Fuel cost
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 01:19
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Member - Ian H (NSW)
I am currently in Philadelphia visiting my son and his family and the nightly news is full of the fact that drivers here are having to pay US$4.15 a gallon (3.78 litres). That is
about US$ 1.20 a litre or about A$ 1.30. Diesel is
about US$5.00 a gallon.
Is someone getting at us in Oz??
Can't wait to get
home though. US is a good place to visit but gimme our beautiful country anyday. We were asked if we still use British Pounds as currency and the guy was amazed when I showed him our colourful notes.
The drivers here are much more considerate than in
Sydney though and willingly wave you through in front of them at intersections. In that regard we have a lot to learn. In 4 weeks I have not seen 1 prang on any size but they must happen as there are panel repair shops around.
Take care of the place.
Ian
Reply By: robertbruce - Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 01:49
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 01:49
Most people dont realise what other nations think of us Australians - we are all that wrapped up in our sporting prowess that we miss things like
Australia - from world culture & tribes; only been around for five minutes
Australians - from the EU: convicts, barstards and escaped bitsa's that dont know what real coffee or a real washing machine is
Australians - from the US; poor cousins that we protect
Australian - from the US; they like our trailer-park musos', eg pink, meatloaf
this stuff comes from foreign people who have been honest enough to tell me a generalised view ...an instant-coffee society, cheap
so the next time someone diss's you - just tell em' you would rather be
home....
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Follow Up By: jskogsta - Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 07:05
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 07:05
"that dont know what real coffe" .. that is sooo not true! The coffee culture here is super strong, and the coffee's great!
.. but I must admit that i do agree on this: "real washing machine is" .. you should ask my better half what she thinks of that, and how it stacks against the Siemens one she used to have back
home (=Norway). She'll probably stop short of 10 swear words. ;-)
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Follow Up By: Rock Ape - Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 07:26
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 07:26
How the hell do you get from diesel prices in the US to washing machines, coffee and Musco's.
What others think of us is their right and I have given the matter guite considerable thought, a total of two seconds came to the conclusion WHO CARES WHAT OTHERS THINK.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jason & Jodie - Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 09:39
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 09:39
Hi,
We have several Internet Businesses with partners in the US & even Israel & our US partners have said that they (American's) are only just now starting to realize that Australia is not as 'backward' as generally thought. So we are coming of age & the New Economy of Internet Business is creating a 'One World' mindset which is long overdue.
Cheers
Jason
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Follow Up By: Rock Ape - Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 10:36
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 10:36
Thanks Jason,
I have a daughter that married a yank, make and lives in the states. I have nothing against Yanks. Have worked with a few, same as always some good and some bad, sure they felt the same about me. Only thing I have found is they are very inward looking.
I believe they have even discovered our Hills hoist and are starting to use them instead of driers.
Have a good one.
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