So today I was checking around for the lowest gas in town and I think my best bet is to use my .10 discount at the Safeway station down the street. Oh remember when Bush took office and gas was 1.46/gal.? Everyday I fear more and more having to drive anywhere but I've taken some of the hyper milers advice, keep my speed down, don't try to keep my speed when going uphill, and don't accelerate or slow down quickly. I bought a wonderful little fuel efficient Honda Fit 2 years ago May and love it but still want better mileage, and so it goes. I continue working at the Apple Store until the painting season gets into full swing or I head back to Antarctica because that's guaranteed $. Sadly with the lack of well paying jobs heading south is a solution to the problem until something happens to shift it all in the other direction. Five months of not driving my car or paying for food and other incidentals saves a lot of green.
I am growing tomatoes again this summer as well as basil, cilantro, and jalapenos. If we had more room I'd grow more food. We also save a bit by roasting our own coffee, cheaper, fresher, and way tastier. I think if we can get out of Denver we could be even more self-sufficient, solar, wind, maybe a chicken or 2 for eggs and the occasional dinner. We'd love to have an Earthship. Now will be the time when I suggest that everyone geta hold of the documentary "Garbage Warrior". Outstanding and forward thinking and inspiring. Unfortunately we continue to outgrow our planets resources and seemingly refuse to do anything about it. It seems most folks are going through the times with blinders on just expecting it to get better. I think when gas hits $4/gal it just might be the slap in the face that gets their attention.