Response to Gas Prices

Sheepish: I was going to post the same email on the site, got it today. Makes you think, but I don't think any of us like where this is going. When you live far from town, (we also live 30+miles from the city)you have to get into the habit of planning each and every trip, getting everything you need, and only going when you really need to. When my son, his wife and their friend moved here 5 years ago from Hawaii, they drove into Colorado Springs every day to purchase what they were going to need to fix dinner that night. They weren't working yet, but were doing all the cooking and shopping to "pay rent" for staying with us. I tried to convince them to use the food we had on hand, or to substitute things, but no way. It was a while before I realized they had to get a daily dose of civilization, and just couldn't handle the solitude of the place! Had to go to the mall! Now, they live in the city, and can't wait to come out to the farm to get away from the traffic, fumes, etc. I never go to the store to get one thing, (well, maybe bathroom tissue, but I would make the trip worthwhile!) I don't know if the gas-out will help or not, but at least it will make a statement. Here, the gas is running about $1.49 for the lowest grade,up to 1.79 for premium. No wonder the truckers are protesting, with diesel going for the same or more than unleaded gas.

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