In article <g42fc0p9gpmp1n343upgeo0s9lu8pqde2d@4ax.com>, bmuse1
@no.spam.comcast.net spouted forth into alt.autos.alfa-romeo...
> The people I interacted with the most were in Cleveland up on the
> North Sea Coast. Not leafy and certainly different than the people
> around London.
>
>

Typically things are cheaper the further north you go, until you hit
Scotland where it can all go weird.

But now all over the UK, people have had enough. It's getting to the
point where not just the amount of fuel it uses, but the price of the
fuel you pay is dictating what car you drive. That's just wrong.

It isn't using less fuel because you want to use less fuel (a good thing
having choice), it's using less fuel because you have to use less fuel,
because you can't afford to use the same amount of fuel as you used to
(a very bad things). BTW, inthe height of Summer, busses and trains
stink because even those with air conditioning have it is either
switched off, or in a state of disrepair. Although busses with Aircon
isn't exactley a regular site either.
--
Carl Robson
(The poster formerly known as Skodapilot)
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

 

"MeatballTurbo" <carl.robson@bouncing-czechs.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1b313e3ad034151098a21f@news.individual.ne t...
> In article <40C655A9.5AFBC11D@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
> says...
> > If you can afford an expensive Alfie you can afford
> > the gas.
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
>
> that would be me looking for a cheap Alfa though.
>
> newest car I've ever owned was 10 years old, first car was 12 years old.
> Current car is the oldest I've ever owned, and also the most powerful,
> by an increase of arround 120BHP more than the last one. but while
> 185BHP is nice, very good fun, and quick, it is also a little boring if
> you have to drive everywhere off boost to run it, and the best fuel
> economy you can manage is 30MPG, with an average of 28-29, and a low of
> 26.

Damn! The best I can do is realistically about 20MPG on the open road.
In city driving it's less than 15. On the plus side, I didn't pay much for
the
old car and I drive it only once or twice a week. A tankfull of gas lasts
a month or two...

-'dreas

 

Pete wrote:

> On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 11:03:16 -0500, "Corey Scheich"
> <cscheich@garlockequip.com>, wrote:
>
>
>>Now now Mike my tank is 28 gallons I normally run it to E 28 x .40= $11.20
>>now I can go buy a CD or something else that will last alot longer than
>>burning fuel just by driving down the street.
>
>
> Yet again you get life at half price. A CD will cost you $29.00 in the UK

Yet again, if you live in a democracy, and you countrymen agree with
you, you can *do something* about this.

--
Mike Smith

 

In article <Wb_xc.723937$oR5.374104@pd7tw3no>, dreas@shaw.ca says...
> Damn! The best I can do is realistically about 20MPG on the open road.
> In city driving it's less than 15. On the plus side, I didn't pay much for
> the
> old car and I drive it only once or twice a week. A tankfull of gas lasts
> a month or two...
>
>

I do about 180-200 a week, and go through roughly 30-35 litres a week.

Mixed motorway and main road, very little town. if I spend it all doing
town roads at 30 or less, I end up with the 26.
--
The poster formerly known as Skodapilot.
http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

 

"Mike Smith" <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith@acm.DOT.org> wrote in message
news:10cgv879kc1q19b@news.supernews.com...
> Pete wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 11:03:16 -0500, "Corey Scheich"
> > <cscheich@garlockequip.com>, wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Now now Mike my tank is 28 gallons I normally run it to E 28 x .40=
$11.20
> >>now I can go buy a CD or something else that will last alot longer than
> >>burning fuel just by driving down the street.
> >
> >
> > Yet again you get life at half price. A CD will cost you $29.00 in the
UK
>
> Yet again, if you live in a democracy, and you countrymen agree with
> you, you can *do something* about this.

Yet again, how?

H1K

 

> From: Mike Smith <mike_UNDERSCORE_smith@acm.DOT.org>
> Organization: Posted via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com
> Reply-To: mike_UNDERSCORE_smith@acm.DOT.org
> Newsgroups:
> alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks,alt.autos.acura,alt.autos.alfa-romeo,alt.autos.anti
> que,alt.autos.audi
> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 11:23:50 -0400
> Subject: Re: Fuel prices are dropping
>
> Pete wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 11:03:16 -0500, "Corey Scheich"
>> <cscheich@garlockequip.com>, wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Now now Mike my tank is 28 gallons I normally run it to E 28 x .40= $11.20
>>> now I can go buy a CD or something else that will last alot longer than
>>> burning fuel just by driving down the street.
>>
>>
>> Yet again you get life at half price. A CD will cost you $29.00 in the UK
>
> Yet again, if you live in a democracy, and you countrymen agree with
> you, you can *do something* about this.
>
How exactly?

 

Seems to me if ones total yearly income is only $24,000
they can hardly afford the gas to visit a doctor.


dreas wrote:
>
> <BigJohnson@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:40C65322.ECD5F6D6@mailcity.com...
> > You didn't think your free medical care was actually
> > FREE did you?
>
> Ain't nothing FREE in this country!
>
> Even though you did include a smiler, here's a letter that I received
> recently:
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> May 26, 2004
>
> We are writing regarding your eligibility for premium assistance
> under the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
>
> Eligibility for premium assistance is based on the benificiary's net
> income for the previous year (combined, if married or living in a
> marriage-like relationship) less MSP deductions for age, family
> size and disability. If the adjusted net income is $24,000 or less,
> a reduction or waiver of premiums may be available.
>
> Each year we verify incomes with the Canada Revenue Agency
> (CRA) to ensure that beneficiaries are receiving the level of as-
> sistance for which they are eligible. When you applied for prem-
> ium assistance you authorized CRA to release information re-
> quired to establish your eligibility for assistance.
>
> We have recently confirmed your 2003 net income with CRA.
> That amount (combined with the net income of your spouse, if
> applicable) less MSP deductions, results in an adjusted net
> income over $24,000. Based on this information you are not
> eligible for premium assistance; therefore, we have increased
> your premium to the full rate effective July 01, 2004. Please
> refer to the Schedule of Premium Rates printed on the back
> of this letter.
>
> Your next bill will reflect your new monthly premium.
>
> Income Verification Department
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> But we are getting a bit off-topic...
>
> -'dreas
>
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
> >
> >
> >
> > dreas wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > > >BigJohnson@mailcity.com wrote:
> > > > >> Gas is down to $1,899.
> > > > >
> > > > >You don't live on the west coast then, its still over $2.15 a gal.
> >
> > > 87 octane is $98.5 a litre in BC. That's nearly four
> > > dollars a gallon, or about $3 US a gallon. You still have > it cheap...
> > >
> > > -'dreas

 

Lets see, 20 MPG tops, twice a week max. for two month at
the most. That's eight trips after which you must fill the
tank. You must have one hellava small tank or you take
some really long trips.


mike hunt



dreas wrote:
>
> "MeatballTurbo" <carl.robson@bouncing-czechs.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b313e3ad034151098a21f@news.individual.ne t...
> > In article <40C655A9.5AFBC11D@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
> > says...
> > > If you can afford an expensive Alfie you can afford
> > > the gas.
> > >
> > >
> > > mike hunt
> >
> > that would be me looking for a cheap Alfa though.
> >
> > newest car I've ever owned was 10 years old, first car was 12 years old.
> > Current car is the oldest I've ever owned, and also the most powerful,
> > by an increase of arround 120BHP more than the last one. but while
> > 185BHP is nice, very good fun, and quick, it is also a little boring if
> > you have to drive everywhere off boost to run it, and the best fuel
> > economy you can manage is 30MPG, with an average of 28-29, and a low of
> > 26.
>
> Damn! The best I can do is realistically about 20MPG on the open road.
> In city driving it's less than 15. On the plus side, I didn't pay much for
> the
> old car and I drive it only once or twice a week. A tankfull of gas lasts
> a month or two...
>
> -'dreas

 

One does not need a degree today, as long as they can say;
"Do you want fries with that?" or "Welcome to WalMart."
For earning in the six figures or above one needs to EARN
a degree or "sing" Rap or "play" sports.


mike hunt



MeatballTurbo wrote:
>
> In article <40C65511.399F469D@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
> says...
> > Sorts of ironic that Leno keep making jokes about what > > he things of the Presidents intelligence. Bush has a
> > degree from Yale and anMBA from Harvard. From what I
> > hear, Leno never graduated from high school.
> >
> Life experience is one of the worlds great educators. you
> can't buy that, you either survive and prospor, or you die.
>
> paper degrees mean nothing, you can only burn each one once > to fuel the fire to keep the kids warm.
> --
> The poster formerly known as Skodapilot.
> http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

 

In the US 200 miles gets one to the next town and back.

mike hunt



MeatballTurbo wrote:
>
> In article <rircc0hqnc4l8bimjpjq27t7fqh2v06bcl@4ax.com>, b
>
> Also we do much shorter journeys. 200 miles is considered a long run
> here even if you do it everyday. I imagine in some parts of the states,
> that is just a bit further than "popping to the local store".
> --
> The poster formerly known as Skodapilot.
> http://www.bouncing-czechs.com