Gas prices
Paul in Cannon Beach
4,703 Posts
So, how are you responding to the increased price of gas?
Personally, I find myself combining errands if I have to make a trip into the next town. I also really, really think about whether that trip is necessary.
When the weather warms up I will probably bike, longboard, or walk to work.
Personally, I find myself combining errands if I have to make a trip into the next town. I also really, really think about whether that trip is necessary.
When the weather warms up I will probably bike, longboard, or walk to work.
Comments
23 miles? Thats probably too long for a bike. You could just not leave the office. Sleep on the pink couch in your office 2-3 times a week.
Shirley
I think we may be at the point at which creativity will take over and people will start doing things differently.
Marina
[url]http://www.smartusa.com/smart-fortwo-passion.aspx[/url]
Marina, if you get one, post a picture of yourself and the car.
>Honda Civic gas powered coupe gets 25/36 mpg, a Civic hybrid gets 40/45 mpg.
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>Marina, if you get one, post a picture of yourself and the car.
Really??? I thought the Smart would cost almost nothing!! Now I really have to think about it!!
It could be a fun little car to drive, but just around town or the city, not for distances. I still think it's perfect for Paul.
I get so mad when I drive by a gas station I could spit. This is my way of sticking it to the Man.
I recall having a littel Dodge Colt, a '81 model with a twin stick (shift power & economy) that would get in the high 30 mpg and maybe even an occassional 40 mpg back then. That little car was a blast to drive. Felt like driving a go-cart, especailly since I traded in a full size extended chevy van.
I've put on a few pound myself over the past 20 - 30 years.
Can you still purchase a vehicle with hand crank windows and a three speed shifter on the column?
Hand crank windows, yes. Three on the tree, no.
So tourism seems good. I think people will still take vacations but they will look for places within 200-400 miles or so.
I heard a new term over the weekend: "staycation" The idea being you take some time off but you dont go anywhere fun. My family has been doing that for years.
Of course, he's 16 now. I'm not carrying him this time. I told him if we wait much longer to try this, he'll have to carry me.
I think its great that people are re-thinking their commute and basic travel. I am fortunate that walking to work and other means are available to me.
Another option is mass transit. With laptops, cell phones, and ipods, you can have an enjoyable commute and even get some work done. Some pepper spray in your purse or jacket and you are good to go.
My assistant and I joked yesterday that we should use "Work from home!" certificates as incentives. Administrative employees could win or earn them. We do not currently allow telecommuting, and most of us travel quite a bit to get to the office. Would still have to work on that day, but can do so their pj's, save the gas money, AND have an extra two hours that day to spend working instead of driving...
Started out as a joke, but I'm warming to the idea.
What am I doing about gas prices personally? Keeping activities close to home. Used to drive my boys across town to fun places, but not any more. We have a nice park right down the street from the house. Plus, now my kids are with my parents for the summer. Woohoo!
You just wanted to say that. It had nothing to do with reducing gas. Well, maybe now that I think about it, it might.
AND, their bathroom will stay clean with almost no effort. It's the little things that I appreciate. x:D