I have to rant about the gas prices!

You have great ideas but moving for some people is out of the question. Many people cannot afford to just pack up and move. Even if, in the long run it would benefit them they wouldn't be able to front the necessary money involved. Or they like the schools their children go to. Public transportation in our area is heinous. It is unreliable and doesn't take you far. My boyfriend works 20 minutes south of where we live. There are no buses that go remotely near his work. There is no one that lives close enough to him that anyone would be willing to go out of their way to get here or for him to get there for car pooling. OT at his work is variable so he wouldn't be able to rely on anyone anyway. Getting a new job is out of the question because there are only a few places like his in the area and he is getting paid very well. Plus he works first shift which he won't likely get anywhere else he goes. We worked hard to get him on first! He has tried to find a place closer but there are a lot of people trying to get the same positions that are willing to be paid less and work other shifts. We would love to buy a smaller car but we have two and neither is paid off. We need both because he works and I need to get to doctor appointments, school and other places that aren't anywhere near walking distance or PT. Unfortunately for vehicle sake we are expecting another child (our third) and need something with a third row (we are hoping for van) otherwise we will be driving TWO cars everywhere. We have to wait until we have $3000 so that we can do that. As for grocery shopping- I wish I could walk there but with two kids and buying in bulk it just wouldn't work. And the fact that my store of choice is about 3-5 minutes away but not walkable. The closest store is badly run, dirty and overall not fun to shop in. I go there to buy things that couldn't have been touched by any of the employees. You don't know how much i wish I could do all of the things you suggest but most of just doesn't work for many people.

I'm finding since posting this that our prices aren't bad as other areas and you are right about the big SUVs and finding alternative transportation. Great response and gives us something to think about.

We should all pick a time to go outside and scream together!

I can't strike. I have about 600 customers that depend on me. But that is a good idea for some. Thanks!

Hey, hey. Great response. I ranted today on my blog and some guy left a comment on how no one forced us into a lifestyle that require a car. I think my little rant made him angry. I started to delete the comment, but what the heck, right? Everyone has an opinion. Thanks so much for your comment and support! Hope the prices will come down for all of us!

Exactly.

Just to update, we're now being charged $3.20, $3.35, and $3.50...and it's only Monday!

I know, right? My thoughts are with you. I wanted to pull my hair out when it hit $3.

What's worse, milk is $3.29. What is going on in this country???

I love your blog! I will have to come back to it later just to check out what's new.

I won't go anywhere this weekend anyway. I got a grill in my backyard. Thanks for responding.

At least they are coming down somewhat for now even with the July 4 weekend. It just makes me so mad that they go up and we all complain, nothing gets done and then we just get accustomed to it higher and higher. Even though it hurts.

I'm seeing that I'm lucky at 3.09. But it still makes me angry. You are so right about it being a headache. Thanks for responding.

I'm delighted you can still put in an LOL! Maybe I should take a deep breath and laugh also. It's better than whining like I've done all morning! LOL I gotta give you best response for making me smile.

They blamed it first on the weather when the hurricanes hit. I see no excuse even being offered anymore.