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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2007 12:01:01 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse How much of your budget will have to be cut on your gift giving this year because of gas prices? I won't be buying any gifts this year. My budget won't be cut, I will be spending more th I will spend about the same as last year. My spending will be 31 to 50% less than last year. My spending will be 16 to 30% less than last year. My spe Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How much of your budget will have to be cut on your gift giving this year because of gas prices?
I won't be buying any gifts this year.
My budget won't be cut, I will be spending more th
I will spend about the same as last year.
My spending will be 31 to 50% less than last year.
My spending will be 16 to 30% less than last year.
My spe
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2008 10:45:23 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse My spending will be 16 to 30% less than last year.
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,180 Points:1,553,670 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2008 6:31:17 PM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse 0% since everyone in the family agreed no gifts this year
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2008 1:28:09 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse My budget won't be cut-I'll spend about the same as last year
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,501 Points:1,674,095 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2008 12:32:24 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse It depends on what my budget is later in the year.
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2008 7:45:06 PM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2008 11:55:54 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse I reduce my spending about 16%
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,383 Points:1,907,760 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2008 12:52:10 PM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse I haven't been spending that much so it should not be affected by fuel costs
rschnoor Champion Author Albany Posts:1,138 Points:251,230 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2008 1:33:14 PM Ignore rschnoor Report Abuse Probably no change.
narcar1973 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,637 Points:172,475 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2008 3:23:51 PM Ignore narcar1973 Report Abuse I will spend about the same.
MNTraveler Sophomore Author Minnesota Posts:211 Points:138,530 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2008 10:42:38 AM Ignore MNTraveler Report Abuse The same as last year so far. If gas goes back up maybe that will change.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2008 3:32:42 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse My spending was the same as last year
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 11:08:16 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse The same as last year.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 11:07:49 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse About the same as last year.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 11:07:18 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse The wife has already spent about the same or more than last year - she's oblivious to gas prices since she doesn't drive ! Just assumes I keep bringing home the bacon .....
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 11:06:37 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Pretty much the same as last year.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 11:06:14 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year.
Cyberpeep24 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,605 Points:138,945 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2008 9:47:09 PM Ignore Cyberpeep24 Report Abuse I will probably spending a little less this year, because the price of everything is going through the roof now.
Philmar Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:248 Points:76,475 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2008 9:39:54 PM Ignore Philmar Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year.
CANDYELLA Rookie Author Detroit Posts:7 Points:300 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2008 10:08:08 PM Ignore CANDYELLA Report Abuse cut back drastic
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2008 12:35:34 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No budget cuts
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,069 Points:2,675,240 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2008 6:45:58 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse None
angeleyes606 Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:70 Points:14,975 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2008 12:13:28 PM Ignore angeleyes606 Report Abuse AT LEAST 200.00 SO SAD FOR THE CHILDREN TO SUFFER BECAUSE OF GAS GAUCHER'S AND OIL BARRINGS.
kt4clovers Rookie Author Maryland Posts:17 Points:3,450 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2008 5:49:39 PM Ignore kt4clovers Report Abuse I don't know about christmas until November comes but last year it was 100.less for each of the 4 of us.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2008 3:46:13 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No budget cuts-be spending about the same as last year
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,069 Points:2,675,240 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2008 9:47:47 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,167 Points:2,606,600 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2008 11:32:48 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Giving gifts - being kind to others - has a higher priority than buying gasoline. It won't change my gift buying habits at all.
wheelman38 Rookie Author Tucson Posts:1 Points:1,470 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2007 7:31:40 PM Ignore wheelman38 Report Abuse Fortunately, perhaps, I don't have many people to buy for. If I did I would have to cut back at least 50%. As it is I'll stretch my limited retirement income to manage a token effort. The discouraging thing is the reduction in my take home pay from a part time job that gas prices cause. It's not just the driving. Everything costs more. If I didn't drive at all, the cost of survival is in the stratosphere. Has anyone bought a $1.25 tomato lately?
LyraVanessa Rookie Author Michigan Posts:7 Points:300 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 7:50:23 PM Ignore LyraVanessa Report Abuse I bought a 99' Chevy Suburban this last year. The truck is in awesome shape with 20" rims, but it is killing me in gas! It costs me $120.00 to fill it up so my spending budget will be cut by 25% at least this christmas.
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,069 Points:2,675,240 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 8:24:25 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse same as last year
84bird Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,125 Points:726,855 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 12:06:49 AM Ignore 84bird Report Abuse only a small gift for my niece. I'm unemployed and when it comes to gifts or utilities it's a no brainer
asansari Rookie Author Illinois Posts:5 Points:925 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2007 10:30:28 AM Ignore asansari Report Abuse None
scrapbasket Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,530 Points:1,047,125 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 7:22:42 PM Ignore scrapbasket Report Abuse Yes, with only decreases in salary the past 5 years and increases in the cost of living, our money doesn't go as far as it used to. So, yes, our holiday budget is being cut once again. I'm doing a lot more online shopping because of the gas prices. I shop online when I get free shipping.
LaVitaMoka Rookie Author Montreal Posts:2 Points:240 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 10:03:40 PM Ignore LaVitaMoka Report Abuse Hey if you worry about the price of gas, then you don't really have any thing to worry about. Gas could be $3 a litre and it would mean nothing to most people.
SenileOldMan Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,518 Points:942,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 6:28:14 PM Ignore SenileOldMan Report Abuse Why wait until December to buy? I pick up a little here and there all year long..........
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 6:16:49 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse none
balamuruganm Rookie Author Raleigh Posts:5 Points:66,125 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 5:54:54 PM Ignore balamuruganm Report Abuse I will spending less this year for gifts
firemansmall Champion Author Maine Posts:1,945 Points:1,002,330 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 4:48:59 PM Ignore firemansmall Report Abuse Will some web and some regular shoping.
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 4:04:21 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse I won't be buying any gifts this year.
GreenLuminaAPV Champion Author Akron Posts:3,812 Points:743,165 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 3:57:23 PM Ignore GreenLuminaAPV Report Abuse My spending will be 31 to 50% less than last year.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,021 Points:2,707,755 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 3:18:16 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I am spending alot less this year.
3142 All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:597 Points:639,120 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 3:05:16 PM Ignore 3142 Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,907 Points:2,369,405 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 1:39:45 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse same !!!!!!
Mibre Rookie Author Texas Posts:1 Points:670 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 12:38:22 PM Ignore Mibre Report Abuse I will be spending less this year, and the only presents I am buying are for our kids. The rest of the family is getting Christmas Cards. Sorry guys! At least I thought about you.
Xeno63 All-Star Author Minnesota Posts:582 Points:126,840 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 12:18:11 PM Ignore Xeno63 Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year, and that wasn't much because of gas prices a year ago.
EarlyMoose Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,163 Points:767,250 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 12:00:30 PM Ignore EarlyMoose Report Abuse No presents for anyone. Bah humbug!
CGC82317 Veteran Author Cleveland Posts:473 Points:276,455 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 11:34:03 AM Ignore CGC82317 Report Abuse Since I did'nt have to drive much this year I will probably spend as much as last year. [Edited by: CGC82317 at 12/8/2007 11:34:44 AM EST]
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 11:23:34 AM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse I will spend about the same as last year.
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,189 Points:2,403,785 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 11:19:45 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse More than last year
cleanmpg Rookie Author Detroit Posts:20 Points:51,725 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 11:17:21 AM Ignore cleanmpg Report Abuse I will be spending more T H A N last year not more then
GASMAN632 All-Star Author New York Posts:977 Points:1,930,290 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 11:13:56 AM Ignore GASMAN632 Report Abuse Bills this year first......