[Buccaneer]

I still don't understand the mentality of curtailing a trip just because the price of gas goes up $1 (say to $5 as they are predicting). Sure it would be nice to spend that money on something else but if, for example, you're making a trip that will cost thousands (like a ballparks tour or to Disney World), the extra $1 per gallon is not going to make that much difference.

Here's my example. This summer my son and I are doing another long road trip to the West Coast (visit family, friends and for him to go to church camp). I have to compare the cost of 3000 miles worth of gas (assuming $5) plus lodgings on the way with the cost of two plane tickets, renting a car for 2 weeks plus gas. Still cheaper (and much more fun!) to do the road trip.