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  1. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    SIL works at a refinery and he got called on for OT this week instead of being off (rotating shifts.)
    They're running flat-out and do not plan to tap the brakes just just yet..

    I guess it will be profitable to crank out gas, diesel, etc as long as people keep buying the stuff.

    Besides.......
    AMAZON!
     
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    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    Refineries were called out in section 10 of the contra costa county shelter in residence order;).

    They are maintaining "essential personnel":whistle:.

    Being in a closely related occupation, we are operating in a similar manner and ensuring the "non-essentials" stay away(y).
     
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    No problem here for gas, but we can pump diesel, so the truckers will be holding the nozzles. Better wear gloves, if they don't already.
     
    #265 El Dobro, Mar 18, 2020
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    Moab Sun News: Breaking: Health Department announces mandatory "soft" closures of hotels, restaurants
    Deseret News: No red rock respite from COVID-19 as new health order for Moab puts tourism in limbo

    An editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune late last week may have inspired far too many people, and backfired:
    With coronavirus travel limits, Utah’s national parks may be your best — and safest — bet for a getaway

    We didn't go there as a planned get-away. Rather, we were on a ski trip (a.k.a. "Ikon Pass Tour"), and almost to Taos when essentially all the ski hills were suddenly shut down. To salvage an otherwise wasted road trip, we chose to take our time in returning and visit other attractions along the general path towards home. This path is very rich in National Parks and Monuments. And at the start, these sites were very uncrowded. But much lodging is concentrated in just a few towns, 'cruise ship style' as mentioned in one of the articles.

    For people who live near enough to various State / National / Provincial Parks and similar venues to visit as day trips, these outdoor places are probably still an excellent way to spend these troubled 'lockdown' times. But lodging and food service restrictions and practicalities probably mean staying relatively close to home so no rented lodging is required, or bringing your own camper vehicle or tent and don't stay in dense campgrounds.
     
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    I see $1.17 in OK now...7 more cents and I claim victory on the prediction of $1
     
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    One station here is pumping gas for elderly on Pump#10

    By the way, I see Trump stole the idea of filling the Strategic Petroluem Reserve from this thread
     
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    Are you the only person riding the coattails of coronavirus.
     
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    Remember National Monuments too. They don't have the draw of Nat'l Parks, but still are spectacular. Explore Bureau of Land Management regions. In our Washington state, we have yearly Discover Passes that allow entry to hundreds (thousand?) of outdoor sites, often where you will be the only one(even no attendants) in areas with miles of trails or hundreds of acres or square miles(?) of areas to explore. Many sites are shores on salt water Puget Sound, or on Columbia River & other rivers, &/or contain lakes, & many interesting natural terrains & wildlife recreation areas.
     
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    National Forests were my go-to when I lived in WA State. Far more trails with less people. The downside was that the trails and the roads were not very well maintained. I went on a few hikes where the "parking" was a slightly widened shoulder and the trailhead "sign" was an unmarked post.
     
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    Some people consider "downsides" as advantages. Liked to use my narrow Hyundai Accent for tiny pull-off parking. Motorcycles & bicycles make tiny parking areas sweeter. Even "bury" my bicycle in the brush to make it less likely to be stolen AND let someone else park.
     
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    Those are the "similar areas" I mentioned. This trip included a long hike in Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, and a walk around Hovenweep National Monument, both administered by BLM.

    COTANM has plenty of desert hiking and Native American history, but not developed as Mesa Verde NP. Hovenweep displays the finest ancient masonry in the U.S.

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    ... and a carcinogen too.


    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    So is the active ingredient in many hand sanitizers and tooth pastes
     
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    I was literally just at that Sam's 30 minutes ago and I didn't even notice the $1.17 E10. Dang EV driving. :p:D
     
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    just paid $2.85/g for 5 gallons. first purchase since last year
     
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