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Americans take to road but cautious after gas shock

Reuters -- GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Robert Neal will take to the road this Independence Day holiday the same as millions of other Americans. But there's a difference in their road-trip ritual this Fourth of July.

The price of gasoline, while down sharply from last year's peak, means the 74-year-old owner of a motor home may not venture as far as he has in the past.

Standing in shorts and sneakers outside his RV at a campground in Grapevine, a lakeside town near Dallas, Neal said he and his wife remained unsure where to go next. "The gas price as it is now, it's a maybe, maybe," he said.

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nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,992 Points:332,160 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:17:17 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse Even when gas was cheap I rarely went anywhere on a holiday weekend - too much hassle with trafic.
UncleCurt Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:2,100 Points:272,910 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:16:14 PM Ignore UncleCurt Report Abuse Staying home too.
Tenshot All-Star Author Quad Cities Posts:597 Points:723,390 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:15:28 PM Ignore Tenshot Report Abuse Staying close to home
hamdriver Sophomore Author Lansing Posts:228 Points:256,510 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:12:32 PM Ignore hamdriver Report Abuse WOOOHOOOO
Jizme Champion Author Lincoln Posts:3,476 Points:1,646,265 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:12:00 PM Ignore Jizme Report Abuse I hope they go down more.
gsofrs Rookie Author Greensboro Posts:45 Points:116,940 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:08:37 PM Ignore gsofrs Report Abuse Still driving to FL from NC. Travel will be tough on the wallet, although not as bad as last year $4.00/gal. Cut back on doing other things due to higher gas cost than in years past.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:1,698 Points:338,025 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:02:14 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse would expect travel to be down
Skip928 Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,657 Points:498,765 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:57:46 AM Ignore Skip928 Report Abuse Almost 15 million out of work. Are they really traveling this holiday?
travelzonecente Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,762 Points:413,790 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:54:52 AM Ignore travelzonecente Report Abuse Price will be stable over the weekend
tidbitKY All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:899 Points:177,495 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:54:39 AM Ignore tidbitKY Report Abuse Staying put because of the economy; saving money. Hope and Change will increase taxes pretty soon to pay for all the spending.
rwm1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:1,542 Points:613,510 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:53:12 AM Ignore rwm1 Report Abuse Compared to last year, I'm seeing more boats on the Missouri River and slightly more traffic but most of that is less than 2 to 3 hours drive away from Council Bluffs and Shenandoah. For me its just the same commute.
rnonempty Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:50 Points:112,330 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:49:01 AM Ignore rnonempty Report Abuse I am staying put because I really can't afford gas for my truck. I do not have a full-time job at this time.
C4U Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,790 Points:530,690 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:44:06 AM Ignore C4U Report Abuse I'm staying home cant afford to do anything with the economy and jobs like it is. Conservation is the best thing we can do. We still need to implement a fast track to alternative fuels and energy to be come energy independent from foreign support, big oil companies and local utilities monopoly.
mmene Champion Author Houston Posts:1,259 Points:330,020 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:44:00 AM Ignore mmene Report Abuse Yeah, when people are worried about whether they can pay their mortgage how can they think of expensive road trips.
DirtDauber Veteran Author San Antonio Posts:453 Points:379,435 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:40:05 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Don't have one.
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,141 Points:558,235 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:34:24 AM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse My RV is staying home.
ByGuy Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,893 Points:517,175 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:33:15 AM Ignore ByGuy Report Abuse Right on, TXGasPriceSpy!
Grismer Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,342 Points:499,125 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:32:47 AM Ignore Grismer Report Abuse With the current economic uncertainties, people are using common sense by reducing wasteful driving habits. I wish the same could be said of governments.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,256 Points:222,445 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:28:44 AM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse This article sounds fine until you realize that several things were not mentioned. Unemployment is at a 26 year high, many houses are still being foreclosed upon and the economy is horrible. Every situation is different.
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:2,062 Points:476,215 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:26:36 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse You can't live by what you have been doing in the past but live now in the present with the problems we have and the bad economy. Because we have and RV doesn't mean we have to go on a road trip because we have in the past.
hectorsosajr Sophomore Author Utah Posts:220 Points:299,105 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:25:38 AM Ignore hectorsosajr Report Abuse Hot Grill and Fireworks AT my house.
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,757 Points:902,870 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:21:16 AM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Road-trip rituals MUST change if we ever expect to wean ourselves off foreign oil!
abuck Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,577 Points:318,110 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:11:25 AM Ignore abuck Report Abuse I'll be taking the road...about 2 miles to the inlaws....
fordfan1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,734 Points:628,055 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:07:00 AM Ignore fordfan1 Report Abuse The lucky few that can afford to go on vacation or travel. I hope all have a safe and happy trip.
baitmn Champion Author New Orleans Posts:2,548 Points:846,750 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:06:55 AM Ignore baitmn Report Abuse Mr. Neal is right there, all RVer are being caution now, this economy is in bad shape, all due to the GREED
wizzard1222 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,212 Points:1,057,275 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:03:10 AM Ignore wizzard1222 Report Abuse Old Mr. Neal knew that RV was a gas hog...@ any price!
jd2009 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,105 Points:288,740 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:59:37 AM Ignore jd2009 Report Abuse Not planning to go anywhere ... staying home this year
Jeepmon All-Star Author San Jose Posts:607 Points:391,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:57:44 AM Ignore Jeepmon Report Abuse This is a bunch of crap.. EVERYONE and I mean everyone is staying at home saving their money.. NO ONE I know is going anywhere..
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,942 Points:748,740 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:57:36 AM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse Excitement in uncertainty.
dl72 All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:966 Points:166,760 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:56:50 AM Ignore dl72 Report Abuse Low gas prices are in the days of the past. You will see less and less drivers on the road as gas prices go up.
seville04 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,870 Points:881,805 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:56:37 AM Ignore seville04 Report Abuse I'm not going anywhere.
PFCASTA Veteran Author Worcester Posts:454 Points:844,555 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:55:29 AM Ignore PFCASTA Report Abuse Stay close to home
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,177 Points:565,370 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:52:07 AM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse We need to keep conserving to keep the supply up and demand down.
jony Champion Author Florida Posts:1,648 Points:565,050 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:48:22 AM Ignore jony Report Abuse Reduce all uncessary driving and combine all trips
fairchildd Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,626 Points:700,255 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:47:04 AM Ignore fairchildd Report Abuse I'm staying right at home
pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,740 Points:1,039,770 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:46:04 AM Ignore pecos Report Abuse Watch the gas go up.
twiper1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,482 Points:343,195 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:45:40 AM Ignore twiper1 Report Abuse Im staying in Chula Vista this yer. I cant afford anything else
uglytom Champion Author Florida Posts:1,787 Points:418,125 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:45:30 AM Ignore uglytom Report Abuse I am as sorry for them as I am for us all.
gasie1 Champion Author Maine Posts:3,910 Points:1,288,895 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:43:35 AM Ignore gasie1 Report Abuse Staying home this year.
fuelconscious Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:378 Points:110,550 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:43:27 AM Ignore fuelconscious Report Abuse I am planning to drive and keep my interstate highway speed between 60 and no more then 65 miles per hour.
Dipstick1 Champion Author Amarillo Posts:3,607 Points:1,188,810 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:42:25 AM Ignore Dipstick1 Report Abuse You could also say they are sharply up from where they were 6 months ago.
cresovia Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,859 Points:469,650 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:42:15 AM Ignore cresovia Report Abuse If you're traveling then check out Gas Buddy websites for the cheapest gas, that is my advice.
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,457 Points:440,795 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:36:57 AM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse Where is the cost of gas sharply down? Unless sharply is simply an extreme exaggeration to sell the story.
I10Express Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,232 Points:375,395 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:30:17 AM Ignore I10Express Report Abuse I'm staying home. Prices have dropped some but not enough to make me trust that they are leveling off.
gordonfan05 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,768 Points:509,560 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:29:07 AM Ignore gordonfan05 Report Abuse Need to stay home and rest.
coyoteAB Champion Author Alberta Posts:1,350 Points:80,165 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:27:54 AM Ignore coyoteAB Report Abuse Staying home would send a big message.
FordGuy48 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,034 Points:259,470 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:26:18 AM Ignore FordGuy48 Report Abuse Park that RV, stay home!!!!!!!!!!
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:3,179 Points:1,230,205 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:26:01 AM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse If more people would stay close to home this weekend it will be sending a powerful message to the big oil companies!
rattman Rookie Author Illinois Posts:5 Points:1,100 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:24:46 AM Ignore rattman Report Abuse spudly03 thats one of the best ideas yet. you've got some great views
REBA1055 Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:200 Points:274,060 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:21:10 AM Ignore REBA1055 Report Abuse Gas jumped here by 10 cents and that was after the price of oil fell, I for one won't be traveling this hoiliday because I tend to conserve like most people but we still get a screwing.
spudly03 Champion Author Boise Posts:1,140 Points:276,740 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 10:21:08 AM Ignore spudly03 Report Abuse A few dollars for gas and a trip to a nearby campground is what people need to stay sane in this day and age.