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BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:8,697 Points:1,578,180 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2012 11:12:37 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse Spring break this year for many Iowa college students will mean soaking up the sun by day, partying at night, and paying higher prices at the gasoline pump around the clock. In fact, just the cost of driving to the land of tanning lotion, bikinis and white sand beaches may require cutting back on other spending. For Derek Temple, 20, of Johnston, a sophomore at Drake University, spring break will mean road-tripping this month to Daytona Beach, Fla., with four or five college friends. It’s a 22-hour one-way trek, and they figure their round-trip fuel bill will be about $400 to $500. “Yeah, it is definitely going to cost us some money, but the hotel is cheap enough that we can afford the gas. So we decided to go, and there are enough of us to split it,” said Temple, who is majoring ... Visit Des Moines Register for full article

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Spring break this year for many Iowa college students will mean soaking up the sun by day, partying at night, and paying higher prices at the gasoline pump around the clock.

In fact, just the cost of driving to the land of tanning lotion, bikinis and white sand beaches may require cutting back on other spending.

For Derek Temple, 20, of Johnston, a sophomore at Drake University, spring break will mean road-tripping this month to Daytona Beach, Fla., with four or five college friends. It’s a 22-hour one-way trek, and they figure their round-trip fuel bill will be about $400 to $500.

“Yeah, it is definitely going to cost us some money, but the hotel is cheap enough that we can afford the gas. So we decided to go, and there are enough of us to split it,” said Temple, who is majoring ...
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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2012 5:10:01 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse spring break is for a few, the rest of the people don't care about that.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,915 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2012 2:21:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse It's been a long time since spring break! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle is, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 12:19:50 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
vangobrown Rookie Author Wilmington Posts:56 Points:303,245 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 11:00:36 AM Ignore vangobrown Report Abuse Spring breaks cannot do or go anywhere, need money to pay for books
mrpc90 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,132 Points:1,924,815 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 6:57:42 AM Ignore mrpc90 Report Abuse And many of these same students will vote for Obama anyway.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,915 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 2:50:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse It's been a long time since spring break! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle is, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
anascom Champion Author Hamilton Posts:1,593 Points:553,015 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 2:20:17 AM Ignore anascom Report Abuse nothing new!
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,492 Points:600,445 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 1:16:38 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse a good time to practice thinking out of the box to find a better way to do spring break. every generation does something unique.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,472 Points:1,506,380 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 12:08:39 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse YeahSure how is that change workin' out? 237 days until the election. Bring on the change.
NemoIL Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,005 Points:1,309,220 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 11:15:36 PM Ignore NemoIL Report Abuse High fuel prices are changing our culture. Obama promised us change, But it looks like his change is not the good kind.
asog75 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:836 Points:277,980 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 11:11:47 PM Ignore asog75 Report Abuse do they even know that there is an oil problem,they are more concerned about the cost of a 30 pack
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,792 Points:1,360,355 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 11:02:37 PM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse Okay
gatekeepertwo Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:389 Points:187,120 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:58:46 PM Ignore gatekeepertwo Report Abuse are we surprised?
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:398,600 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:58:42 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Wonder if they're putting it on a new credit card? Going into debt for spring break?
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,324 Points:1,529,650 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:58:38 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse Better the college students spending their money on gas rather than booze.
hauler43 Champion Author Oakland Posts:8,158 Points:2,597,750 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:55:15 PM Ignore hauler43 Report Abuse Buddy up is the best
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,212 Points:814,770 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:54:40 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse slow it down but it won't stop the college bunch, they will find a way
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,239 Points:584,220 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:54:35 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Interesting...
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,061 Points:2,466,215 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:53:49 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse I've got travel plans... but driving will only be to the nearest Amtrak station.
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,125 Points:1,879,670 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:52:47 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse I'm staying home.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,043 Points:1,727,235 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:51:07 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse not just spring break EVERYTHING
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:48:54 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse If you can't afford vacation because of gasoline prices, then plan a staycation.
FastAndy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,496 Points:1,981,800 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:41:46 PM Ignore FastAndy Report Abuse Well what did you expect? It is hurting all of us, thanks to Obama.
tex_mex13 All-Star Author Austin Posts:615 Points:275,255 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:37:14 PM Ignore tex_mex13 Report Abuse carpooling will save alot od gas
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,156 Points:1,927,455 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:30:51 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Welcome to the new world of auterity. Which will last at least a decade or until huge government debts are pared back.
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,455 Points:808,235 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:30:34 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse ok
Is246 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,007 Points:425,045 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:30:03 PM Ignore Is246 Report Abuse Here is a thought,,, boycott usage.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,902 Points:1,570,980 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:28:29 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse and the gas prices will start to affect the family vacation
Suzzoom Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,343 Points:501,165 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:26:46 PM Ignore Suzzoom Report Abuse Aaaahhh--to be young again & fiscally irresponsible. Let them have their fun--the harsh realities of adult life will hit them soon enough.
LegoVasavouchi Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,659 Points:114,390 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:25:41 PM Ignore LegoVasavouchi Report Abuse Fascinating.
RTrekker Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:163 Points:1,063,410 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:21:06 PM Ignore RTrekker Report Abuse So they spend more money on gas than on beer.....problem?
monarch57 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,622 Points:135,165 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:19:23 PM Ignore monarch57 Report Abuse I won't be going anywhere because of outragous gas prices and besides I don't have 3-4 buddies to share the cost of gas with.
armey Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,296 Points:310,255 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:18:45 PM Ignore armey Report Abuse That will hurt!
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,294 Points:1,460,075 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:14:57 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Those that have will and those that are partying will anyway :P
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,550 Points:2,441,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:12:49 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse greed is NOT limited to spring.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,544 Points:1,508,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:10:53 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Prices put a crimp in daily living.
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,208 Points:869,060 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:10:52 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Makes sense, families are not like the federal government they can't print more money.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,058 Points:793,170 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:09:42 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Fuel prices are going to put a crimp in more things than just spring break.
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:9,986 Points:2,017,150 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:08:45 PM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse Yea costing way to much...
jvt666 Champion Author California Posts:2,775 Points:1,840,275 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:08:44 PM Ignore jvt666 Report Abuse Thanks your local greedy speculator.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,605 Points:3,491,680 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:08:01 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse There is so much more to worry about than whether teens can go on spring break or not.
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,193 Points:1,526,305 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:05:54 PM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse spring break could be spent doing service work locally and trips sponsored by the schools
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,272 Points:1,555,415 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:05:27 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Check the grocery prices too!!!....
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:8,905 Points:1,820,465 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:04:11 PM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse They are putting a crimp in a lot of things.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,779 Points:1,838,475 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 10:00:58 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse I can't go anywhere during spring break anyway.
Hewy67 Sophomore Author Grand Rapids Posts:156 Points:442,045 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 9:56:52 PM Ignore Hewy67 Report Abuse and everything else
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,250 Points:2,262,615 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 9:54:25 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse Of course, students can't afford travel at these prices
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,285 Points:1,633,945 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 9:53:50 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse BUMMER!
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,976 Points:1,108,585 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 9:51:55 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Welcome to the real world...
Waterman66 Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,386 Points:489,570 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2012 9:50:09 PM Ignore Waterman66 Report Abuse Yep.