I am a 69 year old self employed auto mechanic. I live in Colorado Springs and have an excellent view of Pikes Peak from the front door of my auto repair shop. My mood changes with the weather and fortunately we have an average of 300 days of sunshine here. On those sunny days all I have to do is take a look at the Peak and I'm "good to go". I won't talk about the other 65.

My interests are music, cooking, camping, fishing, old cars, and writing.

I have a story to write. It is not an autobiography nor a compilation of 69 years of trivia. I am not a senile old man hoping to become famous by publishing my memoirs.
I envy those of you who possess the writing skills that I lack and I hope to gain some knowledge and experience by participating on this site.

Autos > Fuel Economy Are high fuel prices necessary?

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Are high fuel prices necessary? The answer is definitely, yes. But here's the big "kicker". The dollars are going to the wrong places. The oil companies are making record breaking profits at a time our economy is on the verge of depression. The car manufacturers continue to pump out gas guzzling SUV's, 4 wheel drives, and high performance engines, and we continue to buy them. Granted, General Motors earns a greater profit on these vehicles. Profit is not a "dirty'word. Every business is entitled to make a profit.

My Mother is 96 years of age. In her lifetime she has seen things...

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