Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Cheaper gas and a road trip

The Cincinnati Enquirer's series on gas prices actually offers some useful tips on saving money on gas. Stuff you may not have heard before. You can see a list of all their stories here, though some are a bit local in nature.

The most interesting bits of info:
  • Big-box stores sell the cheapest gas
  • Tuesday is the cheapest day to buy gas
  • Places where there's lots of gas station competition will have the cheapest prices
  • Gas costs the most at stations near interstates

I guess I'll be filling up tonight then to prepare for the roadtrip the Modern Beau and I are taking starting Thursday. Yes, that's right: vacation. I'm not sure I've ever wanted/needed one so badly. We're going to be heading for Asheville, a cute little mountain town in N.C. overrun by the hippies. It's a great place for a getaway and only a short ride away. We'll be meeting up with the BFF and her hubby, who's a good friend of the MB. CANNOT WAIT.

I fully intend on taking a blogging vacation as well. A few of you have asked me about your MG Hall of Fame guest posts. I'm not setting any deadlines, so no pressure, but this week would be a fantastic time to submit them. Also, if anyone's compelled to do any other kind of guest blog for the MG while she's gone, I would love to have them. Again, just e-mail them my way anytime this week (even while I'm gone) and I'll make sure they get posted.

5 comments:

  1. Oh, Asheville is great! Have fun!

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  2. Awesome. Asheville is a great place for a nearby getaway. Have fun!

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  3. I love Asheville. And the North Carolina mountains. And basically the whole state of North Carolina. Minus UNC :) You have to listen to James Taylor when you're there, it totally sets the mood.

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  4. Have a blast in Asheville!!

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually tied for the cheapest day fo the week for gas. I'm amazed at how many people do not know this.

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  5. I am very excited for you and your vacation. Asheville is an amazing place and I really hate that we are so far away from it now.

    Get blogging!!! Let me know to what angle you would like me to write on and I would be than happy to post. You know my many, many, many areas that I rant about so just let me know.

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