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How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:37 am
by SassyfrasT
I read a headline on the internet a while back that states gas prices are projected to reach $5 (that's five dollars!) a gallon by Labor Day.
Other than the standard, "given" responses, I wondered if anyone would like to share any unusual ideas.
I am a woman who is probably too old to operate a motorcycle, however, I am considering learning to determine if I should invest in one. God knows I would spend less wherever I went too. LOL
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:39 am
by bubba
I will ask if I can work from home a couple days a week. Other then that, get a car that does better on gas.
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:37 am
by dicecca112
If I can take the bus to do errands I will, bike places too. Just have to deal, that and my first new car, will definitely get really good gas mileage, even if it costs me more
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:41 am
by Sporg
Well, I've already downgraded to driving a roller skate. Hmm, maybe I could add a mast and use wind power to help out... hehe...
/soapbox on
I've been pushing at work to work remotely. My team is spread out over the country and I already have all the tools to work remotely. Unfortunately our director is from the old school way of thinking where you have to have your butt in your chair (at the office) to actually be able to work. Of course that doesn't apply at night or on weekends when I get called at home. Let's see... laptop (check) data card (check) cell phone with unlimited usage (check)... hmmm, yeah a tough one!
/soapbox off
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 3:49 pm
by DaIceMan
it was funny watching the CEO of ExxonMobil on the Today show this morning trying to explain how they pocketed nearly $11B in first quarter profits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORPA4eegRcA
Sorry, hit submit too quickly. As for the original question, there's really not much I can do at this point to reduce my dependency on gas. I work 23 miles from home, but I drive a car that gets 28-30mpg. Too far to ride a bike, no public transit, and no one close to me that has the same hours that I can carpool with.
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:39 pm
by Methious
I've been making them bring the computers to me to fix instead of going to them. If I have to go to them, well a guys gotta pass on rising costs.
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:34 pm
by w00fd06
im gonna build a wind-powered car!
......
but before i figure out how to do that, i'll get a Prius.
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:14 pm
by bmaverick
Time to revolt against high fuel prices!
Friday is ...
National Ride Your Bike To Work Day! May 16th, 2008
Prepare you bike, inspect safety equipment, and know your route for safety.
Regular will be $4 per gallon or more on July 4th!
When is it, National Ride Your Horse To Work Day ?
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:28 pm
by NAiLs
bmaverick wrote:Time to revolt against high fuel prices!
Regular will be $4 per gallon or more on July 4th!
It's already over $4/gal here in Milwaukee.
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:15 am
by vicaphit
I'm in the same situation Iceman, I have the same commute, if not a few miles longer, car gets atleast 30MPG, and there is no one to carpool with.
Also, my Fiancee lives about 130 miles away from me, and I see her about every 2 weeks. That is my worries about gas prices going up. I can't wait until she is out of college and we can get a place.
Re: How do you plan to cope with rising gas prices?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 2:04 pm
by Dragon_Cooler
How am i going to cope???? Drive one of these.....
LOLOLOLOL Stick it to the man!!!
and my wallet
But seriously, i dont know what i am going to do. I drive 30miles + one way to work 5 times a week. I might see if my work will offer to work from home a couple times a week or something.