tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post7804522006867025744..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: no biscuit for car 3James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-19352288593490604002019-05-06T06:17:56.147-07:002019-05-06T06:17:56.147-07:00And hookers. And hookers. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-78567515098618336042019-05-05T22:57:56.896-07:002019-05-05T22:57:56.896-07:00Shadowstats.com vintage numbers as if you could st...Shadowstats.com vintage numbers as if you could still get them about the US economy. Inflation for stuff you need is at least 8%. Unemployment the way it was measured in 1980 is 21%. Bread lines are indoors at Kroger or Slaveway, so that's nice. "Hey, hey, EBT you know meeee."<br />I miss $0.99 premium octane no ethanol fuel that the Caprice could get 27mpg at 80mph+ on. 4 gallons from pdx to Olympia in less than 2 hours (120 miles) was good times. <br />Mexican silver mine output is also down significantly. Low price, declining availability of domestic oil due to low reinvestment and cartel theft, mines higraded to stay open leading to early closure on safety basis or they start losing men and machines to mine disasters. <br />Mexico is collapsing back to tourism and drugs, because the sun shines and elites love cocaine. <br />Pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-60900960384909479782019-05-05T22:44:24.783-07:002019-05-05T22:44:24.783-07:00Srsroccoreport.com. lots of mining and drilling re...Srsroccoreport.com. lots of mining and drilling realism from Steve St Angelo. <br />Pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-31511268824279871382019-05-04T08:46:54.183-07:002019-05-04T08:46:54.183-07:00From the API article:
"Petroleum inventories ...From the API article:<br />"Petroleum inventories increased by 6.4 percent y/y and were 4.7 percent above the 5-year average<br />Gasoline demand (9.2 mb/d) in March decreased 2.1 percent year over year<br />Strongest March distillate demand since 2007, but growth halved from 2018<br />Strong March jet fuel demand, yet growth slowed<br />Residual fuel demand decreased"<br />*<br />Increasing inventories as the lack of demand for fracking fuel. Distillates demand increasing, but growth halved. Yeah, there are no distillates in fracking fuel. It is JUST gasoline. Applies to the jet fuel demand also. As for Mexican ag ( wiki ):<br />"Corn is still the most important crop in Mexico, grown on almost sixty percent of its cropland and contributing to just over nine percent of human calorie intake and fourteen percent of protein intake.[3] Central Mexico grows about sixty percent of the country’s corn" <br />*<br />A lot of imported corn goes to livestock, but I'm not sure how much of that meat get exported. I'm not getting a good enough source. I'd need pre and post production numbers on the Tortilla Revolution event. Also meat production export numbers. Don't worry about "keeping gnawing at the bone". If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, having believed an incorrect source. I'd rather know if I AM wrong, so as to be right in the future. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-9429775765357812422019-05-04T07:23:05.671-07:002019-05-04T07:23:05.671-07:00Jim,
Sorry but I just can't drop this bone.
...Jim, <br />Sorry but I just can't drop this bone. <br />I appreciate your scepticism regarding O&G stats from Uncle Sam so I thought I would drop this tidbit from API and their press release regarding LNG exports to Europe. <br />Just an observation here from oil patch country....there are so many independent O&G guys around all monitoring each other and trading company secrets over an evening of drinking that it is nearly impossible to fake the stats by very much. There are few secrets in the US oil patch. You can doubt US govt stats but you make a big mistake to doubt the accumulated wisdom of the real guys on the ground.<br />Second, Mexico has not upped her corn production. It's slipping in face of US NAFTA corn. See attached from Wiki. <br />While overall Mexican ag exports are up her corn production is down. They are trading lo-cal export strawberries/winter veggies while her historic domestic foodstuff (corn) continues to sink. Mexican leaders simply stabbed self sufficient farmers in the back. Had little to zero to do with energy. It was money.<br />Bill Clinton's promise to Iowa corn growers to open NAFTA full bore back in '88 Dem primary is what got him the Dem nomination. One promise to a small, but significant, voters bloc got him to Presidency. <br />I'll stop lest you think me a pest. Peace brother.<br />https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2019/04/18/msr-us-petroleum-demand-at-strongest-level-for-month-of-march-since-2005<br /><br />From Wikipedia:<br />Until the late 1990s, Mexico was a net exporter of agricultural products, but today it is a net importer, mostly from the United States.[9] With the need to compete with imported grains and less direct support from the government, the agricultural sector entered a crisis. Anon()noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88250220079386282912019-05-04T05:48:41.777-07:002019-05-04T05:48:41.777-07:00Of course, the US did do something about the energ...Of course, the US did do something about the energy crisis, with fracking. And diverting Turd World corn to ethanol. Mexico transitioned to more self sufficiency in grain, and her oil "only" declined 6% a year. Now she has to import, which shows you how quick -6% screws you. But she just took in more of our factories for the needed trade. Which is why more don't come up here-they have a lot of our jobs. In some ways, a better economy down there. It is just that their safety net is being a peasant, where ours is Section 8 and Food Stamps. And the drug cartels form a bit of a buffer between the population and our border. One wonders how much that factors in on holding down immigration. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-51351820145726870502019-05-03T23:45:09.701-07:002019-05-03T23:45:09.701-07:00From another site that no longer exists which fits...From another site that no longer exists which fits in. <br /><br />Anonymous said...<br /> Something a lot of you may not be aware of - the Mexican govt gets most of it's funds from Pemex - the state oil company - which in turn relies primarily on a giant oil field called Cantarell.<br /><br /> The thing is see - Cantarell just went into decline a few years ago - dropping production from over 2 MBD in 2004 to 1.5 MBD projected for this year. Decline rates are expected to run about 15 percent each year.<br /><br /> This means the Mexican govt is going to slowly implode over the next 5 to 10 years. And when you have a 100 million starving Mexicans just south of a whole lot of smilin gringos I don't think it takes a rocket scientist to predict the future.<br /><br /> Futhermore - 8 of the 10 largest oil fields ever found are now in serious decline.<br /><br /> Think we'll all play happy and nice as the oil goes away ?<br /><br /> kochevnik<br /> June 3, 2007 at 9:24 PM <br /><br />[Texas Arcane]<br />Texas Arcane said...<br /> I didn't know anything about any of this. That's very interesting information that ties into cascading events caused by resource conflicts and shortages.<br /><br /> Whenever I hear something like this, my instinctive impression is that when it rains here on Earth, it pours. When society stops innovating and producing solutions to their problems, even for a few months, you can see the huge freakin' tidal wave of causality knocking down all the tenpins in a row.<br /><br /> The U.S. didn't really do anything about the immigration invasion.<br /><br /> The U.S. didn't really do anything about the energy crisis.<br /><br /> The U.S. didn't really do anything about the educational system that was producing citizens who didn't seem to be really capable of doing anything, unlike their parents.<br /><br /> So now these failure points begin to feed into one another and before you know it you have apocalyptic collapses that actually escalate one another, producing even bigger problems that all in turn go unsolved as well.<br /><br /> This is why I believe we are not going into a slow decay tailspin like Rome and coasting back into a comfy rural agrarian lifestyle. It's not gonna happen. The problems we see now are going to culminate in a hellish finale that we currently probably cannot even comprehend the magnitude of. Time will tell if I am right or wrong about this but I think itz coming big time, not small 'c' collapse or small 'd' dark age.<br /> June 4, 2007 at 5:18 AM Dingonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-56718960353146255682019-05-03T21:02:59.902-07:002019-05-03T21:02:59.902-07:00We have a citronella plant growing in a pot in our...We have a citronella plant growing in a pot in our yard. It doesn’t get a lot of attention, yet it does well. It is said to repel mosquitoes, as well as other insects. Supposedly mint, spearmint, etc, repels rodents. I didn’t have much luck with it, nor with mothballs, but ammonia worked really well, and kept the rodents at bay for the most part. Don’t know how to go about producing your own ammonia, but it might be worth looking into. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-5388116753224664922019-05-03T18:18:34.228-07:002019-05-03T18:18:34.228-07:00Diatomacious Earth ( spelling? ).
Internal: https:...Diatomacious Earth ( spelling? ).<br />Internal: https://amzn.to/2GYLwx0<br />External: https://amzn.to/2Jdejzv<br />External also available at Home Depot<br />For mice, nothing beats a cat.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-83842690117755628832019-05-03T15:32:54.642-07:002019-05-03T15:32:54.642-07:00Apropos of nothing current, that is to say ‘off to...Apropos of nothing current, that is to say ‘off topic,’ have you considered how to deal with lice and fleas after the Event? We control these once common pests quite efficiently these days, mostly with chemicals.<br /><br />But are you prepared to meet that threat? All the ammo and wheat in the world will not help you when you find the first body louse on your person.<br /><br />And have you considered the purpose of a lap dog? Ladies liked them because the fleas preferred them to the Lady herself.<br /><br />Then there will be rats and mice, another topic. At least you can shoot rats. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-76455018630458142242019-05-03T14:11:23.509-07:002019-05-03T14:11:23.509-07:00Or-
https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/12/the-ch...Or-<br />https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/12/the-chinese-wheelbarrow.htmlJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-41881017683075523912019-05-03T13:03:11.661-07:002019-05-03T13:03:11.661-07:00Time to buy a Mormon Handcart.Time to buy a Mormon Handcart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-69924130636973213132019-05-03T12:26:02.302-07:002019-05-03T12:26:02.302-07:00Keep in mind that official numbers are...quaint. ...Keep in mind that official numbers are...quaint. Real inflation-10% a year. Stated, 2% ( if that ). Stated unemployment, one tenth real unemployment. The reason it matters about net energy is that our entire economy was built on high net. What you see falling apart is because of low net. 1930-100 to 1 EROI. 1970 30 to 1. 2010 under 10 to 1. Fracking oil, half that. If anything, I hold back on my panic and discontent over our oil situation. Keep in mind, the info you got was three minutes of work. I've been deep researching this for fifteen years. Not saying I'm smarter, just that I have way more exposure to information I can put together. I do thank you for the rational calm response. It is a pleasure discussing with others rather than yelling. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-80192171198449086412019-05-03T12:06:05.416-07:002019-05-03T12:06:05.416-07:00C'mon Jim, finding 2018 oil stats took me less...C'mon Jim, finding 2018 oil stats took me less than 3 minutes. Here are official stats as of 2018. The US consumed 20.8 billion barrels.<br />Currently have 8500+ active wells and over 1000 new drill permits.<br />I enjoy this site but your truculence about O&G facts really seems to be interfering with your overall message. Add a couple more strings to your violin...please.<br />As for your continued assertion about "quality" of oil I'm just gobsmacked. Yes, there is a BTU difference between Venezuelan tar and West Texas Intermediate (benchmark) but tar is routed to other than auto/truck transport fuel usage. Bunker fuel and feedstocks Jeez!<br />Also, ROI is undoubtedly lower...so! ROI has been declining in technical terms ever since the last major field stopped spouting & req'd installation of pump jacks way way long ago.<br />Fields are smaller and sometimes in more difficult places but oil is going to keep following in adequate (not overflowing abundance) for many years. <br />As for tie in with FedReserve and money machine inflation, meh! I'm more worried about underperforming public pension & their liabilities and escalating health cost (medicare)<br /><br />Not flaming ya brother just adjusting the blinders we all wear.<br /><br />https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=33&t=6Anon()noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-19864668835935593332019-05-03T11:58:29.811-07:002019-05-03T11:58:29.811-07:00Unfortunately, glossy paper is worthless for reusi...Unfortunately, glossy paper is worthless for reusing as toilet paper. I see no value in them unless they are thick enough to be stacked as insulation. I know you have some Great White North Equipage and FLIR Scope Company stock as well. Same advice applies. :DJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-25152318965319118432019-05-03T11:53:14.872-07:002019-05-03T11:53:14.872-07:00Okay, that's a good one!
" So don’t be pu...Okay, that's a good one!<br />" So don’t be putting any of those in your mouth "<br />James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-43918190203622580742019-05-03T09:34:32.635-07:002019-05-03T09:34:32.635-07:00In today's linked book, the author focuses on ...In today's linked book, the author focuses on restrictions via taxes.<br /><br />Interesting. In the restrictions vein, I wonder about genetic-designed diseases... and the inevitable genetic-designed cures for those diseases. With enough taxes diverted from 'hookers-and-blow', The Ruling Elites© can finance any amount of research... and researchers are happy to take their money... each player hoping to chortle along at least long enough to croak prior to The End Times™.<br /><br />I honestly truly believe in my core this particular planet has too many peak predators localized in one species == humans. Imagine seven billion Great White sharks or seven billion Great White bears. Seven billion Great White tarantula lizards the size of Tokyo with laser-shooting toe-nails and the necessary 'ricochet' sound-effects. I bet all the prey species would real quick get tired of looking over their shoulder. I know I would, and I cis-identify as 'Great White' with lots of Great White privileges required by the inferred status and all it implies.<br /><br />In this version of reality, heaping taxes upon taxes upon taxes may buy humans a few more generations. Until we chance on a now-unimagined fuel plus get off this particular planet, our future seems dim.<br /><br />So, in all honesty, Bison, should I sell my two shares of Frack Futures Hedge Mutual Fracking Fund? Now, or later? A 'heads-up' == if I 'dump' my shares, they quit sending me the nifty glossy brochures each quarter for me to staple around the office .<br /><br />Heck, I was running out of wall space anyway, so I might as well. All's well that end's well, right!<br /><br />[today's comment is a humor-infested chuckle-laced analogy, and should not be construed as political advice intended for the extra-gullible among us] [as always, the value-packed investment advice should be followed to the letter; you'll thank me later]LargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530497760743766465noreply@blogger.com