[Buug959]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

I used to complain about obscene beer prices. Now I just vote with my feet and walk away.

I know it's never going to happen, but if everyone were able to do that, the prices would drop.

I do the same thing. I don't mind paying a small premium at airports, as Esteban says... captive audience, but the emphasis is on small.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

I do the same thing. I don't mind paying a small premium at airports, as Esteban says... captive audience, but the emphasis is on small.

You are not captive if you choose not to play. As long as there are people who cannot help themselves, businesses will take advantage and who's to blame them.

For me, just because I can afford something doesn't mean its the right thing to do. Businesses are getting bolder all the time. Our local Chevron is charging a full dollar more per gallon than the lowest price gas stations. For me, that's a hard no. $18 for a beer is a hard no.

Last week, I went fast food place where I stand in line to order, get a buzzer to tell me when my order is ready, then pick up my own food. When I went to pay with my card, the cashier spun the Apple Pay screen around and I'm staring at a tip option defaulted to 20%. Another hard no.

I have no problem paying premium as long as there is correlating value.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

You are not captive if you choose not to play. As long as there are people who cannot help themselves, businesses will take advantage and who's to blame them.

For me, just because I can afford something doesn't mean its the right thing to do. Businesses are getting bolder all the time. Our local Chevron is charging a full dollar more per gallon than the lowest price gas stations. For me, that's a hard no. $18 for a beer is a hard no.

Last week, I went fast food place where I stand in line to order, get a buzzer to tell me when my order is ready, then pick up my own food. When I went to pay with my card, the cashier spun the Apple Pay screen around and I'm staring at a tip option defaulted to 20%. Another hard no.

I have no problem paying premium as long as there is correlating value.

How about paying for premium at the pump? $6.65 per gallon last night! Huh?!?!

I agree not to buy a $27 beer, or for that matter an $18 beer. Just walk on.

But where we are definitely a captive audience is at the f**king gas pump!

PS - at least while we have a gas engine vehicle.

[Lady Jane]

[rwheels]

Finally got the ride lowered, with 10% discount from Home Depot.

[KRS_SN]

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[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by Esteban

How about paying for premium at the pump? $6.65 per gallon last night! Huh?!?!

I agree not to buy a $27 beer, or for that matter an $18 beer. Just walk on.

But where we are definitely a captive audience is at the f**king gas pump!

PS - at least while we have a gas engine vehicle.

I mean, you're in California, so that makes a big difference in gas prices...

[REB_TN_15]

Originally Posted by rwheels

Finally got the ride lowered, with 10% discount from Home Depot.

All you need now is a rear wing ! Definitely cheaper than a set of Bilsteins! 😁

[rwheels]

Originally Posted by REB_TN_15

All you need now is a rear wing ! Definitely cheaper than a set of Bilsteins! 😁

Have my eye on this one, but waiting for the price of wood to go down.

[KRS_SN]

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[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by Mandi90TT

I mean, you're in California, so that makes a big difference in gas prices...

Premium in my area is $6.79 at Chevron and $5.79 at Costco.

When I was younger, I thought getting screwed every day was a good thing. Now, not so much!

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

Premium in my area is $6.79 at Chevron and $5.79 at Costco.

When I was younger, I thought getting screwed every day was a good thing. Now, not so much!

Gas in NS is $6.13US/US gal for regular 87 octane.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by rwheels

Finally got the ride lowered, with 10% discount from Home Depot.

Plastic surgery in a zip!

[sygazelle]

I'm all for accessorizing, but do think the hat and the gloves are too much, you know, a distraction from the overall look?

Edit: Could this be Blue Man Group's father?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by rwheels

Have my eye on this one, but waiting for the price of wood to go down.

You'll need more wing on the long curves.

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

I'm all for accessorizing, but do think the hat and the gloves are too much, you know, a distraction from the overall look?

Need. To. Bleach. My. Eyes.

[KRS_SN]

Hope non medics will get it

[Lady Jane]

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

Need. To. Bleach. My. Eyes.

Sorry about that. I knew it was bad and I caught myself hesitating. But then, I just hit the enter key knowing the damage was done.

Beside your eyeballs screaming, the only other downside to this photo is my wife won't let me wear gloves to the beach anymore.

[Lady Jane]

Billy's sister showing great progress in the aquatic events.

[iminhell1]

just say no

[Lady Jane]

" And that's the last thing I remember..."