I'll be right there;)

Fuck you, Hurricane katrina. You can kiss my ass.
Fuck you too, gas prices.
And Fuck you, oil companies.
And jsut for good measure, Fuck you Dodge, for making my car eat so much fucking gas.

Went from 2.60 to 3.24 in a matter of minutes here.

whyndy it costs around 1750.00 depending on what type of car you have, why petrol is high it is very easy to recover this cost, i travel 600 miles per week to and from work so i recovered this cost easly.......dicksbro our leader did offer help to the us today, not much only 2 specilist in disaster releaf, no money either...sorry guys he's a tight arse

That's gonna be a damn long trip on a bicycle...basket or not! lmfao

I can help you with that you know... ;)

We are sending 300 Cdn. Red Cross volunteers & there were a few letters in the Toronto Star today saying we had to do more. Our prime minister will be talking to Bush today to firm up plans. Our forces are ready to go.

People are really pissed that Prime Minister Martin waited until Wednesday (!!!) to announce plans. In the nation's defence, this stupid man is known for taking his time to make a decision. Dumbass.

The Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which was deployed in the Asian tsunami earlier this year, was put on a one-hour notice.

Canada offered to transport goods in and out of the devastated region using aircrafts and helicopters. We've also offered electrical generators and are ready to establish water purification centres in the region.

Canada offered small boats and diving teams to help recover bodies as well.

(most of this is from the Washington Post and the Globe and Mail)

God bless you, Steph. I kinda thought our friends from the north would be there. :thumb:

(((((((DB)))))))

Our banks are also taking donations. I still think we should be doing more but our citizens are putting the pressure on the gov't.

It's been really frustrating to see the news right in the midst of things and the help so slow to come in. You'd think with all the experience the Red Cross has they'd have better response time.

We have some families now in shelters here. The shelters and tent cities they are preparing to erect will need stuff to keep the kids busy. If you are connected to a school please consider a book/game drive. Even a simple deck of cards could make a difference to a family.

I trust the Red cross to take care of the emergency stuff so sending $$ to them is crucial but I feel like getting stuff ready for the long run is a good idea too.

I read an article today that talked about foreign aide... amazingly enough the offers are coming in, it just isn't very widely announced at this time. I didn't even give it a thought until I read the article, at the end of the day the government is concerned about who we align ourselves with and it appeared *my interpretation* that the US may be inclined to turn down some offers. I know it sounds absolutely absurd, but do we want the Russian military helping us protect our ground? That was the offer I saw referenced in particular.

Also, in defense of the Red Cross, they are very skilled and prepared but when you can't get into the city because of the flooding, it's hard to get the supplies to the people that need them. You can only have so many things flying in the sky in a small area at a time.

I was just told by a girlfriend that some rural counties in my state are seriously contemplating going to 3 day school weeks to conserve the gas we are slowly finding out has reached a critical shortage.

Amazing Lil... hopefully someone finds a way to restore power to the pipelines soon, so they can go back to pumping to the many locations that are now running dry.

Maddy you're right of course, I wasn't downing the Red Cross really, just expressing frustrations from seeing the reports on television. I do realise this is the largest endeavor of its kind ever and there are tons of obstacles yet to be discovered. It's just hard to watch and wait seeing the desperation on these people's faces. I'm such an old softy.

This is what I figure from "his" report to the nation last night...

*disclaimer* anyone who doesn't want to read my rant about G.W....get out now!

There's plenty of fuel in this nation...and because of the hurricane and the holiday weekend coming up, stations would'a raised the prices anyway (last ditch effort of the summer travels)...but they have us by the snuggies (and the short hairs) cause WHO THE FUCK WOULD COMPLAIN SO DAMN MUCH WHILE WE KNOW OTHER'S ARE SUFFERING SO MUCH MORE THAN US (in biblical terms...there but for the grace of God go I).

G.W. proclaimed last night that he'd personally assist in consultation with pertinent peeps as to "How to make oil into gasoline faster...for the entire nation...not just the flood victims"


Um.........um........oh fuckin UM! Anyone else see the holes in this statement besides me?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...I swear I'd smack him shitless if I saw him face to face on any given day!

Lixy OUT!!!!!!!!

I was told they are rationing gas to no more than $20 sales in the county south of me. Mr. Lil just came from the grocery store and said people are shopping like they are preparing for hell to freeze over. He said it is insane.

I finally started to understand the complexities today when I read an article that explained the gasoline is available but the electricity that runs the pipelines from the Gulf to various parts of the US is cut off. They are still focused on trying to evacuate and rescue and restore some sembelence of civility. Unfortunately from what I've been reading, it seems most government officials are damned for no matter what decision they make at this point. Unfortunately it seems they can't make everyone happy at the same time and as quick as people would like. I'm awestruck at the devesatation and thankful that I'm as far north as I am, though it won't take long for the impacts to be felt more strongly here as well. There are many areas on the lower East coast that are out of gas, and don't know when they will get more as they sit on these Gulf pipelines ... hopefully the rationing you are seeing Lil will help from full exhaustion of the supply.

I want to mention that tonight on the news they indicated a number of countries are now offering whatever assistance they can. That's wonderful. They didn't list the countries or I would be the first to tell them how much I appreciate their concern and offers to help. It makes me, at least, feel very grateful!

The story in New Orleans with the gangs of thugs threatening even those trying to help is so sad. I understand people stealing food or water ... but I'm afraid those stealing TVs, and other non-emergency things are demonstrating the worst in human behavior. As a matter of fact, it's stretching things to call it human behavior.

I sure hope the police and military can soon take control and bring these people to justice.

The ones that I've seen so far (among others I'm sure) are Russia and Venezuela (food and supplies), Britain and Switzerland. Thanks all of you. We appreciate it.

On the gas front, I gassed up today at BP. They were out of regular and mid-grade, but were selling premium at the price they had regular at (3.09). Personally, I appreciate that. But this is the first time I can remember stations actually being our for a while

That is neat. I remember places that do things that demonstrate customers are important to them ... and when it's over, they're the ones I go back to. You ought to share with the station's manager that you appreciate what they're doing and that others you know are equally impressed. :thumb:

this is what is on our news service

20 countries offer Katrina aid
From: Reuters From correspondents in Washington
September 02, 2005

MORE than 20 countries, from allies Germany and Japan to prickly Venezuela and poor Honduras, have offered to help the United States cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Accustomed to being a rich donor rather than on the receiving end of charity, the United States initially seemed reticent about accepting foreign aid, but later said it would take up any offers. The hurricane devastated New Orleans and other parts of the US Gulf Coast, killing hundreds and possibly thousands.
"Anything that can be of help to alleviate the tragic situation of the area affected by Hurricane Katrina will be accepted," said US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack.

"America should be heartened by the fact that the world is reaching out to America at a time of need," he said.

Earlier, President George W. Bush said in a television interview that the United States could take care of itself.

"I'm not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn't asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars. But this country's going to rise up and take care of it," Mr Bush told ABC's Good Morning America.
Mr McCormack said there had not been a change of position over accepting foreign aid and White House spokesman Scott McClellan also said the United States would take up offers of help.
The State Department said offers so far had come from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Russia, Japan, France, Germany, Britain, China, Jamaica, Honduras, Greece, Venezuela, the Organisation of American States, NATO, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, South Korea, Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Assistance ranged from medical teams, boats, aircraft, tents, blankets, generators and cash donations.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon wrote to Mr Bush offering medical teams that specialised in trauma and natural disasters and said they could be ready in 24 hours.

"During these difficult times, we, the people of Israel stand firmly by your side in a show of solidarity and friendship," said the letter, which was released by the Israeli Embassy in Washington.

Where the United States really needs help is getting cheap oil and the Bush administration will be approaching Arab nations and other oil producers over the coming days.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of the United States, offered to send cheap fuel, humanitarian aid and relief workers to the disaster area.

The State Department did not comment on Venezuela's offer but several officials smiled at the gesture from Mr Chavez, who yesterday called Mr Bush a "cowboy" who failed to manage the disaster.

Cuban President Fidel Castro, a close Chavez ally, led a minute of silence in remembrance of the victims of Katrina in parliament on today. The parliament then returned to normal business with a resolution attacking Mr Bush over the Iraq war.

Definitely, DB! I just read this morning that gas station attendants are being cursed at. :( Like it's their freaking fault!!!

So help me God, if sdls was still working at a gas station, I would have gone down there to stand guard.

My local pump is up 14 cents to $2.89 ($2.79 cash price) and I've been driving 55 on the freeway to conserve fuel.

just saw $3.25 on my way home tonight and am now kicking myself for not stopping when it was $2.99 yesterday as I'll need gas by the end of the long weekend.

pssssst.....maddy......


;) click here

pssst... all the good prices are from yesterday and prior ;)

Here's the latest around here...

Psssssst......they have a search function that shows results within the last 4 hours. :D



Click "all areas" & "all stations" too. Some towns don't have current prices posted, yet the neigboring towns do. Looks to me like the peeps in Waterford are behind the crowd in raising prices. Just five minutes ago they're reporting $2.99 a gallon.



PS...lmfao @ Aqua

woot! A station very very close to me that is usually high is still at 2.99... I should dash out.

it's up to $3.59 at some spots here now

pfft! The 2.99 station is now 3.19 ... I sucked it up (literally) and filled up my car figuring it's not getting any cheaper over the weekend. The pump was flowing faster than I recall a pump flowing in a long time, odd!

I paid 2.89 today. Funny thing is we have a refinery only about 50 miles north of Seattle. Tell me the oil companies don't stick it to us every chance they get! :mad:

That's a good idea. I'm going to do it. They had most of my business before. They have it all now.

About 2 months ago, I read a survey that show Tulsa, OK to have the lowest gas prices in the nation. Just got home and I saw most of the stations at $3.25 a gal. Damn!

Prices have dropped back here. Had peaked at $3.29 ... but have retreated to $2.99 a gallon ... and that surprised me with this being a holiday weekend.

It is very heartening to see the offers of help from around the world. I was quite surprised in some cases, but very heartened. Helps to renew a bit of faith in humanity.

Our governer announced this morning that as of midnight tonight he's suspending the taxes on gas in GA. It should provide about a .15/gal. break. I say should, I'm told some of our stations conveniently went up about that much right after the announcement. Coincedence? I highly doubt it.

ROFLMAO

Glad to learn about GasBuddy.com. Great site. People can enter in prices at local stations. Works for at many if not all states and Canadian provinces. :thumb: