Durant Mike Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on if the current gas prices and what seems like the daily increase in price will curtail some of you attending car shows this year? Recently I was attempting to plan a car show in North Carolina and no one registered so we cancelled. I think it was the cost of travel and the cost of gas. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Mike, I have committed myself this year to several cars shows and two tours. My wife won't let me back out of the tours. She says, "life's too short to leave her money to the kids!". Personally, because of the gas prices, I have cut back on motel rooms, or overnight stays, as it were. I figure I can drive back home during the night after the closing activities and save myself some money. Unless absolutely necessary, I'll drive my cars to the closer shows, instead of trailering, which will save me about 5 mpg at the least. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've been to the three swapmeets I always go to in the spring. Weather was crappy at all of them and there were 50% of the normal spaces & people there. No meets till September, that is why we have the internet. Sad day when you can't find stuff to spend money on at a swap meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L.C.22 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 As long as I take BEANO this gas problem doesn't keep me from attending anythingJust a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 We have a few ducks and my dogs have learned to poach the eggs they lay around the pond. We tried Beano on them but it didn't work. No gas shortage here.........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Im commited to Cumberland,but I have already cancled my room for Sat night. Ill load up and head back to Binghamton NY soon as the show is over. I do wish I knew someone staying for the awards that would be willing to give me a call and let me know how I made out. I usely go to a local show most every week end,but I think I will just take one car instead of both this summer.Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 There seems to be a lot of people canceling rooms. The host hotel called last evening and we were on the waiting list. We now have a lakeside room and canceled the holiday. Circus pulls out tomorrow AM heading for Cumberland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 We're loading up and pulling out on Saturday as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Leaving in the morn, bringing the '27 Kissel Brougham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Here's a link to a "Pluggers" cartoon that fits right with this thread. Enjoy. http://www.pluggers.com/pluggers/daily.j...p;dir=/pluggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 ou all have still a long way ahead,should you want to catch up with our prices,gas per Gallon in Europe is about $ 8.80 on average, we still think your having a bargain.Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick69GS400 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I've cut way back, my 69 GS only gets 9 to 11 mpg!!!(super is $4.25 gal here!). So, I'll be lucky if I make 2 to 4 shows this year!!! I've only had it out 1 time this year so far.(that was a 15min drive ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I picked the right year to switch from a Buick to a Triumph. I'll actually be going to more shows this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bluesky636 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Gas prices? No. But the heavy rain that we have been having in Northern Virginia has. I've been to one show so far this month. Show I was planning on last weekend was canceled because of rain and the show this Saturday is looking iffy for the same reason. I only drive my car on weekends, so as long as gas is still available, I'll still go to shows. Might have to cut back on driving to work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave@Moon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I picked the right year to switch from a Buick to a Triumph. I'll actually be going to more shows this year. </div></div>Ditto Dave.........I'll be using the Mets more this year and use the Buick less. Heck, I've been using the 57 Met with last years gas still in it. Can't beat that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWheel Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm comitted to two tour in the fall. About 1,000 miles round trip to tour headquarters. I'm still planning to go. If I can't drive my cars I will sell them.Class of 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyll Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Not that my gas prices effect you guys, however like yourselves, in Scotland our prices have been steadily climbing, add to that the outrageous taxes we pay on top I definitely will be dropping a couple of my regular events.Just to get there and back driving our Chevy to my furthest away show (round trip of 200 miles) it'll cost us about $160 just for gas - its getting expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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