$4.19

[Durgrimst]

Gas is $4.19 a gallon for the cheap stuff and $4.39 for premium in my town now.

[Miss Ismurii]

Where is that? Because it's about the same here.

[Kranar]

I love how gas at $4.19 is considered expensive.

[Miss Ismurii]

Well because you have to put a lot in a car and it goes fast because people drive everywhere. But I heard that it's supposed to get over $5 I believe in the Sacramento area.

[Augie]

Gas here in Jacksonville, FL is at $3.85. My best friend was up here over Memorial Day and nearly wet herself when she saw 3.85. She yanked her car into the gast station so fast and I was like WTF?

Gas where she was in Ft. Lauderdale was like 4.20 a gallon. For regular. Blech.

[Miss Ismurii]

Psh. I saw 3.85 the other day when my Grandmother and I were driving and she was looking for the place with the cheapest gas price and I showed her that one becuase everything else is like 4something. And she's like "No I want Shell gas" and I'm like WTF because shell gas is like 4.15. I didn't understand why she turned it down.

[Durgrimst]

I live in Twentynine Palms CA. The middle of the desert, and the only way to do stuff is to drive a couple hours. Expensive gas blows.

[Durgrimst]

I love how gas at $4.19 is considered expensive.


Where are you from then? It wasn't too long ago when gas was under $2. Over $4 is pricey, not compared to Europeans, but they have a different lifestyle, I don't like this shit.

[sst]

I just got back from a trip around Barstow, CA .. $4.59 a gal for reg

[Kranar]

It's about $5.50 a gallon in Canada and we have the second largest proven oil reserve in the world.

Then again I don't care much since I don't drive. There's no need to drive in a big city, but I can understand the frustration for those who live in rural areas.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Thankfully I recently moved to a place that is pretty flat and a short distance to most of the places I'd like to go, so I can ride my bike more (i.e. getting a short list of groceries). I only use my car when I absolutely have to, with prices like this.

[Trouble]

Yeah I'm in a similar situation; I only drive like once a week to go to the store. A tank of gas can easily last me a couple of months. Although mass transit is not necessarily cheap, 4 bucks a day for Metrorail is still WAY cheaper than the gas+parking I'd pay if I drove to work.

[Sean of the Thread]

Boo hoo.


Hey you can always move to Venezuela and pay .12 cents a gallon. Just don't speak freely our you'll end up in political prison.

[mgoddess]

http://www.gasbuddy.com/

[The Ponzzz]

What sucks is not more than 7 years ago I was paying 89 cents a gallon. When prices slowly made their way to $1.25 I thought it was fucking crazy sauce.

This shit with the gas prices is just not right at all. They will keep going up till Americans stop paying.

With a Honda Civic at 33ish mpg we're paying about $120-150 a week on gas. That's roughly $480-600 a month. Min. wage here in Indiana is still $5.85 till July. A 40 hour week is $936 a month before taxes. If that poor son of a bitch has child support at 17%, he can't afford anything but gas.

[Parkbandit]

We could always just "tax the shit out of gas" then you will have something to really bitch about.

[Gan]

$3.79 here for regular.

*Find cheap gas in your area, link in my sig.

[Sylvan Dreams]

Psh. I saw 3.85 the other day when my Grandmother and I were driving and she was looking for the place with the cheapest gas price and I showed her that one becuase everything else is like 4something. And she's like "No I want Shell gas" and I'm like WTF because shell gas is like 4.15. I didn't understand why she turned it down.

Might be because Shell advertises that you will get better performance out of your car by using their fuel.

[Back]

$3.95(.99) here. For 87. People buy unto that 93 bullshit. Duh, cars are disposable.

And oil by the barrel has dropped since last week.

Exxon, Shell, Mobile and all the rest can cry me a fucking river. Of black gold...

[Sean of the Thread]

$3.83 is about the lowest I saw today for 87. Many places are $4 + but still it's not that big a deal really.

Fucking pinch your pennies elsewhere and stop complaining about an extra $8 bucks to fill up. In a world where you book first class tickets and spend that extra $2 bucks for a india pale ale or rib eye stfu.

I agree it's fucked up and something can be done about it but let's be reasonable ffs.

Btw my truck gets about 12 mpg. /shrug

[The Ponzzz]

We survive, so I'm not as upset about the situation as i could be. I feel bad for the people who can barely get by. Public transportation isn't great in cities. Hell, I bitched in Syracuse because the bus system I thought wasn't reliable. Then I move to South Bend and I wish I had Syracuse's transportation systems. Who ever heard of buses that down run after 10pm!?!? And what the shit....

I go to look for a car today... I want a hybrid. INDIANA DOES NOT SELL HYBRIDS. The whole fucking state. None. Zero. WTF. Who wants to live in this state!?!!?!@?E$RFGRHTJDR

[Kyra231]

If it keeps up I'm not sure if it would be cheaper to drive my daughter to Indianapolis or fly her. The extra 250 for her to fly alone is what is making me debate it.

3.97/gal in NC.

~K.

[Misun]

Btw my truck gets about 12 mpg. /shrug

My van gets about that. It's been painful given how much I have to drive everyday right now. I don't think it would be such a problem if it was the only thing going up in price. Food has been making the drastic hike as well. The cheese I am used to buy is now 10.99. It's all across the board.

Where I live: cheapest $3.81/highest $4.29

[Latrinsorm]

They will keep going up till Americans stop paying.Economical bastards!
With a Honda Civic at 33ish mpg we're paying about $120-150 a week on gas.Why are you driving 150 miles a day?

[Trouble]

Why are you driving 150 miles a day?

I have a few co-workers who commute in the 50-70 miles each way range. It pretty routine for the DC area. So 150 miles a day isn't inconceivable, especially when you start factoring in errands/kids/etc.

[The Ponzzz]

We only have one car. I do about 50-60 a day, and she works for the State of Indiana that requires her to drive around. She does over 150 alone some days.

[AnticorRifling]

I drive from Noblesville to downtown Indy every day on the joyous route that is I-69 -> 465 -> 70.... it's really not that horrid (that or I'm just used to it). I'm just glad I've got a vehicle that gets 35mpg.

[MotleyCrew]

$3.88 - $3.99 here right now...I am SO glad we moved 5 minutes from the hubbies work. We wouldn't of been able to afford gas if we had stayed where we wear, 45 minutes away.

He is the Operations Manager for a trucking company, talk about getting slapped around. Every week he comes home telling me about another company going belly up.

[Latrinsorm]

We only have one car. I do about 50-60 a day, and she works for the State of Indiana that requires her to drive around. She does over 150 alone some days.Does she make minimum wage?

[Clove]

We only have one car. I do about 50-60 a day, and she works for the State of Indiana that requires her to drive around. She does over 150 alone some days.The State... of Indiana... sucks... so... bad.

[Celephais]

Yeah, if she's driving for work she should be being reimbursed. I get your drift though... sucks. And in your scenario that's two people driving (so two incomes).

[Durgrimst]

I am either going to be moving to TX or IN in about a year. I have family in both, just haven't made up my mind yet.

[Tisket]

On the upside, I learned some cool new swear words from the guy at the pump next to mine last time I filled up my car.

And things could always be worse. You could be a Hummer or Escalade salesman.

/Pollyanna

[Stanley Burrell]

Gas is pretty expensive in CT. And I think maybe after my next oil change, or the one after that, that I'll have enough faith in my engine pistons to start buying "high-quality" mom and pops gasoline.

Once I put enough mileage on this car I get to trade it in anyway.

[The Ponzzz]

No, she makes a bit over 40k a year. My scenario was just that, an example of a bad situation. We can of course claim all the miles at the end of the year, but I'm just saying, it's fucking expensive.

[Crazy Bard]

NJ has the cheapest gas. :yes:

[Clove]

50.5 cents per mile, but I expect the IRS to raise that before the end of the summer.

[AnticorRifling]

The State... of Indiana... sucks... so... bad.


I actually enjoy Indiana.

I got the joy of traffic thanks to Eric Clapton being in concert tonight (I live close enough to Verizon Music Centre that I sit out on my porch and can hear any concert there).

I'd like to move back to NC where I was stationed because I enjoyed that location too....wife isn't a fan of that idea.

[Durgrimst]

I hope your not talking about Jacksonville NC, that town is a shit hole.

[Sean of the Thread]

I actually enjoy Indiana.

I got the joy of traffic thanks to Eric Clapton being in concert tonight (I live close enough to Verizon Music Centre that I sit out on my porch and can hear any concert there).

I'd like to move back to NC where I was stationed because I enjoyed that location too....wife isn't a fan of that idea.

Cherry Point MCAS?

Lemme guess a 6100's MOS with the M standing for misery? You're too fat to fit into an AH-1 cockpit.

[Snapp]

NJ has the cheapest gas. :yes:

That's why I fill up everytime I'm there. ;)

Plus they pump that shit for you. Gotta love it.

[Lucas]

Heh,don't know about you all. I bought 12 month oil future contracts and just smile everytime I drive into fill up my tank. Really BIG smile.

[AnticorRifling]

Cherry Point MCAS?

Lemme guess a 6100's MOS with the M standing for misery? You're too fat to fit into an AH-1 cockpit.

Cherry Point yar. MOS 4066 Small Computer Systems Specialist , secondary as a crypto tech, also cert'ed as a TASO and SORTS officer. Gave me a chance to attach to alot of units doing cool shit.

[Tisket]

Heh,don't know about you all. I bought 12 month oil future contracts and just smile everytime I drive into fill up my tank. Really BIG smile.

You are really bad at lying and really good at being stupid.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

I found out that my place has oil-heated water, rather than gas-heated water.

500 dollars for 100 gallons.

I'm looking into replacing the whole heating system, but that isn't cheap either.

[Durgrimst]

$4.39 now

[Miss Ismurii]

$4.49

Stockton, California. Ow.

[Deathravin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plShzNaq9wk

[Gan]

Heh,don't know about you all. I bought 12 month oil future contracts and just smile everytime I drive into fill up my tank. Really BIG smile.

Are we supposed to be impressed?


:rofl:

[MotleyCrew]

$3.86 - $4.09 here

[Warriorbird]

Hybrids aren't worth it yet.

[Durgrimst]

I am about to deploy to Iraq again, and when I get back I'm buying a hybrid.

[LMingrone]

Paid $4.29 for cheap this morning. That was after someone broke into my car (brand new, bought it three weeks ago), and stole my wallet, 3 credit cards, Licence, titles to both of my cars, social security card, tax return check, insurance card, 200 CDs, cell phone, and MY DAMN CIGARETTES.

Yes, I am an idiot for leaving all that shit in my glovebox.

Edit: Cops called as soon as I finished posting. They found the CDs and one of the credit cards in the middle of the road a few streets away.

[Durgrimst]

Why in the hell would you have your SS card, and car titles on you. That is shit you keep locked away until you need it, then lock it up again.

I would be pissed

wow

[The Ponzzz]

The entire state of Indiana does not sell Hybrids. At all.

[Sean of the Thread]

I'm too lazy but there are actual studies that put hybrids on the shit list for being green considering all that goes into them etc etc etc.

[LMingrone]

No shit, I'm a moron. I was getting ready to take care of a bunch of financial things this morning, and left everything in my car. I had to get to work at 6:30 this morning and didn't want to forget anything in a sleepy haze.

I live in the quietest damn neighborhood ever too. They robbed a bunch of houses on my street, so I'm glad I was at least home. I canceled everything and already went and got a new license and credit cards.

I punched a wall and broke a knuckle already 'cause I'm so stupid.....give a brother a break YO.

Edit: Oh, and my boss threatened to fire me for not coming in. Today was a good day.

[Durgrimst]

I read a study briefly that I think was from the UN that said that since America and the EU have been using corn ethanol as fuel/testing it for more uses, it has increased world hunger and starvation in the undeveloped nations.

[diethx]

So do you get issued a new social security number now or what?

[Durgrimst]

Damn man, that is just rough, at least you have about 10yrs worth of shitty days all built into one though, you should go buy a lottery ticket.

[LMingrone]

You can't win if you don't play!

Seriously though, I've had a bad 4 months. My dead beat father left my disabled mom, so I've taken up the mortgage and all expenses on a house that I don't own......bought a new car right before I knew I was going to have to take on that responsibility....and just got back from taking my girl to Mohegan Sun for a week. Day I get back my car is jacked up and I miss a day of work ($).

Send donations to LMingrone@gmail.com Kthnx

[Paradii]

Shockingly, gas on the big island of Hawaii is at 4.20 right now. Seems very comparable to the rest of the mainland.


Of course, a pound of cheese is like 10 bucks though.

[Tisket]

$4.67 @ Friday Harbor today.

[Trouble]

$4.67 @ Friday Harbor today.

Is that CA? I assume so from the price but I've never heard of it so figured I'd ask.

We're up to 3.98 here in NoVA, according to Gasbuddy.com.

[Tisket]

Washington state.

[Sean]

4.10-4.30 for my premium gas :(

[Snapp]

4.04 today (for regular). Blah.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

$4.67 @ Friday Harbor today.

I take it WA still has the high gas tax then? I remember before I moved away it had one of the highest gas taxes in the country.

[AestheticDeath]

Our gas prices jumped 16 cents this last Saturday. I was pissed. We were pretty steady at like $3.87 for like 2-3 weeks it seemed like, then alla sudden I see $4.03... damn

[Trouble]

Our gas prices jumped 16 cents this last Saturday.

Tonight I saw a place that had gas at $4.17 for regular unleaded right across the street from a place that had it at $4.03 (both were brand names). WTF? They seem to be wanting to do your big jump thing.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

$4.03 is the price at the cheapest place in town, here in MA. That being said, hordes of people are cycling, and since lot of local big business (Pittsfield, so General Dynamics and GE and what not) are supporting employee efforts to carpool the roads are pretty dead.

[AestheticDeath]

You know, riding bicycles would be awesome if everyone did it. But that would just totally fuck big cities or people with long transit times.

Most jobs I have held or looked at, are easily 10-15 minutes away by car. Thats well over an hour using a bike. But great exercise!

I would use a bike right now if everyone else did, or if they had 'extra' streets which were bike only. But there is no way in fuck I would get out in traffic on a bike the way people drive around here.

[Tisket]

I take it WA still has the high gas tax then? I remember before I moved away it had one of the highest gas taxes in the country.

Well, I am not sure actually. I think, in Friday Harbor's case, that part of the price is because it is an island that does heavy tourist business. It isn't quite that high in other areas of western washington. That I have seen anyway.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Pittsfield is a good town for it, since it's relatively flat as long as you're within town, and there are nice biker lanes and the like. One of the biggest companies out here, General Dynamics, is about two minutes from where I live via car. Cycling takes about fifteen minutes, and as you said, is good exercise-- a lot of the residential areas within Pittsfield, given it's a small town, are within 5-10 minutes drive. Biking bumps up the commute but I guess you save that time from having to go to the gym, heh!

It's not good for every town though, if this one wasn't so small and so many people didn't already carpool there'd be some problems. But so far it's working. It doesn't help for when I need to get to Boston or Connecticut though :/

[Trouble]

You know, riding bicycles would be awesome if everyone did it. But that would just totally fuck big cities or people with long transit times.

Most jobs I have held or looked at, are easily 10-15 minutes away by car. Thats well over an hour using a bike. But great exercise!

I would use a bike right now if everyone else did, or if they had 'extra' streets which were bike only. But there is no way in fuck I would get out in traffic on a bike the way people drive around here.

The thing about bikes is that if you work in a white-collar world you'll need a shower after you get to work, for much of the year anyway. Not all workplaces offer shower facilities (especially for contractors).

But yeah, I'd bike if they had separate streets for bikes (and a shower at work). My county is one of the best in the area for bikes and even has a bike lane on many major roads, but riding is still dangerous with all of the idiot drivers out there (get off the fucking cell phones!).

Where I live, mass transit is where it's at. I'm one of those who has taken mass transit for 5 years now (my 10 year old car has 75k miles) and I have noticed a major increase in utilization lately, beyond the usual summer rush. They even raised the rates a few months back but no one is complaining (now). They really need to increase capacity before we turn into the Japanese commuter rail...

[AestheticDeath]

Eh if you have to ride a bike across town, you would have to get up before the sun rises!

So I'd only sweat if I worked real hard at it. I would assume others wouldn't sweat too much either.

Even then, just carry two pairs of cloths. Take a small washcloth bath in the sink for pits and whatnot.

I dunno, I'm not one of those people that stink a lot just cause I sweat either. I have to sweat for a long time and actually get dirty and all that.

Don't they ride bikes all over the place in like China or somewhere? I doubt they shower when they get to work or have much trouble with smell.

Who knows...

[diethx]

Even then, just carry two pairs of cloths. Take a small washcloth bath in the sink for pits and whatnot.

Yeah, that's gross to do at work, heh. In fact, that's pretty gross to do any time.

[AestheticDeath]

hehe

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Yeah, that's gross to do at work, heh. In fact, that's pretty gross to do any time.

That's what people do at General Dynamics here, haha.

Pay the gas prices, or sponge your pits in the bathroom? YOU DECIDE!

[Paradii]

I ride my bike to work everyday, but its not an office job, so my appearance isn't under intense scrutiny.

Roughly 2-6 miles each way, depending on where I am sleeping the night before. Uphill in the morning, downhill after work. Sweating never really an issue, but I bring field clothes, lab clothes, and workout clothes with me anyways.

Only thing that does suck is biking in the rain, and it rains every f'ing day in Hawaii.

[Kyra231]

Our gas prices jumped 16 cents this last Saturday. I was pissed. We were pretty steady at like $3.87 for like 2-3 weeks it seemed like, then alla sudden I see $4.03... damn

Same in NC, 4.08 yesterday.

I'd say ride bikes but the motherfuckers here can NOT drive, I've never seen so many retards smashing into each other in my life.

A drive across town = at least 1 if not 3 detours due to accidents blocking the entire road.

~K.

[AnticorRifling]

Wait til you get talks of snow in NC, then you get to see the retards come out. The one time it dusted with less than .5 in of snow while I was there schools were closed, wrecks everywhere, people running the grocery stores out of stock because they thought it was a snow in. Hilarious stuff.

3.94 a gallon here in Indy right now.

[Kyra231]

Yah, after moving here from Michigan I got one hell of a laugh when it 'snowed'(aka heavy frost) here last winter, no work, no school...my kids were still wanting to wear capri's and shorts to school during 'winter'.

~K.

[diethx]

lol @ "winter" in the south. I think you meant to say "the other summer".

[BigWorm]

I ride my bike to work everyday, but its not an office job, so my appearance isn't under intense scrutiny.

Roughly 2-6 miles each way, depending on where I am sleeping the night before. Uphill in the morning, downhill after work. Sweating never really an issue, but I bring field clothes, lab clothes, and workout clothes with me anyways.

Only thing that does suck is biking in the rain, and it rains every f'ing day in Hawaii.

Hilo side I'm guessing? Your lab up in Volcano? I heard you guys have been getting some interesting activity lately from to some friends that live in Pahoa.