2008: A Year In Review

Now that 2008 is over and we can bask in that saying of "Hindsight is always 20/20" how about we go back through some of the more memorable moments of 2008.

Gas prices have been up, down, here, there, and everywhere in between for the whole year, spiking $147.27 in the summer.  Gasoline soared over $4 and $5 per gallon, depending on where you were, and that sure introduced a lot of tension in the air.  Some workplaces cut Friday office days and allowed employees to work at home, people sought out major raises just to get to their place of employment, and everyone thought twice about whether or not it was a good idea buying that 10 mpg SUV.  Best thing I had for them at the time was, "I told you so," as I cruised away in my sedan (though it's certainly not gas friendly).  Then, thanks to the plummeting economy and recession gas is down more than $100 per barrel, to around $35 just before Christmas.  We're seeing gas under $2 per gallon, which I haven't seen since I started driving.  I can't wait for the days of $1.20 per gallon, I want to build a massive tank depot and just buy gas wholesale, store it, and reap the benefits when oil goes back up like a rocket. Read More.