FUCKIN SWEAT AND STICKY FOOT JUST OUT OF WORK BOOT AND SOCK!!!

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I keep meaning to ask for your advice on a good pair of work boots-British ones are absolutely shite. I prefer a vibram style flat/wedge sole for being comfortable on my feet all day, and only US imports seem to have those. Is there a brand you’d recommend? I have Thorogoods, with a nylon safety toe and shank right now, which are into their 4th year and going well, they’ll maybe need a new sole pretty soon as they’re very worn at the heel strike point, but I could do with a second pair, what with wet winter days and the like, and the ones I have currently have now doubled in price. So are there any brands/specific boots you’d recommend in that vein?

Honestly for comfort balanced with durability I think thorogood is about as good as it gets, theyre pretty famous for how comfortable they are. The one drawback to thorogoods is I think the welt on most of their workboots is synthetic so they can be harder/more expensive to resole because there's a decent chance you'll need the welt replaced on them with a resole.

Most of the like "nicer" workboots are actually going to be a lot less comfortable out of the box because they arent gonna have as much foam and padding etc, it'll be mostly leather all the way through, which will EVENTUALLY be super comfortable but it'll take a while and a lot of discomfort to get them there, and they'll be more expensive.

I have a super cheap pair of soft toe timberland pro wedge sole moc toes i just use as beaters for when im shovelling snow or mucking around in the yard and theyre fine for what they are but I never wear them for too long at a time so I can't really speak to their comfort in any meaningful way. I wouldnt expect them to hold up super well with heavy use at that price though, to be honest they already look pretty beat up and I barely wear them.

Im gonna be honest though Im mostly usually looking at the "heritage" lines from boot companies rather than their true workboots so I dont have a lot of familiarity besides just having watched a lot of videos lol. Also I dont know if youre up for watching videos but this video might be helpful if you want to check it out. It's less than 9 minutes long and he breaks down some different brands of workboots that are actual workboots into tiers of quality. At least it might give you an idea of some brands to check out maybe?

The one thing that seems to be agreed upon by everybody is Do Not Buy Brunt Boots.

But yeah boot prices across the board have skyrocketed the past few years along with everything else. I'm watching these boot reviews from a couple years ago where they'll give a price and then when I go to the website to look theyre always at least a hundred dollars more now. It makes me want to cry.

Boots/shoes- I always travel with two pairs and flips flops. So you’ll see how things are partnered up; in the summer it’ll be the Defcons and the Breeze, winter time it’s the Torre and the TGoods. This allows for the bad weather, mud, etc that is always present and me to have a pair ready for work and play no matter the weather.

1. Vasque Breeze Low- no longer made, so I just scored another pair but the Talus may be a solid replacement. The Breeze is waterproof, bomber 550 like laces, flat sole and can be used to run. Used year round on all ranges. Comfortable to freezing with proper socks.

2. Thorogood Moc Toe- waterproof, resoleable, tough as nails and USA made. I can’t remember this model but it has the waterproof membrane in it. Used mostly for long distance motorcycle rides/courses and any breaching courses. I wear them a lot because once broken in they are like slippers. If I can have only one boot- this is it. Comfortable from mids 20s to over 100 with proper socks.

3. DEFCON Vans- I know they are hard to get but these are my summer shoes because of how hot it gets in the south. I’ll do June ,July and August wearing these and also when traveling by plane. 60-100 degrees dry conditions and flat terrain.

4. Vasque Torre AT GTX- bottom line is this is the best waterproof hiker on the market today. Sorry to all you Salomon people but you’re not even in the same category. The Torre has complete goretex liner, 550 laces, wide toebox, flat sole, a rubber rand that encompasses the entire shoe and it weighs in under that magical 22 ozs. (That’s the weight of a boot when most people say “it’s really lightweight “!) . The Torre has no competition on the market right now IMO. Low 20’s to mid 80’s with proper socks.

5. Olukai . There is only one sandal/flip flop and that’s Olukai. Legitimately the one piece travel gear that anyone who travels a lot will fight over and I myself have called the most important piece of travel gear. Olukai flops will last longer and be more comfortable than any of the crap you see in a box store. This is the Ohana model with the bomber tread.

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saw your work boots, why thorogood as opposed to a pair of red wing moc toe? and i wanted to know your opinion overall of red wing, i suppose, and their heritage boots

My work boots are actually made by White's, and the reasons I got them were ultimately that

I had heard that White's usually makes a really nice boot, the Perry (the model I have) being the first model they've made under $350, so I wanted to take a stab at a White's boot for less than they usually charge

My White's came out of the box with Vibram soles, which as a bartender are great for me because they are a little bit slip resistant but also extremely comfortable to stand on all day. Often I'm working the well for my restaurant, which involves standing in more or less one spot after service starts and making drinks for 300ish people. The Iron Rangers come with Dainite soles, which are very slip resistant but much less soft. Cushioning is just more valuable, in my opinion, the less you walk around during your workday.

I didn't want to deal with break in. The White's were my second pair of goodyear welted footwear, and my first really solidly built, physically heavy pair. I wanted to wear them at work all day right away, and my impression was that would likely be really painful with the Iron Rangers. I've gotten used to breaking in goodyear welted, leather shoes and boots now but I didn't want to have to do that with my work boots. There was some break in, but the vibram sole and orthotic insert in the White's meant pretty instant comfort during breaking.

The White's have a rubber midsole, which some people dislike but it makes the boots really easy and fast to resole. I take them to the cobbler before my work weekend, I pay him, he peels off the old sole and glues on a new one without having to touch the welt at all. The IRs are of course very resoleable but every resole means messing with the welt, and theoretically I should be able to get more resoles out of the original welt this way. I end up having to resole every 6ish months so that's a big upside for me.

So the Perry just had some functional advantages for me and my personal use, but I like Red Wing just fine and think they make a very good boot. Both boots have a steel shank, a leather welt, quality leather uppers, etc. Their design is a little aggressive for me personally and doesn't necessarily mesh that well with everything else I wear, so I don't have any but I think they're good boots.

Ian Andrew Robert Stewart, Scottish keyboard player and manager of the Rolling Stones was born on 18th July 1938 in Pittenweem Fife

Stewart was one of the best boogie pianists of his day, credited by Mick Jagger for making hits such as Honky Tonk Women “swing”.

However, he was fired from the band’s stage line-up just before fame struck.

Age and looks, it seemed, were not on the Fifer’s side.

Five years older than his fellow, comparatively slender, band members, Stewart had a hulking, stocky build and a jutting square jaw. Stu, as he was known, didn’t fit the rock image – he didn’t look like a Rolling Stone, and you have to admit, looking at the pics, they were probably right.

It was the view of the band’s manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who argued that six members was too many and that Stewart didn’t fit the bill. Oldham booted Stewart out of the stage line-up in May 1963, instead offering him a more subordinate, behind-the-scenes role.

Stewart accepted his demotion, playing piano on recordings only and driving the band around as their tour manager.  The Stones were on the cusp of huge, international success with a major recording deal, and soon they would be hailed as the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world.

Out of the spotlight, Stewart became regarded as “the sixth Stone” – a man who tuned guitars, played piano and drove the young lads to gigs.

His piano playing can be heard on classics such as “Honky Tonk Women”, “Brown Sugar”, “Let It Bleed”, “Dead Flowers” and “It’s Only Rock’n’Roll (But I Like It)”.

His presence is in every Stones album bar one from 1964 to 1986.

He died from a heart attack, aged 47, on December 12 1985 before he was able to hear the final album he worked on, Dirty Work.

You have to give the rest of the band credit for appreciating what Ian Stewart brought to the band, when the Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, they asked Stewart’s name to be included.

“Stu was the one guy we tried to please,” said Jagger.“ We wanted his approval when we were writing or rehearsing a song.”

In his 2010 autobiography Life, Keith Richards said: 

“Ian Stewart. I’m still working for him. To me The Rolling Stones is his band. Without his knowledge and organisation… we’d be nowhere.”

Stewart drew his inspiration from the American boogie-woogie masters of the 1930s and 40s, especially Albert Ammons.

“He blew my head off when he started to play,” said Richards. “I never heard a white piano player like that before.”

In December 2017, Jagger, Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts sent video messages praising Stewart to an awards ceremony in Glasgow where he was posthumously recognised.

His wife Cynthia and son Giles collected a special “hall of fame” honour on his behalf at the annual Scottish Music Awards fundraising for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins Scotland.

Jagger said: “The thing about him was that I don’t think the Rolling Stones would ever have got going if it hadn’t been for him. He was a great player. He was a great piano player. He was a great guy that got us all together.”

Jagger said Stewart always talked about how wonderful Scotland was – particularly east Scotland.

“One time I went up to see where he was born and it was the most beautiful places. I always hold that in my memory and I hold him very dearly in my memory.”

Richards added: “The Rolling Stones are only here because of Ian Stewart. Without him the Rolling Stones would have never existed.”

Over the years, Stewart played on recordings with Muddy Waters, The Yardbirds, George Thorogood and, most famously, Led Zeppelin on “Rock and Roll” and “Boogie with Stu”.

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Paul CotterApril 19, 2018Boot Camp Paul CotterApril 19, 2018Boot Camp Choosing the right style of boot can help you look and feel your best. And with so many options available it can get tough to navigate the best boots for your personal style. In this Boot Camp guide we introduce you to the 8 most common types of men's boots with plenty of examples. The Dress BootDress boots are the most versatile style of boot as they can be dressed up with a suit or down with denim for a sharp and sophisticated look. Dress boots are built much like a dress shoe but instead feature a longer shaft that cover the ankles. These boots are great for extra ankle support, overall comfort and tackling snowy commutes to the office. If you would like to learn more about dress boots make sure to check out our Essential Men's Dress Boot Guide. 1. Allen Edmonds Avenue Dress Boot (Amazon)2. Southern Gents Logan Captoe Boot (Amazon)3. Thursday Boot Co. President (Amazon) The Casual Lace-Up BootCasual lace-up boots come in everyday versatile styles and are best complimented with denim. Unlike dress boots that can be worn with a suit, the lace-up boot is strictly casual in nature. Many of today's popular casual boots are workwear inspired and look great when worn in and distressed. Pair these boots with a pair of jeans for a masculine rugged look.  1. Original Chippewa Service Boot (Amazon)2. Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger (Amazon)3. Timberland Earthkeepers (Amazon) The Work BootWork boots are made for harsh working environments where our feet need the extra protection. Common features on a work boot include lugged rubber or anti-slip wedge outsoles, safety toes and reinforced leather uppers. While work boots often lack the cutting edge style or sophistication of dress or casual lace-up boots, they have their own stylish charm. Many work boot brands, like Red Wing, borrow heavily from vintage American workwear styles that pairs well with denim. Some work boot styles like the Timberland 6-inch boot have even become streetwear fashion favorites.   1. Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc (Amazon)2. Timberland Premium 6" Boot (Amazon)3. Thorogood American Heritage 8" Work Boot (Amazon) The Chelsea BootPopularized by the Mod scene in 1960’s Britain, this classic boot style is easily defined by it’s no lace design and clean close to the foot fit. The chelsea boot is a versatile boot style that can be dressed up with trousers or down with fitted denim. One of the best features of a chelsea boot is that it can come in classic dressy leathers or colorful suede making them easy to pair with just about any look. 1. Thursday Boot Co. Duke Chelsea Boot (Amazon)2. FRYE Jones Chelsea Boots (Amazon)3. Tommy Hilfiger Crane Chelsea Boot (Amazon) The Chukka BootAlso known as a desert boot, the chukka boot is often defined by it’s 2 or 3 lacing eyelets and ankle high uppers usually made of suede or leather. Chukka boots are casual in nature and suede chukka's are one of the only warm weather boots for men that can be comfortably worn in the spring and summer. Check out our list of Most Comfortable Chukka Boots for Men for our top picks in the style. 1. Clark's Bushacre 2 Desert Boot (Amazon)2. Florsheim Montinaro Chukka Boot (Amazon)3. Thursday Boot Co. Scout Chukka Boot (Amazon) The HikER BootHiking boots are made for trekking outdoors and come in a variety of designs and materials. The hiker style takes what we love about vintage hiking boots and updates it to a stylish modern boot that looks great on the trail and pavement alike. Traditional hiking brands are catching on to the style and making some cool hiking boots of their own that pair functionality and style. 1. Danner Mountain Light II (Amazon)2. FRYE Wyoming Hiker Boot (Amazon)3. Viberg Oiled Calf Hiker Boot (Viberg) The Combat BootCombat boots have their roots in military and law enforcement and are designed around functionality. Recently, this style of boot has become popular in casual streetwear with brands like Dr. Martens and some fashion designers who have released their own combat-style inspired boots.  1. Dr. Martens 1460 (Amazon)2. Danner Tachyon 8" Boot (Amazon)3. Rocky Modern Paraboot (Amazon) The Winter BootWinter boots are made to combat cold weather, snow, ice and rain. A good winter boot is waterproof, insulated and has plenty of traction. Unlike the other styles of boots on this list, you are only going to ever wear winter boots in cold weather when your feet need the extra protection. Winter boots come in a variety of different styles with one of our favorites being the duck boot style that features a waterproof rubber toe on the uppers.  1. Sperry Top-Sider Avenue Duck Boot (Amazon)2. Columbia Bugaboot II Snow Boot (Amazon)3. Sorel Caribou Wool Boot (Amazon) Boot Camp: Guide to Men's Boot StylesIn this visual guide we explore the different types of men's boots so that you can have a better feel of what boot style is best for you. Boot Camp: Guide to Finding Your Correct Boot SizeA helpful guide on how to size boots and how to measure your foot size so that you can find a pair of boots that fits. Wedge Sole vs Heel Work Boots - Which is better?In this comparison we take a look at wedge vs heel work boots and explain the differences in safety, comfort and utility.  Boot Camp: The Essential Men's Dress Boot GuideIn this Boot Camp guide we introduce the six most common types of men’s dress boots and follow up with a helpful guide for those shopping for their very first pair.  Boot Camp: All You Need To Know About LeatherAn introduction to footwear leather that covers all you need to know before your next purchase. 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I've seen your boot posts, and I've been looking to get a semi-affordable first pair. What brands would you recommend for a boot newbie?

So it really depends on what you like, what you want, what you need, what you can afford to spend etc.

Also just for the record I only wear men's shoes, so I don't really know anything about women's boots if thats what youre looking for, and a lot of brands stop making mens shoes at a size 7 so if your feet are smaller than that you might be out of luck?

But I really think for just general wear, Thursday is a great entry level boot brand. Most of their lineup is right at $199, which obviously is still i lot of money, but they're goodyear welted and resoleable and made with quality leather. You really cant do better at that price range for build quality and range of options. They have a LOT of styles and a lot of different leathers for each style. (Their mens boots also go down to a size 6 so its more flexible for sizing as well if that applies to you). They tend to style fairly business casual friendly, so versatile for wearing in different situations etc. I have a pair and I really like them!

If you need something heavier duty for work, thorogood is probably the cheapest you'd want to go, in the $250-$300 range, for out of the box comfort. Or Red Wing is another tier up from that at like $300-350 but those are built with leather insoles and not a lot of modern amenities so they will last you forever but they need a real break in before they're comfortable.

But if you just want them for a look and you dont really care about boots and resoling, you can buy something cheaper that looks nice to you. Boots dont HAVE to be an investment. You like Doc Martens? Buy Doc Martens! (Buy them on sale though, they are overpriced at full retail.) I have a cheap pair of Timberland Pro moc toes i wear to shovel snow and they work just fine and they look cool to me.

Generally speaking though, like, read the product pages. The more specific information they tell you, the better the boot is likely going to be. Where is the leather from? What is the construction (goodyear welt? stitchdown? blake stitch? or is it cemented?) Is there a leather insole or is it foam (there are upsides to each but they should tell you whats in there!) The better the boot, the more they will tell you, because they have something to brag about. The less info they give you, the more they are hiding and the less you should be willing to pay for it.

And generally, buy boots from boot companies. Don't buy boots from companies that make most of their business selling something else (like harley davidson or carhartt for example) because they are most likely just buying up mass produced boots and stamping a logo on them that adds $100 to the price.

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This weekly column is a collection of short snippets: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — An interesting vlog from Norwegian commentator Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen (pictured): We Will Not Comply. o  o  o Over at The Organic Prepper: How Bob Griswold Used Ham Radio To Save a Man’s Life. o  o  o Our Editor-at-Large Michael Z. Williamson found a site with some great cutaway views of guns. Two examples, that Mike recommends: AR-15 cycle of operation. Remington 870. Mike says: “He also has a Mauser, and others.  Step-by-step, with narration and animation.” o  o  o Scott was the first of several readers to send this link to a quite troubling article at The Intercept: Truth Cops: Leaked Documents Outline DHS’s Plans to Police Disinformation. o  o  o SaraSue sent this snippet: “I didn’t send an update last week because I’ve been working myself hard, managing a farm by myself.  I have had major work going on with hired help: new roof, new house siding, a run-in shelter for calves, and a new chicken house.  Not to mention the renovations I’ve been doing by myself inside the house. I decided to expand the chicken flock and the little coops I bought at Tractor Supply just don’t cut it, and they’re falling apart after only a year – a waste of money, hard to keep clean.  The new chicken house is 10’ x 12’ with lots of nesting boxes and roosting tree branches nailed in.  We’ve had very chilly temps at night – in the 20s – much earlier than normal.  Processing 21 gallons of milk every week has taken a lot of time, but I’ve got a freezer full of cheese and butter, and have enjoyed the amazing yogurt and fresh milk – best I’ve ever tasted in my life.  Being able to supply my children and grandchildren with these healthy foods has been so fulfilling.  The calf was weaned over a month ago, and my dear milk cow is finally, on the third attempt, “bred back”, so we should have a beef cow born on the farm next year. Her milk production has slowed down now that I’ve switched to only milking in the mornings, and I consider that a blessing – down to 14 gallons each week – much easier to process.  I spend time every evening “gentling” the calf, who is bigger than me, once all the other chores are done and before the sun goes down.  I’m looking forward to my 7th grandchild being born soon, here on the farm, with the help of midwives.  Please pray with me for a safe birth, and healthy baby.  Thank you.” o  o  o Here is one to file under “Avoid Crowds”:  At least 153 dead, dozens injured in Halloween stampede in Seoul, South Korea. o  o  o Reader B.V. had this suggestion: “I highly recommend military-style boots for those over 60.  With great satisfaction, I wore my USA-made Red Wing (now Thorogood) outdoor work boots and Danner hiking boots for decades.  I also visited air force flight lines around the world so my company provided a stipend at their boot vendor for “steel toe” shoes.  I paid extra out of pocket for the only military-style boots offered by the vendor, the Chinese-made Bates GX-8 linked below. For Dryer Climates For Mud & Rain Upon turning 60, these boots became my everyday boot.  My foot, wrapped in medium weight Darn Tough socks, fit snugly and the ankle support is phenomenal.  For us old guys, the zipper is a godsend but it is hard to find a USA-made zip-up boot.  The boots also provide more heal cushion on concrete.  If I’m going to be off the beaten path or on the hard tarmac, the Thorogood’s stay in the garage and the military boots are worn.” o  o  o Tim J. suggested this, at American Partisan: The Northern Irish troubles — British Army — Northern Ireland — This Week| 1972. o  o  o Karen B. sent this comment: “I enjoyed Ellie O.’s piece on “Stretching Your Dollars”. Here are a few more ideas from a dedicated Yankee skinflint.

Clothing: shop the end-of-season sales in late spring and early fall. I’ve picked up hats, gloves, and sweaters very cheaply at Walmart in late May. They usually have a small tucked-away section for these sales. In June I got some well made all-leather gloves for $5, which should serve well as work gloves Entertainment:1. Libraries and senior centers often have a dedicated room for daily selling of used, donated books, DVDs, and CDs usually for one dollar or less. I recently picked up “Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening” for 50 cents. Also recently, I got a new, still sealed, DVD of “The Sound of Music” for $1.  Frequent the library often to get the best selection.2. Libraries often have a special annual sale in Fall or Spring where they sell a large stockpile of donated books, DVDs, and CDs. You can find specials like full book sets at these sales. Get there early!3. Many libraries now loan out Hotspots that you can use in your home for a secure internet connection. This is a free service.4. Check out the “Library of Things” if your library has this service (you needn’t go to only “your” local library, check out the offerings at other libraries too). Here’s a short list of the many items my local library lends out: board games, croquet set, crochet hook set, sewing machine, carbon monoxide meter, electric usage monitor, banjo, drum machine, bike pump, microscope, binoculars, snowshoes, and electronics tool kit. Amazing!5. Lastly, don’t forget the library free, or reduced-price passes for local museums, historic places, and parks. Again, I have borrowed from libraries other then my “own” when searching for a good pass. For instance, if there’s a good museum in a far off town, your local library might not have a pass for it, but the town it’s located in often will. These can usually be reserved in advance on-line. Food: The monthly “magazine” with health articles and recipes, published by many chain grocery stores, often has good coupons inside. You will find the magazine somewhere in the storefront.  Also, don’t forget the mark-down section for old produce. Prep Item: If the internet goes down how will you know how to drive to where you’re going? Get free maps! Most town libraries or city hall carry a free town map. Also AAA storefronts carry free maps. If your are an AAA member you can order a broad selection of state and regional free maps through their website. Yard Sales: Consult CraigsList to find the yard sales you want. Make a map, and hit 4 or 5 sales on the same day. My friends are too shy to bargain. But I found a great way to bargain. Spend time looking at an item you want and then ask how much it is. Look at the item a little longer. Then walk away. Come back 5 or 10 minutes later and ask if they can do better on the price. At large Flea Markets, I ask If they’ll take off (for example) $10 if I pay in cash. I serendipitously stumbled on both of these tactics and they work well for me. It’s become a fun game. Always use a nice voice! Annual Church Rummage Sales: many of my local churches save donations all year for these sales which are usually held in November and early December. They have a great selection-everything you’d find in thrift stores- clothes, costume jewelry, kitchenware, and furniture. The prices are cheaper than thrift stores. I’ve found them a great place to get cheap men’s old wool sweaters (hard to find 100% wool in new sweaters). These can be felted in the washing machine and used in many crafts. Some crafters use the felted sweaters to make pocketbooks which can command high-end prices if you add fancy personal touches. Other uses for felted wool- patched together blankets or sleep mats, use as a “trivet” for hot pots, and coasters for drinks.” o  o  o Reader C.B. suggested this Fox News video segment: Facebook has a tool to help delete personal contact information: Here’s how to use it. o  o  o Rob W. wrote to suggest: “Today’s blog about making kraut mention an airlock. A trick

I use that is very simple and works as well for making hard apple cider and most all anaerobic fermentation is to pour a layer of food grade mineral oil over the container. An about 1/2″ thick layer works great. No air. Pressure relief. Reusable.” o  o  o Reader C.B. spotted this instructional video: How to Stop Garage Door Break-Ins | Number One Way Thieves Get Into the House! o  o  o “Rocket” sent us this: “I am presently building a diesel production facility for a company which distributes gasoline and diesel throughout the USA. Seeing the anomaly of the retail diesel price in the Houston area — 1.5 times the gasoline price  — I asked a colleague from the customer organization about the situation. (My observation over the last few years is that gasoline and diesel prices are typical at parity with typically a small premium for diesel, not 50%.) The email exchange which took place on 27 October 2022  is given below edited to show the messages in chronological order. I did not ask permission to share so, as fans of Dragnet will remember, “The names have been changed to protect the innocent.” Start of email exchange: From: RocketTo: X. Last night on my drive home I was shocked to see diesel at $4.59 when gasoline was at $2.99. Then I saw the ZeroHedge news article this morning. Do you have any perspective on a possible cause? Unplanned refinery outages? It seems like usage should be down given the economic conditions. Rocket From: X.To: R. Interesting article and needs a little perspective. Mansfield is a jobber, meaning they don’t make diesel, they buy in bulk and do wholesale and retail distribution. They are likely being squeezed by their suppliers. Valero and Shell have historically been their suppliers. Chevron and Exxon don’t sell to “independent” jobbers only to their own network. However, Valero has also mentioned supply shortages, so that does jive with the industry chatter. There is also a robust harvest demand, trucking fuel demand is crazy, and the export market is basically any volume at any price is snapped up at the first offer. Makes it hard to build (rebuild) inventory. Another factor is that when you refine oil into fuel you make both gasoline and diesel. There is a balance in how much of each you need so if the demand is for diesel it can get ugly for the refiner to have to make more gasoline that he doesn’t need/want. So when we have robust diesel demand we can get long gasoline in a hurry and that will add pressure to the price delta between the two fuels. Hope that helped! From: R.To: X. Thank you! I did not realize that trucking fuel demand is up. I expected it to be down given the problems truckers are experiencing with supply chains. That combined with your description of the export market being hot seems to explain why the inventories are down and retail price is up. From: X.To: R. Trucking fuel demand is through the roof because of the logistics challenges to the supply chain. Stuff that typically would move by train or barge is having to get on a truck. And that is about to get way worse as the stupid government screwed up the rail contracts and so we are back to the real possibility of a national rail strike in the next few months just in time to cement the severity of the looming recession. And the Mississippi River is literally gone dry in the middle and river traffic is severely curtailed. Going to get interesting.” o  o  o And reader M.M. sent this note: “In reference to the article on investing in guns, I would like to share my humble but experienced knowledge.  I have been buying, collecting, shooting, selling and trading guns since 1978.  The number one rule of investing is ‘never buy a gun that you do not want to keep.’   And a saying that a friend of mine had was: ‘I guess I am going to have to put mustard on that gun to eat it because I can’t sell it.’   Be careful what you buy as investments.  I know of no modern black plastic or colored plastic guns that will gain in value, to any extent.”

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