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Topic starter
19/05/2022 9:03 pm
I won't argue that the price of gas right now can be a healthy chuck out of your pocketbook. However, gas is something we NEED and as such, we have to maybe do some budget choices.
I hear people complaining about having to put $85 worth of gas in their big honkin' truck, but not saying a word when they buy a carton of cigarettes for $113 that they DON'T NEED.
They will stop by Starbucks every morning, wait in line with the motor running to get their $7 or $8 cup of coffee. And speaking of waiting in lines, I see some with 10, 15, or more cars in them, again with their motors running to get their Fast Food.
My favorite is the Dairy Queen line! Last night while there, the drive-through lane was 7 cars deep. They're getting "FAT" food and they're too lazy to turn off their car and go inside to order. I did that last night, I went inside and when I came out with my Blizzard, four of the seven cars that were in the drive-through line were STILL IN IT! I just shook my head.
This morning while out on my walk, there were two cars (in different driveways) that were running, with no one in them. Not sure how long they were running, but none the less, they were.
My point is simply this, people like to complain about the price of gas, but if they would just adjust their habits a little, it wouldn't be as bad as they make it sound. It's all about priorities and choosing between NEEDS and WANTS. The WANTS we can live without.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
19/05/2022 10:22 pm
Good topic, George, I'm going to show it to my wife in support of my position that I don't want to keep buying more diecasts, I NEED to!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Topic starter
19/05/2022 10:32 pm
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Steve Jacobs and Steve Jacobs reacted
19/05/2022 10:41 pm
I still see drivers that race from red light to red light just sucking down the gas and then complaining about their dismal gas mileage.
Steve
Topic starter
19/05/2022 11:27 pm
I still see drivers that race from red light to red light just sucking down the gas and then complaining about their dismal gas mileage.
Steve
I'll add that I see them gunning the gas pedal when they see a yellow light, and they end up running the red light. I've lost count how often I see that very scene. When I'm waiting for a green light, I always wait just a second or two when it turns green, because all too often some monkey runs the red light.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
19/05/2022 11:55 pm
Good topic, George, I'm going to show it to my wife in support of my position that I don't want to keep buying more diecasts, I NEED to!
Good preemptive strike Barry!