My Gas
I'm going to take a moment to be Time magazine:
3.49
The price in dollars per gallon of unleaded gas at a Marathon gas station on Sheridan Rd.
The effects of Katrina are really being felt in all regions. I remember the days of high school commuting when $1.49 was "getting expensive." Luckily, prices are supposed to stabilize or even decrease slightly over the next few days. And, in an ironic but also lucky fashion, I don't have to worry about filling up because I still don't have my car back.
The body shop was supposed to have it done in five-to-six days total. That was before they found out the new dashboard they had to order for my car was broken in the mail. Last Monday was the new ETA. Monday rolled around. I called, wondering why I hadn't been contacted, and they informed me that the second dash they ordered also broken in transit. I couldn't believe it! They really need to change carriers, or the shipping service needs to draw up some new methods for packaging. This means, however, that even though there is only a quarter tank of gas left, I am *forced* not to pay for it. Shame.
In other news, Hugo Chavez, in an obviously politically motivated move, is offering discounted gas to poor victims of the hurricane. Did you know a full tank of gas only costs $2 in Venezuela? And they'd be getting it for half that. If the president lets him. If the president doesn't kill him first...
Seriously, though, my heart aches for these people. The news clips and photo blogs are awesome (literally). I saw some heartwrenching videos on CNN that made me cry. I'm torn, because part of me really wants to go volunteer down there, but I can't just pick up and leave. I'm not quite sure what to do, because I can't exactly afford to donate a lot either (although any little bit will help). As such, I feel a bit guilty, but I'm sure it's something a lot of Americans are feeling right now as well. I guess doing anything you're realistically able to is worthwhile.
P.S. - Grrrr...
3.49
The price in dollars per gallon of unleaded gas at a Marathon gas station on Sheridan Rd.
The effects of Katrina are really being felt in all regions. I remember the days of high school commuting when $1.49 was "getting expensive." Luckily, prices are supposed to stabilize or even decrease slightly over the next few days. And, in an ironic but also lucky fashion, I don't have to worry about filling up because I still don't have my car back.
The body shop was supposed to have it done in five-to-six days total. That was before they found out the new dashboard they had to order for my car was broken in the mail. Last Monday was the new ETA. Monday rolled around. I called, wondering why I hadn't been contacted, and they informed me that the second dash they ordered also broken in transit. I couldn't believe it! They really need to change carriers, or the shipping service needs to draw up some new methods for packaging. This means, however, that even though there is only a quarter tank of gas left, I am *forced* not to pay for it. Shame.
In other news, Hugo Chavez, in an obviously politically motivated move, is offering discounted gas to poor victims of the hurricane. Did you know a full tank of gas only costs $2 in Venezuela? And they'd be getting it for half that. If the president lets him. If the president doesn't kill him first...
Seriously, though, my heart aches for these people. The news clips and photo blogs are awesome (literally). I saw some heartwrenching videos on CNN that made me cry. I'm torn, because part of me really wants to go volunteer down there, but I can't just pick up and leave. I'm not quite sure what to do, because I can't exactly afford to donate a lot either (although any little bit will help). As such, I feel a bit guilty, but I'm sure it's something a lot of Americans are feeling right now as well. I guess doing anything you're realistically able to is worthwhile.
P.S. - Grrrr...
posted by Nicholas at 9:52 PM
1 Comments:
I know how you feel about going down there and helping. I feel pretty powerless since I'm thousands of miles away from the wreckage. I can't even imagine what it's like in the States right now...
It makes me laugh and want to cry at the same time that Bush is encouraging Americans not to use gas. Giving tax breaks to people who buy Hummers and creating a nation of gas-guzzling SUV drivers and then asking us not to use gas. Good one.
Anyway, hope you're doing well otherwise.
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