Fuel Prices anti-rant

[Tinster]

Well, we cried and moaned and pointed fingers the past year
when gasoline got over $4.00 a gallon most places Stateside
and hit $5.00+ here in the islands.

Am I the only BCFer to notice my weekly gasoline cost has
fallen from $450 a week to under $100 a week? And I am a retired guy!!

I've got two Jeeps, one TR6 and one speedy tarpon boat.
For the first time in over a year, every one of my vehicles has a full tank.

I know it's dollars to Donuts but I could just not bring
myself to pump $80 into either Jeep for a fillup.

My boat I always keep filled due to the ethanol problem.

say I'm saying thanks to whomever got the cost of fuel lowered.

dale

 

[vping]

I was thinking about this the other day when I filled up my ranger for under $30 and for $35 I was at almost 3/4 tank in the Expedition. I didn't want to jinx us by posting about it. I am very thankfull though.

 

[tiga2]

...Thanks for a crashing economy!!?? Not sure about the "cost benifit ratio" there!

 

[tony barnhill]

$1.43/9 here today - felt good filling the big Dodge for $30.00 & change! I remember when I put $100.00 in it!

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

...Thanks for a crashing economy!!?? Not sure about the "cost benifit ratio" there!

I believe Vince was talking about the gas pricing, for which we can all be thankful...

Let's not visit the economy issues here, OK? :wink:

 

[GregW]

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

Don't forget heating with solar. You are a man of action.

 

[Tinster]

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

Don't forget heating with solar. You are a man of action.

1. And please don't forget that taking brief cool water showers with one or more
friends can save a bundle on the hot water monthly costs.

2. Pick up shoes and other pieces of clothing from the side of the highway. Get
them cleaned and you save a bundle on new clothes.

3. Most restaurants change their table candles every night.
Arrive around 4:00 PM and ask for the candle stubs from the night before.
You'll save a bunch on lighting at home.

4. Cancel all the cell phones - Ma Bell is alive and well.

5. Cancel the cable - nothing good on TV anyway.

6. Purchase used laptop computers and scab wifi off your neighbors.

Just a few $$ cost saving ideas.

d :thumbsup:

 

[tony barnhill]

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

Don't forget heating with solar. You are a man of action.

Yep, that's another way of putting more of my money back in my pocket! And I'm gonna find more as the year progresses - already found lots of "phantom" draws & either unplugged those items or put a on/off switch at the plug!

 

[Tinster]

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

<span style="color: #990000">I'll be glad to help ya out Tony!

Send me of your spare, streetable MGBs and think how much $$$ you'll
save on insurance!!

d</span>

 

[tony barnhill]

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

<span style="color: #990000">I'll be glad to help ya out Tony!

Send me of your spare, streetable MGBs and think how much $$$ you'll
save on insurance!!

d</span>

That's something else I'm looking at...Grundy guy is coming out after 1st of the year to look at a fleet policy since the majority of my cars are "garage queens".

 

[LarryK]

I figure the prices will be low until the new pres. takes over, then they'll give him the hit too! I know it might not get as cold down there Tony, but I've been looking for a waste oil furnace for my garage. I figure with the Jags 9-12 qt sumps and the Rovers 7 qts, plus trans fluid, I should save a lot heating the garage.

 

[Deleted member 3577]

Very strange indeed...

Gasoline demand has only dropped 3.4 to 5% depending one who you listen to. (US)

And world wide demand hasn't dropped that remarkably either.

https://74.125.47.132/search?q=cach...day&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&client=firefox-a

Unfortunately...Racing season ended before the price went down...

I still have a full tank of rare, 5 dollar gas in the toe vehicle.
Don't trust it...I swear it smells <span style="font-style: italic">funny</span> :crazy:

 

[Randi]

My goal this year is to put as much of my money bachk in my pocket as is possible - I'm reevaluating everything, phone, cable, electricity, etc.

<span style="color: #990000">I'll be glad to help ya out Tony!

Send me of your spare, streetable MGBs and think how much $$$ you'll
save on insurance!!

d</span>

That's something else I'm looking at...Grundy guy is coming out after 1st of the year to look at a fleet policy since the majority of my cars are "garage queens".

Does Grundy do that? We have 18 on insurance ( $2,700) but it is agreed value & they are very lenient on stipulations. No mileage clauses etc. That is Hagerty. Terry really doesn't drive them much & lately I haven't either. I just knew coverage was a necessity after Rita.

 

[Randi]

Wow that would work for me! Just let me know the details

 

[tony barnhill]

I'll let you know.