DAMMIT! Gas is over $3.00 and next week...

[Rick Myers]

...I have to drive from Minneapolis to Youngstown, OH!! Dammit!!! On Good Friday, my Mom was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and I have to get down there to meet with the surgeon, and then care for my frail father, who's had Alzheimer's for years! THANK YOU SO MUCH, GEORGE W. BUSH!!! AND FUCK YOU!!! 900 miles (each way) in a V6. Can I borrow Air Force One???

[shraby]

1. Is it possible or feasible for you to take a Greyhound bus?

It might be cheaper if there's a vehicle for you to use while you're in Ohio.

[Rick Myers]

5. I will need the car in Ohio

We have an old Honda CRX that gets about 40mpg, but it's OLD and it's just a two seater, I need to be able to transport mom and dad around...

Maybe I'll call the CEO of EXXON or 'The Decider' and see if they'll give me a discount!!!! Jeebus, this is INSANE!!!

[CountAllVotes]

2. do they offer "compassion" flights?

When my father was dying, I was able to get a discount to fly to where he was at. It saved me quite a bit. I don't know if they still offer this or not. You needed to have the name of the treating physician, I remember that much.

:hug: I hope your mother gets better and that YOU hold up ok!!

[China_cat]

11. Compassion flights are now restricted

to deaths only...and you have to show a death certificate to get the discount.

[redwitch]

14. That sounds not very helpful

Can you get a death certificate that fast?

[China_cat]

18. My husband had to pay full price

and was refunded the difference after he showed his mother's death certificate on the way home.

[Rick Myers]

19. I've gotta drive, need the car in Ohio

Just got off the phone with mom, she's getting very depressed. My dad wandered off today, and she's worried I won't keep an eye on him. Her cancer is Stage3 and the doctor took off on vacation!!!! My head is spinning.

[China_cat]

23. I'm so sorry this is happening to you.

I wish there was more I could do than just give you those words. They are so inadequate but I hope you realize that there are a lot of us who feel your pain and hope for a good outcome for all of you.

[CountAllVotes]

26. that is ridiculous!

You often cannot get a death certificate that fast! Sheesh! :argh:

:kick:

[Crazy Dave]

3. Yep

$2.99-9/10 for the mid-grade today at my station. It's amazing how you can spend $40 in less that three minutes, for a Toyota Camry at that.

I'll bet prostitutes probably charge less and give you more than three minutes when they're screwing you.

[jedr]

9. LOL.........reminds me of;

my Father-in law ( an old farmer) telling salesmen that" He didn't mind getting screwed, but he liked to be able to smile when it was over"....Bend over my Friend ,and welcome to Bushland!:shrug: BTW; Best of luck with your family, Rick Myers.

[bluestateguy]

4. This is what I was talking about in a previous, controversial thread

You'll find that the most radical environmentalists (and oil company apologists) have no sympathy for you.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x971050

[Mathew952]

6. just the tip of the iceburg....

Where I live, here are the prices on ave ,For Regular.
Lukoil- 2.95
Exxon- 3.05
Sonoco- 2.95
Wawa- 2.99
7/11- 3.10
And I foud out the hard way during the winter, they add A-lot of water.
And I bet a Exxon exec is saying right now: " maybe I can add some red dye to the gas and call it Super-Ultimate, rant on how it improves gas millage and charge 3.50 a gall for it.":evilgrin: Muwahahahahaha!

[Rick Myers]

7. It's 'only' $2.79 today in Minneapolis, but

I will be driving thru Chicago and on the Indiana and Ohio Turnpikes, both it RESTRICTED access.

[livetohike]

10. Welcome to DU Mathew952!

:hi:

[CountAllVotes]

27. Welcome to the DU Mathew952 !

:hi: Mathew952!

Welcome to the Democratic Underground! :D

:dem: :kick:

[tandot]

15. I hear you. I feel really bad for people on a fixed income

and having to deal with that "high gas prices are great" mentality is adding insult to injury.

All those DUers cheering about higher gas prices should chip in and donate some money to Rick Myers.

[Rick Myers]

20. Thanks, but I'll make it!!!

I just couldn't come at a worse time all-around, ya' know???

[pstans]

8. Rent a car that gets better mileage

[Rick Myers]

21. That's not a BAD IDEA. I suppose that would work.

Thanks.

[dsc]

12. I feel for you

I just drove from near Raleigh NC to near Erie PA and back again and it was brutal. I paid between 2.70 and 2.95 for gas. I am not impressed at all.

[Swamp Rat]

13. Another suggestion: take a bus there and rent a car for a couple of days

It may or may not be worth it. :shrug:

In other countries I would merely hitch hike, but the USA is too dangerous for that. You could try to work out something with a truck driver.

[tandot]

16. I am sorry to hear that, Rick.

It is ashame that poor people and people on a fixed income are getting hit the hardest.

Best wishes to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Rick Myers]

22. Thank you. That's what I love most about DU

The sense of community!

[renate]

17. I'm sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis

:hug:

[savemefromdumbya]

24. Hate to say this

we should have gone green long time ago.

Bush is getting it in the neck for the gas prices which is brill.

[Rick Myers]

25. You are correct, but there is no 'green' solution to

my particular problem. If I were to fly and rent, I would not be able to take some 'stuff' I'll need for a possibly prolonged stay. Computer, support materials for my business needs, clothes and even a bike. While my car (a big block V-6) is pretty good on gas cruising at speed, hitting the pedal hard BLOWS THRU GAS. Believe it or not, I can get 26 to 28 mpg on the open road, but Chicago and other cities really take their toll. My old Acura finally blew up, and I mistakenly bought a V-6 for the power.