United Van Lines Annual Movers Study -- 2017 Data

I remember posting this in 2016; I can't recall if I posted the 2017 data (2018 data not yet available):

• United Van Lines Annual Movers Study, link here.

Legend:

• Blue: high inbound
• Gray: balanced
• Yellow: high outbound

The interactive map at the link, if the map is not "moving," click on the arrow in the lower right hand corner below the map. It appears the "arrow" bleeds over into the sidebar at the right. If you can't get map to work on this site, go to the linked site above.



From the linked site, part of the narrative:

“This year’s data reflects longer-term trends of movement to the western and southern states, especially to those where housing costs are relatively lower, climates are more temperate and job growth has been at or above the national average, among other factors,” said Michael Stoll, economist and professor in the Department of Public Policy at the University of California, Los Angeles. “We’re also seeing continued migration to the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West as young professionals and retirees leave California.”

Snow Pack -- Western US -- Gettng Ready For Skiing -- November 9, 2018

Snow pack in November, 2015, government figures:

Snow pack in November, 2018, same government source (google: snowpack westwide snotel; or google: usda nrcs snow pack westwide SNOTEL):

It appears President Trump is cutting government. Note the small print in the graphic above:

Notice: We anticipate this map will not be available next year (2019) due to staffing constraints. Alternative maps: https://go.usa.gov/xnzxk. 

And, yes, that link works -- at least it did for me just now.

Wow, look at Colorado and central Montana/Idaho this year -- all dark blue. Lots of snow for the Kennedy grandchildren who have apparently never seen snow. It looks like the far northwest and northern Nevada/California may have less snow than in 2015. But regardless, both 2015 and 2018 had significantly more snow cover across the entire region that the 1981 - 2010 median.

The current snow pack is compared to the "Basin-wide percent of 1981 - 2010 median."

• red: > 50%
• orange: 50 - 69%
• and so on, to
• light blue: 130 - 149%
• darkest blue: > 150%

Is MRO Getting Ready To Frack Four Wells Near The Quale Wells In Reunion Bay? -- November 9, 2018

Two Quale wells are coming off line. Is MRO getting ready to frack neighboring wells? The Quale wells that have just come off line:

• 22288, 1,466, MRO, Joanne Quale USA 21-30H, Reunion Bay, t1/13; cum 313K 9/18;
• 22289, 1,444, MRO, Joanne Quale USA 21-30TFH, Reunion Bay, t12/12; cum 365K 9/18

Note: one was a TFH well (and a slightly better well) and the other was a middle Bakken well
Neighboring wells:

• 34597, SI/NC, MRO, Sheldon USA 21-30TFH, Reunion Bay, no production data;
• 33923, SI/NC, MRO, Maleckar USA 31-30H, Reunion Bay, no production data;
• 33924, SI/NC, MRO, Skadeland USA 31-30TFH, Reunion Bay, no production data;
• 33925, SI/NC, MRO, Wendell USA 31-30H, Reunion Bay, no production data;

Whiting's Obrigewitch Wells Have Been Updated -- November 9, 2018

Link here.

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Regular Unleaded Gasoline -- North Texas (DFW Area)

I saw a service station selling regular, unleaded gasoline today for $2.19 / gallon. Generally, it's going for about $2.29 in the DFW area right now. And, no, no one is offering "S&H Green Stamps." When I was growing up, I do believe our "silverware" set grew through these stamps.

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By The Way, Did She Mention My Name?

Wow, this is such a great song. I have not listened to it in ages. Gordon Lightfoot wrote it, recorded it, released it but I was interested in hearing someone else sing it.

Did She Mention My Name?, Mac Wiseman
I'm just on the blue side of lonesome, right next to the Heartbreak Hotel, in a tavern that's known as Three Teardrops on a barstool not doing so well. -- John Prine, YouTube here.

For a nostalgic romantic, "Did She Mention My Name" is tough on a Friday night.

Random Update Of Four Whiting Buckman Wells In Southwest Bakken -- Bell Oil Field -- November 9, 2018

See more at this post.

The well:

• 22286, 1,669, Whiting, Buckman 34-9PH, Bell, t9/12; cum 243K 9/18;

Relevant production profile:

BAKKEN	10-2017	31	5194	5195	5725	4250	4189	0
BAKKEN	9-2017	30	5977	5978	8315	5392	5332	0
BAKKEN	8-2017	31	5570	5558	6484	5016	4954	0
BAKKEN	7-2017	29	2957	2993	2974	2550	2493	0
BAKKEN	6-2017	30	9301	9495	11447	10255	10119	76
BAKKEN	5-2017	11	4598	4420	7829	4907	4825	61
BAKKEN	4-2017	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
BAKKEN	3-2017	14	868	849	406	1531	1504	0
BAKKEN	2-2017	12	559	575	326	1056	1033	0
BAKKEN	1-2017	26	1303	1290	736	2268	2216	0
BAKKEN	12-2016	5	7	55	1	106	106	0
BAKKEN	11-2016	30	1075	1042	552	2290	2230	0
BAKKEN	10-2016	31	1149	1131	505	2378	2316	0
BAKKEN	9-2016	30	1149	1157	555	2524	2464	0

The graphic: