The Price of Having Fun
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Also leaving for West Yellowstone for a week on Saturday to meet my son. When we planned this back in Oct we weren't planning on $4/gallon gas. Luckily I'm just throwing my sled in the back of my truck so I'm not pulling the big enclosed trailer.
We did cancel our planned vacation was pulling camper to California to sight see. Now we are doing the U.P. and Mackinaw Island. For now the toys will get the gas, but I can pass on the increase to my customers. The problem will arise when the economy slows and there is less work to do. Until then just adjust, like always. But I'm basically debt free and can adjust much easier then those who are not.
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G
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Non oxy will be fine. 87 oxy is the bad stuff. Only about a month in some cases.
The COLA on my monthly government allowance should almost cover the increase.
Perhaps, perhaps not? Your guess is as good as mine. Petro, energy stocks, paying out real good, eh.
For E gas, first choice Stabilizer/Octane boost is K-100. Second choice for Stabilizer, is Star Tron. Treat when it's pumped fresh, not waiting until later.
SHOOT2KILL
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Pulled my Ryker out of storage today...Forecast for mid 60* here in So Wi late next week...Perfect timing for a transition to summer fun...
the last time fuel prices were nuts like this, back in like 2008 if memory is right, I drove from PA to ND non stop at 4 bucks a gallon, I spent like almost 700 bucks in fuel in a 24 hour window, a true first for me on fuel costs in 1 day driving a basic pickup truck to go hunting!
I swore I'd never do that again, but had everything all booked up 2 yrs in advance, and would have costs more to back out than pay the fuel costs
on the way home I hit a deer with the truck, adding to some extra costs on the way home . HAHA (even got that sucker mounted a nice 10 point buck, as a reminder)
it was a successful hunt other wise, and glad I went in the end
but dam that was a lot of $$ on fuel
OH to be young (er) and willing to work more to pay for the costs of enjoying hobbies! HAHA
I guess I still partly wish I could still do it!
I swore I'd never do that again, but had everything all booked up 2 yrs in advance, and would have costs more to back out than pay the fuel costs
on the way home I hit a deer with the truck, adding to some extra costs on the way home . HAHA (even got that sucker mounted a nice 10 point buck, as a reminder)
it was a successful hunt other wise, and glad I went in the end
but dam that was a lot of $$ on fuel
OH to be young (er) and willing to work more to pay for the costs of enjoying hobbies! HAHA
I guess I still partly wish I could still do it!
70chevelle
Member
Shelby GT500 700rwhp…I’ll pump it in until the govt can’t supply me with it anymore. 6,8 bucks per gallon don’t care. I don’t waste money on coffee from Starbucks or traveling.
pclark
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The new way to steal gas is apparently just drilling a 3/8" hole in the bottom of the tank, inserting a gas line into it and draining it. Apparently the new vehicles have a mechanism in the system that prevents tanks draining in accidents so using a siphon hose like this on the newer cars will not work. GREAT.............steal my gas and ruin my gas tank to the tune of at least $1,000 or more. Thanks Brandon!
snobuilder
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$ 3.86 @ the Exxon? in Lomira next to Shooter Supply yesterday. Probly the last station in the state stil in the 3's.
I bought a new Ford about a year ago and it doesn't have a gas cap. Instead a spring loaded gismo that you insert the nozzle in, so a Shaker Hose wouldn't work. As for drilling holes in the tank, it always amazes me how much effort crooks put into stealing something rather than just getting a job and staying out of jail.
+1000 Was just telling someone yesterday that it takes more work trying to stay out of work than to just work. At least that's what I've seen.
