northbeaumont Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I found a website called "milebymile.com." Look at it sometime. It shows photos of the whole length of interstate highways. I liked the photos of the 137-mile stretch of IH-37 from Corpus Christi to San Antonio. It shows interstate photos from all states. Looking at them makes you want to travel. But the current high gasoline prices throw a wrench into that notion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 This is the best time of the year for a drive through the country too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbeaumont Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 This is the best time of the year for a drive through the country too! The national news said not if, but when, oil will hit $100 a barrel. Who would be able to "joy ride" when that time comes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 If the news would stfu about future prices, maybe we'd be ok.Every time an analyst opens their mouth, an Angel dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 If the news would stfu about future prices, maybe we'd be ok.Every time an analyst opens their mouth, an Angel dies. Then I must be going to hell for being a trader. Joy rides have always been reasonably cheap in a Civic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbeaumont Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 If the news would stfu about future prices, maybe we'd be ok.Every time an analyst opens their mouth, an Angel dies.I also heard on the news that one reason why oil prices are going up is because of Bushiepoo's talk about attacking Iran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I also heard on the news that one reason why oil prices are going up is because of Bushiepoo's talk about attacking Iran. ehh, more like tensions with Turkey and the reducing strength of the US dollar against the euro, and a recent 3 week low against the yen. actually, OPEC has recently annouced they may increase production to keep oil prices as is, or lower. also, oil prices have risen because of the booming economies of China and India. getting back on topic, if oil prices are a concern (and they will hit $4 plus next spring/summer) then dump the SUV/less fuel effecient car (easier said then done, i took a small hit on that one but now drive a nice little mazda3), although they are attractive because the prices of these vehicles has been slashed dramitically because Ford/Chevy/Dodge, etc are trying to make room for new SAV's and/or more so called "fuel effecient cars/trucks"; and yes, spring/summer is a great time for a country drive (or bike/walk/horse) if prices are too high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbeaumont Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 ehh, more like tensions with Turkey and the reducing strength of the US dollar against the euro, and a recent 3 week low against the yen. actually, OPEC has recently annouced they may increase production to keep oil prices as is, or lower. also, oil prices have risen because of the booming economies of China and India. getting back on topic, if oil prices are a concern (and they will hit $4 plus next spring/summer) then dump the SUV/less fuel effecient car (easier said then done, i took a small hit on that one but now drive a nice little mazda3), although they are attractive because the prices of these vehicles has been slashed dramitically because Ford/Chevy/Dodge, etc are trying to make room for new SAV's and/or more so called "fuel effecient cars/trucks"; and yes, spring/summer is a great time for a country drive (or bike/walk/horse) if prices are too high On page B9 in today's Houston Chronicle is a cartoon of Cheney hammering an Iran war drum, raising gas prices, and Bush is cheering him on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 On page B9 in today's Houston Chronicle is a cartoon of Cheney hammering an Iran war drum, raising gas prices, and Bush is cheering him on.actually, there is a similiar thread going on here http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...showtopic=13587 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbeaumont Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) ehh, more like tensions with Turkey and the reducing strength of the US dollar against the euro, and a recent 3 week low against the yen. actually, OPEC has recently annouced they may increase production to keep oil prices as is, or lower. also, oil prices have risen because of the booming economies of China and India. getting back on topic, if oil prices are a concern (and they will hit $4 plus next spring/summer) then dump the SUV/less fuel effecient car (easier said then done, i took a small hit on that one but now drive a nice little mazda3), although they are attractive because the prices of these vehicles has been slashed dramitically because Ford/Chevy/Dodge, etc are trying to make room for new SAV's and/or more so called "fuel effecient cars/trucks"; and yes, spring/summer is a great time for a country drive (or bike/walk/horse) if prices are too high And when it does hit $100 a barrel, people will be screaming for a pay raise or threaten to go on strike. Instead, why don't they make a few cuts? Why not stop going out to eat? Eat at home. Why not stop going out to the movies? Wait until that movie comes out at Blockbuster. Why not go to Wal-Mart/Target instead of Macy's/Neiman Marcus? I just realized, Neiman Marcus stores are in Dallas. But are there any of them in Houston? Edited November 1, 2007 by northbeaumont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I just realized, Neiman Marcus stores are in Dallas. But are there any of them in Houston?There's one in the Galleria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbeaumont Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 There's one in the Galleria.Not this payday but the next I'm gonna buy a pair of Neiman-Marcus' $1500 shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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