https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:36:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2625417 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:23:22 +0000 looch 2625417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: but it was a big enough window of time, that if someone was prepared and wanted to do something, it could have happened. That's pretty scary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2625416 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:22:38 +0000 Littlebit7 2625416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: True! How quickly we forget. And that was relatively short-lived! Yep the Home Battery looks great. On the wish list one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2625413 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:20:42 +0000 Littlebit7 2625413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: Us too. I lived the south a few times growing up so I was used to preparing for hurricanes...my pantry was FULL for sandy and I had ordered a TON of water. The fresh direct guys thought I was crazy. But thats all preppable stuff, right? I don't know what we'd do....just get in the car and drive until we were somewhere that had supplies? I have no idea. We do tend to keep a chunk of cash on hand at all times. But I agree with you; a part of me would like to live somewhere where we could, partly at least, self-sustain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2625412 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:20:27 +0000 looch 2625412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: Well, that did happen in 2003 in the northeast. We got power back the next day in NYC, but I think it did take some time for the areas further out.</p> <p>Eventually we will get Elon Musk's Powerwall Home Battery pack. We tried to get solar panels, but we don't have enough sunlight. We also have a generator and a propane tank on our property that we could use to power our home, but we'd be out of luck on our car situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2625384 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:03:45 +0000 Mama Bird 2625384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: Yep. Totally. I'm in a big city and we're 99% dependent on the grid. We get our food from outside, we get our water from outside, we don't have any means to heat our homes or go around long distances with heavy loads (the sort you can't carry on a bike) should electricity and gasoline be out. We did have very little gas and no electricity for about a week or two after Sandy, and the city and individuals were able to get through that OK, but what if the disruption covered a bigger area or took longer to fix?</p> <p>I always have a little voice in the back of my mind planning out how we'd get by if that happened. And I really wish I could get out of the city altogether so I could at least grow my own food and have a rainwater collector. It's such a deep fear that it's not quite rational any more :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2625061 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:20:46 +0000 Littlebit7 2625061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not to be all debbie downer.....Reading these posts really scares a tiny tiny tucked away part of my brain. Anyone else??? We rely SO heavily on things like gasoline and our electrical grid.. And we take it all for granted. With the current state of our world... something as simple as disrupting this would throw us into upheaval, not some single crazy dude with a knife. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624984 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:59:54 +0000 Mama Bird 2624984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hybrid cars aren't that expensive any more! I went to test drive a Prius in 2007 and was surprised to see it cost about the same as any other new car. So I bought it. I did have to replace the battery twice (about $500 each time) but that was my own fault. I park the car very far from home and sometimes I don't get too drive it for a long time, and the battery runs down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624812 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:24:47 +0000 looch 2624812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I have a Nissan Leaf, fully charged, it has a range of about 80 miles, which is enough for me to go where I need to do during the day. One thing I do have to say is that range anxiety is a real thing with this kind of car, because I do need to think ahead and make sure I have a full charge overnight.</p> <p>My husband drives a Tesla, though, so the range there is much better and it also charges faster. The benefit of that car is really the supercharging stations that you can find all over the country. The car is smart enough to plan a route with those as stops, so it's really like stopping to fill up with gas on a longer trip. I think the Model 3 is really going to be the breakthrough there though, in terms of affordability and acceptance of electric cars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624809 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:19:00 +0000 BSB 2624809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: oh, nice! Yeah, I didn't go far enough into looking into fully electric cars. How do you like it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624634 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:50:31 +0000 looch 2624634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: we have two fully electric cars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624524 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:56:13 +0000 autumnleaves 2624524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yes, I sold my SUV when gas prices increased in 2008 and now we have 1 hybrid and 1 regular sedan. I still have a long commute though. I am hoping to make it through the week without getting gas but may need it Friday or work from home that day when I need to be in the office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624493 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:58:23 +0000 BSB 2624493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Have you gone shopping for hybrid cars? They cost a pretty penny upfront. It's definitely more expensive in the initial cost but I heard you save money in the long run. I just can't get over the initial cost. </p> <p>I thought about it but the thought is usually gone when I was car shopping. Also, I've heard that people who own a hybrid don't usually own another one. And I heard replacing the battery is pretty expensive... not like $2-4K. I heard much more. </p> <p>My sister is an environmental engineer and she doesn't think hybrids are the best choice environmentally. At least when she and I were car shopping. She doesn't think the disposal of the battery is all that good. She does live and work in a big city and she takes the bus, her bike or walks to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624434 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:15:29 +0000 looch 2624434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Out of curiosity, do things like this make anyone look at at least hybrid cars? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624420 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:45:39 +0000 BSB 2624420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the PNW and I haven't heard about this either. </p> <p>Before I opened this thread, I was thinking that I'm glad I got gas this weekend. I guess it's not a problem here yet. I should let DH know because he notoriously always runs on empty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624416 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:43:13 +0000 LindsayLou 2624416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the pacific nw and hadn't heard about this til now. Crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624380 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:56:51 +0000 JennyPenny 2624380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also in NC and have seen stations without, with long lines, and sometimes stations with gas and no lines! I haven't filled up yet since I work really close to home. I think I can make it the whole week on my 1/4 tank and don't want to contribute to the panic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624242 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:47:57 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2624242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH had to go to three stations Monday before finding one with Premium gas. I filled up my tank last night figuring it wouldn't be busy. There were quite a few cars there. All that was left was Regular, which is what I use. A couple cars came and quickly left- I guess they needed premium. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624070 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:19:12 +0000 snowjewelz 2624070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crazy!</p> <p>This happened in NY after a hurricane once (I think Irene?) I waited on line for like 3 hours to get gas and it was like the apocalypse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624018 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:07:01 +0000 LBee 2624018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm located in the state where the leak actually occurred (and a neighboring county) and haven't had any trouble filling up yet. I've heard more about public safety concerns and the environmental impact. </p> <p>@Truth Bombs: Nashville loves a good crisis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624014 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:54:08 +0000 jape14 2624014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in NC and every station I passed on my way home last night was either out or had a huge line. Thankfully I filled up on Friday so I'm not going to contribute to the panic by topping off my tank. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624011 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:48:06 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2624011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also in Knoxville like @Iced Tea and the only reason I know this is supposedly a thing is social media. Haven't filled up in awhile, but haven't heard from anyone who's had an issue, either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2624005 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:29:55 +0000 CakeLady 2624005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just heard about it yesterday from an Uber driver. I work from home so I don't drive much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623982 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:48:00 +0000 LulaBee 2623982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in TN and there is a shortage here- luckily we filled up on Sunday thinking it might get bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623979 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:41:36 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2623979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heres an article from my hometown in case anybody is interested. Short version, there was a leak in a main pipeline and they had to shut it down, so supplies to the southeast are depleated. Everyone is panicing and buying up all the gas, so gas stations are out. They are working on getting it fixed but it could be about a week before most gas stations get any more! </p> <p><a href="http://abc11.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-nc-gas-shortage/1518000/" rel="nofollow">http://abc11.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-nc-gas-shortage/1518000/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623976 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:31:58 +0000 peachykeen 2623976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yea, like @Tanjowen: said, it's happening in Atlanta. Luckily DH filled us both up before it got super bad because we're moving this week! (Just a local move, luckily) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623962 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:39:19 +0000 Adira 2623962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in New England and haven't heard about this! That sounds really rough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623932 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:54:22 +0000 jhd 2623932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also in TN and there's no shortage where I am. But a Facebook friend was traveling to another part of the state this weekend and complained about having to drive around to find gas. </p> <p>ETA: That was the first time I had heard of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623930 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:44:16 +0000 ALV91711 2623930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't heard this, or watched any news today. What is going on? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623923 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:52:03 +0000 Kimberlybee 2623923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes, sorry mamas. Hope everything returns to normal soon. I have not heard about it yet here (North Texas) and I haven't seen or read about it for other states on the news outlets yet either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-shortage-1#post-2623910 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:46:04 +0000 youboots 2623910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have not heard about this at all in the west. </p>