Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I paid $2.29 last night here, but some stations are still selling it for around $2.50. ExxonMobil should be forced to give refunds to everyone who pumped their gas over the summer.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 And I'll skip the olbigatory dalmatian post (it's all a bit too geeky if you ask me, but you didn't) to say that I truly hope your change of employment brings you added happiness, security and, most importantly, time with the family, Dave. I'm going to send you a more personal note in the next few days too. But I just wanted to say something here. As someone whose career is in a state of flux myself (hey, so what if I had to go to China to make a fair and decent wage?) I can appreciate the jittery feelings that come with a lack of stability in the workplace (if it makes you feel any better, a vast majority of Americans feel that on any given day now!) Anyway ... you ARE one of the good guys (to quote Michael Emerson -- who message to Burbank and Glendale-- would love to do a Lost attraction/show for the parks) and that counts for a helluva lot in this messed up world of ours!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost You know what's making me ill? Gas is still 2.77 here. Even over 3.00 in some places. I guess our distributors are a bit more greedy then some of yours. I think we should go back to horses and use Exxon's massive profit to pay for the street cleaners.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> And free market be damned, but ExxonMobil's profit is vomit-enducing and should be taxed to the hilt. << They will just pass the tax increase on to the consumers. Once again the people who can least afford it will pay the price. Anytime a large tax increase is given to big business or the wealthy it gets past on down the line. I know it isn't fair, but that's the way it has been, and the way it will continue to be .
Originally Posted By MPierce >> think we should go back to horses and use Exxon's massive profit to pay for the street cleaners. << I guess it would be OK for wagons, but don't you think we are both to OLD to deal with chaffed butts or falling from that heighth?
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost ^^^^Hadn't thought of that...good point. Oh, well back to the Cadillac and the gas pump and the Exxon Executive Bonus of Massive Proportion.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I was just wondering whose company STS was pulled into the first space at the Boardwalk the other night ... maybe the Mouse might want to switch to Hybrid Civics for its 'leadership' team to show some environmentality ;-)
Originally Posted By jkayjs I filled up Fri nite @ $1.95/gal. I tried but really couldn't remember the last time I paid <$2.00/gal. BTW dave I understand your need to move on but I'm really sorry for the wee ones that are obviously losing a real advocate. This is not a condemnation dave by any means, you have to do what's right for you and your's. This is a condemnation of a system that makes it nearly impossible to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens. Unfortunately I see these kids "after" the system has failed. The same stress you are discribing has driven some very qualified health care providers out of the ER after seeing all to many injured, sometimes to point of death. Take care of yourself and hope the future brings you fullfillment. Nikki thank you for working on the "front lines". Schools anymore are not just the "front line" but all to often the "battle line" as well. Stay safe. This is really a bummer. I think it would do everyone good if WDW would fight this woman and win. It would give a glimmer of hope that maybe the more serious ills of the world can be made better. Take care all.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I filled up Fri nite @ $1.95/gal. I tried but really couldn't remember the last time I paid <$2.00/gal.<<< WHAT THE....!!!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros No fair! It's still pretty rare to see gas fro under $3 a gallon here in LA. One of the many reasons that I'm not such a fan of the city...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I filled up Fri nite @ $1.95/gal. I tried but really couldn't remember the last time I paid <$2.00/gal.>> Hell, I still remember filling up for 89 cents a gallon in November of 2001 right across from TDA at Jin Kwik's Shell station (I am sure our Anaheim brood here knows exactly what station I am speaking of). Gas is going for under $1.50 on the open market. Funny how the price decreases never seem to happen as quickly as the increases do.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Funny how the price decreases never seem to happen as quickly as the increases do. << I managed to inherit some royalties so I can tell you the reason for that. Each, and every oil, and gas company is a crook. When prices are low they pump the most. When prices go high they pump smaller amounts. They sell off their reserve to sister companies when prices or low to sell at peak price. Complete unadulterated legal thievery. I couldn't even tell you how much money I've received in class action lawsuits against different companies for failure to pay royalty owners the correct amount. I know the lawyers made a killing of nearly 60 million dollars on the last one. My share was around fifteen hundred dollars. It's really hard to keep track of it too They trade royalty holdings back, and forth like marbles. Anadorko holds my royalties for the time being. So far they haven't been caught cheating us yet. I think the ridiculous profits tell the story. Alternative fuels will help in addition to use, and proper management, of our own natural resources. Also Government does need to make a consorted effort in guaranteeing fair, and competitve prices. So far they have failed miserably on that at every level. Talk about side tracking a thread! WOW!!!
Originally Posted By jkayjs <<Hell, I still remember filling up for 89 cents a gallon in November of 2001>> Oh my dear friend to be young again with a memory! I was sorta kidding before but not entirely. Of course I do remember things from long ago, go figure. I filled up my '55 Chevy when I was 16 for $.30/gal. Now don't worry I'm not going to tell you I walked 2mls to/from school in 2ft of snow up hill both ways. I'm not quite that old(yet). Anyway I am enjoying leaving less of my hard earns $ @ the pump.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 today in OKC the gas was $1.92gal. It's funny how the news is all over the gas prices when it is high, but now when we have not been this low in 5 years, it's not in the news.
Originally Posted By awomanofwonder To Those Who Want To Know The truth! I am the woman that is sueing Disney, and it is clear that there are somethings that need to be cleared up here! First of all, I NEVER demanded to be put first in line, thats absurred! Secondly, I NEVER asked Disney for that guest assistance card, they offered it to me. I NEVER abused the privilige that Disney gave to me, because it was just THAT, A PRIVILIGE! Besides, how can you DEMAND to be put at the front of the line, the walker brings you up a seperate entrance and has to clear it with the bellhop as to if you can be placed on the ride in the first place!! How is it wrong of me, if the bellhops are constantly looking for single travelers and I happen to be there? The REAL line hoppers are those ppl that get pulled from the line 10 to 15 ppl back, just in order to fill those seats!!! I NEVER used profanity in the park towards ANY cast member, that was just their way of not having to deal with me because I told them I was going to contact the Vice President of Walt Disney World with regards to how they were treating me, it was RIGHT after that and I was ejected from the park!! I find that to be a little strange on Disney's part. Even the Orange County Sherf. Dept. officer said I was not using profanity, and believe me, for as much as he was hurting me, I would of been entitled to do so, but NEVER did!! Also ppl, I do not ride that ride because of a back injury or back problems, that ride saves me from having multipule surgeries on my insides. The adhesions are attatched to several of my vitl organs. Please see my web site at www.gimppysplace.freeservers.com to see and learn a little bit about just what it is I suffer from, I mean if your going to judge me, perhaps you should know ALL the facts first! I am not the only woman who suffers from this silent killer, myself along with hundreds of other women suffer from this, so feel free to visit www.adhesions.org. Why should I let this kill me? Afterall I am a single mother, I do have a son to think about as well. As for Disney being liable for me, I'd gladly sign ANY waiver releasing them of liability, I have full coverage health insurance, Disney would NEVER have to be responsable for me EVER! This whole thing started because they revoked the GAC card for NO reason, and when I tried to find out why, I was ejected! Personally, until you deal with a life threatening situation, and you happen to find something that can ACTUALLY help you, what would you do? Lay there and wait to be so ravaged with pain and hope that you die quickly so your family doesn't have to watch you suffer? Or ride a ride that ACTUALLY can help prolong your life?? I chose the ride, thank you very much! Don't forget, I also PAY for that Anual pass every year, I NEVER asked Disney for anything free. All I was trying to do, was find out why the card was revoked and what did I have to do to get it reinstated! But instead it has turned into a really big ugly mess. I wish you all a happy healthy life.
Originally Posted By dshyates Hi Denise, sorry to hear about your illnes. I am just wondering what it is about Tower of Terror that helps your medical condition? It seems to me that medical science can figure out what about it helps and create a similar treatment.
Originally Posted By awomanofwonder To be perfectly honest about the ride, it is the G-Forces of the ride in both directions along with the smooth transistion of going from up to down. Bungie drops do not help because they have a bad tendency to jerk. As for cures for this, currently there is none other then having surgery after surgery, which is not a good thing to do since everytime you go on the table you risk death! The risks of riding the ride a far less then the risks of being operated on over and over again. I just had to hve surgery #22 6 days ago, but if I had been riding the ride, this surgery would not of had to happen for at least a year. I have been doing this at Disney WITH their knowledge for almost 4 years now, so why now is it all of a sudden a problem?? It's easy for ppl to judge and make comments that are not so nice, mostly because they do not have a clue what the person deals with daily! But I'm willing to bet that if someone had a life threatening illness, they'd do whatever it would take to make themselves better. Also, if Disney would of just responded to me or my lawyer, there never would of been a law suit in the first place. But they have YET to respond. So who is hiding from the truth here?? I wonder Have a good night ppl
