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[A Friend of Charlie]

You heading out to pick up some cigars Uncle Tony?  Don't forget the matches.

Ran out of coffee filters so there was a bit of panic here.  I think we're under control again.  Cigars?  Haven't gotten that far yet.

[South Carolina Redfish]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

[Travellin Dave]

Bad Happenings in Louisiana, two police officers killed in the last three days.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Nice morning walk by the capital to Lavazza for a great cup of coffee and noticed this quaint gentleman taking an opportunity to use his 1st Amendment Right to express his wish for sex with an Austin Police Officer.  Always nice to see community oriented citizens  on  congress avenue in front of the state capital .

I tend to agree with his message though.  He must be a commie too.

[South Carolina Redfish]

You heading out to pick up some cigars Uncle Tony?  Don't forget the matches.

Ran out of coffee filters so there was a bit of panic here.  I think we're under control again.  Cigars?  Haven't gotten that far yet.

Use a paper towels, works fine in an emergency

[Travellin Dave]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

Has it not been boom or bust for oil since it first bubbled up out of the ground?

[Travellin Dave]

You heading out to pick up some cigars Uncle Tony?  Don't forget the matches.

Ran out of coffee filters so there was a bit of panic here.  I think we're under control again.  Cigars?  Haven't gotten that far yet.

Use a paper towels, works fine in an emergency

Or a T-shirt or heck go in to town and buy some filters.....and some cigars.....

[CigarGuy87]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

It's amazing the oil industry isn't more stable - I get that it's a commodity, but the amount of countries that produce it and their varying costs can make it an ugly industry.  Lots of jobless people out in western ND now too that want that $100/barrel too.

[South Carolina Redfish]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

Has it not been boom or bust for oil since it first bubbled up out of the ground?

And always will be just part of the business and those who work in it know that.
Long term though it has been really really good to her.

[CigarGuy87]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

Has it not been boom or bust for oil since it first bubbled up out of the ground?

And always will be just part of the business and those who work in it know that.

Fuggin commodity markets - glad I'm not in one anymore, hated the swings we would take in business all pending the price of corn/soybeans

[A Friend of Charlie]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

Has it not been boom or bust for oil since it first bubbled up out of the ground?

And always will be just part of the business and those who work in it know that.

Fuggin commodity markets - glad I'm not in one anymore, hated the swings we would take in business all pending the price of corn/soybeans

Fucked up part is that my company is just as volatile with regard to jobs yet we're not at all affected (or minimally affected) by the market.  We're not a public company so it's not about our shareholders.  I think they just jump on the bandwagon and... Damn it, you made me think about work!

[South Carolina Redfish]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

It's amazing the oil industry isn't more stable - I get that it's a commodity, but the amount of countries that produce it and their varying costs can make it an ugly industry.  Lots of jobless people out in western ND now too that want that $100/barrel too.

Warden is in Austin but works 100% on Bakken Resources and interestingly June was the largest Bakken Production month in history but drilling has slowed down to a crawl. 2 years ago her company was spudding 18 wells/month and now it is like 4 or 5 at most.  BAkken wells are rather short lived compared to conventional wells so they are seriously depleting the current resources without bringing new production online.    She works on the production resource side though which is currently very busy.  $100 oil and they will be begging to hire experienced people again.

[South Carolina Redfish]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

Has it not been boom or bust for oil since it first bubbled up out of the ground?

And always will be just part of the business and those who work in it know that.

Fuggin commodity markets - glad I'm not in one anymore, hated the swings we would take in business all pending the price of corn/soybeans

Fucked up part is that my company is just as volatile with regard to jobs yet we're not at all affected (or minimally affected) by the market.  We're not a public company so it's not about our shareholders.  I think they just jump on the bandwagon and... Damn it, you made me think about work!

Fuk work think about shit that matters like coffee filters and cigars, even matches to light them with.   If all that gets taken care of then think about pu$$y which should carry you for the rest of the week.  And don't worry about this Banter we got it all taken care of.

[BackyardSmoker]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

It's amazing the oil industry isn't more stable - I get that it's a commodity, but the amount of countries that produce it and their varying costs can make it an ugly industry.  Lots of jobless people out in western ND now too that want that $100/barrel too.

Warden is in Austin but works 100% on Bakken Resources and interestingly June was the largest Bakken Production month in history but drilling has slowed down to a crawl. 2 years ago her company was spudding 18 wells/month and now it is like 4 or 5 at most.  BAkken wells are rather short lived compared to conventional wells so they are seriously depleting the current resources without bringing new production online.    She works on the production resource side though which is currently very busy.  $100 oil and they will be begging to hire experienced people again.

I drink your milkshake! I drink it up!

G'Mornin, Fellas

[Travellin Dave]

DJ up 192!

I would rather see $100 oil!   Wardens company is going to reduce their United States Based work force by 15% over the next 6-9 months.  Largely taken care of by current vacancies not being filled, buyouts and scheduled retirements but you know how those deals end up.  Also seems like a large chunk of the 15% (350 or so people) will be taken out of the main U.S. office in Houston which has about 2/3 of the people.  She would gladly take a nice socialist buyout as she only plans to work 1-2 more years anyway.

All part of working in the oil fields, she has been at it for over 35 years and seen many a company come and go and many reductions in force and pay cuts too.  2 years ago it was bonus's of more than a years pay and today it is layoffs.

Has it not been boom or bust for oil since it first bubbled up out of the ground?

And always will be just part of the business and those who work in it know that.

Fuggin commodity markets - glad I'm not in one anymore, hated the swings we would take in business all pending the price of corn/soybeans

Fucked up part is that my company is just as volatile with regard to jobs yet we're not at all affected (or minimally affected) by the market.  We're not a public company so it's not about our shareholders.  I think they just jump on the bandwagon and... Damn it, you made me think about work!

Just go ahead and fire up one of those "special" cigars from yesterday....