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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2008 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you plan to do less driving this summer due to the high gasoline prices? Yes No Not sure Not applicable/don't drive Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you plan to do less driving this summer due to the high gasoline prices?
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pugman Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,362 Points:904,950 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 8:39:41 AM Ignore pugman Report Abuse I will drive the same this summer as I drive a fuel efficient diesel that is still getting 58+mpg on the highway.
ried Sophomore Author Ventura Posts:101 Points:159,260 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 8:31:37 PM Ignore ried Report Abuse I didn't go out very much.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2008 7:35:50 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse Yes
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,344 Points:1,900,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 15, 2008 7:28:22 AM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse No - I will drive the normal amount for me.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2008 9:53:11 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No-not at all
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2008 7:26:09 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse yes
desparado367 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:18 Points:220 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2008 9:28:18 AM Ignore desparado367 Report Abuse Yes and No My RV trailer is parked for the summer and may just have to stay there for a few more months. I use my new Honda Goldwing converted to a trike for most trips around town now....have a little trailer for whatever I buy....and at around 80 MPG I feel I can go and do whatever I want...but I still combine trips as a lifelong habit.
pugman Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,362 Points:904,950 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2008 7:52:52 AM Ignore pugman Report Abuse Driving a fuel efficient diesel makes it easier to drive anywhere you want, when you want.
catchme08 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,616 Points:1,385,810 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2008 8:14:44 PM Ignore catchme08 Report Abuse yes
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,469 Points:1,667,400 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2008 7:50:09 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse No... I did not PLAN to drive less...
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,105 Points:393,320 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2008 7:27:49 PM Ignore rjr54 Report Abuse Actually drove more . . . it is way, way cheaper to drive, even 2000 Km. (rather than fly, or take a train, or take a bus)
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2008 9:12:25 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse yes
Panama19 Champion Author Louisville Posts:25,229 Points:2,538,560 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2008 3:26:57 AM Ignore Panama19 Report Abuse No
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,666 Points:2,376,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2008 3:21:24 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse summer's over.
pugman Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,362 Points:904,950 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2008 7:40:19 AM Ignore pugman Report Abuse Well the wife is back and it only took 2.5 tanks of fuel for the whole trip! That's 48.9mpg for 1498 miles on 30.5gal of diesel. Not too shabby for a 5yr automatic old stationwagon!
Terryanne44 Rookie Author Rochester Posts:51 Points:450 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2008 10:51:19 PM Ignore Terryanne44 Report Abuse Yes
Terryanne44 Rookie Author Rochester Posts:51 Points:450 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2008 10:50:17 PM Ignore Terryanne44 Report Abuse Yes
firemanjones Champion Author Miami Posts:1,312 Points:142,795 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2008 2:41:18 PM Ignore firemanjones Report Abuse My trips at home have been curtailed, but I still drive to North Carolina every two months to get away
narcar1973 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,637 Points:172,475 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2008 6:44:42 AM Ignore narcar1973 Report Abuse I already drive as little as I can.
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,375 Points:1,792,540 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2008 8:20:36 AM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse As little as I can.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2008 9:10:30 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Yes
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2008 9:10:25 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Yes
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2008 9:10:19 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Yes
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2008 9:10:14 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Yes
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2008 9:10:08 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Yes
jrhine1 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:41 Points:345,480 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2008 2:22:52 PM Ignore jrhine1 Report Abuse Yes I will not be going anywhere for vacation.
catchme08 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,616 Points:1,385,810 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2008 8:11:08 AM Ignore catchme08 Report Abuse yes
pugman Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,362 Points:904,950 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2008 7:55:10 AM Ignore pugman Report Abuse The wife is driving to Columbus, Ga. (from St. Louis, Mo.) later this month and since she gets about 45mpg on the hwy, we figure she will go thru about 3 (13gal) tanks of diesel for the round trip. The route she takes makes the driving distance 641 miles and at 45mpg, she could make it all the way on one tank as the wagon holds 15.5 gallons. At $4.50 a gallon for diesel that comes out to $175.50 for the round trip. She is driving her wagon so luggage is not a problem and since she likes to shop, there are several malls along the way.
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:54,930 Points:3,147,250 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2008 7:37:22 AM Ignore kingdick Report Abuse ----------------------------------- I have cut back on the miles I drive about 30% savings I have reduced my speed now 55-60 from 70-75 MPH 25% savings I avoid Ethanol and use Real gas (no Ethanol) 12% savings Overall I have reduced my Gas Consumption from 1000 gallons in 2006 to 500 gallons projected for 2008. ----------------------------------- Ethanol as a general fuel is a HOAX !!! ----------------------------------- If everyone would do the same, demand would surely FALL. -----------------------------------
rivasj19 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:50 Points:15,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2008 1:56:58 PM Ignore rivasj19 Report Abuse yeah i have no other choice
pugman Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,362 Points:904,950 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2008 6:21:46 AM Ignore pugman Report Abuse When you drive a fuel efficient diesel like I do, the price of fuel does not cut into your wallet as much. So far I have not cut back on my vacation plans as it is still cheaper to drive then fly.
Panama19 Champion Author Louisville Posts:25,229 Points:2,538,560 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 10:11:08 PM Ignore Panama19 Report Abuse Yes
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 9:59:58 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Yes
matman01 Champion Author Detroit Posts:14,818 Points:1,956,835 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2008 12:12:03 PM Ignore matman01 Report Abuse I will drive my Jeep less and my Harley more
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2008 11:39:51 AM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Yes. I can now finish projects with a good excuse.
EagleEye16 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,118 Points:1,061,050 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2008 7:11:41 AM Ignore EagleEye16 Report Abuse Yes, no doubt about it.
Spirits All-Star Author Florida Posts:911 Points:372,700 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2008 7:06:39 AM Ignore Spirits Report Abuse Yes definately
c47 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,794 Points:2,300,595 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2008 4:28:10 AM Ignore c47 Report Abuse Yes, no vacation.
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,105 Points:393,320 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2008 7:09:13 PM Ignore rjr54 Report Abuse No, but we did change the destination. Instead of going to Nova Scotia we are going to Pennsylvania. We will save 0.25/litre, $1.00/gallon. Gas is so cheap in the USA.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,132 Points:2,599,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2008 7:29:35 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Yes, I have no choice.
gasisoutrageous Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,570 Points:923,805 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2008 10:33:50 AM Ignore gasisoutrageous Report Abuse This is an obvious yes to me. I do not have school this summer, so my parents don't have to drive me to school. I guess I just get to sit back and watch the crazy weather around Lansing as well as the ever-rising gas prices.
ponyup All-Star Author Missouri Posts:698 Points:110,020 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2008 8:15:26 AM Ignore ponyup Report Abuse Just to work and back.
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,379 Points:2,642,330 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2008 8:08:49 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse can't
pugman Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,362 Points:904,950 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2008 7:36:42 AM Ignore pugman Report Abuse No. I am going over to E-town, Ky (from St. Louis, MO.) for the weekend. I plan on seeing my sister's new horses (3 of them just had colts!) and spend some time with my parents too. When you drive a fuel efficient vehicle as I do, you do not have to worry about the price of fuel as much.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:11,986 Points:2,700,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2008 3:22:38 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse yes - down to bare bones trips
c47 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,794 Points:2,300,595 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2008 3:19:19 AM Ignore c47 Report Abuse yes
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,132 Points:2,599,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2008 7:19:18 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have to. I can't afford any "luxury" driving.
jd808080 Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,645 Points:1,091,475 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2008 8:56:07 AM Ignore jd808080 Report Abuse Yes, other than on vacation
misstweety Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,017 Points:2,187,255 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2008 7:03:58 AM Ignore misstweety Report Abuse yes
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,132 Points:2,599,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2008 5:58:15 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have too!