....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... :)

"HK" wrote in message
...
...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?

wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...
...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?


Exxon bought the wind.

"F.L.A.-J.I.M" wrote
I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?

I switched in 2006. Used about two gallons of gas last year.

Ernest Scribbler wrote:
"F.L.A.-J.I.M" wrote
I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?

I switched in 2006. Used about two gallons of gas last year.



I have found I run my engine at a lower rpm, just enough to stay on
plane. I also do not "cruise" up the lake just for the fun of it. I
might anchor off an island and spend the entire weekend at anchor.
There is normally a friend rafting up with us, with a runabout pulling
the kids in the tubes and waterskis.

On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:07:37 -0400, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"F.L.A.-J.I.M" wrote
I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?

I switched in 2006. Used about two gallons of gas last year.

Heh. Never even considered anything but sailboat or gas-miserly
skiff. The skiff is looking less likely.

--Vic

HK wrote:
...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... :)


Oil is now up over $109 a barrel.

"HK" wrote in message
...
HK wrote:
...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... :)


Oil is now up over $109 a barrel.

A significant part of that is the fact that the dollar is worthless. Factor
in the declining value of the dollar. Thank you idiot bush.

"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
...


A significant part of that is the fact that the dollar is worthless.
Factor in the declining value of the dollar. Thank you idiot bush.


What does Bush (or any president) have to do with the price of oil or the
value of the dollar?

(Not argumentative, but I am really interested in learning how the POTUS
controls and is responsible for such things)

Please be specific and not speculative.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
...

A significant part of that is the fact that the dollar is worthless.
Factor in the declining value of the dollar. Thank you idiot bush.


What does Bush (or any president) have to do with the price of oil or the
value of the dollar?

(Not argumentative, but I am really interested in learning how the POTUS
controls and is responsible for such things)

Please be specific and not speculative.

Eisboch




I have to leave for a meeting, so I don't have time for a numbered
answer, but the one thing Bush never takes seriously is the fact that he
has a "bully pulpit" to lean on oil companies, drug companies, importers
of Chinese toys, et cetera, and foster public opinion to force changes
in corporate behavior. He can also threaten legislation.

President Dupe, however, does nothing. He pays lip service to consumer
concerns, but he does nothing.

That's a starter.