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Oregon Viking · May 2, 2026

Mackaydon said:
Good mornin' y'all.
I opened my computer and saw this news; almost went back to bed--very depressing:
"As of May 2, 2026, California gas prices have surged to an average of over $6 per gallon for regular fuel, making it the most expensive market in the U.S.. Major cities like San Rafael and Napa are seeing prices over $6.30, with some stations in Los Angeles exceeding $8 per gallon. These record costs are largely driven by global oil market disruptions, state-specific taxes, and high refining costs."
Be aware this trend is coming to your area--wherever you are if the 'strait of Hormuz' remains closed.
Don in SoCal

Well..... Me and a couple of friends make bio diesel, costs about a $1.50 to make, so the petrol powered cruisers don't get driven much. Strait of whor mooze bullshit still sucks.

This babe still gets a little road time though !

Oregon Viking · May 2, 2026

Good afternoon !!
A few bids today and prices are going up as cost of materials are going up. Luckily people that want a log cabin or fancy finish work around windows, doors baseboard..... can afford quality work. But I am I'm trying to go semi retired !

Oregon Viking · May 2, 2026

Hey ARC !

Oregon Viking · May 2, 2026

This little creek is roaring in the winter and is close to a creek I have found good gold in. Luckily the good gold creek is one of the locations I have a sluice box stashed !

pepperj · May 2, 2026

Mackaydon said:
Good mornin' y'all.
I opened my computer and saw this news; almost went back to bed--very depressing:
"As of May 2, 2026, California gas prices have surged to an average of over $6 per gallon for regular fuel, making it the most expensive market in the U.S.. Major cities like San Rafael and Napa are seeing prices over $6.30, with some stations in Los Angeles exceeding $8 per gallon. These record costs are largely driven by global oil market disruptions, state-specific taxes, and high refining costs."
Don in SoCal

I just threw $25 in the tank to get me home. We're paying $1.799 for litre. Basically $5.00 US for a gallon.
So it's a good mark up even though the Federal government took off the sales tax till Sept. The price dropped then went up higher.

Here us the scam. I drive out to the rez. They sell the gas for $3.70 US a gallon.

If the Indians can sell for $1.30 cheaper a gallon why can't a regular station do it also, since they claim there's no Fed. tax.

But gas is a cash cow that will make the books look great. Which will be the saucer of warm cream for all the kittens.

pepperj · May 2, 2026

Well we went to a chicken party.
The cake ingredients were totally organic.
We supplied the ingredients and a local lady made it for $30. Fed 10 people and there was Plenty left over.

Oregon Viking · May 2, 2026

pepperj said:
Well we went to a chicken party.
The cake ingredients were totally organic.
We supplied the ingredients and a local lady made it for $30. Fed 10 people and there was Plenty left over.
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A cake eh ? Looks good actually. Well.... Bantam batter ? :evil6: