[Brutal]

<p>...hmmm?</p>
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<p>Coast when possible.</p>
<p>One less 40cent coffee at work.</p>
<p>One less movie rental per month.</p>
<p>Western Family instead of Coke/Pepsi/Dr.Pepper</p>
<p>Try to do all in one trip (talking those honey do's)</p>
<p>One less restaurant visit per month.</p>
<p>Avoid yardsales if possible (that will seperate the men from the boys)</p>
<p>No more junk food like...Cheese -It's, Barbecue Corn Nuts, Ice Cream Sandwichs etc etc.</p>
<p>Take any overtime if asked.</p>
<p>More sex to off set all those sacrifices.,</p>

 

[GaReb770]

<p>For the most part I just work the new gas price into my budget. </p>
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<p>But I have cut out the free German movie I was going to on Wednesday nights about 10 miles from my house to save a little on gas and I do catch myself when thinking of going somewhere pausing to think do I really need to drive there or not.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Nevertheless I'm still driving from Atlanta to Oklahoma City for a 1/2 marathon in April and I'll just work the gas prices into my trip expense.  It still beats the $400+ air fare from ATL-OKC.</p>

 

[airehead]

<p>Since the only days I leave the house these days are Saturday and Sunday, and Mr Aire works a mile from home, I just consider gas costs a part of life.  Although who knew a Subaru WRX STI sucked gas?  (ok, I did know, but it is a really cool car.)</p>

 

[Brutal]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>GaReb770</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72957/dealing-wth-the-price-of-gas#post_1987893"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>For the most part I just work the new gas price into my budget. </p>
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<p>But I have cut out the free German movie I was going to on Wednesday nights about 10 miles from my house to save a little on gas and I do catch myself when thinking of going somewhere pausing to think do I really need to drive there or not.</p>
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<p>Nevertheless I'm still driving from Atlanta to Oklahoma City for a 1/2 marathon in April and I'll just work the gas prices into my trip expense.  It still beats the $400+ air fare from ATL-OKC.</p>
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The thing is we are now having to actually think about gas. Something I usually don't do.</p>
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[Brutal]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>airehead</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72957/dealing-wth-the-price-of-gas#post_1987895"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Since the only days I leave the house these days are Saturday and Sunday, and Mr Aire works a mile from home, I just consider gas costs a part of life.  Although who knew a Subaru WRX STI sucked gas?  (ok, I did know, but it is a really cool car.)</p>
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You no doubt already had the Subaru. Would you buy it now knowing the gas situation might get even worst?</p>
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[airehead]

<p>You know, I don't really know.  It's a small car, 300+ horsepower, AWD, so it's perfect in DC.  It's also the car Mr. Aire always wanted.  My car is a Jeep, what I always wanted.  Both are versatile, but gas hoggy.  We'd love diesel, but what we want just isn't available yet.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Brutal</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72957/dealing-wth-the-price-of-gas#post_1987897"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><p><br><br>
You no doubt already had the Subaru. Would you buy it now knowing the gas situation might get even worst?</p>
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[gretriever]

<p>Pretty much do all the ones on Brutal's list, except for coffee (free at work, and I always fix one to take on the drive in to work), no store-brand/generic beverages, and we usually still go out once a week for dinner. </p>

 

[DEturtle]

<p>I am very happy that my commute changed from 55 miles one way to 1.5 miles one way. Not only am I am happy to not be commuting as far, my wallet thanks me as well....And I am close enough to my new job that I can ride a bike or run.</p>

 

[Mrtambalynman]

<p>you could bike, walk or take transit.  Trade your current ride in on a more efficient vehicle.  Buy a motorbike/e-bike/scooter.</p>

 

[Horrible Peanut]

<p>I just got a new car with a much smaller engine- and overall better gas mileage. That should help.</p>
<p>Things are tight overall this year with the new business. I'll just have to continue to keep things lean and work towards a fat month soon.</p>

 

[4boysmom]

<p>Sucks because I"m making lots of trips to Grandma's to take her to the doctor.  200 miles round trip, plus driving around town.  Easiest vehicle for her to get into/out of is the van.  Ouch.  But whatever.  She needs me to do it, so I'm gonna do it.</p>
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<p>Therapy dog work is taking me all over town.  I'm not going to turn down assignments though.</p>

 

[Mrtambalynman]

<p>I can't believe the manufacturers haven't come out with a hybrid van.  I would have plunked for that - fortunately I don't have to drive the beast much. </p>

 

[4boysmom]

<p>When it comes time to replace the van, I'm getting something smaller.  Only once in the past year have we taken everyone in the van so I don't really need it anymore.  But, it's paid for and we just sunk $1500 into her, so we'll keep her for just a little longer.  </p>

 

[runfishhunt]

<p>I only have a 7 mile commute.  I'm keeping my V8 4x4 and haven't altered my driving habits much.</p>