Travel
Yesterday (Sunday) I drove to Costco to fill up the gas tank. Local news stories say that gas will go up 10 cents/gal. or more in January because of "Cap in Trade", whatever the heck that is. I think it's a way for the states to charge more tax. I don't understand the thinking as it has also been reported that consumer confidence is way up, due in part to lower fuel costs. So California and many other states will add a tax onto the price per gallon, thus adversely affecting those who are being helped by lower costs. It seems obvious to me that consumers will spend more money and contribute to the economy if prices go down a bit. California would benefit by collecting more sales taxes, and businesses will benefit as well. But what do I know - I don't have a degree in economics!
I should have bought gas when I was at Costco the day before, but yesterday the cost had gone down another 2 cents a gallon, to $2.27. Some of you lucky folks are paying below $2.00, which we haven't seen anywhere for a long time.
I bought a good pair of walking shoes yesterday and tried them out today - walked a mile. I should pick up the pace and go for 2 miles, but walking on pavement makes my heels hurt. The shoes feel pretty good though, and my old ones were shot! I'm hoping to got to the gym tomorrow and will try to do the same distance on the treadmill.
I ran my dishwasher this morning but noticed that the items on the top rack had a bit of sudsy residue on them. I'm not sure what is going on, but I'm aware that this dishwasher is on its last legs, and I need to buy a new one soon.
I can notice the few additional minutes of light each day now, and it is so welcome. I really don't mind the cold as long as the sun shines at least part of the day. I believe January will be critical to easing the drought, so I hope we get a couple of weeks of rain during the month. Personally, I don't think we will get completely over the drought, at least for the next few years.
My walk made me sleepy, and I'm already in my recliner.......zzzzz.
- Yikes! Almost February
The site rent bills were sent out today and I paid mine already. The month of January was a killer for my utilities - both gas and electric. I hope better weather lies ahead, and wish today was just the beginning of what is to come. ...
- Friday, Already???
Yep, another short week gone by. I had to make a couple of short trips this morning, Costco and the grocery, and I couldn't believe the traffic. I wondered if there had been an accident or a lane closure somewhere, but it's...
- $hopping And $pending!
I had a more expensive morning than I bargained for: I finally found my way to Joann's Fabrics. I was like a kid in a candy store, but unfortunately I had to buy basics, such as needles, threads, pins, scissors, thimble (I never...
- Oh My, What Happened?
After adding a little jog to the walk I did yesterday my legs felt a little sore but I figured like all other pains when I exercise hard, it would go away by the next morning, but my legs hurt from the knees to the ankles and it seems to be getting worse. ...
- Get A Move On!
That's what I keep telling myself. I plan to leave in about 10-12 days from now, and will just get there the easiest way possible, hopefully not over I-80. I had vowed I would never again drive through Bakersfield or Barstow, but I may...
Travel
Yesterday (Sunday) I drove to Costco to fill up the gas tank. Local news stories say that gas will go up 10 cents/gal. or more in January because of "Cap in Trade", whatever the heck that is. I think it's a way for the states to charge more tax. I don't understand the thinking as it has also been reported that consumer confidence is way up, due in part to lower fuel costs. So California and many other states will add a tax onto the price per gallon, thus adversely affecting those who are being helped by lower costs. It seems obvious to me that consumers will spend more money and contribute to the economy if prices go down a bit. California would benefit by collecting more sales taxes, and businesses will benefit as well. But what do I know - I don't have a degree in economics!
I should have bought gas when I was at Costco the day before, but yesterday the cost had gone down another 2 cents a gallon, to $2.27. Some of you lucky folks are paying below $2.00, which we haven't seen anywhere for a long time.
I bought a good pair of walking shoes yesterday and tried them out today - walked a mile. I should pick up the pace and go for 2 miles, but walking on pavement makes my heels hurt. The shoes feel pretty good though, and my old ones were shot! I'm hoping to got to the gym tomorrow and will try to do the same distance on the treadmill.
I ran my dishwasher this morning but noticed that the items on the top rack had a bit of sudsy residue on them. I'm not sure what is going on, but I'm aware that this dishwasher is on its last legs, and I need to buy a new one soon.
I can notice the few additional minutes of light each day now, and it is so welcome. I really don't mind the cold as long as the sun shines at least part of the day. I believe January will be critical to easing the drought, so I hope we get a couple of weeks of rain during the month. Personally, I don't think we will get completely over the drought, at least for the next few years.
My walk made me sleepy, and I'm already in my recliner.......zzzzz.
- Yikes! Almost February
The site rent bills were sent out today and I paid mine already. The month of January was a killer for my utilities - both gas and electric. I hope better weather lies ahead, and wish today was just the beginning of what is to come. ...
- Friday, Already???
Yep, another short week gone by. I had to make a couple of short trips this morning, Costco and the grocery, and I couldn't believe the traffic. I wondered if there had been an accident or a lane closure somewhere, but it's...
- $hopping And $pending!
I had a more expensive morning than I bargained for: I finally found my way to Joann's Fabrics. I was like a kid in a candy store, but unfortunately I had to buy basics, such as needles, threads, pins, scissors, thimble (I never...
- Oh My, What Happened?
After adding a little jog to the walk I did yesterday my legs felt a little sore but I figured like all other pains when I exercise hard, it would go away by the next morning, but my legs hurt from the knees to the ankles and it seems to be getting worse. ...
- Get A Move On!
That's what I keep telling myself. I plan to leave in about 10-12 days from now, and will just get there the easiest way possible, hopefully not over I-80. I had vowed I would never again drive through Bakersfield or Barstow, but I may...