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Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

Wordle 771 5/6

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So much for stategy.

Lowell Tuttle

EV use up.   AE choices up.   Solar   Wind...all moving along.   China basically has nothing but EV's coming out.

Yet.   The world's use of oil has not peaked yet.   We are still on the upswing of oil consumption...  Fear not Texas investors...

Wayne Gary

Lowell,

There are over 100 products we use every day that come from crude oil

Wayne Gary

Lowell,

There are over 6000 products we use every day that come from crude oil

From the US Dept of Energy.

When you think about oil, there is probably one thing that immediately comes to
mind: motor oil for your car or lawn mower. And, when you hear about natural
gas, you may think about heating your home, cooking, or even electric power
generation. But, there are many other uses for these hydrocarbons than what
meets the eye.
Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas make the manufacturing of
over 6,000 everyday products and high-tech devices possible. Major
petrochemicals—including ethylene, propylene, acetylene, benzene, and toluene,
as well as natural gas constituents like methane, propane, and ethane—are the
feedstock chemicals for the production of many of the items we use and depend
on every day.
Modern life relies on the availability of these products that are made in the
United States and across the globe. We zero in on some of these common
household and commercial products below. The list may surprise you!

Adhesive
Air mattresses
Ammonia
Antifreeze
Antihistamines
Antiseptics
Artificial limbs
Artificial turf
Asphalt
Aspirin
Awnings
Backpacks
Balloons
Ballpoint pens
Bandages
Beach umbrellas
Boats
Cameras
Candies and gum
Candles
Car battery cases
Car enamel
Cassettes
Caulking
CDs/computer disks
Cell phones
Clothes
Clothesline
Clothing
Coffee makers
Cold cream
Combs
Computer keyboards
Computer monitors
Cortisone
Crayons
Credit cards
Curtains
Dashboards
Denture adhesives
Dentures
Deodorant
Detergent
Dice
Dishwashing liquid
Dog collars
Drinking cups
Dyes
Electric blankets
Electrical tape
Enamel
Epoxy paint
Eyeglasses
Fan belts
Faucet washers
Fertilizers
Fishing boots
Fishing lures
Floor wax
Food preservatives
Footballs
Fuel tanks
Glue
Glycerin
Golf bags
Golf balls
Guitar strings
Hair coloring
Hair curlers
Hand lotion
Hearing aids
Heart valves
House paint
Hula hoops
Ice buckets
Ice chests
Ice cube trays
Ink
Insect repellent
Insecticides
Insulation
iPad/iPhone
Kayaks
Laptops
Life jackets
Light-weight aircraft
Lipstick
Loudspeakers
Lubricants
Luggage
Model cars
Mops
Motorcycle helmets
Movie film
Nail polish
Noise insulation
Nylon rope
Oil filters
Packaging
Paint brushes
Paint roller
Pajamas
Panty hose
Parachutes
Perfumes
Permanent press
Petroleum jelly
Pharmaceuticals
Pillow filling
Plastic toys
Plastics
Plywood adhesive
Propane
Purses
Putty
Refrigerants
Refrigerator linings
Roller skate wheels
Roofing
Rubber cement
Rubbing alcohol
Safety glasses
Shampoo
Shaving cream
Shoe polish
Shoes/sandals
Shower curtains
Skateboards
Skis
Soap dishes
Soft contact lenses
Solar panels
Solvents
Spacesuits
Sports car bodies
Sunglasses
Surf boards
Swimming pools
Synthetic rubber
Telephones
Tennis rackets
Tents
Tires
Tool boxes
Tool racks
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Transparent tape
Trash bags
Truck and automobile parts
Tubing
TV cabinets
Umbrellas
Unbreakable dishes
Upholstery
Vaporizers
Vinyl flooring
Vitamin capsules
Water pipes
Wind turbine blades
Yarn

David Wier

Thanks, Sandra.

That was kind of close to what I thought it was. That first step is the kicker for me. Lisa, my wife, is the only mind reader I know. That's why I keep thinking about Beatles songs 24/7

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

Thanks Tommy, for the smiling shots of Steve.  It's great to see that he is improving.

Was so glad you said "That's Steve on the right," in the second pic.  I was a little confused.  Your constant wit is always a giggle for me.

Hope Steve doesn't have to stay in bed for much longer.  I know he likes to be on the move daily, as is his habit.

Jim Bedwell

Oh, GOOD!!! Steve looks like he's recovering for more abuse later!!!!

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

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Tommy,

Thanks for visiting Steve, bringing him some cheer (especially with the dog) and posting the photos of him.  He looks good despite the rough go he has had of it.  I hope he can return to normalcy.  I will keep him in my thoughts.

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

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David Cordell

Question:

Is there a cheap and effective VPN (or other software) that can hide your actual physical location. My streaming services are blocking me because I am not in the US. 

Lowell Tuttle

Isn't that what dukduk.go advertises?

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

David,

You want streaming services when you are onboard a lovely cruise in Europe???  May I suggest a nice glass of wine, Martha and the river breezes instead.  Screw the streaming (pun intended), just watch the river stream by and then....well use you imagination.!

Hollis Carolyn Heyn

David:

As is frequently the case, I'm with Sandra.  Drop the screens.  

Merrily, merrily and something about life being a dream, dude.

Love, Hollis

David Cordell

So judgmental!!

The river is nice to look at, but not so much at night or when you're stopped. And that glas of wine? We probably need less rather than more. After the evening's activities we want to kick back a bit. Last night we watched Monuments Men. Enjoyed it

Lowell,

As I understand it, DuckDuckGo doesn't reveal your search history, but I don't know about hiding your location. Might check it out tonight.

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

David,

We use Bit Defender.  It is an anti-virus and VPN.  Danny says it is inexpensive. 

Russ Stovall

David :       
We use Bit Defender as well   

Jerry May

Jim Mulvihill and I saw Steve last night; and he is looking better and better!

Janalu, he does seem to be "chomping at the bit" to leave! We all three had great laughs

though, and we stayed awhile!

David Cordell

62 degrees at 11:30 AM. Wish you were here.

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

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David,

Paris looks lovely.  I am jealous. Wish I was there.  Cathy Burrows Streetman's daughter lives in France.  I think in Paris.  I see her Facebook posts filled with photos of gardens, museums, shops, food and more all the time.  Her name is Spring.  Spring in Paris....

Jerry,

I am glad to hear that Steve is feeling better.  This is quite the miracle. I hope this trend continues for him and he can once again live alone, or at least post here and talk to us all.

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

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Wayne Gary

Quite a lot of giggling wth Ann Margret  from Murders Row.

Lowell Tuttle

Headlines.

Desantis firmly states Trump lost election.

I can't help but laugh.  and laugh...and chuckle..

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

Lowell,

De Santis' admission would be funny if it weren't so sad.  It took long enough. Sheesh.

Wayne Gary

I just watched the Ann-Margret scene again and the band is Dino, Desi & Billy.  Sons of Dean Martin and Desi Arnaz.

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

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Way to go, Ohio!