Blow Me!

About a month ago, I did the 'grin and bear,' as I pumped fifty some-odd dollars into my small vehicle, at four and change a gallon.

Today, I am on 'E' and am pleased to only have to pay $2.78 a gallon.

Woo-Hoo! i think...


I can recall when filling up my tank meant I got change back from a twenty. I remember when it was something that I did not even notice. Now, it seams like each trip to the holy grail requires me to check my balance not to overdraw.

I know what your thinking...why don't you ride your bike or take mass transit. To be perfectly honest, I do have my reasons, despite how trivial and ridiculous they may seem. And I am not willing drop a good 10K to trade in my 'new to me' car for a hybrid.


In Chicago, scooters are super popular and supposedly cost effective, but I say, for that, I'd get a bike. Smart cars are also gaining popularity, but for that, I'd ride around in a clown car. Not to mention, they offer virtually no protection from anyone else on the road.

Then, I met gizmo (that's my name for the new air car.) Yes, you heard right...an air car.

"The vehicle may not run like a speed racer on back road highways, but developer Zero Pollution Motors is betting consumers will be willing to fork over $20,000 for a vehicle that can motor around all day on nothing but air and a splash of salad oil, alcohol or possibly a pint of gasoline."

I have to say, I could totally rock this little gizmo out! While I never thought that I would see a vehicle that ran on air, alcohol and salad dressing in my lifetime, I am excited about the thought and curious about the smell. "No office, I wasn't drinking, it's the vodka needed to run my air car. I Swear."

But just think, soon you might be able to say,

"Hey, I'm running on empty, blow me!"

Imagine that!