Alon USA Partners, LP (ALDW)

[jugs]

One thing we obviously agree upon is that ALDW should be riding higher than the current $10.25 or so range. I'm expecting we'll be in the $11.00 range within the next two weeks or thereabouts.

As we get closer to the official day of guidance, people will view ALDW differently---not so much as a pregnant cow but more as an ear of corn about to slough off its ripe harvest. Whether you're into meat of veggies, I think it's a fairly safe bet to conclude that we're entering a sweet spot if holding ALDW.

Notice I've not attributed anything to Mr. Trump's pending inauguration. I don't prognosticate on such matters although I recognize the possibility of it fomenting desirable change.

So I'm always hopeful while doing my best to remain grounded.

And yes!---I'm a coffee drinker. I try to filter my puns to the Max....well, shoo---the house is cold today.

Damn you Yankees with your winter storm warnings. I'm four miles or so from the Mexican border and would you believe it's 39 degrees outside?

I've already put out a huge amount of wild bird seed for the area birds---grackles and red winged blackbirds and the ubiquitous house sparrows. Fed them twice so far and will do so again. Those poor guys give so much just by entertaining us, I love feeding them for they feed my soul.

But this is your fault!