"HK" wrote in message
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...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.

The average price is now higher than quoted in this squib:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. average retail gasoline prices have reached a
new high of almost $3.20 per gallon and will likely jump another 20 to 30
cents in the next month, worsening the pain of consumers struggling to
make ends meet in an economic downturn.

$3.22, according to CNN.

This is going to have a major impact on almost all aspects of boating, I
would guess. Ironic, because I was looking at a huge set of photos from
the recent Miami International Boat Show, and almost everyone seemed to be
offering ever larger boats, including many outboard models with three or
four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)

I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?