tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post6921719660910015845..comments2024-03-12T05:02:14.140-04:00Comments on MOUNTAIN MUSINGS: Premature Panic at the PumpsNCmountainwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-21521690941766835952008-09-15T10:34:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:34:00.000-04:00dog geek - I don't really think we will get away f...dog geek - I don't really think we will get away from the group think attitudes.<BR/><BR/>Donna - Little George Bush, eh? Someone joked that George W. Bush was his phrase for a drinking game during the GOP convention. He turned out to be the designated driver.<BR/><BR/>Helen - We will definitely get hybrids for our next cars.<BR/><BR/>Kerri - And with no change in the supply.<BR/><BR/>Fishing Guy - I agree wholeheartedly, but I strongly suspect nothing will be done.<BR/><BR/>Ruth - We are definitely letting the cars sit in the garage more often.<BR/><BR/>Shelley - I agree, but I don't think it will happen.<BR/><BR/>Mary - I probably would have filled up as well.<BR/><BR/>Jayne - It is crazy.<BR/><BR/>Kathi - I do remember those awful days in the 70s. And I surely don't care to return to them.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-36670993905308445312008-09-15T06:50:00.000-04:002008-09-15T06:50:00.000-04:00Our gas prices jumped twice in 3 days, going from ...Our gas prices jumped twice in 3 days, going from about $3.53 to settle at $3.99; all because we *might* have a shortage in the future.<BR/><BR/>This is insane, and I see no end in sight. I blame the oil companies first and the speculators second. They are getting rich while gouging the working public.<BR/><BR/>Your photo reminded me of the oil crisis in the '70s. Anybody else remember buying gas on even or odd numbered days, based on your license plate number? And, we learned nothing from that event 30+ years ago. The car companies keep building huge gas-guzzling SUVs and the public keeps clamoring for them, while bemoaning the cost of the fuel to run them.<BR/><BR/>~KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-32299120586779129002008-09-15T06:39:00.000-04:002008-09-15T06:39:00.000-04:00Many stations here are completely empty too Caroly...Many stations here are completely empty too Carolyn. It's crazy really. I stopped Friday morning, because I really was due for a fill up and paid $3.65. By the time I went back by that station 6 hours later, it was up to $4.05/gal. Craziness.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-57238982889111542652008-09-14T22:35:00.000-04:002008-09-14T22:35:00.000-04:00Closed gas stations, long lines here. I had less ...Closed gas stations, long lines here. I had less than 1/4 tank yesterday and filled up on regular at 4.19. Stupid me. I should have bought three gallons and waited.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-61805896277111999552008-09-14T21:03:00.000-04:002008-09-14T21:03:00.000-04:00There has already been so much gas gauging in Mich...There has already been so much gas gauging in Michigan these past few days because of news of the Hurricane. These gas stations should be fined!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-24705398437828094732008-09-14T18:24:00.000-04:002008-09-14T18:24:00.000-04:00Our gas prices went up 16 cents a litre overnight ...Our gas prices went up 16 cents a litre overnight on Friday...that is 1/4 of a gallon. We are paying up to $1.38 a litre on speculation. I stayed home all weekend.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-82456398539131640152008-09-14T16:17:00.000-04:002008-09-14T16:17:00.000-04:00Carolyn: This is just another example of price gou...Carolyn: This is just another example of price gouging by the producers of the gasoline and the stations. This is not right.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-51931714106579478892008-09-14T15:01:00.000-04:002008-09-14T15:01:00.000-04:00It was the same here! Gas went up about $.50...an...It was the same here! Gas went up about $.50...and some stations ran out.Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-25982550939270595252008-09-14T13:13:00.000-04:002008-09-14T13:13:00.000-04:00I'm ready! We are anxiously awaiting the new plug...I'm ready! We are anxiously awaiting the new plug-in elec hybrids, but even that seems like too little too late. Buses and some trucks have been running on natural gas for some time - it's cheaper, and it comes from right here. My understanding is that our present cars could be adapted, and new cars could certainly be made to use it. Unfortunately, the answer to gas shortage to some is to drill...that's damageing to the environment, and is like sticking a finger in the dyke anyway. We need to get away from it as soon as possible (maybe sooner.)The Birdladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712686748252506783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-30077836053730299652008-09-14T12:12:00.000-04:002008-09-14T12:12:00.000-04:00Isn't it amazing what rumor can do? Spread panic,...Isn't it amazing what rumor can do? Spread panic, change people's plans, disrupt economies, bring down financial institutions!<BR/><BR/>(Here's a giggle--my word verification is lilgb. Well, with my intuitive mind, I immediately thought lil' George Bush.)KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-46975716935750192632008-09-14T11:17:00.000-04:002008-09-14T11:17:00.000-04:00I share your frustration. I heard that many local...I share your frustration. I heard that many local stations around here ran out of gas. I don't know how to get society to break out of the grip of panicked group-think, if it is even possible.Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.com