Gas at $5.00+/gallon

[sonofabike]

just imagine what it is in Malibu or Big Sur right now 

I was just in those parts earlier this week, riding back from LA.  Strangely, Malibu station prices aren't far off from the rest of the LA area, even the Valley.  Big Sur though... ouch.  That's why I always gas up in Cambria or Seaside (Monterey).

BTW, you don't have to buy premium gas to pay $5 a gulp.  Check it, as seen in Bradley CA:

[BikerGoddess]

The gas price increases hurt small business owners like myself the most. I am a gardener and am reliant on my car to haul tools, plants, etc. to and from clients' homes. Until I can afford to buy a hybrid vehicle (a used one at that), I'm stuck. I'll have to raise my rates eventually, and that's never popular during a recession. To save fuel, I only take clients within SF, shop for supplies in SF only (with a few exceptions), and use the car Monday-Friday only. The scooter is my main form of transport on weekends and evenings. Last month, gas for the car cost about $55, and for the scooter, about $12. Let's hear it for two-wheeled transport! 

[krif]

It was just in the news in Germany: Last month, people there have consumed almost 8% less gas and 3.5% less Diesel than in May last year. Gas in Germany right now is at about 1.53 € per liter, that's almost $9 per gallon.

Since Diesel in Germany is cheaper though, consumption went a little up in the last three months since people might have switched to Diesel cars.

[Zee]

Premium is about $7 a gallon here in Sydney right now. I wish we were paying th eprices you guys are...

Z...

[desmoquattro]

Premium is about $7 a gallon here in Sydney right now. I wish we were paying th eprices you guys are...

Z...

...and I wish we had your coffee 

Big was IMing me from Mecca last night and I was jealous.

[somegirl]

...and I wish we had your coffee 

+1, my favorite place for coffee is Melbourne.

[MendoDave]

Say good buy to light bulbs btw. Next year they will stop making them altogether. Only 10% of their energy goes to light, 90% goes to making heat. CFL's and LED's will be made instead.

I haven't read the wording on that Law but I don't like the way it sounds. If it is a blanket law No light bulbs How am I gonna replace headlight, dash light, Tail light, and dome light bulbs?

[Drunken Monkey]

Dood: Now you can finally get that HID and LED lights you've been dreaming of 

[Desmostro]

I haven't read the wording on that Law but I don't like the way it sounds. If it is a blanket law No light bulbs How am I gonna replace headlight, dash light, Tail light, and dome light bulbs?

Just use candles.
No, they're getting phased out of manufacturing and replaced by WAY better bulbs like DM just listed. LED's etc. There will be replacements.

[MendoDave]

Like Candles?

I guess they are going to have to change all the streetlight bulbs too. No more HPS lights on the block. Those little LED's will light the hood very well.

[mbalmer]

Yesterday (Friday) I was riding in Yosemite. In El Portal gas was $5.33 for the regular unleaded. I didn't stop to take a picture because it was 108 degrees. 108 degrees in full leathers, stopping for the 140 detour is not a special, fun, good time. In Mariposa I dunked my head in water. Anyway. $5.33/gal. I'm glad I averaged 60 mpg.

[Delmar]

Hey Desmo!

I finally made it!  I signed up and I'm liking it LOL.  Btw, I met you yesterday at Motostrano and you encouraged me to sign up.  Anyway, I didn't know they were going to stop making incandescent light bulbs!  That's crazy!  I've grown to love them but I understand that they waste to much energy.  What about the alternatives though?  Will we have to change all the lights in our homes?  I live in an old house (1914 Craftsman) and if I have to replace one more thing... LOL

Thank you for letting me know about the new site.

Delmar

[Desmostro]

I don't think anyone is going to make you change the bulbs but the way energy prices are going, you'll probably want to!
Glad you sign up! We'll get in a ride one of these days! 

Hey Desmo!

I finally made it!  I signed up and I'm liking it LOL.  Btw, I met you yesterday at Motostrano and you encouraged me to sign up.  Anyway, I didn't know they were going to stop making incandescent light bulbs!  That's crazy!  I've grown to love them but I understand that they waste to much energy.  What about the alternatives though?  Will we have to change all the lights in our homes?  I live in an old house (1914 Craftsman) and if I have to replace one more thing... LOL

Thank you for letting me know about the new site.

Delmar