I started riding the bus to and from work, and moved closer to the busline.

 

Now I walk and bus just about everywhere, partly by choice & partly out of necessity.

 

In a nutshell, I buy a monthly pass for $28/month, cut my fuel spending from $240/mo to $80/month, and have lost about 25-30 lbs.

 

All-in-all, for me, I feel I'm doing my part to counter the "demand".

....:thumb: and for the record, you didn't need to lose any weight, just fine before.

 

Cutting revenue, along with mandates from Washington....might be the combo needed, to bring the cost back to affordability.

....:thumb: and for the record, you didn't need to lose any weight, just fine before.

 

Cutting revenue, along with mandates from Washington....might be the combo needed, to bring the cost back to affordability.

 

One of the things I always hear from people about cutting back on driving and/or using public transportation, is that it's so inconvenient.

 

I know people think I'm a geek, but really...most people are trying to work more excercise into their routines, and what better way? If you live 2 or 3 block from the store, why jump in the car to grab a gallon of milk? Even if it's further, if it's a nice day, enjoy the walk!

 

Once you learn the schedules, busses (at least in Louisville) are very convenient. I leave my house at about the same time I did when I drove, and I get to work in about the same amount of time. MAYBE 5 minutes difference, at the worst. I de-stress on the way home, because I'm not annoyed by the traffic, and it's a nice transition.

 

I know it's not as convenient for everyone, but I'm constantly amazed at a lot of small things ANYONE could do, but people won't do.

 

It's about behaviorial change. It's not impossible, and probably only a tiny bit more inconvenient. It's the idea of "giving something up" that seems to hold most people back.

One of the things I always hear from people about cutting back on driving and/or using public transportation, is that it's so inconvenient.

 

I know people think I'm a geek, but really...most people are trying to work more excercise into their routines, and what better way? If you live 2 or 3 block from the store, why jump in the car to grab a gallon of milk? Even if it's further, if it's a nice day, enjoy the walk!

 

Once you learn the schedules, busses (at least in Louisville) are very convenient. I leave my house at about the same time I did when I drove, and I get to work in about the same amount of time. MAYBE 5 minutes difference, at the worst. I de-stress on the way home, because I'm not annoyed by the traffic, and it's a nice transition.

 

I know it's not as convenient for everyone, but I'm constantly amazed at a lot of small things ANYONE could do, but people won't do.

 

It's about behaviorial change. It's not impossible, and probably only a tiny bit more inconvenient. It's the idea of "giving something up" that seems to hold most people back.

You're 100% correct and myself, along with many others get into routine, normal comfort zone and continue....I'm going to make some conscious changes, in using transportation....plus the walking, would certainly do me well.

I started riding the bus to and from work, and moved closer to the busline.

 

Now I walk and bus just about everywhere, partly by choice & partly out of necessity.

 

In a nutshell, I buy a monthly pass for $28/month, cut my fuel spending from $240/mo to $80/month, and have lost about 25-30 lbs.

 

All-in-all, for me, I feel I'm doing my part to counter the "demand".

 

I'm proud of you, Rockmom. I envy your self control.

 

 

Frances

I started riding the bus to and from work, and moved closer to the busline.

 

Now I walk and bus just about everywhere, partly by choice & partly out of necessity.

 

In a nutshell, I buy a monthly pass for $28/month, cut my fuel spending from $240/mo to $80/month, and have lost about 25-30 lbs.

 

All-in-all, for me, I feel I'm doing my part to counter the "demand".

 

Newton's third law of motion goes something like this:

 

For every action, there is a reaction equal in magnitude.

 

SOMEONE has picked up that 25-30 pounds. I say it's El Rushbo in his gas-guzzler. Any other theories?

Newton's third law of motion goes something like this:

 

For every action, there is a reaction equal in magnitude.

 

SOMEONE has picked up that 25-30 pounds. I say it's El Rushbo in his gas-guzzler. Any other theories?

 

It could be my left thigh ...

 

 

Frances

I'm proud of you, Rockmom. I envy your self control.

 

 

Frances

 

No reason to be proud of me. :lol: In the beginning, I was as resistant as anyone. Circumstances necessitated the change. I wasn't happy in the beginning, but it really didn't take that long to appreciate the benefits!

Newton's third law of motion goes something like this:

 

For every action, there is a reaction equal in magnitude.

 

SOMEONE has picked up that 25-30 pounds. I say it's El Rushbo in his gas-guzzler. Any other theories?

 

Could be a corprate fat-cat?

In a nutshell, I buy a monthly pass for $28/month, cut my fuel spending from $240/mo to $80/month, and have lost about 25-30 lbs.

From what I've learned, the 25-30 pounds you lost evaporated into thin air, rose into the cold upper atmosphere where it congealed, froze and fell to earth, destroying a 2000 Mustang. The insurance company will be contacting you.

I started riding the bus to and from work, and moved closer to the busline.

 

Now I walk and bus just about everywhere, partly by choice & partly out of necessity.

 

In a nutshell, I buy a monthly pass for $28/month, cut my fuel spending from $240/mo to $80/month, and have lost about 25-30 lbs.

 

All-in-all, for me, I feel I'm doing my part to counter the "demand".

 

Awesome, Rockmom!

From what I've learned, the 25-30 pounds you lost evaporated into thin air, rose into the cold upper atmosphere where it congealed, froze and fell to earth, destroying a 2000 Mustang. The insurance company will be contacting you.

 

 

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Awesome, Rockmom!

 

Thanks, H.

 

For the record, before anyone thinks I assume that the kinds of changes I made are feasible for everyone, I want to assure everyone that I know they're not.

 

But I listen to people everyday tell me there's nothing they can do to lessen their need for fuel, and complain about the parking charges downtown, for instance. One lady I work with decided to try the bus thing. She didn't move, or anything, but she found a place where she can park her car near where she lives, and ride the bus from that point. She told me she saves a similar amount as I in gas each month.

 

I know every situation is not the same, but even doing things like combining errands, or some such other ideas can help.

 

Maybe I just remember too well in the 70's when my dad waited forever for gasoline, and all the inconveniences of that time. These days the supply doesn't seem to have ended, but there seems to be no sense of preparing for another such similar event as the Embargo. The effects would be even more devastating this time around. If the rising prices don't cause people to conserve, what will they do when the demand exceeds the supply?

 

Sorry...rambling on....

See.....I told you corporate welfare works.

Thanks, H.

 

For the record, before anyone thinks I assume that the kinds of changes I made are feasible for everyone, I want to assure everyone that I know they're not.

 

But I listen to people everyday tell me there's nothing they can do to lessen their need for fuel, and complain about the parking charges downtown, for instance. One lady I work with decided to try the bus thing. She didn't move, or anything, but she found a place where she can park her car near where she lives, and ride the bus from that point. She told me she saves a similar amount as I in gas each month.

 

I know every situation is not the same, but even doing things like combining errands, or some such other ideas can help.

 

Maybe I just remember too well in the 70's when my dad waited forever for gasoline, and all the inconveniences of that time. These days the supply doesn't seem to have ended, but there seems to be no sense of preparing for another such similar event as the Embargo. The effects would be even more devastating this time around. If the rising prices don't cause people to conserve, what will they do when the demand exceeds the supply?

 

Sorry...rambling on....

 

I worked at a gas station during the "shortage summer". People would be topping off their tanks with a gallon or two because they were afraid they wouldn;t be able to find gas the next day.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that the profit margin for Exxon was less than 10%... This is within lines of other corporations profit margins. The issue is that Exxon is a monster industrial infrastructure with tons of investments from drilling to shipping to refining and retail that is far larger than most corporations investments on infrastructure. Bottom line is that the $$$ amount is very high and shocks people who are sensative to the price of gas, but the % of profits are about average with everyone else...