369.09

[nfpgasmask]

I just added up all my gas reciepts from the Moab trip. $369.09, not counting what I might have paid in cash (can't remember).

OUCH.

Bart

[TexVeX]

Wow. That's why I might not get to go next year. I can't justify the price of gas unless I get richer somehow.

[CrnCnn]

Well from the excitement I got from just heading out with two other VXers here in Reno I would feel it was justifiable. I really want to go next year. It sounds like a blast. I think that even if you don’t take anything away particularly useful from that money at least it would be worth it for the memories and friendships you could make.

Just an opinion from someone who doesn’t have many friends and does his best to enjoy experiences.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

If i had to pay $1,000 for gas i would. One week in Moab with about 20 of the greatest people i have ever met in my life is classified as priceless! I will do whatever is necessary to ensure that I am there next year.
For all you who see the price of gas as unjustifiable, just haven't had the Moab experience. It's like potato chips...once you start you can't stop! For those of you contemplating going...I was in your postition this year and was convinced by all these wonderful people that if I am even considering going to make it happen. And I am so glad I did! It was an experience of a lifetime and one that I will surely never forget. And I will be there every year I possibly can. It is worth the price of gas to do this. I couldn't have planned a better vacation myself. I love going to Hawaii but I would give up a month in Hawaii for 2 days in Moab with you people any day! So stop talking about thinking of going and just make it happen...You won't regret it!

Cece

[nfpgasmask]

You said it! You should definitely go next year. Maybe all three of us Reno VXers can caravan. Totally worth the money!

Bart

Well from the excitement I got from just heading out with two other VXers here in Reno I would feel it was justifiable. I really want to go next year. It sounds like a blast. I think that even if you don’t take anything away particularly useful from that money at least it would be worth it for the memories and friendships you could make.

Just an opinion from someone who doesn’t have many friends and does his best to enjoy experiences.

[Locomigo]

You did pretty well Bart, considering your distance.

Here's my tally.
$337.51 total fuel purchases
1700 miles driven (275 of which was off road ~70% of that was lo range)
102.661 gallons consumed
16.5 MPG, not too bad for a "stout little bitch" (funny story on that nickname, ask me later)
Highest rate paid - Glenwood Springs, CO $3.589 (Sunday return trip 5/20)
Lowest rate paid - Parker, CO $3.159 (Friday departure 5/11)

We are 350 miles from Moab, but the exploration really tacked the extra on. I didnt add up my incidentals (oil, tranny fluid, etc) That was ~$30.

[Scott Harness]

Totally worth it!!! CeCe was right. The memories and friendships are priceless.You have to experience it.