Have gas prices affected you? - Page 7

plthijinx · 08-31-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Head's up -- we're going short here in Tampa. 87 octane is gone thanks to Katrina.

found out that 2 main pipelines that supply the east and some of the northeast have been shutdown due to katrina. no telling when it will be back in service.......

BigV · 08-31-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by plthijinx

found out that 2 main pipelines that supply the east and some of the northeast have been shutdown due to katrina. no telling when it will be back in service.......

PLUS!!!

You'll be getting a convoy of 475 busses carrying 10,000 refugees from the Superdome. Y'all generously cleared the schedule at the Astrodome until December for them. Right neighborly of you. :thanks:

plthijinx · 08-31-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

PLUS!!!

You'll be getting a convoy of 475 busses carrying 10,000 refugees from the Superdome. Y'all generously cleared the schedule at the Astrodome until December for them. Right neighborly of you. :thanks:

i agree, that was a very noble/neighborly gesture and they are welcome to stay! also, people here in town are opening up their spare bedrooms to strangers as well.

Dagney · 08-30-2005, 07:13 PM

I filled up yesterday 2.49/gal for 87 octane. Drove past the same station today - 2.87 for 87 octane.

Someone tell me there's not gouging going on...in a way I'll believe it.

BigV · 08-30-2005, 07:24 PM

Capitalism at its finest.

Queen of the Ryche · 08-30-2005, 10:11 PM

Cali update: Just saw three gas stations within 3 miles at over $3.00 for mid-range gas. Ouch.

wolf · 08-31-2005, 01:03 AM

2.89 for Premium at the gas station on the way to work today. I did not buy premium.

So, can anybody tell me ... which is more energy efficient, running the A/C (albeit at a higher level than I would actually want, mildly chilled instead of icy cold) or driving with the windows open? (7 mile drive to work, usually not exceeding 40 mph)

dar512 · 08-31-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

So, can anybody tell me ... which is more energy efficient, running the A/C (albeit at a higher level than I would actually want, mildly chilled instead of icy cold) or driving with the windows open? (7 mile drive to work, usually not exceeding 40 mph)

I read this a while ago: air on for highway speeds, windows for < 50mph.

superbaton · 08-31-2005, 05:48 AM

get some ice from your fridge, put it in a plastic bag, place it on your crotch and voilâ!
ice cold driving.

LabRat · 08-31-2005, 09:04 AM

Filled up yesterday with our cheapest, ethanol blend 89 octane (it's Iowa, we get a break) at $2.43. Topped it off this morning same place at $2.59. I passed a couple stations putting up the 3.XX as I was going to work. I think I'll be putting up a notice for anyone willing to carpool. Good thing I asked for and got a raise, too bad I won't be able to enjoy the extra $$.

On the radio this morning they were talking about the price only being higher in 1980 (when corrected for inflation etc.)...don't remember what the price was then tho.

Kitsune · 08-31-2005, 10:25 AM

High gas prices? BRING IT!

glatt · 08-31-2005, 10:32 AM

Here's one cause of the high gas prices and short supply. Can you say "hoarding?"

Here, Joe Stevens fills his 1,500 gallon gas tank after waiting in line for an hour in Mobile, Alabama yesterday.

Hobbs · 08-31-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Here's one cause of the high gas prices and short supply. Can you say "hoarding?"

Here, Joe Stevens fills his 1,500 gallon gas tank after waiting in line for an hour in Mobile, Alabama yesterday.

Many, many, years ago when I was a kid, I seemed to remember one of the many gas crisis that hit this country. People were hoarding gas by filling large containers and putting them in their backyard. Many of them were actually burying them in the ground. Many of these containers that were plastic, since they were fuel rated, would begin to deteriorate and leak, causing a huge hazard. There were also reports of these containers exploding becuse of the building up of gas fumes. Folks do unerstand that you can't just fill anything up with gas and be good. I am surprise the gas station is allowing this dude to fill this rusted out hunk of metal. Not to mention, if gas was...say $2.80 in Mobile, that's 4,200 fricken dollars!

shoot · 08-31-2005, 12:46 PM

at 2 pm yesterday I passed a gas station right by my house that posted $2.41, I intended to bring back our minivan and filler up but forgot. At 4:30 pm much to my suprise it was $2.99 at the station right by my dentist's office. I drove by the 2.41 station at 8:30 am today and the price was $3.19. Indpls,IN

BigV · 08-31-2005, 12:51 PM

Welcome to the cellar, shoot. Pull up a chair. The good news is you'll be pleased at the price of gas in here. The bad news is it's all just hot air.

08-30-2005, 07:13 PM	#4
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	I filled up yesterday 2.49/gal for 87 octane. Drove past the same station today - 2.87 for 87 octane. Someone tell me there's not gouging going on...in a way I'll believe it. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

08-30-2005, 07:24 PM	#5
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Capitalism at its finest. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-30-2005, 10:11 PM	#6
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Cali update: Just saw three gas stations within 3 miles at over $3.00 for mid-range gas. Ouch. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

08-31-2005, 01:03 AM	#7
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	2.89 for Premium at the gas station on the way to work today. I did not buy premium. So, can anybody tell me ... which is more energy efficient, running the A/C (albeit at a higher level than I would actually want, mildly chilled instead of icy cold) or driving with the windows open? (7 mile drive to work, usually not exceeding 40 mph) __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

08-31-2005, 09:04 AM	#10
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Filled up yesterday with our cheapest, ethanol blend 89 octane (it's Iowa, we get a break) at $2.43. Topped it off this morning same place at $2.59. I passed a couple stations putting up the 3.XX as I was going to work. I think I'll be putting up a notice for anyone willing to carpool. Good thing I asked for and got a raise, too bad I won't be able to enjoy the extra $$. On the radio this morning they were talking about the price only being higher in 1980 (when corrected for inflation etc.)...don't remember what the price was then tho. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

08-31-2005, 05:48 AM	#9
superbaton The Cellar team Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ba, argentina Posts: 196	get some ice from your fridge, put it in a plastic bag, place it on your crotch and voilâ! ice cold driving.

08-31-2005, 10:25 AM	#11
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	High gas prices? BRING IT!

08-31-2005, 10:32 AM	#12
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Here's one cause of the high gas prices and short supply. Can you say "hoarding?" Here, Joe Stevens fills his 1,500 gallon gas tank after waiting in line for an hour in Mobile, Alabama yesterday.

08-31-2005, 12:46 PM	#14
shoot Smooth Ruffian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: central KY Posts: 47	at 2 pm yesterday I passed a gas station right by my house that posted $2.41, I intended to bring back our minivan and filler up but forgot. At 4:30 pm much to my suprise it was $2.99 at the station right by my dentist's office. I drove by the 2.41 station at 8:30 am today and the price was $3.19. Indpls,IN

08-31-2005, 12:51 PM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Welcome to the cellar, shoot. Pull up a chair. The good news is you'll be pleased at the price of gas in here. The bad news is it's all just hot air. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not. Last edited by BigV; 08-31-2005 at 01:22 PM.

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