All In A Tizzy

I never thought I would see the day when $2.99 for regular unleaded would make me rush to the gas station.

After the overnight jump from $2.70 to $3.50 last week, I began to suspect that driving would soon become a luxury of my past. Praise God, we were simply the victims of greedy investors in Detroit and a lot of price gouging. I learned this week that in Michigan, gas station owners are allowed to divide the cost of gas between their stations unevenly. Basically, that means charging lower prices downstate (with a small profit margin) to remain competitive and charging exorbitant prices upstate to make up the difference. As long as their average price does not fall into the category of "price gouging", they can't be prosecuted. That just isn't right. Luckily, a few of the lawmakers in Michigan who actually care about the ENTIRE state are working to end this practice. (As I point my finger angrily at our stupid governor, screaming, "This is all your fault!!!" Ha!) Just as quickly as it leapt nearly a dollar per gallon, so prices have dropped back down to something I can afford.

That means Karen can visit me and I'm going horseback riding this weekend!! Woo!
(I've never ridden a horse before... this should be interesting if nothing else...)