Free For All Posted May 24, 2008 Report Posted May 24, 2008 I don't really drive on long vacation/business trips, but I do fly quite a bit and am really feeling the crunch of increasing fares & fees and decreasing service. I notice they're going to start charging to check ALL bags. I'm just waiting for them to have you step on a scale to determine your fare. I'm glad I don't have a SUV, my Subaru Forrester gets pretty decent mileage. I expect my next car will be a hybrid. I'm curious as to how much this has impacted folks here. Quote
ValerieB Posted May 24, 2008 Report Posted May 24, 2008 i usually take as many trips as possible throughout the year from L.A. to Boston and NY. i've been used to airfares around $300 for years but looking at fares in the vicinity now of $600 is most definitely going to cut down on my visits. it's a drag, to say the least! Quote
jazzbo Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Well now I actually do buy gas, luckily it's for my Fat Bob motorcycle and I just calculated I got 38 mpg last tank. . . . Quote
Bright Moments Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 it is cheaper to fly to vegas than to drive! carpe diem! Quote
7/4 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 I only go outside of my neighborhood on business. This sucks. Quote
JSngry Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 I'm doing a 5-way carpool to a gig in Waco tomorrow that I'd ordinarily drive by myself, or with, at most, 2 other riders. Quote
Free For All Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Posted May 25, 2008 I'm doing a 5-way carpool to a gig in Waco tomorrow What, did you lose a bet or something? Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 yes yes, I have modified thoughts of travelling. Gas prices have affected my way of life. No biggie. Quote
Chas Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 I've gotten used to my lawn maintenance goats , but I'm having a harder time with making the switch to kerosene for my Molotov Cocktails . Quote
aparxa Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Yes, travelling as much as I can as long I can still afford it. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 I've gotten used to my lawn maintenance goats , but I'm having a harder time with making the switch to kerosene for my Molotov Cocktails . MG Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Oh and yes - I'm thinking of having a holiday in the US next year. MG Quote
bertrand Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Make sure to let us know if you are hitting the D.C. area! Bertrand. Quote
BillF Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Appreciating even more than before my free travel (senior concession) on bus, tram and train in Greater Manchester. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Appreciating even more than before my free travel (senior concession) on bus, tram and train in Greater Manchester. Indeed! Though I don't get free train travel, even in the Cardiff commuter area. But free bus travel throughout Wales. MG Quote
sidewinder Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Certainly would think long and hard before making any trips to Northern England these days, except for work. Fortunately, living in the West Country, a traditional holiday area, means there's less of a need to get out of the place on vacation. We just get innundated with swarms of caravans from London and other cities in the Summer though. Quote
BillF Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Appreciating even more than before my free travel (senior concession) on bus, tram and train in Greater Manchester. Indeed! Though I don't get free train travel, even in the Cardiff commuter area. But free bus travel throughout Wales. MG Actually, the new pass which I got in April is valid for free bus travel throughout the UK. (Not everything that Gordon Brown has done is bad!) Haven't tried it off my patch yet - was in Liverpool the other day, but didn't get round to using it. As for rail use, it's particularly handy for zipping up to Wigan for afternoon gigs during the jazz festival. Speaking of Wigan, their jazz club is presenting Darius Brubeck in half an hour's time at a rather inaccessible spot (for public transport users like me) called Lowton. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Speaking of Wigan, their jazz club is presenting Darius Brubeck in half an hour's time at a rather inaccessible spot (for public transport users like me) called Lowton. Astounding! A lunchtime gig! MG Quote
Shawn Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Not really travel plans, but thanks to the gas prices my job (which requires a commute) is now costing me a fortune every week. Yet another reason I'm going to Austin because I'll be much closer to where I'll be working and the commute will be about 1/3 the distance I'm traveling now. Quote
JSngry Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 I'm doing a 5-way carpool to a gig in Waco tomorrow What, did you lose a bet or something? Nah, just looking to cheapify the fuel cost. As for Waco, hey, it's ALWAYS a pleasure... or something. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 The only changes I've made are ones I should have made years ago. Combining errands, cutting out unnecesary trips, etc. I miss my 50mpg bike (and envy Lon!) big time now that I'm commuting in an old Ford Aerostar... Quote
BeBop Posted May 25, 2008 Report Posted May 25, 2008 Oh and yes - I'm thinking of having a holiday in the US next year. MG Yeah, you and just about anyone with a Euro/Pound in his/her pocket. As for me, I flew about 500,000 km last year (300,000 miles). It'll be about the same this year. Fortunately, I only pay for about 12% of it. As for the rest of travel burden, I never check bags, nor do I carry on more than one, medium-sized messenger (shoulder) bag. Loafers only. Belts with simulated-metal buckles. Quote
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