39.019-07:002015-07-19T06:19:39.019-07:00My paranoia levels spiked. Once they come back do...My paranoia levels spiked. Once they come back down, they are still at sufficient levels to entertain and enlighten the masses.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-82270131447820450382015-07-18T21:02:47.950-07:002015-07-18T21:02:47.950-07:00Compromise is essential in any relationship. That ...Compromise is essential in any relationship. That doesn't mean He or She is *right* just that there is a difference of opinions. <br />I wouldn't give up on the "vacation cabin" yet. Just make certain to go camping there enough and eventually little improvements - more pleasant bathrooms and cooking setups are a female favorite - Until you say something like 'heck we should make a little cabin here so we don't have to bring a tent and can have a nicer place to have a sit and cook a meal.'<br />'And if it is going to be a cabin we can build it so it is durable against the wildfires, and thieves, and weather extremes - so partially earth-bermed would be smart - but some nice windows to capture the views (and solar gain) too' <br />Note that you don't have to move there right away. Once it is nice enough to both partners want to stay there full time you can do so at any time. Or just keep visiting and 'vacationing' out there until there is a need to do otherwise.<br />Should something JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-50972196049616511122015-07-18T15:31:23.835-07:002015-07-18T15:31:23.835-07:00But we have come to love and cherish your paranoia...But we have come to love and cherish your paranoia oh fair haired one. Don't get too soft.Nightshifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463940857394060911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-38704241356591598712015-07-18T10:20:44.710-07:002015-07-18T10:20:44.710-07:00 Durn wimmens , dey always holdin us menfolks rein... Durn wimmens , dey always holdin us menfolks reins back I tells ya....<br /><br />So long as she does the right thing come the day eh ?Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-57111595060305088702015-07-18T06:05:36.670-07:002015-07-18T06:05:36.670-07:00Really, this isn't about any kinks in the new ...Really, this isn't about any kinks in the new relationship as much as it is about trying to tamp down my paranoia.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-60012505531909659812015-07-17T17:12:34.350-07:002015-07-17T17:12:34.350-07:00Reading between the lines.......I'm glad you h...Reading between the lines.......I'm glad you have the property. <br /><br />Don't get too comfortable..........<br /><br /><br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com