by TonUp » Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:05 am
I hate paying big money for fuel of any kind. And because there is an an increase in the cost of Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, Propane and it makes it OK to charge more for a Cord of Firewood.
We have to learn to be a little more efficient with our consuming and less wasteful. If I need to go out I try to make a few more stops on the way there like Post Office, Market, Beer and work. And the same rule applies on the way home. I hate having to go back out for something else when I just drove by the place. I am more watchful of my fuel gauge.
I miss my VW Jetta Diesel which used to average 48-50 MPG. Now I drive a Subaru Wagon all wheel drive which is a good thing here in Vermont but it only gets 26MPG. Most our traveling this year was done via Motorcycle. Most my bikes get over 40MPG and the V-Strom gets over 50MPG on a regular basis. I can pick up a few groceries on it and beer and have a lot more fun than driving a car.
I wish our riding season was longer but I get to ride the bikes for about 8 months a year I might be moving somewhere warmer in 3-4 years when my son begins College.
So I agree with the fact that this is a very greedy and crooked FUCKING world when it comes to FUEL!!! And lets not forget Insurance Companies! I do those miserable BASTARDS are laughing to the bank everyday.
So what can we do?
Do we all not buy any fuel country wide for a week? And I mean all of us! The entire planet! Take a sick day or two, take a vacation day. I think it would make a little difference and perhaps send a message. What if we all drove more efficient vehicles as our primary transportation?
Any way something to ponder!
I hate paying over $2.00 per gallon!
Tito
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