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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 25, 2008 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Did the high prices of gasoline affect your holiday plans? Yes, I wasn't able to travel. Yes, I didn't travel as far as I had wanted. No, I was still able to travel. No, I didn't have travel plans. No, I used an alternate method to travel. Not sure, N/A Post your thoughts about this poll below. [Edited by: GM at 5/26/2008 10:56:06 AM EST]

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Did the high prices of gasoline affect your holiday plans?

Yes, I wasn't able to travel.
Yes, I didn't travel as far as I had wanted.
No, I was still able to travel.
No, I didn't have travel plans.
No, I used an alternate method to travel.
Not sure, N/A

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

[Edited by: GM at 5/26/2008 10:56:06 AM EST]

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kelljohn Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,203 Points:1,683,120 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 7:20:24 PM Ignore kelljohn Report Abuse no
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 6:35:49 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse yes, very........
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,087 Points:2,551,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 6:28:44 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Yes, I stayed close to home.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 5:36:26 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse Yes, no travel.
pretzelTX Sophomore Author Houston Posts:105 Points:118,865 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 5:34:41 PM Ignore pretzelTX Report Abuse I drive as needed; ride bicycle to work a couple days per week, and that has saved a few bucks on diesel for the VW. We learn to consolidate more errands if driving is necessary - used to brag about diesel always being a little cheaper than unlead, but not this year!
GooseBay_Camper Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:85 Points:31,140 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 5:09:09 PM Ignore GooseBay_Camper Report Abuse At this point 20% could and did travel, and 1% used alternate plans and 1% were not sure, leaving 88% THAT DIDN'T TRAVEL OR CURTAILED THEIR PLANS. So much for living the American Dream..... or have we decided on a new American Dream.... maybe based on what's left??? Good Luck GooseBay_Camper
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 4:53:29 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse no!
crooow Rookie Author Seattle Posts:11 Points:236,420 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 4:36:16 PM Ignore crooow Report Abuse Yes, I wasn't able to travel. We wanted to drive from Seattle to Sacrameno for a big party.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 4:05:31 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse No, I was still able to travel.
kreal1 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,056 Points:115,780 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 4:03:53 PM Ignore kreal1 Report Abuse no need to travel with prices this high
Chey1954 Champion Author Wyoming Posts:12,544 Points:2,682,550 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 2:29:55 PM Ignore Chey1954 Report Abuse My travel plans were set in stone as they say for about 6 months now so didn't affect us either way. But shell shock abounds when we saw prices posted at 1.62/L in Australia (about 6.40/g US). And that was gas.... diesel is MUCH higher!
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 1:43:32 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse No, I didn't have travel plans.
bolly4u Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,017 Points:218,435 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 1:30:23 PM Ignore bolly4u Report Abuse no.didn't have holiday plans
SenileOldMan Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,518 Points:942,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 1:28:53 PM Ignore SenileOldMan Report Abuse Not really.........
kimberly55 Veteran Author Allentown Posts:418 Points:654,675 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 11:50:05 AM Ignore kimberly55 Report Abuse YES, I have 2 waverunners and did not ride.
koshV Veteran Author Detroit Posts:480 Points:104,510 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 10:30:43 AM Ignore koshV Report Abuse I get 60 MPG when I drive conservatively so it not really
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,882 Points:2,411,980 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 10:15:02 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse It ruined them
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 9:36:43 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Made it back from my 1500+ mile trip. I did notice NW IN was the highest price I paid for gas in IN, KY, GA, KY and back in IN. Strange we use to have lower prices. Must be our turn.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,006 Points:2,704,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 4:33:34 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse didn't travel
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 2:57:52 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse nope
Bill313 Champion Author Kansas City Posts:5,520 Points:772,565 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 2:01:46 AM Ignore Bill313 Report Abuse No, I didn't have travel plans.
USAFA82 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,733 Points:1,833,145 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 1:29:56 AM Ignore USAFA82 Report Abuse We're in the middle of a 3200 mile road trip. My Toyota Sienna minivan got over 30mpg on one leg of the trip. I stayed around 65 to 70 mph. So far I'm averaging over 25 mpg. So far it hasn't cost us much more than it did last year. We're making our own sandwiches at lunch stops which saves us around $25 for a family of four. All the hotels we're staying at have breakfast, so that saves us some money. So far, it's more than made up the difference in the cost of gas between this year and last year. I'm seeing a LOT of foreign visitors at places like Yosemite National Park and San Diego.
DukeCityMan Sophomore Author Albuquerque Posts:115 Points:57,775 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 1:19:16 AM Ignore DukeCityMan Report Abuse I've found it hard to believe that I keep my minivan at around 58 miles per hour that I get almost 31 miles per gallon on the open road at about a mile in elevation (Albuquerque, New Mexico area). I have a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country that weighs in at 4200 pounds. No cruise control turned on so I can slow down uphill and speed up going downhill. So my speed went down to around 45 as I went up hills and as high as just over 80 (speed limit is 75) as I went downhill. I have a trip computer that monitors gas mileage and got over 80 miles per gallon at those speeds downhill. The average on a 160 mile trip was 30.8 (actual when I filled up). So I took a short trip, but not to Ohio like I wanted to if gas prices were at $1.50 or so.
Dilbertark Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 12:34:38 AM Ignore Dilbertark Report Abuse We had promised our son a trip and simply had to choose as to other expendatures and the trip. We had to eat the cost which we would have not done if not for our promise to our son. The point of this is that we could not properly answer the question. Had we had the choice, we would have not made the trip because of gas prices.
rasbuton90 Rookie Author Boston Posts:93 Points:305,360 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 9:12:42 PM Ignore rasbuton90 Report Abuse Yes it did very much. We decided to not travel at all and stayed home and did projects around the house and garden. Much more stress free also by not fighting traffic and high fuel costs. It may become a habit also.
slopokeCA Rookie Author California Posts:8 Points:200 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 6:56:16 PM Ignore slopokeCA Report Abuse got to go were I whated to go for now
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 6:26:06 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse yes.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 5:09:03 PM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Just got back from 1500+ mile trip. I lowered my speed to 60 to 72mph and averaged 29.3mpg. in my Buick LeSabre. I was amazed at the people still flying by me. I did see fewer people on the road.
thug_life Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:27 Points:111,040 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 4:19:29 PM Ignore thug_life Report Abuse Cost of traveling has gone up, but that hasn't stopped me from traveling.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,087 Points:2,551,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 3:51:22 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Yes, I stayed close to home.
jackie_harris Rookie Author Alabama Posts:1 Points:270 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 3:29:52 PM Ignore jackie_harris Report Abuse I had no plans due to the economy as a whole. I would love to travel but right now I am happy to just be able to get to work and home.
goldi24 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 1:38:07 PM Ignore goldi24 Report Abuse My mother passed away. I completely forgot that this was a holiday weekend until we were trying to get flowers on Monday for the funeral. No plans anyway before this.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,855 Points:2,461,200 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 1:29:47 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i chose "alternate" as my car was (and still is) out of service. a friend came in from out of town for a visit, and took me to my parents' graves in northern missouri, where i put out the flowers. the trip benefited him also as he got in several new counties, and i was able to ride as my moniker indicates (doesn't count as _driving_, but is figured separately). it was a very nice trip overall, if somewhat tiring. ə [Edited by: NakedDriver at 5/30/2008 1:30:40 PM EST]
forever_crazy4u Rookie Author San Diego Posts:1 Points:370 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 1:18:14 PM Ignore forever_crazy4u Report Abuse We went to the beach like every other year the only thing is that we went 5 to 6 people per car and 8 to 9 people per mini van and we all pitched in for gas
marirs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,070 Points:2,502,185 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 1:04:58 PM Ignore marirs Report Abuse We skipped an out of town trip, and went to a local pool party instead.
priceml Veteran Author Fresno Posts:379 Points:1,729,130 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 1:01:05 PM Ignore priceml Report Abuse No Only had about 100 miles round trip.
SenileOldMan Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,518 Points:942,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 12:39:37 PM Ignore SenileOldMan Report Abuse Not really........
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 11:46:53 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse No, I didn't have travel plans.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 11:01:39 AM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse Yes, I wasn't able to travel.
harrythegasguy Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:57 Points:334,320 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 9:43:04 AM Ignore harrythegasguy Report Abuse did/ not/ travel
NateHoy Champion Author Maine Posts:1,246 Points:806,600 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 9:14:18 AM Ignore NateHoy Report Abuse My brother was going to the same place we were, and he was driving right by the house on his way, so we changed our timing a bit so we could share one car and save a little fuel. But that had little to do with the prices, it was more about saving fuel.
altima03 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:898 Points:1,498,850 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 8:22:52 AM Ignore altima03 Report Abuse I'm taking two trips this year - leaving the car at home in the garage and flying in both cases...
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,255 Points:2,034,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 8:06:11 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse No, I didn't have travel plans.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,882 Points:2,411,980 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:59:06 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse shorter
tooly1965 Rookie Author Texas Posts:37 Points:14,985 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:53:56 AM Ignore tooly1965 Report Abuse I'M FIXING TO FIND OUT WHEN I GET OFF SATURDAY NIGHT AND HEAD HOME FROM FT. STOCKTON TO CHRISTOVAL, GET ON MY BIKE AND RIDE FOR ABOUT 3 DAY'S, I USUALLY PARK MY TRUCK AND RIDE ONE OF MY BIKE'S TO DO MOST OF MYU TRAVELING UNLESS IT REQUIRE'S ME TO HAIL MORE THAN SADDLEBAG'S AND MY T BAG WILL HOLD
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:43:18 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse No, I was still able to travel.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,549 Points:2,621,900 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:22:20 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse With the price of gas and of everything else going up and being retired and on a fixed income we will be spending a lot more time at home. There is no choice.
billlnv Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:3 Points:4,785 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:20:25 AM Ignore billlnv Report Abuse Did not travel.
misstweety Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,035 Points:2,190,280 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:12:13 AM Ignore misstweety Report Abuse no travel
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 6:36:12 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse No, starting final leg home today of 2000 mile trip.
c47 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,814 Points:2,304,595 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 6:31:12 AM Ignore c47 Report Abuse yes, no travel.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,006 Points:2,704,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 5:32:56 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse didn't plan on going anywheres.