Originally Posted by
Ridefreemc
On Sunday I was filling up my van (was forced to drive it otherwise would have been on the bike) with $4.29/gallon gas and we had another conversation in the van. I asked the kids how long they think the tank of gas would last me/us (27 gallons at 18 mpg). They said a month - I said I bet I can go longer! So, I’m on the bike today at work (and all the rest of the day Sunday) and the rest of the week so far. A little challenge or goal goes a long way with me. It helps remind me of what is important and lets me weigh some of my day to day decisions. Have a 6:30 P.M. public hearing tomorrow that will prove a challenge - as I don't know when it will end and buses home are only once per hour, but it is all part of the challenge.
Parked it (the van) last night and shouldn't need it until Sunday. The "low fuel" light has been on for two days, but I at least got home last night without running out of gas. This was a tough month with a few extra/necessary/longish trips. Interesting to note though that I drive way less than anyone I know and I still drove over 10 miles per day this month. The average in the US is 25 and I thought that seemed high, but apparently not.
Anyway, the challenge has provided a bit of motivation - and an education.