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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

> I am guessing as to
> what the effects of realy long term motor fuel above $3 or $4 a  
> gallon will have
> on rural living.  For those of us who basically stay put, we can  
> minimize the
> effect.  But those dependent on going out every day, or simply  
> can't abide
> any other lifestyle, I'm wondering how many will choose to remain  
> living "out".

And there you have made lemonade of lemons. Something to look forward  
to for many.

In truth, high transportation costs might well change society for the  
better in many ways. Perhaps strolling past porches and talking to  
one's neighbors will return. Okay, so I am prone to romantic  
hallucination.