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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 10:05:48 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse How has the price of gas affected how much you drive over the past 6 months? Not at all Something not listed here (please comment) More than one of the changes listed above I scaled back my vacation plans I am staying at home more I now walk or bike to work more often I carpool or take a bus or train more often I am consolidating errands more Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How has the price of gas affected how much you drive over the past 6 months?

Not at all
Something not listed here (please comment)
More than one of the changes listed above
I scaled back my vacation plans
I am staying at home more
I now walk or bike to work more often
I carpool or take a bus or train more often
I am consolidating errands more

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2011 11:49:23 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse NONE
mjs3290 Rookie Author Texas Posts:2 Points:1,645 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2011 8:11:27 PM Ignore mjs3290 Report Abuse I don't make as many small trip as i used to,cut back on going out of town.
pattibgood54 Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:11 Points:560 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2011 8:11:33 PM Ignore pattibgood54 Report Abuse I try and consolidate all my errands on one day, then I am not driving all over the place! Try to conserve gas! I have an SUV which is a pig on gas!
AlysaNC Rookie Author Winston-Salem Posts:2 Points:400 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2011 10:27:31 PM Ignore AlysaNC Report Abuse dont go anywhere much started working from home
POKEYTN Rookie Author Memphis Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2011 5:03:05 AM Ignore POKEYTN Report Abuse I pretty much drive if I have to..
Tyerican Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 11:40:32 AM Ignore Tyerican Report Abuse I honestly feel that ever since gas prices went up the amount of trips or money I spend on entertainment has decreased.
TFzoom All-Star Author Chicago Posts:865 Points:921,705 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 9:24:59 AM Ignore TFzoom Report Abuse I have always tried to conserve since I went thru the 1973 Oil crisis. The difference now vs then is the duration of the stress of higher prices.
RusticRest Rookie Author Tampa Posts:28 Points:660 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2011 12:59:47 PM Ignore RusticRest Report Abuse Presently I am driving a 1993 Ford Festiva and am averaging 54.9 MPG (Canadian Gallon), a combination of city and highway, so the price of gas has not affected me too much. As I am retired, the car does not go on the road every day so the expense of driving is not a concern for me.
sammMI Rookie Author Michigan Posts:1 Points:395 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2011 1:20:04 AM Ignore sammMI Report Abuse I wait to do errands at once and stop extra trips. I stay at home & travel as little as possible, even have cancelled appointments because of the price of gas.......
mausey Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:272 Points:58,385 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2011 11:33:29 PM Ignore mausey Report Abuse I ONLY DRIVE IF I HAVE TO.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,438 Points:1,166,785 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2011 7:10:10 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse none
Roottus Champion Author Asheville Posts:3,141 Points:627,820 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2011 7:51:23 AM Ignore Roottus Report Abuse I drive so infrequently that gas prices change by a good amount every time I get gas so it doesn't matter to me.
ed1real Veteran Author Tucson Posts:481 Points:164,260 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2011 4:15:35 AM Ignore ed1real Report Abuse More than one of the changes listed above. I have to drive a lot less since I have a big gas guzzler. I walk, bike, and ride the bus a lot more frequently as does the rest of my family. We try to cut the driving down to necessity.
DaNewt Veteran Author Illinois Posts:457 Points:101,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2011 12:38:07 AM Ignore DaNewt Report Abuse All of the above. Now, as of yesterday if you use the tollway, the Illinois Toll Board approved an increase of almost 50%. The 40 cent IPass toll will now be 75 cents! Cash price will double as well. Way to go Gov. Quinn and company!
Road Waryr Champion Author North Carolina Posts:19,355 Points:2,661,215 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 11:47:56 PM Ignore Road Waryr Report Abuse More than one. I consolidate errands, and I stay at home more. Also, since I frequently drive for business purposes, I'll drive at 60 mph or the speed limit, whichever is lower, on my return trips when I'm less pressed for time.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,541 Points:933,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 10:50:06 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse I think more carefully on the errands i must do while @ work to save on Fuel.
bzbfind Rookie Author Buffalo Posts:49 Points:69,330 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 9:10:49 PM Ignore bzbfind Report Abuse walk, stay at home, bum a ride.
superhop Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,118 Points:1,333,945 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 7:51:49 PM Ignore superhop Report Abuse bike to work when it is not raining
getacharge Rookie Author Akron Posts:35 Points:35,665 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 6:32:56 PM Ignore getacharge Report Abuse I take my motorcycle to do errands and fill up vehicles when the prices drop.
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,877 Points:3,228,570 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 6:31:45 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse More than one of the changes listed above.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 6:06:43 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse not at all
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,892 Points:1,919,340 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 5:59:37 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse I just watch prices and try to buy when they are falling. I buy much of my gas across state lines when I can saving 20 cents a gallon.
Pizzaslut Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,354 Points:749,015 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 4:40:11 PM Ignore Pizzaslut Report Abuse I don't see a connection.
3gLude Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:98 Points:49,685 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 3:41:43 PM Ignore 3gLude Report Abuse I have never driven less in my entire life as now. THANK GAWD for Even before joining GB site, I checked prices almost daily, specifically just before purchasing fuel since I live right on a state line. My gas stations are basically same distance away, just in different states. Gasbuddy site sure helps me know in advance which direction to drive in case I am making a special trip for fuel. Thank you for being here!
SGTROCKTX All-Star Author Texas Posts:760 Points:155,140 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 2:23:43 PM Ignore SGTROCKTX Report Abuse Shop more on this site for cheaper fuel should be on the list
SandSpiderII Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:32 Points:54,870 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 2:01:40 PM Ignore SandSpiderII Report Abuse (Something not listed) I am using 5 to 10-cent-off/gal gas coupons when I fill up.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,404 Points:1,810,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 1:23:59 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Darn toot'in!
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,578,690 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 12:31:53 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse I am staying at home more and I am consolidating errands more.
Rocksnobster Champion Author Albany Posts:12,911 Points:213,790 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 12:24:05 PM Ignore Rocksnobster Report Abuse I went to my vacation place and stayed there.
prcoqui Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,955 Points:1,675,050 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 11:32:24 AM Ignore prcoqui Report Abuse Not at all. I was already doing all the things that are recommended.
Toyotatrollop Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,464 Points:828,550 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 10:31:33 AM Ignore Toyotatrollop Report Abuse Tlitz deffectid howw ey spik an rite.
shel1942 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:64 Points:371,855 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 10:08:24 AM Ignore shel1942 Report Abuse Consolidated some more. Also try to get to Wal-Mart/Murphy USA for fill-ups because (in Michigan, anyway) they have 10 cents off per gallon if you use a Wal-Mart card until Sept. 30, 2011. This is a 30 mile round trip, so I usually do shopping for items not available locally.
66ImpSS396 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:57 Points:170,090 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 9:42:58 AM Ignore 66ImpSS396 Report Abuse Consolidated errands, Stay home more, carpool, and one you left out I have greatly reduced discretionary spending (fewer: meals out, movies, cd, DVDs, unnecessary items, and junk food). Also looking for a job with a shorter commute (currently 125mi per day) I think energy cost have sucked the life out of the economy to the point that we're on the brink of a major economic crash in this area of north Ga.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,000 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 9:36:07 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I cut all the way back 8 years ago and can't cut back anymore.
RoxannaAl Sophomore Author Alabama Posts:248 Points:53,090 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 9:29:45 AM Ignore RoxannaAl Report Abuse no
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,438 Points:1,166,785 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 9:10:51 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse no
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 9:04:01 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse More than one of the changes listed above
swepson Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,473 Points:1,552,350 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 8:25:44 AM Ignore swepson Report Abuse I already economize as much as I reasonably can. I've been driving like gas cost $10 a gallon for years.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,811,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 8:18:52 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse About the same.
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,441 Points:1,827,610 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 7:33:59 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse consolidate trips
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,441 Points:1,827,610 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 7:33:37 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse a little more walking when I can
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 5:34:31 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Not at all.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 4:30:28 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse cut back driving across the board
kegga_99 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:880 Points:268,800 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 2:16:27 AM Ignore kegga_99 Report Abuse Not at all. Just commuting.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 12:35:23 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse not at all.
triphammer Sophomore Author Buffalo Posts:163 Points:14,040 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 11:17:30 PM Ignore triphammer Report Abuse I only buy gas as needed, no fill-ups unless I'm traveling.
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,056 Points:793,535 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 9:58:21 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse To: CheapCheapNJ Look for a Marathon gas station in your community. If you pay your bill promptly, they will give you a discount on the credit card price; sometimes as much as 15 to 17 cents per gallon! SA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MesSAge Posted: Aug 25, 2011 9:06:57 PM I also stopped paying for gas via credit card. Sometimes it could cost as much as 10 cents per gallon more when you pay on a card.
SunCoastBlazer Sophomore Author Vancouver Posts:179 Points:85,315 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 8:56:09 PM Ignore SunCoastBlazer Report Abuse no change
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,811,660 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 8:53:13 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse About the same.
kame2c Champion Author Portland Posts:5,620 Points:193,725 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 8:23:37 PM Ignore kame2c Report Abuse It is sad, so many here are going without gas to buy food.
Whyte23 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:45 Points:131,760 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 7:30:40 PM Ignore Whyte23 Report Abuse I am consolidating errands more much More...nothing like planning!
oxking1 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:7 Points:340 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2011 5:12:34 PM Ignore oxking1 Report Abuse it don't you have to fit it your budget