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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 2:03:50 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse You've seen the price of gasoline lately, and it is far too close to hitting records for comfort. The U.S. average rose to $3.892 yesterday, according to GasBuddy.com data, just 22-cents per gallon off the all time record high in 2008. With prices so high, many vacationers are having to look at closer or cheaper destinations this summer. Sandy McCune, a stay-at-home mother of three from Kentucky, knows just too well the high price of gasoline means that she's looking at alternate options. "We were looking at going to Disney World in Orlando in June, but with the ridiculous cost of gasoline we're thinking about staying a bit closer to home and planning a vacation somewhere closer," she told me. Asked if she knew of any fun... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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You've seen the price of gasoline lately, and it is far too close to hitting records for comfort. The U.S. average rose to $3.892 yesterday, according to GasBuddy.com data, just 22-cents per gallon off the all time record high in 2008. With prices so high, many vacationers are having to look at closer or cheaper destinations this summer.

Sandy McCune, a stay-at-home mother of three from Kentucky, knows just too well the high price of gasoline means that she's looking at alternate options. "We were looking at going to Disney World in Orlando in June, but with the ridiculous cost of gasoline we're thinking about staying a bit closer to home and planning a vacation somewhere closer," she told me.

Asked if she knew of any fun...

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mcapple1996NY Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:224 Points:11,610 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2012 11:57:13 PM Ignore mcapple1996NY Report Abuse They cannot stop me because I am going away to Florida with my husband and friends. We are splitting the gas and we're flying to Florida for Free because of our miles on our credit cards. We belong to BJ's so we can use our credit card and save up our miles. The rental car is for fee too.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,118 Points:291,825 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2012 9:30:27 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse k
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,442 Points:1,323,805 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 4:38:18 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse I remember when I was a little kid an old depression era gas station (it was shut down) had a hugh sign on the front window which said: "Gas 12 cents". That was back in 1941. Even then I still remember my dad wishing out loud that gas was still that cheap as the station across the street...that was open....was gouging us for 18 cent/gal for regular. Ethyl was 2 or 3 cents higher but he would buy it and blend it as pure old regular made his V8 1935 Ford rattle and knock. My dad earned about $15 dollars a week and worked 6-10 hour days in that week and felt very happy to get it. When all is said and done, I'd rather have the 4 dollar gas with today's wages.
johnnym1980 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:5 Points:13,150 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2012 2:02:16 PM Ignore johnnym1980 Report Abuse Wow! That's serious!
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,118 Points:291,825 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 8:58:34 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse k
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,531 Points:647,965 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 8:25:59 PM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Staycation for us...
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,957 Points:1,274,050 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2012 10:51:36 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Break out that old backyard BBQ.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2012 1:27:54 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse I know I will be staying closer to home
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 2:06:33 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse Of course
gawxnative All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:510 Points:229,865 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 7:19:17 AM Ignore gawxnative Report Abuse Not just this summer, several neighbors cut travel plans during public school spring break
1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,105 Points:1,352,665 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 5:41:38 AM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse if you rolled the windows down even slightly, you create drag that reduces mgg.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 4:55:20 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse albert: only if electricity and cell phones fail.
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,233 Points:327,310 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:07:43 AM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse I agree that high gas prices keep us closer to home.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,342 Points:1,479,060 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 9:42:53 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse maybe it will help familys become closer
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 4:51:50 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse we've had a lot of fat years, it's time to tighten belt and learn what the lean years are.
lilron704 Veteran Author Charlotte Posts:435 Points:225,165 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 3:49:03 PM Ignore lilron704 Report Abuse Most people i know are planing trips closer home or join with other family and vacationing together.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 3:17:50 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse sad but true
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,342 Points:1,479,060 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 8:05:11 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse time will tell
Marc56 Sophomore Author Asheville Posts:223 Points:374,480 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 7:03:26 AM Ignore Marc56 Report Abuse Take the train. Rent a car when you arrive.
123cowboy Champion Author Maine Posts:1,833 Points:403,570 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 6:20:08 AM Ignore 123cowboy Report Abuse no news here....
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 4:58:01 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse lots of ppl carry lots of stuff in their cars. Taking that stuff out would also give better mileage. And the oldie, but goodie... keep tires properly inflated.
cjjr2012 Sophomore Author Sarasota Posts:166 Points:30,035 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 4:20:13 AM Ignore cjjr2012 Report Abuse as I drove back from a recent trip noted I did not turn on the AC (admittedly it was just a little warm not hot) so I could still get the best gas mileage ... got 52 mpg (in '09 Prius) have done better but that is with more of a downhill trip ...
SavingInNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,778 Points:1,091,515 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 8:39:48 AM Ignore SavingInNC Report Abuse For sure
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,342 Points:1,479,060 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 7:52:55 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse everybody loses
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 6:51:57 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I wasn't planning on going anywhere anyways.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,886 Points:770,320 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 11:54:07 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse I'll just stay home.
Reishman Veteran Author Illinois Posts:384 Points:515,115 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 11:16:15 PM Ignore Reishman Report Abuse I don't trust motorists.
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puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,534 Points:725,355 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 12:33:04 PM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse Prolly true.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,560 Points:2,443,185 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 5:39:36 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse Bummer bails out everyone else..what does he have against TAX PAYING motorists ?? We pay gas and lubricating oil tax, car registration and title fees, and road taxes, as well as tolls...
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,225 Points:1,205,560 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 2:18:28 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Something has got to give...it's not just the price of filling out tank, but everything else goes up too...food, clothes, everything but our paycheck.
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Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,770 Points:736,485 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 10:07:48 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Well in t he final draw of things it really is not that much more money
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Tutootin Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,111 Points:3,075,480 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:38:03 AM Ignore Tutootin Report Abuse BlueVanGroup, Too true. No wonder he can't relate to Joe Consumer!!!!
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bcfuelsaver Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,623 Points:246,270 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:24:03 AM Ignore bcfuelsaver Report Abuse like this wasn't predictable.
ampinoy13 Champion Author Oregon Posts:36,623 Points:2,648,655 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:21:42 AM Ignore ampinoy13 Report Abuse I wasn't planning on going anywhere, anyway.
esorsd Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,728 Points:1,636,790 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:19:01 AM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse You bet.
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,174 Points:1,615,440 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:18:30 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse This is just the tip of the ice berg. There will be far reaching effects.
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Bugs2010 Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,406 Points:936,705 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:18:18 AM Ignore Bugs2010 Report Abuse The recliner looks good - and that doesn't take any gas :)
deaconjones Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,124 Points:318,480 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:18:16 AM Ignore deaconjones Report Abuse WELL AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE...IF IT IS CHEAPER TO DRIVE TO ORLANDO FOR FIVE THAN FLY, THEN WE WILL DRIVE....
rhail2 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,452 Points:287,485 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:17:15 AM Ignore rhail2 Report Abuse yes
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,534 Points:725,355 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:15:56 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse I doubt it. They will likel drive closer than fly to a vacation destination.
JR57CA All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:788 Points:325,275 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:15:53 AM Ignore JR57CA Report Abuse Same story as last Summer. It's not going to get better, so we'd better get used to it. Thank you, Greedy Big Oil!
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PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,682 Points:536,095 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 9:14:05 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse It's already restricting my driving habits.