Thursday, April 26, 2012

My 6,667 Stand-Alone Post

I see that the previous post was my 6,666th post on this blog (my original Bakken blog was deleted in toto some years ago and I started over).

For newbies, it should be noted that I try to post 5 - 10 new, stand-alone posts every day (when not traveling), so be sure to scroll down when visiting the blog.

I also update a dozen or so previous posts on any given day.

Seventy-two percent of my content is driven by readers who alert me to stories I would have have otherwise missed.

99% of my posts and updates are about the Bakken. One percent of my posts and updates have to do with politics; Apple, Inc; green energy; global warming; etc. Many of my "commentaries" are not Bakken-related. I generally do not post comments to my commentaries. I generally post comments to Bakken posts. Interestingly enough, most comments are in response to my commentaries. I receive minimal feedback to all the Bakken information I post; most of the feedback is to note errors in something I have posted -- which I really appreciate. I want to correct errors as soon as possible.

I post non-Bakken notes because it helps put the Bakken into perspective. 

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Your math is way off on the non-bakken stories. Just look at the posts from this week alone and anyone can see the 99% claim is false.

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    1. Bruce OksolApril 26, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      I said "stand-alone posts AND updates."

      It's the updates where I post most new material. Huge amount of updates provided. Go through the links at the sidebar. That's where the vast amount of updates are provided.

      But you are correct: stand-alone posts some days / some weeks have a lot of non-Bakken material. But is more than made up by the updates.

      I am constantly updating IPs and cumulative production numbers.

      For a short period some months ago, I tried to limit posts only to Bakken stories; I got absolutely no feedback. After awhile, that gets boring. Non-Bakken stories generally result in feedback; that's what keeps me going. But that's not why I do the blog.

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    2. LarneApril 26, 2012 at 12:49 PM

      Congratulations Bruce, I look forward to your post every day. Your information has been priceless is dealing with our oil properties.

      Thanks,

      Larne

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    3. Bruce OksolApril 26, 2012 at 12:50 PM

      Remember the folks over at the Teegue Bakken Shale Discussion Group also provide great support for individual mineral owners with specific questions.

      Thank you for your kind comments.

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    4. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks so much for your blog, Bruce. Access it several times a day.

      As a native North Dakotan living away from the state reading your posts, am always struck by the historic, economic, and cultural changes that the Bakken is manifesting throughout North Dakota and beyond its borders.

      But when talking with people in state, few really seem to understand how transformational the Bakken will be to ND, as most believe its just another miniboom that will soon go away. ND will soon be a very low tax state with incredibly desirable business climate. ND's per capita income may lead the nation in a few short years.

      The transformation that is occurring is practically breathtaking.

      Thanks for being the historian witnessing this revolution.

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    5. Bruce OksolApril 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you for your kind comments. You've hit on a couple of points, some of which I have addressed on the blog.

      First, you are correct. A lot of folks in the heart of the Bakken do not realize what is happening. I think of them being in the eye of the hurricane; not experiencing the transformational changes you mention that are swirling around them.

      Second, the blog is a historical document. I have wondered whether I should delete some old postings that were naive or outright wrong, but I have decided to keep everything for the very reason you suggest: historical archives. I do provide updates and will correct typographical errors and errors that folks point out in the comments.

      Thank you for taking time to write. Unless something incredibly unexpected happens, this "miniboom" is not going away any time soon.

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  2. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Reading your blog is like having a pleasant visit with an old friend. A friend who shares my North Dakota background, my interest in the Bakken, and good family values. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your blog, and I, for one, am a dedicated reader.

    Your posts are both informative and graciously presented. You also provide a great overview of what's really going on "back home" accompanied by some terrific pictures. It's fascinating to see what the actual rigs, multi pads and downtown Williston, etc., look like today, Thank you so much!

    Jean

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    1. Bruce OksolApril 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM

      I wish I could post more pictures of the Bakken; I'm not there right now, but hopefully I will be back there in the not-too-distant future.

      The good news: my recent post on Vern Whitten photography had some great Bakken photos:

      http://milliondollarway.blogspot.com/2012/04/vern-whitten-gallery-april-2012.html

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