Big chill in North America

[RogerP]

First frost of the year here in Gloucester, UK. No snow but then we barely get more than a sprinkle any year.

 

[Brian Rupnow]

My snow is all gone now except some in the fence corners. The weather is supposed to be high of +12C today, then back into the deep freeze tomorrow.

 

[Brian Rupnow]

It's raining hard here right now. 12"of snow is all gone. God help the poor folks in Buffalo!!!

 

[bmac2]

Well we final got our first dump of show (30cm) last night and I’d forgotten to pick up gas for the snowblower. On the up-side though it’s been a while since I’ve bought gas at 95.4 . Sorry for the bad pic crap cell phone

 

[Swifty]

95.4, I'm assuming being Canada, that it's per litre price? It's about A$1.38 per litre currently here, pretty good price at the moment.

Paul.

 

[jj-smith]

95.4, I'm assuming being Canada, that it's per litre price? It's about A$1.38 per litre currently here, pretty good price at the moment.

Paul.

G'day Paul,

That price here may be a come-on, The average price we pay pretty much across Canada is around $1.24-$1.29 for gasoline/petrol (and it varies), so not quite as bad of a difference really.
I am not up on your cost of living or economy situation, but your average could be higher than here, and balance out in % to be close what it costs us for a liter.

The big competition is on again here for diesel, and the companies will lure you in with lower prices and then slowly up them again.

We as a Trucking outfit just went from Husky Energy to Esso as their prices suddenly went low.
Even if it is only for a week, 23 trucks will save a pile of money when you realize that our average truck will use about a 1000 to 1200 gallons worth of fuel in a week to ten days (aprox 2640 liters,) heck..., my truck alone fills up to just under $1000 in CDN dollars from empty, and that only gets me a day and a bit down the road.

I'm done hijacking the thread, sorry :hDe:

Cheers and regards, J.

 

[Swifty]

JJ, in the past I had an F250 with the 7.3 litre diesel motor, I used it to tow a caravan all over the Australian outback. I had it fitted with an additional fuel tank which took its total fuel capacity to 350 litres, it sure hurt when I had to buy fuel at remote locations and the price was $2.50 per litre.

I now have a smaller 4 wheel drive, with a 145 litre tank, but I generally only have to fill up every 3 weeks if I'm only driving around town.

Paul.

 

[zimma]

Fuel prices in the UK are currently running about $2 USD per litre, having topped out around $2.20 at the maximum.

Graham

 

[jj-smith]

Fuel prices in the UK are currently running about $2 USD per litre, having topped out around $2.20 at the maximum.

Graham

Ouch Zimma, I know Europe is expensive compared to here but that's quite the price!
Didn't realize the UK was up that much.

I have at present a 1 ton dually GMC and because of the way I live I get to drive to work and back once in about 10 days, and the odd little run here and there, so when I fuel up I spend from $110. to $130. on Diesel, but then it is so cheap on fuel (27.xx Mpg) that I only fill once a month about.
I like the comfort of four wheel drive and A/C, and need the capacity to haul things heavy some times.
The best ride I get is with the old style truck slide in camper, it doesn't change the fuel mileage a bit.

Cheers, J.

 

[jj-smith]

JJ, in the past I had an F250 with the 7.3 litre diesel motor, I used it to tow a caravan all over the Australian outback. I had it fitted with an additional fuel tank which took its total fuel capacity to 350 litres, it sure hurt when I had to buy fuel at remote locations and the price was $2.50 per litre.

I now have a smaller 4 wheel drive, with a 145 litre tank, but I generally only have to fill up every 3 weeks if I'm only driving around town.

Paul.

Jeez swifty,

I always wanted to come out there and see for myself what nice country you have back there (or down under there, lol)

I love desert and wide open spaces, lizards, snakes and scorpions, and wildlife in general including wild women, but I only like to shoot the animals and birds with the cameras I have anymore.

I am not into hunting like I use to do, as I have lost most of the interest and should let the near extinct stock build up again lol.

Cheers, J.

 

[Foozer]

Cold air coming down from the north - temp around 25F - surrounded by the Puget Sound [WA]
Those sad eyes of the Pup staring at his overnight frozen water bowl and his favorite ball stuck to the ground - - Bride says to bring him in - Old enough to know better - Yes Dear - - -

 

[Brian Rupnow]

JJ--If you only shot the animals with the camera, what weapon did you use on the wild women??

 

[jj-smith]

JJ--If you only shot the animals with the camera, what weapon did you use on the wild women??

Brian..,

Money, and lots of reloads. ;D

Cheers, J.

 

[gus]

Diesel for the Albin 28 now down to US$1.10 per litre from $1.38. Means I can get to the further spots for Snappers. Been raining heavily. Not complaining but fish won't bite like crazy with the diluted inland sea water. Weather is great and not so hot and humid. December will be bad fishing but when the windows come on and fishing will be great.
Take Care.