Trakehner,

I live near Corpus Christi. I wish I did live in the Valley, then I could go across the border and get $2.00+ a gal. gas from Mexico.

Since the price rise I have cut way back on what now seems to be wasted trips to Corpus. I make a list and instead of going to CC every couple of days I now go once a month. My projects take a bit longer to complete but now that I am retired I don't really care.

You are right in that Texans used to not think anything of driving 60 miles for a hamburger. My wife and I used to drive 300+ miles to San Antonio for a movie. Not anymore. Wait a little while and I can get the same movie at the local video store for $4.