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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

March 13, 2021 09:42 AM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
The Moderna shot kicked my ass for a day. I haven't been feeling too well this week, first time I've felt sick since last February when I unknowingly had a very mild case of Covid. Tested positive for the antibodies last June and December. Anyways, I have had a stomach thing going on since last Sunday, but didn't have a fever or any breathing problems so they gave me the shot. Had a low grade fever and chills yesterday, but had a good night sleep last night and feel much better today. Was told by my doctor friend that if you've had the virus before the RNA vaccines are a little tougher to deal with. No kidding. Also have heard the second dose is worse. My wife got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine yesterday. One and done.
Jim. I had a very tiny bit of soreness in my arm, but it seemed like the shot perked me up a bit. Good luck with your second dose.

March 14, 2021 10:19 AM Forum: Politics

Bill Maher On Silly People (Us)

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DH4v6FnbvM
Interesting video, Rod. Thanks.

March 14, 2021 11:45 PM Forum: Politics

Gas Prices?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Presently, gasoline prices where I live are around $2.49/gallon. The last time they were this high was around the end of April 2019. Since then they have been as low as $1.53/gallon in May of 2020. At the beginning of 2021, they were still under $2.00/gallon.

Would anyone care to speculate on what occurred to drive up the price?ermm

March 15, 2021 02:09 AM Forum: Politics

Gas Prices?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Oil companies need little excuse to raise prices. I don't know much, but I'll bet it's related to the Texas storm problems of a few weeks ago. I'm sure some lines froze at a refinery somewhere which is as good a reason as any to affect production.

That said, I'm sure the consensus will be it's obviously Biden's fault.  
No doubt just an unfortunate coincidence. cwy

March 15, 2021 05:33 AM Forum: Politics

Gas Prices?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Steven Moore

Gas prices are supposed to go up with more people driving and not staying home as much and prices are supposed to get higher yet with Summer etc.
Steve, sometimes that seems to be the case, at other times it doesn't hold. In 2016 at the beginning of the year, the price was $1.50 around here. It peaked around the end of August at $2.00/gallon. In 2017 it peaked in early September at $2.50, 2018 $2.58 in May. In 2019 there was no peak during the summer months. In 2020 prices were actually lower during the summer.

The most I've ever paid for gas was $3.75/gallon in Presidio TX in 2003. I paid $3.56/ gallon around here in early October of '08. When it gets kind of high, I start checking Gas Buddy for the prices.

I see it's up around $3.00/gallon in your area.sad

March 16, 2021 04:01 AM Forum: Politics

Gas Prices?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

That's all probably true but that doesn't mean California HAS to supply the needs of Arizona because their suppliers in Texas can't deliver due to their own malfeasance in managing their own energy grid...
Rod, I see that gasoline in your area is about $1.00/gallon more than here($2.59 at Kroger). Actually, I thought it'd be more than just $1.00.

March 16, 2021 04:20 AM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Brian McFarland

Hi Jim,

I heard it on NPR this morning, but I don't recall their source for the data, and I haven't had a chance to look it up yet.

Brian 
Brian, considering it's NPR, the source was probably their *ss.wink

March 16, 2021 04:42 AM Forum: Politics

Gas Prices?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by James Brown

Where are you getting the comparisons Darian?  I think the last time I gassed up in Denver it was about $2.50  In the mountain communities it is 50-75 cents more, always.  J
Jim, I just go to the Gas Buddy site and put in Rod's town. Actually, $2.49 is more the average around here. I just noticed that it had jumped up overnight at Kroger.

March 16, 2021 05:05 AM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Brian McFarland

Of course you're wrong, but gee, thanks for that valuable input.
No doubt about as valuable as the NPR "poll".w00t

March 22, 2021 10:33 AM Forum: Politics

Lumber Prices. Spiking??

Posted By Darian Rachal
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
And, for an astronomy break, the mars rover "Curiosity" spotted clouds over Mars on March 19, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0uyHpM0n5w
Awesome detail!
Thanks, Rod. Very nice video.

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