It cost me $55 to fill up my PT Cruiser.

[skooooo]

Is that not completely insane??



:banghead:

[Deja Q]

1. How many miles per gallon?

[skooooo]

2. I drive mostly around the city..

..and get 25-26 MPG. I shouldn't complain, I only have to fill up about every 3 weeks.

[TroglodyteScholar]

3. I put $75 down my 1996 Explorer the last time I filled up..

Luckily, I don't drive a lot, so I only have to fill up about every 2 to 3 weeks.

I do intend to get a more practical car, but I figure I'll drive this one to death first.

[taterguy]

4. You were willing to pay it

So it's entirely rational that they would charge that much

[skooooo]

5. Yes, we all have a choice in what we pay for gas.

:eyes:

[PeaceNikki]

6. There's a choice in the matter?

I know you're "Mr Bicycle Extremist Man", but some of us have kids, illnesses, disabilities, etc that require that we use a car on occasion if we want to hold a job, get to the doctor, and live our lives. With no public transportation options, we pay what we must, not what we're "willing".

[skooooo]

7. No kidding.

What an insensitive (at best) thing to say!!!

[PeaceNikki]

8. He's exactly like this guy, except about a car instead of a TV

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28694

[skooooo]

9. Same thing for people who condemn air conditioning owners / users...

Sorry!!!! If I didn't have asthma, I could be as righteous as you too!!!

[KitchenWitch]

20. One wonders how he can reconcile using the electricity to power his computer

[taterguy]

21. How many threads have I started complaining about the cost of electricity?

[KitchenWitch]

22. Really not the point, but thanks for playing.

Your choices work for you. Lucky you.

[skooooo]

25. Your choice whether to use electricity or not....

(I'd call you a name, but I'd rather not offend others in the Lounge.)

[sammythecat]

11. Exactly,

that is the reality of the situation. I don't understand why some don't seem to be able to "get it".

[skooooo]

26. It's easier to act self-righteous I guess.

[sammythecat]

Self-righteous indeed,

and the argument, when given, is that of a clueless 14yr. old jock.

[datasuspect]

31. there was this guy in the neighborhood called "Kenny the hype"

they'd call him a "40 year old man on a bike."

no one respected Kenny.

[Kutjara]

44. Well said.

Few of the "ride a bike" brigade spare a thought for those of us physically unable to do so. The same goes for public transportation, which requires people to be physically able to get to and from the station and on and off the bus/train/whatever. I guess in the brave new world envisioned by the "alternative" transportation fans, people like me would just stay home and starve. The truth is, in a world where fuel prices became too high to afford, I would no longer be able to work.

So, theres my "choice": pay the fuel extortion or die.

[Zuiderelle]

10. Mr. Sunshine.

[sammythecat]

12. Yes, in the same way all victims of extortion

are "willing" to pay. I mean, they all have the option of not paying if they choose to do so. It's as simple as that, right?

[skooooo]

14. He/She is gone....it's drive by....say something stupid and offensive..

...and then disappear.

[taterguy]

17. Don't you mean pedal-by?

:shrug:

[skooooo]

18. Oh of course....

...because anyone who pays for gas to fill their car has a choice not to.

:eyes:


:rofl:

[KitchenWitch]

19. You are just a ray of sunshine, aren't you?

x(

[Writer]

27. In taterguy's defense, he is an avid cyclist.

And I would guess what he's implying is that there is a supply and demand element to our gas prices, both within and outside of the US. Maybe one person's tank of gas wouldn't effect the marginal demand of gas, but high gas prices would likely force many to consider other forms of transportation that are not as carbon-emitting, such as electric cars, cycling (if possible) and mass transportation. Also, because of the dramatic decline in demand for SUV's, auto makers are now forced to manufacture more fuel-efficient and alternate energy vehicles. There is an upside to all of this.

[skooooo]

28. WTF is that supposed to mean?? There is no defense for acting like an ass.

We don't all have the same choices. A PT Cruiser is NOT an SUV. It's a 4-cylinder car.

[Writer]

30. Dude, I'm just saying that it may have come out a bit worse than he meant it.

That's all.

But in fairness I'm only guessing, as I know taterguy fairly well.

[skooooo]

32. Oh yes, I can see his apologies all over the place.

I for one am TIRED of SELF-RIGHTEOUS ASSHOLES who act like they can be judge and jury of your situation when they know NOTHING about it.

And don't call me "dude."

[Writer]

36. Dude, there are a few folks like that here in the lounge who indulge into piling on.

Regarding whatever pet issue or lifestyle choice they adhere to... I think if we are going to be understanding about one-person, we need to be understanding of everyone.

Apologies are completely up to taterguy.

[skooooo]

38. My name's not "dude." nt

[Writer]

40. I doubt your name's skooooo, either. n/t

[KitchenWitch]

29. Yes, he has pounded the "avid cyclist" meme into our heads incessantly

He does not need to be so damned self righteous about it.

[datasuspect]

33. he should drop the bike schtick and post more ass pics

[Writer]

34. Well whatever those posts are, I missed those.

But I hate seeing otherwise good folks getting torn apart for a stray comment that may not have been meant as offensively as implied.

[skooooo]

35. Well I guess when you post something offensive...

....and then disappear, that's the risk you take.

:shrug:

[KitchenWitch]

37. Quite frankly

IMHO, he has been very rude and self righteous in a lot of his posts, not just with me, but with other people.

I have no patience for such consistency in boorish behavior.

[Writer]

39. Well I only know what I've experienced with him personally...

and that's a fairly good guy.

I'm sorry if you've had a different experience.

[skooooo]

41. Observe his behavior...and learn how NOT to act in a forum...nt

[Writer]

43. Lighten up, please.

If you have a complaint, alert him to the mods.

[skooooo]

45. Tell me about some of your problems, Writer...

...and then let me pass judgments about your health, finances and capabilities. OK? Then we can talk.

[Writer]

50. That's funny... I don't think I made a comment about your situation at all.

I just supported a decent guy who is getting mobbed for making a comment that rocks the boat.

We just spent $50 filling up our hybrid the other day... so I feel your pain.

[KitchenWitch]

42. You have no control of his behavior, therefore you do not need to apologize.

[Zuiderelle]

46. You missed his bare-assed pics? Well, count yourself lucky then.

[datasuspect]

47. that was the pinnacle of his achievement on this board

i can't wait for the sequel

[KitchenWitch]

48. Thankfully I missed that dark chapter in history...I was here

Just missed it for whatever reason.

[Writer]

51. Actually I do remember one picture of his butt.

But... "butt" what?

[IndianaJones]

13. $135 last time I filled the Bronco. nt.

[skooooo]

15. What part of Indiana are you in??

I'm from there originally.

[IndianaJones]

16. NW Indiana, about 40 mi from Chicago. nt.

[elehhhhna]

23. 56. Hyundai Sonata

[carlyhippy]

24. I haven't had to fill mine up yet from empty

I put 20.00 in the xterra every week whether or not it needs it, it gets me just below 1/4 tank, which what I consume during the week driving to/from work/store/etc. I don't drive very much.

[Awsi Dooger]

49. You probably don't want to be filling up right now

The direction of gas prices is down, based on trading prices plummeting last week. The key is the price per gallon, not price per barrel. But the downturn hasn't hit the pumps yet.

My strategy is basic: Fill up at the lowest available price when the direction is rapid up but before the adjustment has hit the pumps, and bit by bit when the direction is down.

Of course, who knows what the speculators will brainstorm to react to this week.