Well, according to some news reports, the price of peanut butter of any kind is due for a big jump in the next few weeks. Peanuts have nearly tripled in price in the last year due to weather related shortages. The 'natural' kind should be affected more due to the higher percentage of peanuts in them. Locals who roast peanuts haven't been able to get any for some time.

The rising cost of fuel for our expeditions may be beneficial to those of us with plenty of 'reserves.'