Well, hush my mouth!
I drive a Nissan Xterra...17mpg. I sure was NOT crying when it was getting me through the mud last week on our camping trip
Well, then, if you're not worried about fuel economy and have that much disposable income to convert money into greenhouse gases, why aren't you out there blazing trails with a Hummer or H2?
The money I save on gasoline goes to more reloading components or even another gun every now and then.
Well, hush my mouth!
I drive a Nissan Xterra...17mpg. I sure was NOT crying when it was getting me through the mud last week on our camping trip
Well, then, if you're not worried about fuel economy and have that much disposable income to convert money into greenhouse gases, why aren't you out there blazing trails with a Hummer or H2?
That doesn't even make sense on more than one level.
I guess I should ask "Why aren't driving one of those solar cars you see on TV?" That makes about as much sense as your hummer comment. I wasn't knocking your gas mileage. I'm just stating my own experience and why I don't have a car like an Echo. It doesn't fit my needs nor does a hummer fit my needs. Do you find that offensive or something?
brad cook
Hey, no problem! It's your bar of soap and washcloth, you can scrub as hard and fast as you'd like, I ain't stopping anybody or playing the ecoterrorist. My stepson has a 1997 4x4 Suburban, and we're always loaning him money to fill up both tanks on that beast. I try to get him to trade it in on something more economical, his KFC McJob and $100/fillup just aren't compatible. He says he "needs" to have the big beast for comfort and style, for hauling his friends around, and he hates being cramped in a Hyundai or Toyota. Kids these days.
I guess I should ask "Why aren't driving one of those solar cars you see on TV?"
Funny you should ask! I'm actually working on a zero-emissions vehicle, a trike w/welded aluminum tube frame, fiberglass body, etc. I've been experimenting with a surplus 24volt DC motor, pulse-width modulated rpm, etc. Think "chopped" DC. My commute is only 3 miles each day.
A good portion of the house I'm living in right now, including my evil lab in the back corner, is powered by a 2KVA inverter, a big bank of Dynasty Absorbent Glass Mat batteries, solar charge controller, and a 24 volt photovoltaic array set up on flagpole mounts in the back yard. During the aftermath of the hurricanes last fall, we ran the generator maybe 1-2 hours each night. The power grid in our neighborhood didn't come back online for between 5-10 days after both Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. We did pretty well with our off-grid setup. I'll give you a hint, those twisted tube flourescent bulbs that replace incandescent versions are great!
When I retire from active duty in the next 10 months, I'm eyeballing this property very seriously. It's totally off-grid:
(see listing #5 of 7 below)
http://www.guffeylandcompany.com/homelistingsindex.htm
I'm also watching the tax incentives on hybrids like the Toyota Prius with some interest. Right now, it's a $2000 deduction. We'll see what happens as the price of crude increases.
I grew up not far from there, you couldn't pay me enough to live there. I like winter, just not that much......I like summer too, just not that much.
Folks, a little suggestion, if I may.,....
...oh, and driving over 60 MPH does suck down the gas too, so watch yer speed.
I don't think so