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Nancy V.
Owner of NAMV; Project Manager/Diversity & Events Specialist
Hmm…about me, well, I am always and never the same, which makes for my own interesting world where I constantly recruit individuals to join my planet. Take myself very seriously, but prefer not to, so I dress in outfits that often do not match and say things that I shouldn’t under the guise of ...
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What's next...$5.99/gallon?

Nancy Vaughn

Friday, May, 16, 2008

There aren’t a whole lot of things that surprise or shock me anymore, not because I’ve seen it all – but because I’m just not that easily surprised or shocked. I do tend to be easily annoyed. Especially during bouts with PMS – the regular kind, not the Problems Men Started, but the ones caused by a visit from that one Aunt.

According to my friend, Keme, the thing about being annoyed is that “annoying can’t be fixed.” Keme would say that when a person becomes annoyed, there’s typically not much that can be done to alleviate the feeling of annoyance. Well, this “annoying can’t be fixed” Keme-fact holds true for the one thing that’s really peeving me right now – which is the price of gas. There is absolutely nothing I can do about it, and the price of gas is just chipping into my shoe fund. *#&$^!!

Seriously, what’s the solution for this outrageous issue of $4.10/gallon for gas? Perhaps fill up with a lesser grade and have your car break down? Skip work so you can’t pay for gas...or any other bills? Maybe sell your house in this great housing market and move closer to your job?

I have the advantage of working remote for much of my job, but trips to meetings, appointments, the store, occasional visits to the office, etc. have a way of depleting the gas fund. And don’t think I’m not committed to making as few trips as possible, I biked to the grocery store along a major busy road. Something I will not be doing again because...I’m not stupid...twice. I only need to be scared once by cars going by me driving 60 mph. 

I’m determined to rid myself of annoyance. Since I am not able to annihilate my annoying gas price problem, I’ve decided that I will fill up twice a week when my car is at a quarter or half a tank, instead of waiting until it’s empty to fill up and experiencing a minor shock (I admit the price for filling up can be a little shocking for even one who is not easily shocked). And I shall carpool whenever I can...even if I have to hop in the car with strangers.

What are you doing to survive these outrageous gas prices?

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hnagel
hnagel
In denial too
Posted Sat, 05/17/2008 - 10:50
I keep stopping and just putting in $20 here and $20 there and pretending it's a full tank. I've also started to go get gas a Kroger which takes 3 cents off if you use your Kroger card and 10 cents off if you bought $100 worth of groceries.
MissAttitude
MissAttitude
Try to consolidate trips
Posted Sat, 05/17/2008 - 14:57
The only thing I do is try to consolidate trips, especially if I'm running errands. And honestly, while I'm not happy about the prices, I don't let it annoy me. There's not a lot you can do to fix the problem. Plus, there are so many other annoying things in life:)
How does the serenity prayer go.. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Stylishly yours, Miss Attitude www.missattitude.us
Chris.Kuhn
Chris.Kuhn
Look for oil company specials
Posted Sun, 05/18/2008 - 07:59
This is such a sore spot with me lately, too, because I'm driving more on the job than ever before. I'm putting more miles on my car but it's compounded by the escalating pump prices. Once I budgeted $160 for gas each month and knew that this would be sufficient for my household. Last month, we hit $285 without any long in-state trips! It's been years since I had gas cards, but I'm starting to investigate any specials they might offer given the current pinch. For example, Shell has a mastercard that will take 5% off your gas purchases and 1% off all other charges. With $300 monthly gas prices, we're looking at a gas savings of $15 right there (that covers my monthly garbage bill!) I'm sure there are other gas companies who might be offering similar programs. (Here's the Shell link if anyone's interested: http://www.shell.com/home/content/us-en/shell_for_motorists/cards/master... and no I don't own any Shell stock or have family who work for them.) Hang in there!