Again, it seems to me mass quantities of fast flying hot lead is the answer to any possible undesirable vamp infestations.
It would seem to me that even though lead may not deal death to a vamp at the molecular level, a vamp head isn't going anywhere once its legs are cut out from beneath it. Besides, no well trained person need depend on a spouse for protection. What was the original question to this thread?
Silver at $80/oz. It is a possibility if yearly demand continues to outstrip production. From 2002 through 2009, the yearly demand did not increase/decrease significantly from year to year. However, in 2010 the yearly demand rose 15%. In 2011 total demand was 12% higher than 2009. The rise of silver prices over the past couple of years was simply cause by slightly decreased production, and increased industrial and investment demand. Based on the foregoing silver may hit $80/oz. but it will take time. I think the major jump occurred. However, if silver becomes highly sought after in China, India, and the Middle East, then silver could see another quick rise. My singular humble opinion which I am sure may be read, but not considered seriously.
Of course its going to $80, $100, $500, $1000 and ounce. The biggest question is WHEN. Does $80 an ounce do you much good if bread costs $25 a loaf?
I just noticed that a big increase in the silver demand for coins/medals yearly since 2007 (almost 200% increase 2007 to 2011). The 2007 silver demand for coins/medals was approx. 39.7 mil. oz., 65.3 in 2008, 78.8 in 2009, 99.4 in 2010, and 118.2 in 2011. I would guess that other than silver clad type coins world wide, the majority of the increases are for .9999 coins made for collectors/investors.