1badbow
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Message Posted: Apr 13, 2007 12:04:30 AM
Just went shopping for stuff I really didn't need!
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sfcwms
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 10:09:37 PM
Wasn't planning on going anywhere anyway.
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waltjax
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:53:35 PM
I am not surprised by the results of the survey, since most people do not travel over the Easter weekend. In addition, most places of business are closed at that time.
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LittleLizard
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:44:41 PM
Predictions are already out for over $3.00/gal this summer. Read the Reuters article in the news section on this site, which says we're driving more despite higher prices. AND the stocks on hand are dropping rapidly at a time when refineries normally are gearing up for the summer. Less gas + more demand = you guessed it, soaring prices.
Couple points of discussion:
1) What is going on that they are NOT starting to ratchet up for summer? Hmmm....could it be they know we will buy anyway and they are figuring on making out like bandits this summer?
2) And WHY are not we conserving more, instead of using more? Haven't we learned anything? I don't understand how people can so quickly forget what is in their own economic interest. Simple things like consolidating errands could save a lot and send a message to Big Oil!
3) What if we have another bad hurricane season? Remember a La Nina is developing now. La Ninas, unlike the El Nino of last summer, tend to promote hurricane formation in the Atlantic. The prediction is for a worse than average year. Could we be seeing gas in the $3.50-4.00 range?
Comments, anyone?
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1badbow
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:42:17 PM
No, no where special to go, just stayed home and went shopping!
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Mr.Chips
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:36:48 PM
Wow. 52% responding said it did not effect them at all.
No wonder they can charge these prices.
As long as we keep unlimited buying of gas, the prices will continue to increase. Supply and demand.
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Mr.Chips
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:31:19 PM
Wow. 52% responding said it did not effect them at all.
No wonder they can charge these prices.
As long as we keep unlimited buying of gas, the prices will continue to increase. Supply and demand.
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felix32
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 7:41:35 PM
nope had to work.
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Ozzman1
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:43:00 PM
Girlfreind had Car and had to work
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Ozzman1
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:42:40 PM
No where to go
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Ozzman1
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:42:19 PM
Nope Didn't Go Anywhere
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:35:25 PM
NO, NOT AT ALL, DON'T DRIVE ON HOLIDAYS.........
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:34:17 PM
NO......
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:33:23 PM
NO GAS PRICES DON'T AFFECT MY HILIDAYS, DON'T DRIVE.......
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 5:31:53 PM
NO, DON'T TRAVEL ON HOLIDAYS.......
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 4:01:32 PM
no......
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bigdaddylv
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 2:58:00 PM
No - Not at all
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trundel
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 2:00:01 PM
No - not at all
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GoTiger
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 1:02:42 PM
yes a lot
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Cliffdog
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 12:49:03 PM
Midway through the weekend, I looked at the price of gas we were buying in the US versus the prices we are paying here in Toronto...20% cheaper (taking into account the conversion rate) across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan...yes...we did a LOT of driving.
We figure it is big and buried taxes in Ontario on our gas money.
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Battmann
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 12:43:16 PM
Yes - Only slightly
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amacd55
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 12:34:06 PM
Medical problems have me filling up weekly instead of my normal bi-weekly. No plans for Easter, but do try and consolidate trips to minimize fuel usage. Thankfully the warmer weather shows my mileage up above 50 again, which I had not seen all winter driving in the snow.
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Caper3
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 12:32:13 PM
I just worked a little overtime
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Lovalot73
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 11:53:21 AM
I guess not cause I still went where I had planned to go!!! Just becasue gas is up don't mean you can forget about family!!!
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yelobus
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 11:30:36 AM
Your President doesn't have to buy his own gas. He has you to do it for him.
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Don20
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 11:17:27 AM
Yes, we stayed home.
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Lengas
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 10:53:54 AM
Yes, stayed home.
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milo
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 10:47:32 AM
no
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becca1
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 9:19:45 AM
no, not at all, actualy i was able to get gas @ 2.59 at speedwaY IN LAKEWOOD
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Dancin
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 9:03:49 AM
We stayed local. If the oil companies suffer because I didn't consume overpriced fuel, then too bad. I've done just about all I can to save, economize, decrease use, stretch out fuel efficiency, and generally do all I can to demand less, and still pay more.
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imcruizn
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:13:33 AM
I will consider carpooling now
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dongo50
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 8:06:43 AM
no
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3142
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 7:39:13 AM
Yes - Somewhat, Adjusted some afternoon plans but nothing really important.
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Blazin
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 7:35:21 AM
No, didn't affect any.
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N9HVP
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 7:03:07 AM
No - Not at all.
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Guido4
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 6:58:25 AM
Yes - Only slightly
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pen101
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 6:57:51 AM
Not just for Easter, but for everyday.
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Bill313
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 6:34:13 AM
No - Not at all
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memory_of_max
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 6:14:49 AM
It wasn't going to - - other reasons effected them more (chicken pox)
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spectrekitty
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 3:13:20 AM
Not at all - I had none! : )
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DukeCityMan
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 2:45:34 AM
It affects my travel plans, being on a fixed income. When prices go up, I spend more, drive less. Prices go down, gives me a little more freedom. I was planning a trip from Albuquerque to near Cincinati, Ohio. At $3.00 a gallon with a vehicle that gets 25mpg, I'm second-thinking it. If gas stays in the $2.00 range, it's much more affordable.
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1badbow
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2007 12:06:38 AM
No, Stayed home!
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Synek
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 10:52:48 PM
If you don't buy a big soda and a bag of chips when you stop for gas, you'll pretty much save the cost increase for filling up. Do the math.
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rjr54
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 10:21:37 PM
No, my family came here. :-)
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AJAJAJ
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 10:11:27 PM
Not really because I hate to travel on the holidays. I try to wait & do my visiting when the traffic is less. But I saw $3.00 a gallon for regular in Greensboro,NC for the 1st time in my life.
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Bogus1
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 9:44:27 PM
Yes - A lot
I refused to pay higher holiday prices and stayed home. I waited until Tuesday to fill up and the price went down 6 cents. We will see over $3/gal long before summer ever gets here.
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 8:57:28 PM
NO, THE OIL COMPANIES HAVE GOT US USED TO 3 BUCKS A GAL. SO EXPECT IT ONLY TO GO UP THIS SUMMER, 3 BUCKS WILL BE THE STARTING POINT FOR HIGHER GAS PRICES.............. HAVE A NICE SUMMER.......
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 8:47:52 PM
NO, AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC TO OR FROM WORK.......
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LittleLizard
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 8:47:09 PM
I voted "no" because visiting my 86-year-old mother at Easter wasn't something I would give up...had a 2.15 hour drive down to her city but just bit the bullet and filled up the Dakota.
However, there is another aspect to this poll: it should have read "did you travel anyway and cut back spending elsewhere to afford the gas?" I have a feeling this is what a lot of people have done, unless they have so much loot that gas prices don't matter to them at any price. Most of us make choices-and keeping in touch with family for most is a priority. I just spend less someplace else, like don't eat out, buy new clothes, borrow books,DVDs and videos from the library instead of buying or renting them, etc.
GADZOOKS...gas just went up AGAIN today! Now it is 2.83 for unleaded, 2.94 for diesel. It has gone up almost 20 cents in the last 10 days....
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 8:46:30 PM
NO. I WORK MOST WEEKENDS AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC......
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surlyreddog
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2007 8:45:15 PM
NO. I WORK MOST WEEKENDS.......
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