On Thu 01 Sep 2005 06:34:42a, Dog3 wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Wayne Boatwright > wrote in
> :
>
>> On Thu 01 Sep 2005 01:52:25a, -L. wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>>
>>> Ted Campanelli wrote:
>>>> Well, here in Connecticut we hit $3.19 a gallon for regular today.
>>>> ONLY, a "LITTLE" jump. Yesterday it was $2.79 a gallon. All
>>>> indications are that gasoline will pass the $4.00 mark this weekend.
>>>>
>>>> Since "Our Illustrious Leader", George Bush, decided to release some
>>>> of the oil reserves yesterday, I wonder who is pocketing all the
>>>> money ? It sure isn't the gas station
>>>
>>> Really easy solution: Walk, ride a bike or use public trans.
>>> Americans make themselves dependant on oil and then bitch when they
>>> have to pay for it. Unbelievable.
>>>
>>> -L.
>>
>> That might be easy for you to say. I live 37 miles from my workplace,
>> and there is no public transportation between the two points. For me,
>> the first two options aren't possible. Don't suggest I move closer.
>> I can't afford that either.
>>
>
> I don't drive much these days. School is 6 1/2 miles away and most of
> the shopping is very close by. I'm still shocked when I fill up every
> couple of weeks. Gas as of last night was $2.48 which I'm told is the
> lowest it has been in a week or two. It cost about $50 to fill the
> tank. I get between 15 and 17 mpg. If I had a long commute, my
> gasoline bill would be about $100 every week. Sheesh...
>
> Michael <- glad he didn't buy the X5 with the V8 engine and crappy gas
> mileage
>

Are you going to school?

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Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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