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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The Netherlands
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Gas prices in The Netherlands must be the highest in the world.
Today the oil company increased the price again. (For the 72nd time this year!!) A gallon of regular gas now costs $ 6.36 ![]() ![]() So in two weeks, when I'm on holiday in the US and you see a man with a big smile filling up his rental 4x4 it's a good change that's me. ![]() ![]() Cya, Edmond ![]()
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1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands Last edited by Edmond; 07-21-2005 at 03:38 PM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
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I think it's time to get a horse. If it snows, then pull out the slay.
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II Timothy 4:2
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Fort Worth
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Wow. It would cost me almost $20 a day in gas to drive to work. Maybe that $2.18 I paid this morning ain't half bad. . .
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72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk." |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sacramento CA
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$6.36 Ouch! I will try smiling next time I fill up.
Where are going to be in the USA while on vacation? California is having great weather and the lakes and rivers are full. Contact us if you are in the area.
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Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck. |
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We start in San Francisco, and than to Reno (HAN), Yosemite, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Kingman, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Amazonia (Hello Kevin ![]() Can't wait to go to Reno and go to the Hot August Nights. I hope we can meet some board members during HAN. And we are staying at Kevin's place. He's been a great help with obtaining parts for our Longhorn. Cya, Edmond ![]()
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Keep On Truckin'
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Buda, Texas
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Yeah, and take a look at this profits the oil companies are ringing up. I know oil's the major cost factor in gasoline but the oil companies are just plain raping us now or their profits would have remained steady rather than skyrocketing as they have.
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park)
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San Diego is perfect right now. It's a little warmer than it has been but I can't complain about 80 degree weather almost year round. Give us a holler when you come through.
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So you'll never hear them complain about the increase of the price... ![]() @ phanatic32212 We'll be arriving in San Diego on August the 18th, and leave for LA on the 20th. So If you know of any truck/car related places to be please let me know. Cya, Edmond ![]()
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sacramento CA
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We'll be arriving in San Diego on August the 18th, and leave for LA on the 20th. So If you know of any truck/car related places to be please let me know.
There is more to do in San Diego than look at car/truck stuff. You gotta spend a morning/afternoon on a beach and have dinner somewhere you can watch the sunset or the Pacific Ocean. Make sure you see the Gaslight area and Old Town San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, http://www.hometownfreepress.com/SanDiego/Calendar/ , it is a city you need a car to get around. But if you want to see automotive stuff I am sure the So*Cal members can direct you to the right place. San Diego is a great city. I will be at HAN and the BBQ on Saturday night.
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Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck. |
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Hudson WI
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yep, we americans still have it good. i try to tell the poeple i work with about how we have cheap gas, they just look at me like im nuts
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Sweden
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We are around $ 6 for a gallon in Sweden too
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At this rate I have to start saving if I ever want to take the truck to Sweden for the 30th Power Big Meet in 2007 ![]() Cya, Edmond ![]()
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Location: Saskatchewan
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the price of premium in our area is approx. $1.05 @ litre, which converts to $3.99 Canadian @ US gallon. This means that we pay 3.27 USD a gallon, so compared to the Netherlands we're not doing to bad. It gives a whole new meaning to "Sunday driving".
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: west chester pa
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And that's all coming out of my paycheck. About 40% of my pay goes to the Tax. On top of the fuelprice we have to pay RoadTax. The heavier the car, the more tax. ![]() Within a few years they want us to pay for every driven mile. The more you drive, the more you pay. Cya, Edmond ![]()
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these people will never protest because they don't have to pay for gas. Well that's what they think of course because in the end we all pay extra. Everything goes up, the companies want more and more profet.. Well you get the idea... ![]() @rwgregory Well the hotel is booked, so there's no turning back now ![]() @Mats You are so right about that ![]() Cya, Edmond ![]()
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: saskatoon, planet earth
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I filled my work van up today 106.5 litres was $ 103.00 . Good thing I only burn 3 tanks a week. The real amazing thing is it's a 100 litre tank. Do you think I was pushing my luck?
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. ![]() We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: LAX area, So Cal
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When in LA, there is the Peterson Automotive museum, which is pretty cool.
http://www.petersen.org/ There are always a bunch of car show in the area. If you are interested I can type up a schedule.....
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas NV
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It sounds like you have a great vacation planned.. enjoy..
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Chula Vista, California
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Here are 2 neat car/truck places in San Diego. Visit the Corvette Diner in Hillcrest. It
is modeled after an authentic '50's diner and even has a real,live vintage Vette in the middle of the restaurant. Food is excellent, and the bar is great!! Also in Jamul,(in San Diego's east county), visit Simpson's Nursery. This is a working nursery, but all of the nursery's trucks are restored classics. They also have a museum of classic vehicles on the grounds. Hope you have a great time in the USA, rwgregory
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Wisconsin
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I ***** as much as anyone about the gas price (maybe more) but tonight I was at the local Kwik trip and the mother daughter in front of me bought gas and 4 small bottles of of water $20 for gas and $7.60 for the water---maybe my math is a little off but the water figures out to over $15.00 per gallon--HHHHMMMMM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Palm Desert, Ca
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I thought mine was pretty bad at $2.67 a Gallon. But compared to yours, I can live with it...
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