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FrankTC

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5. Hopefully True, But . . .

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Sun Sep 14, 2025, 03:32 PM

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Sometimes the damage is reparable, and refineries can come back online in a few weeks. Lots of variables interacting here -- severity of the damage, availability of repair supplies and crews, worsening weather -- making prediction difficult, even for ChatGPT. Still, it's lovely to think that we may be able to enjoy a Schadenfreude Fest to warm our hearts this coming winter.

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