Five Dollar Gas πŸ’΅

Like it or not, the world of five dollar a gallon gas is upon us. It’s been that expensive in some Midwest and Western states for a while now but it’s finally come to roost in New York State and about half of the rest of the state’s in America.

It often makes me feel like the world is closing in a bit on me, that everything is further drive away then it used to be. While it’s rare that I do much motoring around town, it makes me want to carefully pick and choose when I really want to head out of town or to the supermarket for a big shop, which buys less and less these days as I try to stretch it out more days.

In the grand scheme of things gas prices aren’t that big of a drain on my bank account. Yes, gas is a big portion of my road trips camping in the back country but food and beer are also big costs as are repairing broke equipment and my truck. But it’s not like I’m spending money on hotels or fancy attractions. The swimming hole in the woods is still free and my parents get me a state park pass each year.

Still it bothers me every time I put gas in my truck and see the big numbers on the pump, like a $115 for a full tank on my gasser truck. Or how even the very basic necessity products at Walmart come with bigger and bigger price tags. It’s not that I’m not making more money these days – but you would hope that extra money would be available to invest for a better tomorrow.

I’ve always thought that the reason for earning more money was to have more to save and get closer to future goals. Even COLA adjustments I’ve always tried to put mostly towards boosting further savings and investments. But with inflation and expensive gas, the old ways of always dumping more money into the markets might not be possible. It’s a bit frustrating.

Weather Update – June 8, 2022

Clearing for the balance of the day then rain β˜”

But not real hot until the second half of next week. Times of rain and sun, unstable. I was hoping to get out of town this weekend but it wasn’t to be.

Today.
Feels like …
June 8th.

Scattered Showers then Mostly Sunny

Scattered showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny.

West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

and

77 degrees , 58 max dew point, 8:32
sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
June 15th.

Partly Cloudy then Rain is likely

Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds.

Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

and

57 degrees , 5:15
sunrise.
Thursday.
Feels like …
May 9th.

Showers

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 69. North wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

and

69 degrees , 60 max dew point, 8:33
sunset.
Thursday Night.
Feels like …
June 5th.

Chance of Showers then Mostly Clear

A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy.

West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

and

54 degrees , 5:15
sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
June 8th.

Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny.

West wind 7 to 10 mph.

and

77 degrees , 53 max dew point, 8:34
sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
June 5th.

Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy.

and

54 degrees , 5:15
sunrise.
Saturday.
Feels like …
May 16th.

Showers is likely

Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 60%.

and

71 degrees , 56 max dew point, 8:34
sunset.
Saturday Night.
Feels like …
June 8th.

Showers is likely

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 60%.

and

55 degrees , 5:15
sunrise.
Sunday.
Feels like …
May 27th.

Chance of Showers

A chance of showers. Partly sunny.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

and

74 degrees , 56 max dew point, 8:35
sunset.
Sunday Night.
Feels like …
June 15th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Showers

A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

57 degrees , 5:15
sunrise.
Monday.
Feels like …
May 31st.

Chance of Showers

A chance of showers. Partly sunny.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

75 degrees , 57 max dew point, 8:35
sunset.
Monday Night.
Feels like …
June 11th.

Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy.

and

56 degrees , 5:15
sunrise.
Tuesday.
Feels like …
June 11th.

Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny.

and

78 degrees , 56 max dew point, 8:36
sunset.