It occurred to me the other day that back when I first started driving, I could earn enough to fill my tank by working one hour at my minimum-wage job. Now I make way more than minimum wage (which has also risen), and it takes me about five hours of work to fill my gas tank. Granted, I have a bigger gas tank now in the Mamamobile, but that because I’m supporting a family. I also figured I am driving a LOT less now than when I was a teenager running the roads just to see where they went. Now I’m going to get all sentimotional about those days... (sniff) Excuse me, I’m feeling somewhat verklempt. Take a moment and read these jokes, and I’ll try to pull myself together.
Find the cheapest gas prices in your city. If you don’t live in a city, that's too bad!
If that doesn’t work, try this one. (Thanks, Beth!)
Is it worth the extra gas to drive across town for lower gas prices? Calculate it here.
Watch the video I Can’t Afford My Gasoline. (Thanks Linda!)
Prayer rally for lower gas prices.
Golden Lucy on gas prices.
25 ways to save money at the gas pump.
"Republicans in Congress are demanding that President Bush investigate whether oil companies are now gouging consumers on these gas prices. That's a good idea, Republicans asking Republicans to investigate other Republicans. And you know who they're going to blame? The Democrats." --Jay Leno
"Gas prices continue to rise. At the gas station near my house they have a slot for your credit card and one right next to it for your 401K." --Jay Leno
Gas Prices vs ?People have been complaining about the rising price of gasoline recently, but I have always thought that gas was a good value (especially if you were to take the $0.30, $0.40 per gallon tax off at the pump)! Obviously others need a little convincing. So the article in this week's "Autoweek" magazine brought it all to light. What if you were to buy a gallon of . . .
1. - Diet Snapple 16 oz for $1.29 = $10.32 per gallon
2. - Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz for $1.19 = $9.52 per gallon
3. - Gatorade 20 oz for $1.59 = $10.17 per gallon
4. - Ocean Spray 16 oz for $1.25 = $10.00 per gallon
5. - Quart of Milk 16 oz for $1.59 = $6.32 per gallon
6. - Evian (water) 9 oz for $1.49 = $21.19 per gallon
7. - STP Brake Fluid 12 oz for $3.15 = $33.60 per gallon
8. - Vicks Nyquil 6 oz for $8.35 = $178.13 per gallon
9. - Pepto Bismol 4 oz for $3.85 = $123.20 per gallon
10. - Whiteout 7 oz for $1.39 = $254.17 per gallon
11. - Scope 1.5 oz for $0.99 = $84.84 per gallon
So next time you're at the pump, be glad your car doesn't run on Nyquil or Scope or Whiteout!
OIL SHORTAGE (Thanks, Ken!)
A lot of folks can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in America.
Well, there's a very simple answer.
Nobody bothered to check the oil.
We just didn't know we were getting low. The reason for that is purely geographical. Our OIL is located in Alaska, California, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Our DIPSTICKS are located in Washington DC!
The Petroleum Institute's Top 10 Reasons for the increase in gasoline prices:
10. Hussein threatened to invade Houston if we didn't raise prices.
9. We're doing our part to reduce global warming.
8. Demand is increasing, or decreasing, something like that.
7. We were hoping you wouldn't notice.
6. The consultant we hired to do this list is gouging us.
5. We're going to raise enough money to bail out the S&L's.
4. It's not a price increase, it's a user fee.
3. We want to see if gas pumps can count that fast.
2. There was a big oil spill in Alask... no, that was last time.
1. There was a sudden surge in demand for fuel to fly Dan Rather all over the Middle East.
by Greg Scott, with contributions from Mike Hildreth, Michael Yurko, and Robert Taft.
Thought for today: Public transportation is so shocking to the individual that it should only be done in private.
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10 comments:
A friend and I were just talking about filling up our tanks when we were younger; when we'd ask our friends to pitch in $.50 or maybe even a dollar for gas. My how times have changed. Love your blog.
I know it is all in how you look at it when faced with money problems like gas cost. I guess if you consider how a car carries a load down the road it is worth the cost vs. walking and packing all that stuff around. I have said that I would work for a penny a year if it would pay my bills and keep me comfortable and healthy.
Another great post, Miss C! I LOVE The Petroleum Institute's Top 10 Reasons for the increase in gasoline prices. I also tried the first link and I found that Hess was cheapest in my area (which I already had guessed).
This whole gas prices stuff has given me well frankly... GAS! Compared to "White Out" though... it looks like a DEAL! I don't know how you continue to come up with this hilarious STUFF day after day! Do you ever sleep? I can't help it I am just LAZY! ~ jb///
What a great post. I learned lots of stuff.
People who buy bottled iced tea are missing it. You can make it at home at an absolute fraction of the price.
The gas thing is awful. And if you've been listening, and who hasn't, the gas companies are making enormous profits. Someone needs to take them to task.
Terific post (as always!)
Hope you have a great weekend!
The last time I was in Orlando gas was $0.95; and that doesn't mean it was that long time ago, just that the price has gotten far, far up and away. Fortunately, I've got some Exxon-Mobile shares, which are 50% up; and with that money I can buy gas for next five years.
*evil laughter*
BTW: If the price of beer would follow the price of gas, a six-pack would cost close to twenty bucks ($20)...
The last time I was in Orlando gas was $0.95; and that doesn't mean it was that long time ago, just that the price has gotten far, far up and away. Fortunately, I've got some Exxon-Mobile shares, which are 50% up; and with that money I can buy gas for next five years.
*evil laughter*
BTW: If the price of beer would follow the price of gas, a six-pack would cost close to twenty bucks ($20)...
Carlos, yeah, me too!
Tennessee Jed, I agree. Money is only important when you are hungry. Elsewise, its all gravy!
Saur, Marti, and JB, thanks!
Cassie, I make sun tea, no sugar (which is blasphemy around here)!
Rockyjay, beer prices were like that here a couple years ago, when the area was dry. Believe it or don't!
Tea with no sugar? OMG insane, I tell you. LOL
Gas pains - Ouch.
I just wanted to say thanks for the info on the flower. I had no idea what it was and several of you did - I'm glad. Thanks. :)
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