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Mon, 23 April 2012 08:49  |
William Cornell
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Their is an App for the iPhone called Gas Buddy. It may also be available for other phones
Their web site is
GasBuddy.com
Using the Map function it displays gas prices along your route of travel
With the volume of gas that we consume, the savings can be considerable
William Cornell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167278 is a reply to message #167259] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 12:38  |
Larry C
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Pardon me if I hit the wrong key while typing, sO I ASSume you are talking directly to me..
Flub bubb
In theory, makes sense.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167280 is a reply to message #167278] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 12:53 |
k2gkk
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In fact, virtually all oil gets mixed together and
thousands of Americans are employed by the
"evil" oil companies. It is reported that one
person in every seven owes his livelihood
in some manner to the transportation industry.
Be careful in whom you choose to vilify!
Mac Macdonald
"Money Pit"
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 23, 2012, at 11:38, "Larry C" <slawrence111@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I had received a message about the people who were benefiting from our purchase of Gasoline. Some of these people don't like us a lot, yet we still keep paying them and making them richer, Billions richer.
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> They made a list of foreign suppliers and USA suppliers
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> Here it is....
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> These are the bad evil
> Foreign Suppliers :evil:
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> Shell
> Chevron/Texico
> Exxon/Mobil
> Marathon/Speedway
> Amaco
> Citgo
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> USA SUPPLIERS From our land :d
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> Sunco
> Conoco
> Snclair
> BP/Phillips
> Hess
> Arco
> Maverick
> Flying J
> Valero
> K=Mart ( C J Murphy )
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> Of course the message suggested buying from the USA suppliers to support the US market, jobs and keep the money in the USA...
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> In theory, makes sense.
> --
> Gatsbys' CRUISER :d 08-18-04
> 74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
> Remflex Manifold gaskets
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> CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
> http://www.gmceast.com/travel
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167294 is a reply to message #167278] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 14:57 |
emerystora
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First this doesn't belong on the GMCnet.
ly,
Secondly, the person sending it to you is somewhat ignorant.
For example, the largest shareholders of Exxon/Mobil are US companies.
Thirdly, he cannot spell correctly. Amaco is Amoco It also is an American company with its headquarters in Chicago. Texico is spelled Texaco. It is now merged into Chevron, also a US company.
Fourthly, why are we to consider foreign suppliers "evil".
Fifthly, he is mixing manufacturers and suppliers and calling them suppliers.
For example, Flying J is not a manufacturer, it is a distributor or dealer.
The whole message is full of errors and crap (in my very humble opinion :)).
You say it "makes sense". I disagree with you.
Emery Stora
On Apr 23, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Larry C wrote:
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> I had received a message about the people who were benefiting from our purchase of Gasoline. Some of these people don't like us a lot, yet we still keep paying them and making them richer, Billions richer.
>
> They made a list of foreign suppliers and USA suppliers
>
> Here it is....
>
> These are the bad evil
> Foreign Suppliers :evil:
>
> Shell
> Chevron/Texico
> Exxon/Mobil
> Marathon/Speedway
> Amaco
> Citgo
>
>
> USA SUPPLIERS From our land :d
>
> Sunco
> Conoco
> Snclair
> BP/Phillips
> Hess
> Arco
> Maverick
> Flying J
> Valero
> K=Mart ( C J Murphy )
>
> Of course the message suggested buying from the USA suppliers to support the US market, jobs and keep the money in the USA...
>
> In theory, makes sense.
> --
> Gatsbys' CRUISER :d 08-18-04
> 74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
> Remflex Manifold gaskets
>
> CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
> http://www.gmceast.com/travel
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167310 is a reply to message #167294] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 17:07 |
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Yo Emery,
Tell us what you really think about that message, don't hold back! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Emery Stora
Firstly, this doesn't belong on the GMCnet.
Secondly, the person sending it to you is somewhat ignorant.
For example, the largest shareholders of Exxon/Mobil are US companies.
Thirdly, he cannot spell correctly. Amaco is Amoco It also is an American
company with its headquarters in Chicago. Texico is spelled Texaco. It is
now merged into Chevron, also a US company.
Fourthly, why are we to consider foreign suppliers "evil".
Fifthly, he is mixing manufacturers and suppliers and calling them
suppliers.
For example, Flying J is not a manufacturer, it is a distributor or dealer.
The whole message is full of errors and crap (in my very humble opinion :)).
You say it "makes sense". I disagree with you.
Emery Stora
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167337 is a reply to message #167259] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 19:06 |
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Matt Colie
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| William Cornell wrote on Mon, 23 April 2012 09:49 |
Their is an App for the iPhone called Gas Buddy. It may also be available for other phones
Their web site is
GasBuddy.com
Using the Map function it displays gas prices along your route of travel
With the volume of gas that we consume, the savings can be considerable
William Cornell
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It is available for just about everything. We have been running it on the navigator laptop for years, but now on the Googlephone as well for about two years (going to DuQuoin).
Problem 1: It isn't always accurate to the moment. Even though the update time is noted, it is still only marginally dependable.
Problem 2: I have been using a speadsheet shell to calculate how far off out intended track it is worth your while to divert for how much fuel cost savings. I really want to figure out how to push this shell over to one of the Office apps on my Droid. I am going to work on that in my spare time. Using this during last trip to Shawnee, the common answer was not very far. It turns out to be really easy to burn of the cost advantage in a few miles. Even if that doesn't do it, The fact that one you get back to track, your fuel inventory is now less than it would have been is a double whammy.
We may go off the track, but we have often arrived at the exit that GasBuddy said had a winner only to find we could have done better back an exit or six.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167355 is a reply to message #167294] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 21:20 |
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RIGHT ON EMERY!!!
Does not belong here.
On Apr 23, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Emery Stora wrote:
> First this doesn't belong on the GMCnet.
> ly,
> Secondly, the person sending it to you is somewhat ignorant.
> For example, the largest shareholders of Exxon/Mobil are US companies.
>
> Thirdly, he cannot spell correctly. Amaco is Amoco It also is an American company with its headquarters in Chicago. Texico is spelled Texaco. It is now merged into Chevron, also a US company.
>
> Fourthly, why are we to consider foreign suppliers "evil".
>
> Fifthly, he is mixing manufacturers and suppliers and calling them suppliers.
> For example, Flying J is not a manufacturer, it is a distributor or dealer.
>
> The whole message is full of errors and crap (in my very humble opinion :)).
>
> You say it "makes sense". I disagree with you.
>
> Emery Stora
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> On Apr 23, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Larry C wrote:
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>> I had received a message about the people who were benefiting from our purchase of Gasoline. Some of these people don't like us a lot, yet we still keep paying them and making them richer, Billions richer.
>>
>> They made a list of foreign suppliers and USA suppliers
>>
>> Here it is....
>>
>> These are the bad evil
>> Foreign Suppliers :evil:
>>
>> Shell
>> Chevron/Texico
>> Exxon/Mobil
>> Marathon/Speedway
>> Amaco
>> Citgo
>>
>>
>> USA SUPPLIERS From our land :d
>>
>> Sunco
>> Conoco
>> Snclair
>> BP/Phillips
>> Hess
>> Arco
>> Maverick
>> Flying J
>> Valero
>> K=Mart ( C J Murphy )
>>
>> Of course the message suggested buying from the USA suppliers to support the US market, jobs and keep the money in the USA...
>>
>> In theory, makes sense.
>> --
>> Gatsbys' CRUISER :d 08-18-04
>> 74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
>> Remflex Manifold gaskets
>>
>> CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
>> http://www.gmceast.com/travel
>>
>> _
>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167361 is a reply to message #167337] |
Mon, 23 April 2012 22:39 |
Carl S.
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I have used Gas Buddy to plan our last couple of trips. I agree with Matt that they are not always accurate. They also are not very helpful at helping you figure out how accessible the stations are. They DO provide a good guideline to gas prices in certain areas and help you plan gas stops accordingly. Using the map function, I traced our route and took note of the prices in certain areas and then decided on the stops, based on mileage and range, accordingly. It worked pretty well in spite of the above limitations.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167412 is a reply to message #167410] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 10:30 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Tue, 24 April 2012 09:22 |
Gary, I clicked that app last night, on the phone. Pretty accurate in our little town of 8,000.
Dan
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I have had great luck with it and find it more up to date than the MSN site. It seems to be pretty accurate and also shows Costco and Sams which some others don't.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167414 is a reply to message #167412] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 10:44 |
emerystora
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I have consistently found SAMs to be 5 to 10 cents less than other stations in the same town. There, of course, are exceptions to this but that is generally the case. It makes the membership cost worth while just for the gasoline savings alone.
Emery Stora
On Apr 24, 2012, at 9:30 AM, Bob de Kruyff <NEXT2POOL@AOL.COM> wrote:
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> WD0AFQ wrote on Tue, 24 April 2012 09:22
>> Gary, I clicked that app last night, on the phone. Pretty accurate in our little town of 8,000.
>> Dan
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> I have had great luck with it and find it more up to date than the MSN site. It seems to be pretty accurate and also shows Costco and Sams which some others don't.
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> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167479 is a reply to message #167477] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 19:10 |
stick miller
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Our Sam's club sells diesel. I think there is a list somewhere. Not worth the 80 mile round trip when your diesel is a VW Jetta TDI.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
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Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167487 is a reply to message #167485] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 20:17 |
roy1
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| Harry wrote on Tue, 24 April 2012 17:40 |
Canada is the second largest supplier of gas to USA.
Are we "evil" because we are a foreign country?
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youse guys are da good guys. We need to hook up the pipe too keep it flowing.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167492 is a reply to message #167485] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 20:38 |
Carl S.
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| Harry wrote on Tue, 24 April 2012 17:40 |
Canada is the second largest supplier of gas to USA.
Are we "evil" because we are a foreign country?
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No way dude!!! We LOVE you Canadians!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167502 is a reply to message #167485] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 21:38 |
midlf
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| Harry wrote on Tue, 24 April 2012 19:40 |
Canada is the second largest supplier of gas to USA.
Are we "evil" because we are a foreign country?
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I suspect most people in the US don't think of Canada as a "foreign" country, other than Quebec. (Midlf ducking and running. <GRIN>)
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices [message #167513 is a reply to message #167259] |
Tue, 24 April 2012 22:39 |
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Gas Buddy and like apps can be helpful. We were running out of gas in a rental car, and it came in very helpful. We went on about 8 extra miles and saved about 50 cents a gallon! The little town we were passing was charging a fortune and the app showed us how far the other stations were and what prices they were.
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
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