News from the Transportation Industry
#210174 - 08/31/05 12:38 PM
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bamagirl
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Ok, I'm getting worried. I work for a trucking company. Trucks are being turned away from truck stops...no fuel. Local prices have jumped .25/gallon and all of our local stations are running low on fuel and don't know when they will receive more. What in the world is going on elsewhere? I'd love to know! This is really troubling news!!!
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I just heard on the news here in Canada that they do expect some sort of a ripple effect...for example, I heard that we may see a lot of fruits/vegetables that are normally imported from the US not being on shelves or having signifigantly higher prices because it's going to be harder/more expensive for the trucks to get here. Don't know if that's the kind of info you're looking for, but that's all I've heard.
Hope that helps,
Kelly
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And I stopped at three gas stations this morning that were all "out of order." I didn't stop and inquire but I assume they were out of gas. When I finally found a station open, I paid $3.06 a gallon. I've heard it supposed to be $4.00 by the weekend here!
I haven't really watched much of the news and don't understand whats really happening?? Is it from the Hurrican or what?? 
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The cost of gas here has jumped 40 cents since last night. I paid $2.89 per gallon today. I have heard that in the northern part of ND it is $3.18 per gallon.
I also work in the trucking industry, and when this happens, we have truckers who can't pay their payments because of gas prices. Bring on the bankruptcies! 
It is scary to hear that some stations are running out of gas...
Kristi
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#210215 - 08/31/05 02:54 PM
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BL
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A friend of ours is the CEO of a large company that has many delivery trucks, and he was informed today of a "severe temporary shortage" of gas. Lots of people are filling up here, and I saw the same in Atlanta on CNN. I filled up yesterday, so I haven't been to the pumps today, but they said it was $3.50 a gallon in Atlanta!
I'm glad I don't have an SUV anymore.
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This is bad. Eric will work from home the next few days, thankfully he has that option. Wishing now we lived in one of those "pedestrian" areas where you can walk everywhere!!!!
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Michelle
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#210231 - 08/31/05 03:48 PM
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BL
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Thank goodness your husband has the option of working from home. I'm glad my son is off at college now---without a car. He was driving my car all summer, from one side of the city to the other! My other college-aged son is parking his car and riding his bike.
It sure puts a damper on a lot of people's plans for Labor Day weekend. The local tv station was encouraging people to stay home, because they said they may get stranded and not be able to get home.
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Every gas station in our town ran out of 87 octane yesterday. Lines snaked everywhere with folks fueling up, and, like the rest of you guys reported...$4.00/gallon looks very likely. I have no idea how our company will survive this...and if it does...how I'll pay bills. This is really scary!
BUT, when I see what those folks in Louisiana are going through, I have to bow my head in shame. They have lost everything. Our nation will never be the same. And hurricane season's most active time is just now beginning. I'll be keeping my eye on the Eastern Sky!
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and I could hear the police radio telling the troopers which stations had gas and which didn't.
I am not driving anywhere I don't have to.
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
stable and sooooooo thankful!
I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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Glad you heard from him. It sounds like a very dangerous situation at the Superdome. I will continue to pray for his safety!
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there are gang wars and people simply so tired and irritated that they are becoming irrational and so angry. I don't blame them one it.
I know that God is watching over Charles.
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
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I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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Well driving to work this morning, I saw several stations closed and the general gas price was around $3.20 but I've heard it could go up to almost $5.00 before the weekend!
I finally got a chance to watch some news this morning and the devastation is just horrible. Will was stationed in Buloxi at the Air Force many years ago and kept pointing out all the placed he used to go to. I couldn't imagine going through something like that. No food, no water. It makes me feel bad for being upset with things in my life.
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the other gas stations hae all been over 3$ for days.... but Tues Meijers was 2.59, they changed it to 2.799 about 3:45, yesterday it wet up to 3.19 about the same time... but meanwhile- the gas station across the street is still 2.99 as of last night- didn't look this AM.
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wow, this could get ugly. I sincerly hope that the college does not raise tuition to cover their expenses. Remember as you start to feel guilty about worry for yourselves "up here", your first responsiblity is to you and yours. After they are taken care of, only then should you worry about "down there".
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I've been watching your posts about your husband being in that area as a policeman...wow! I know God is watching out for him, but I am goning to remember him and all other rescue workers especially at this time. They are really going into a very desperate situation!!
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The first of the busses has made it to the Astrodome! I have no idea where Charles is in the mix of things but knowing he has been lifted up in prayer has been very comforting. Thanks so much...
We still have gas in Texas though I just paid $2.89 a gallon!
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
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I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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and atlanta is worse... I just wihs there was more we could do to help from up here in MI
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The devastation and violence this hurricane has left behind is heartbreaking. My heart aches for those affected. I watch the news with a heavy heart and shed tears for those who lost their homes and family and everything they valued.
The gas situation in Pittsburgh is bad, too. I was lucky enough to fill up my tank yesterday for $2.69. Right now it's at $2.99. Like many others, I feel guilty for getting upset over gas money when so many people have lost everything, but it's hard to swallow.
I've noticed a spike in my IBS symptoms and anxiety, too, in worry over what the future is going to bring. It seems we've been hit with so much tradegy and loss lately. I pray that we all have the strength to endure.
Hang in there, everyone. We can gather strength from each other.
Kristine
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Here we are paying nearly $4.95/gallon and it's expected to jump to $5.88/gallon by the weekend!!!! Makes me sick!!! Why is this happening, there simply can NOT be a reason behind this no matter what kinda of excuse the government is providing!!!
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Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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I have a very heavy heart,I was marry 53 years Aug.15, an my beloved husband die Aug.16.It was a very long 21/2 months
he was in the hospital.I went to see him everyday an would stay till they put me out,It is so hard when you have been with someone for that long an now they are gone.god I miss him so bad,this house is so big,just me an my dogie,
Gerry 10
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What a blessing to have been married for over 50 years! I know you miss him...my prayer for you is that you take much joy and comfort in the many memories you have of him.
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
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I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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I remember you posting a while back that he was sick. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling now. Big Hugs to you!
Take care of yourself and hold on to that little doggie. Animals are so therapeutic. Take one day at a time....and please stop in whenever you need some comfort and hugs from all of us. We are here for you.
Bless you.
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~ Beth
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...or isn't there a good day anymore? I heard that Weekends are the worst time...but maybe it will only keep going up no matter what day I get it. 
I received a 30 cent raise this year  and that won't even cover the increased price of gas! I'm really worried about how I will be able to live when prices are so widly out of control!
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~ Beth
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I don't know that there is a good day, especially now.
Gas in my neck of the woods is $3.19-3.29 a gallon for regular. My husband & I were going to go to Michigan to visit family next week, already having decided to skip visiting friends on the other side of the state. He kinda insisted we at least visit my folks, but if there are gas shortages, I am beginning to think it's wisest not to even leave town.
If I could walk to work, I would.
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There is no good day to buy gas anymore. The station by my house raised their prices by 30 cents overnight. It is pure and outright gauging of prices. There is NO gas shortage. It is people panicking and buying gas all at once that is causing stations to run out of gas.
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...gas on Wednesday morinings. They said that was the when it was cheapest and that on Weekends it was the highest.
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~ Beth
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These stations should be fined for doing this, IMHO!
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~ Beth
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Yes, but it would take a great amount of resources to prove it. I work in the financial serverices industry and I find it to be reprehensible what tradres are doing. There was a supposed premium built into oil prices for such a disaster. Now that it has happened they just use it as an excuse to speculate even more. Who profits? The traders and oil companies. Disgusting. For me, I am not buying gas unless I REALLY have to. I refuse to pay these prices. Until people scale back on car usage and taking long and unecessary trips, prices will not go down.
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I agree, Tommy. It's a disgrace. They have us at their mercy. I also will only buy gas when absolutely necessary. My husband and I only drive to and from work and then do nearby errands only when we have no choice. It makes you think twice about running to the store or to the bank on a whim. I'll be staying home a lot more now.
Kristine
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#210671 - 09/02/05 10:31 AM
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Vicam
Reged: 02/24/04
Posts: 1955
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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Are you converting what the price is from $/litres to $/gallon? I never knew how to do the conversion but if that's what we're paying in Canada, I think I'm going to go throw up! I can't understand why our prices would be higher than those in the United States when the hurricane didn't even do any damage here. What is your price per litre there?
Kelly
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That's just awful news. I'm so sorry that you are going through this right now. i would be lost without my Trevor and we've only been together 5 years. I can only imagine the loneliness. Come over and talk to us if you need anything.
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Two fo the richest countries in the world, and they're running out of gas? Baloney.
WE're paying $50 for a full tank right now, DH and I....oh, no wait, we'd be paying about $65 a tank. Yikes. I remember when my car couldn't hold even 20, and that was less than 8 years ago.
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So Sorry Gerry
#210725 - 09/02/05 03:25 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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OMG, I am SOOOOOOOOO sorry, Gerry! This is horrible news. Aug. 16? It's been two weeks? Oh, my goodness, this is really terrible.
Have your children been spending time with you, I hope? And your grandson who you love so much? Oh dear, Gerry, I am really TERRIBLY sorry. I can't imagine what it must be like to lose someone you lived with for 53 years; it has to be the worst time of your life. I am SOOOOO sorry!
Will you stay in that big house, or will you move to a smaller place? How are you getting around?
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Gerry.
Bev
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Thank you all so very much it has been very hard.my kids have all been here at one time but I'm by my self now.not too sure about the house.It is very big an makes me so sad I see him everywhere.
Gerry10.
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I feel so badly for you...you have us and we are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please know that you can always log on and have us with you.
It's too early to make any definite decisions about the house...let your kids help you figure it all out...what's best for you. Do they live close to you? Maybe you should move closer to one of them if they live far away. I'm sure they would love to have you near them and it would be good for you too, if you all get along. I just hate thinking of you all alone in that house thinking and being so sad all day long.
Big hugs to you.
Love
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~ Beth
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#210755 - 09/02/05 09:10 PM
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Lana_Marie
Reged: 01/31/03
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Loc: Saskatchewan. Canada
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You take the price per litre and multiply it by 4.2 - there is 4.2 litres per gallon. That's what DH said anyway - and yes that is what we are paying in Canada! We are paying 1.22 per litre here which equals that!!! Blech
And yes, I agree I have no idea why we pay so much more for this than the US - guess we have those extra freight expenses to get it all the way up here LOL
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Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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Gerry;
I haven't been on this board very long, but I wanted to let
you know you are in our prayers. I can't imagine how hard
it must be for you at this time. I will give you a little
advice that I heard on the Suze Orman show on CNBC. A lady
called in and asked what she should do with her house and
some financial decisions as far as the life insurance she
had gotten from her husbands policy. The first thing Suze
said was if at all possible to not make any major
financial decisions for a year. Because the decisions you
make in the first year will be made with emotions. She said
if you do have to make any major decisions to have your
children help you with these decisions if at all possible.
She also said if you decide to stay in your home and you
have a mortgage.. and this is if you have gotten any money
from a life insurance policy which will let you do this. Is
to pay off your house. They took a poll on women that were
widowed.. and it was several yrs later.. they said the best
decision they ever made was to pay their house off. It took
a huge load off their shoulders not having that mortgage
payment. And then if they decided to move they could sell
their home and be able to take that money and buy something
smaller or move near their children.
Okay, I hope this helps a little. I can't imagine how hard
this is for you. I can't imagine how hard it would be for me
if my husband Paul was gone. I will pray for you and your
family. I know I am new here, but if you need anyone to
talk too I am here.
Where are you located? I am in Springfield, Illinois. But
have lived all over. Starting with my home state of
Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Florida, Kentucky,
Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, and now Illinois.
Sorry for your loss.
God Bless!
Stacy Troutman
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I'm so sorry to hear about your husband.I hope your family is around you at this time.I can't imagine how you feel but try to take one day at a time and hold and hug your doggie,
grandkids, and your kids. God Bless you. Take Care
Terry
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