Has gas prices affected your plans?

On May 14, 7:35 pm, "BaSSiStiSt" <dreadpirateb...@>
wrote:
> Did you mean to ask "Have gas prices affected my plans"?
>
> :-)
>
> Then the answer is no, they have not. Doing a big driving trip from C-bus to
> Maine and back, up thru Canada...and almost did a 2 1/2 week drive to
> California from here, but scrapped it due to not quite enough vacation time,
> not cost.
>
> <--- loves to drive

I got to thinking that high gas prices can actually encourage people
to drive, as the same factor is also sure to (if it hasn't already)
drive airfares through the roof. So for those borderline trips with a
family of four where its a 60 min flight or an 8 hour drive, it would
seem the way to save money is to drive. Even with 3 $50 tanks of gas
plus wear and tear on the car, driving is less costly than flying (not
to mention having to rent a car once at your destination).

-Mark

On May 16, 7:47 am, NoGodForMe <religionki...@fairytales.com> wrote:
> Yes, it will effect my plans, not only with driving, but flying.
>
> Air fares are going up through the roof.
>
> I have a family trip next week, and then nothing will be planned.     No
> spur of the moment quick trips.
>
> Anytime people drive somewhere, the cost of gas is factored into their
> decision these days.

Not until yesterday, when the price of gas at my three local stations
went from $3.98/gallon to $4.07/gallon. This morning it cost me $33
to fill up my hybrid Prius! A year ago I used to fill it for $18!