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Greenfield_Bob · 03-13-2008, 01:36 PM

Gill, have your gas prices gone up much or have they always been that high?

Bob

Gill · 03-13-2008, 02:54 PM

Prices have risen by about 8 pence per litre over the last six months (ball park 60c per gallon?) and motorists are really hurting. Moreover, it is having a knock on effect because goods are not as cheap to transport as they once were.

This is a crisis that's been looming since the 70s. It's such a pity our leaders (on both sides of the Pond) didn't prepare for it years ago by funding research into alternative energy sources. I know some wars are unavoidable, but when I think how much money has literally gone up in smoke at the hands of the military over the last couple of decades, it makes me wince. I wonder how much better off we'd be now if even a tenth of that money had been invested in energy research.

Gill

Chase · 03-13-2008, 03:54 PM

Why do you folks say that stopping smoking is so difficult? I used to quit 2 or 3 times a day and it never bothered me. However on 22 May 1986, at 2253 hours (not that anyone is counting) I smoked my last one. Seems I contracted the big “C”. Oral cancer on my tongue. That was the day Walter Reed confirmed the diagnosis. Smoked about two packs on my drive back from DC and the last one that night. I had previously tried the gums, pills, etc. What got me through it this time was Tic Tacs. Bought them wholesale — by the case. Be careful of the orange ones though. They make you really passionate. LOL I have only stopped temporarily. I used tobacco for 40 years and I’m going to stop for 40 years. That means I can light up again when I’m 88. I’m really looking forward to it. Yeah, right.

The biggest problem was the cost for stopping. (Eve gave me this logic) I smoked 3 cartons a week. Bought them at the commissary and saved $2 a carton. That was a savings of $6 a week. Now I’m not saving that money any more. Oh yeah, I gained 30 pounds quickly. Everything tasted so much better and Tic Tacs have calories.

Serious now. The Drs wouldn’t say smoking caused my cancer. Only it contributed to it. They were much more interested in the fact I was a pipe smoker for many, many years. I also “chewed” during HS (I’m a West Virginian remember). Thankfully the cancer is still in remission (picture Chase knocking on wood).

So all you smokers just stop. Buy some Tic Tacs and stop. You can do it.

Gas: Feel sorry for you guys still commuting to work. Have son in Calif with 60 miles each way. Here in VA, $3.15/gal today.

Chase

Minnesota scroller · 03-13-2008, 04:13 PM

I just checked online and the price per barrel is still just a bit over $110 per barrel. Amount of oil on hand doesn't seem to be a factor these day. Our country has plenty in reserve. All we can do is wince and bear it. We're still at $3.15 per gallon here, but 2 days ago I drove to the far east side of the state and filled up for $2.98 per gallon. On the other side of the Mississippi, in Wisconsin, it was $3.19. I guess their state gas tax is higher. It's all part of the equation. Considering I really don't have to drive to go to work, it wouldn't have to affect me. However, if I want good photo ops, I need to drive quite aways. I drove a round trip of 442 miles, for these and more shots similar. It was worth it to me.

Chase · 03-13-2008, 04:45 PM

Folks, if you want to see some great animal/nature pics go to Mike's web site. You'll be impressed, I was.

Chase

utbva · 03-13-2008, 08:49 PM

Hi Mike, those are nice pics. I too love to watch the majestic eagles. It just so happens that the eagle winter over here just a mile or so from my home. Many evenings I can see as many as 20 or 30 eagles fly right over my home as they fly from the Farmington Bay bird refuge where the feed during the day to where they roost in the trees up on the hill side in the evening.

Anyway. back to the thread. Here is an intresting site that can perhaps save a little on the prices of gas. I have no idea if it will work, but it will be interesing to look in to. Run Your Car on Water

Minnesota scroller · 03-13-2008, 09:26 PM

Thanks Bill and Chase. Wildlife photography is my passion. Bill, you are so lucky to live next door to a bunch of eagles.

Running your car on water sounds interesting. Try it Bill, and report back with the results. If it works good for you, I'll jump in.

Minnesota scroller · 03-14-2008, 03:14 AM

Now they are blaming the high oil prices on our weak dollar. What will be the next excuse?

03-13-2008, 01:36 PM	#41
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenfield Indiana Posts: 2,856 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Gill, have your gas prices gone up much or have they always been that high? Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

03-13-2008, 02:54 PM	#42
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,558 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Prices have risen by about 8 pence per litre over the last six months (ball park 60c per gallon?) and motorists are really hurting. Moreover, it is having a knock on effect because goods are not as cheap to transport as they once were. This is a crisis that's been looming since the 70s. It's such a pity our leaders (on both sides of the Pond) didn't prepare for it years ago by funding research into alternative energy sources. I know some wars are unavoidable, but when I think how much money has literally gone up in smoke at the hands of the military over the last couple of decades, it makes me wince. I wonder how much better off we'd be now if even a tenth of that money had been invested in energy research. Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

03-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#43
Chase Seasoned WV Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia, Born/Raised WV Posts: 765 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Smoking Why do you folks say that stopping smoking is so difficult? I used to quit 2 or 3 times a day and it never bothered me. However on 22 May 1986, at 2253 hours (not that anyone is counting) I smoked my last one. Seems I contracted the big “C”. Oral cancer on my tongue. That was the day Walter Reed confirmed the diagnosis. Smoked about two packs on my drive back from DC and the last one that night. I had previously tried the gums, pills, etc. What got me through it this time was Tic Tacs. Bought them wholesale — by the case. Be careful of the orange ones though. They make you really passionate. LOL I have only stopped temporarily. I used tobacco for 40 years and I’m going to stop for 40 years. That means I can light up again when I’m 88. I’m really looking forward to it. Yeah, right. The biggest problem was the cost for stopping. (Eve gave me this logic) I smoked 3 cartons a week. Bought them at the commissary and saved $2 a carton. That was a savings of $6 a week. Now I’m not saving that money any more. Oh yeah, I gained 30 pounds quickly. Everything tasted so much better and Tic Tacs have calories. Serious now. The Drs wouldn’t say smoking caused my cancer. Only it contributed to it. They were much more interested in the fact I was a pipe smoker for many, many years. I also “chewed” during HS (I’m a West Virginian remember). Thankfully the cancer is still in remission (picture Chase knocking on wood). So all you smokers just stop. Buy some Tic Tacs and stop. You can do it. Gas: Feel sorry for you guys still commuting to work. Have son in Calif with 60 miles each way. Here in VA, $3.15/gal today. Chase __________________ Chase---Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult. Visit my album @ http://home.comcast.net/~chasesmeeks...-by-Chase.html and click on the album link.

03-13-2008, 04:45 PM	#45
Chase Seasoned WV Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia, Born/Raised WV Posts: 765 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Folks, if you want to see some great animal/nature pics go to Mike's web site. You'll be impressed, I was. Chase __________________ Chase---Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult. Visit my album @ http://home.comcast.net/~chasesmeeks...-by-Chase.html and click on the album link.

03-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#46
utbva Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Mike, those are nice pics. I too love to watch the majestic eagles. It just so happens that the eagle winter over here just a mile or so from my home. Many evenings I can see as many as 20 or 30 eagles fly right over my home as they fly from the Farmington Bay bird refuge where the feed during the day to where they roost in the trees up on the hill side in the evening. Anyway. back to the thread. Here is an intresting site that can perhaps save a little on the prices of gas. I have no idea if it will work, but it will be interesing to look in to. Run Your Car on Water __________________ Bill I have an RBI Hawk 220-3 VS Visit my Gallery and website www.billswoodntreasures.com

03-13-2008, 09:26 PM	#47
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Bill and Chase. Wildlife photography is my passion. Bill, you are so lucky to live next door to a bunch of eagles. Running your car on water sounds interesting. Try it Bill, and report back with the results. If it works good for you, I'll jump in. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

03-14-2008, 03:14 AM	#48
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now they are blaming the high oil prices on our weak dollar. What will be the next excuse? __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

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