One of the byproducts of the big storm was the lack of gas, or so they say. Lines started forming in NJ stretched to Long Island and have come across the sound to CT. as those gas stations without power could not pump gas.
Having traveled but 40 miles in the last 4 days having enough gas was not an issue. With my new job, retirement, there would be no commuting to work, a total of 6 miles round trip.
Ever since gas broke the $4.00 mark I have not seen a full tank of gas, ever. I usually get $20 or 5 gallons of gas and that eases the pain a bit. However I do stop by the pump 2-3 times a week. Yet with the constant photo ops of long lines of people and cars waiting to get gas for their cars, generators, and perhaps motor boats, panic mode is beginning to set in. Rumors have carpetbaggers from NY and NJ coming across state lines to waiting at OUR gas stations, waiting for MY gas! Sandy, smandy, don't come looking for gas in my backyard.
All the officials say this is a temporary thing and once power is up, gas shortages will be down, until then NJ has instituted odd, even gas days. Ends in even, gas up today, ends in odd, see you manana. Those with vanity plates are considered odd. Truer words have never been spoken. So stay home more, read a book and DN'T PANIC
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