I commute to a community college about fifty miles from my house on an almost daily basis, in an old 1980 Malibu. That shit infuriates me. Last term I would spend about $55 a week. This term my schedule was specifically designed to avoid excessive attendance, specifically due to gas prices. Anything over $3 a gallon and I will remain upset. ____________________ Design © 2009 Stark Once for the Super Dave TV show I was the stuntman that fell down the entire wtc stairwell. ~ jargon

Posted by blackhole89 According to Google, quote-1.5 (€ / l) = 7.98911157 US$ / US gallon-unquote, so I can only snicker about your problems. Gasoline has been inadequately cheap in large parts of the world for a very long time anyway, and perhaps the US is more than overdue for finally erecting a proper system of public transport. I knew this would come up. I just knew it. Really the closest thing to a defense I can offer is that I grew up with gas that was about $1.25, or .89€. I was too young to enjoy it though at the time, but it still makes a $4 gallon feel outrageous now. Anyway, I would rather they quit screwing around with corn oil and start working on a safe way to split and burn water.. ____________________ Design © 2009 Stark Once for the Super Dave TV show I was the stuntman that fell down the entire wtc stairwell. ~ jargon

Posted by ninjablooper There is one public bus stop near my house that comes rarely and is a relatively long walk. Therefore using a car is pretty much the only choice. I'm in the same boat as you. The nearest public bus stop is about 5 miles away and through another town. Given how the weather is usually out here, and that the road outside my house has no sidewalk and a 55mph speed limit, it's a bit difficult to leave here without a car. ____________________ Design © 2009 Stark Once for the Super Dave TV show I was the stuntman that fell down the entire wtc stairwell. ~ jargon

Using the ocean as fuel? That's a brilliant idea, it fixes two problems at once. Sure, temperatures will keep rising, but sea level sure won't! ____________________ Design © 2009 Stark Once for the Super Dave TV show I was the stuntman that fell down the entire wtc stairwell. ~ jargon