Gene Kearns wrote:
On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:02:01 -0500, Vic Smith penned the following
well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

It seems there aren't as many trip reports here as in the past, maybe
because of fuel expenses.
Previous to Wednesday the last time I gassed up my car with regular I
recall paying about $3.85 at the local Mobil which I always use.
Going to the dentist Wednesday I noticed that a Shell station had
regular for $4.14. Surprised me. I stopped at the Mobil and filled
up after the dentist and it was $3.94.
My wife filled up her car at the same place Thursday and paid $4.04.
I'm hearing that something like 50% of refining capacity is where Ike
is about to hit.
Doesn't look too good. Hearing $5.00 gas, and saw some stations have
it over $5.00 in NC.
A sailboat with a small motor or a powerboat that can be pushed with
a weedwhacker motor are starting to look like good options.

--Vic


In NC, in the last 3 days I have seen 2 boats in the ICW. It appears
there are no trips to report.

Come to think of it, I only saw 2 boats fueling up, I wonder if they
were just stocking up?


There's been a fair amount of launch traffic at the marina/ramp I use,
but I have noticed the double and triple engine outboard boats seem to
be mostly tied up at their slips.

We're heading out today, probably later this morning. Supposed to be hot
as Hades in the 90's later. Not much reason to post a "trip report" here.