[nwctwx]

I did not know about the fires... thanks.

Check out all the rigs in red (possible hurricane force)

http://hurricane.methaz.org/hurapak/AAL122005_gomex_oil.html

Would certainly be a major problem if the storm is as powerful as forecast. Even as is, most will be evacuated so... prices will be on the rise.

[MamaDearest]

Thanks for the link Ian. Network news this AM discussed the possibility of rising oil prices due to the storm and its effect on oil rigs. If anyone blinks sideways they'll go up IMHO, storm or no storm. Noting media NOT covering rising oil company profits while consumer prices are causing hardship to schools, cities and low income workers.