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Last night gasoline hit $3.15 USD per U.S. Gallon in Western Canada and the
media are saying Americans are going to be pay a lot more than that by this
summer.

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Not meant as a lash on bike for sale ads, I actually enjoy them (hmm!
my bike doesn't have that- etc.) but after reading headlines "OIL OVER
$58. A BARREL" now might be a good time to stay put! Very confusing
times.

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Last night gasoline hit $3.15 USD per U.S. Gallon in Western Canada

and the

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media are saying Americans are going to be pay a lot more than that

by this

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summer.

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Not meant as a lash on bike for sale ads, I actually enjoy them

(hmm!

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my bike doesn't have that- etc.) but after reading headlines "OIL

OVER

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$58. A BARREL" now might be a good time to stay put! Very

confusing

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times.

In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the equivalent
of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault Scenic I was
renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher crude oil
prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I filled up the
tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31 October 2004 and
it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion but I guess people
who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy vehicles are
complaining.

Zach

: In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
: US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
: seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the equivalent
: of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault Scenic I was
: renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher crude oil
: prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I filled up the
: tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31 October 2004 and
: it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion but I guess people
: who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy vehicles are
: complaining.
:
: Zach

Like Hummer drivers? The last time gas prices went up, they were appealing
to Pres. Bush to "do something" because they "didn't realize" that a Hummer
only got about 6 mpg.

Pat in TX
:

Zach said:

In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the
equivalent of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault
Scenic I was renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher
crude oil prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I
filled up the tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31
October 2004 and it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion
but I guess people who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy
vehicles are complaining.

Filled up my motorcar last week. Equivalent of 6.15 USD / US gallon. On
the whole I'm rather glad it does sixty to the (Imperial) gallon on long
runs...

--

Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/
World Domination?
Just find a world that's into that kind of thing, then chain to the
floor and walk up and down on it in high heels. (Mr. Sunshine)

I see a "silver lining" in this dark cloud. As oil prices continue to
climb, other, perhaps renewable sources become more economically
viable. I've read that photovoltaics are now viable on remote islands
that had been relying on diesel generators. I've also read that a
series of floating platforms with windmills on 'em floating in Long
Island Sound could supply much of the electricity needs of LI. Finally,
I remember when I lived in Stony Brook and there were problems with the
Shoreham nuclear plant that it was said that if every home on Long
Island were properly insulated that it would save more electricity than
was generated by that plant. I see these rising prices as an
opportunity, not a punishment. Let's not gloat, benters!(Except, of
course when we see the wedgie riders with crotch rot!)

BentJay of Ohio

See my tour journal at: http://aroundthelake.crazyguyonabike.com

Even better get one of these

http://www.primidi.com/2005/02/06.html

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I see a "silver lining" in this dark cloud. As oil prices continue to
climb, other, perhaps renewable sources become more economically
viable. I've read that photovoltaics are now viable on remote islands
that had been relying on diesel generators. I've also read that a
series of floating platforms with windmills on 'em floating in Long
Island Sound could supply much of the electricity needs of LI. Finally,
I remember when I lived in Stony Brook and there were problems with the
Shoreham nuclear plant that it was said that if every home on Long
Island were properly insulated that it would save more electricity than
was generated by that plant. I see these rising prices as an
opportunity, not a punishment. Let's not gloat, benters!(Except, of
course when we see the wedgie riders with crotch rot!)

BentJay of Ohio

See my tour journal at: http://aroundthelake.crazyguyonabike.com

Dave, et al:

I'm fueling my V-REX with Hacker-Pschorr, at about $12 per gallon, but it
gets increasingly difficult to stay upright and on the road at higher
consumption levels. I may need to get a trike to resolve at least one of
these problems.

--Scott
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Zach said:

In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the
equivalent of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault
Scenic I was renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher
crude oil prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I
filled up the tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31
October 2004 and it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion
but I guess people who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy
vehicles are complaining.

Filled up my motorcar last week. Equivalent of 6.15 USD / US gallon. On
the whole I'm rather glad it does sixty to the (Imperial) gallon on long
runs...

--

Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/
World Domination?
Just find a world that's into that kind of thing, then chain to the
floor and walk up and down on it in high heels. (Mr. Sunshine)

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: In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
: US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
: seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the equivalent
: of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault Scenic I was
: renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher crude oil
: prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I filled up the
: tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31 October 2004 and
: it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion but I guess people
: who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy vehicles are
: complaining.
:
: Zach

Like Hummer drivers? The last time gas prices went up, they were appealing
to Pres. Bush to "do something" because they "didn't realize" that a
Hummer
only got about 6 mpg.

There is *nothing* more pathetic than Hummer drivers whining about fuel
economy.

R

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: In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
: US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
: seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the equivalent
: of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault Scenic I was
: renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher crude oil
: prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I filled up the
: tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31 October 2004 and
: it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion but I guess people
: who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy vehicles are
: complaining.
:
: Zach

Like Hummer drivers? The last time gas prices went up, they were
appealing
to Pres. Bush to "do something" because they "didn't realize" that a
Hummer
only got about 6 mpg.

There is *nothing* more pathetic than Hummer drivers whining about fuel
economy.

R

A Hummer guy told me he didn't care what the gas cost as long as it's
available without a hassle. He's probably typical of most owners. It's
getting the gas without a hassle that's important to guys making $20,000+
per month. Hummer owners appealing to Pres. Bush to "do something about the
gas price" or claim the absurd "I didn't realize the what the gas mileage
was" are too pathetically dumb to own a Hummer and ought to have the federal
government confisticate the damn thing, armor it, and send it to Iraq.

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"Pat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: In the San Francisco Bay Area I've seen 87 octane as high as
: US$2.75/gallon and 91 octane as high as US$2.95/gallon. Traffic levels
: seem the same. Last time I was in Europe in 1999 it cost the
equivalent
: of US$70 to fill up the fairly small tank on the Renault Scenic I was
: renting. I'm sure it would cost more now with the higher crude oil
: prices and the lower value of the US$. On 1 May 2005 I filled up the
: tank of my Toyota Previa for the first time since 31 October 2004 and
: it cost US$50. Still way underpriced in my opinion but I guess people
: who drive a lot and/or drive poor fuel economy vehicles are
: complaining.
:
: Zach

Like Hummer drivers? The last time gas prices went up, they were
appealing
to Pres. Bush to "do something" because they "didn't realize" that a
Hummer
only got about 6 mpg.

There is *nothing* more pathetic than Hummer drivers whining about fuel
economy.

R

A Hummer guy told me he didn't care what the gas cost as long as it's
available without a hassle. He's probably typical of most owners. It's
getting the gas without a hassle that's important to guys making $20,000+
per month. Hummer owners appealing to Pres. Bush to "do something about
the gas price" or claim the absurd "I didn't realize the what the gas
mileage was" are too pathetically dumb to own a Hummer and ought to have
the federal government confisticate the damn thing, armor it, and send it
to Iraq.

To tell the truth, this sounds apocryphal. If you can afford a Hummer, and
feel you need one, you're not going to squirm about a dollar-per-gallon
increase in gas prices.

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A Hummer guy told me he didn't care what the gas cost as long as it's
available without a hassle. He's probably typical of most owners.

That tends to be an obvious answer, what good is expensive (or cheap) gas
when you can't get it?

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It's
getting the gas without a hassle that's important to guys making $20,000+
per month.

Interesting you single out $20,000 and above, the price and hassle of
getting gas would be much more critical for people making under that

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Hummer owners appealing to Pres. Bush to "do something about the
gas price" or claim the absurd "I didn't realize the what the gas mileage
was" are too pathetically dumb to own a Hummer and ought to have the

federal

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government confisticate the damn thing, armor it, and send it to Iraq.

Now your speaking made up nonsense

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A Hummer guy told me he didn't care what the gas cost as long as it's
available without a hassle. He's probably typical of most owners. It's
getting the gas without a hassle that's important to guys making

$20,000+

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per month. Hummer owners appealing to Pres. Bush to "do something about
the gas price" or claim the absurd "I didn't realize the what the gas
mileage was" are too pathetically dumb to own a Hummer and ought to have
the federal government confisticate the damn thing, armor it, and send

it

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to Iraq.

To tell the truth, this sounds apocryphal. If you can afford a Hummer,

and

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feel you need one, you're not going to squirm about a dollar-per-gallon
increase in gas prices.

If my Baron would fit inside one I'd go for it (H2 Hummer tho not the
original)

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A Hummer guy told me he didn't care what the gas cost as long as it's
available without a hassle. He's probably typical of most owners.

That tends to be an obvious answer, what good is expensive (or cheap) gas
when you can't get it?

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It's
getting the gas without a hassle that's important to guys making $20,000+
per month.

Interesting you single out $20,000 and above, the price and hassle of
getting gas would be much more critical for people making under that

I'll attempt to explain. $20,000+ per month is an arbitary figure which is
about what the Hummer guy (doctor) I was talking to makes. There is no
other significance to it.

As a generalization, and as a generalization only:

People with much lower incomes might be willing to put up with a lot of
hassle - driving around looking for gas, awaiting in long lines, etc. just
to be able to get gas at a price they can afford. They would most likely
favor price controls and be willing to put up with all the hassles that go
with controls. To them the affordability is more important than the hassle.

Then there are people with high incomes who don't care so much what it costs
as long as they can pull up to a pump and get it without being
inconvenienced or spending a lot of time in the process. Their time and
convenience is worth more to them than the extra price of the gasoline.
Affordability is not the issue.

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Hummer owners appealing to Pres. Bush to "do something about the
gas price" or claim the absurd "I didn't realize the what the gas mileage
was" are too pathetically dumb to own a Hummer and ought to have the

federal

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government confisticate the damn thing, armor it, and send it to Iraq.

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Now your speaking made up nonsense

Yes, sometimes writing that doesn't include some made up nonsense can be
about as much fun an out of gas Hummer. You are a very discerning reader to
spot it.

HHS

Mark Leuck said:

If my Baron would fit inside one I'd go for it (H2 Hummer tho not the
original)

If your Baron /doesn't/ fit in an H2, how come the H2 is so big on the
outside?

--
Dave Larrington
Who carries his Baron in one of these:
<URL:
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It's like a reverse tardis. Huge on the outside, infinately small on the
inside.
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Mark Leuck said:

If my Baron would fit inside one I'd go for it (H2 Hummer tho not the
original)

If your Baron /doesn't/ fit in an H2, how come the H2 is so big on the
outside?

--
Dave Larrington
Who carries his Baron in one of these:
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Al:

Reverse Tardis. OK, I'm writing that down for future reference to
grandiosity of all stripes. Very serviceable.

--Scott

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It's like a reverse tardis. Huge on the outside, infinately small on the
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Mark Leuck said:

If my Baron would fit inside one I'd go for it (H2 Hummer tho not the
original)

If your Baron /doesn't/ fit in an H2, how come the H2 is so big on the
outside?

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Nice but the Baron has to be more exposed, gives something for the traffic
to look at

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Mark Leuck said:

If my Baron would fit inside one I'd go for it (H2 Hummer tho not the
original)

If your Baron /doesn't/ fit in an H2, how come the H2 is so big on the
outside?

--
Dave Larrington
Who carries his Baron in one of these:
<URL:

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Even better get one of these

http://www.primidi.com/2005/02/06.html

Nice. You don't mind if we dig a hole in your backyard to contain the spent
core, do you?

Thanks. You're a pal.

R

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I see a "silver lining" in this dark cloud. As oil prices continue to
climb, other, perhaps renewable sources become more economically
viable. I've read that photovoltaics are now viable on remote islands
that had been relying on diesel generators. I've also read that a
series of floating platforms with windmills on 'em floating in Long
Island Sound could supply much of the electricity needs of LI. Finally,
I remember when I lived in Stony Brook and there were problems with the
Shoreham nuclear plant that it was said that if every home on Long
Island were properly insulated that it would save more electricity than
was generated by that plant. I see these rising prices as an
opportunity, not a punishment. Let's not gloat, benters!(Except, of
course when we see the wedgie riders with crotch rot!)

BentJay of Ohio

See my tour journal at: http://aroundthelake.crazyguyonabike.com

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Even better get one of these

http://www.primidi.com/2005/02/06.html

Nice. You don't mind if we dig a hole in your backyard to contain the

spent

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core, do you?

Thanks. You're a pal.

R

Don't bother, Toshiba will come pick it up after 30 years then bury it in my
back yard