September 26, 2008
7:00 am
Cool and Rainy Intro to Fall, but Gas Prices are Back to Normal
It’s been getting cooler outside lately around Roanoke. Days with highs in the lower 70s at best are replacing days previously reaching the 80s and 90s. And at night the temperatures are flirting more and more with the 50s, resulting in some of those crisp mornings associated during times when the leaves change color and fall from the trees.
It’s officially the Fall season in Roanoke (and, well everywhere!).
By the time I left work yesterday evening around 6PM the rain from a coastal storm was already falling and the wind had picked up a bit. All put together it made for a somewhat chilly walk to the car. The weather hasn’t been cool long enough for me to develop the habit of wearing a jacket, but at this pace by next week I’ll be making that addition to my daily attire.
But, that’s autumn I suppose. I know it’s not even October yet but I really like the Christmas Season, and the cooler weather reminds me that that time of year is not really too far away.
In other news, gas prices seem to be back to “normal” around Roanoke after the unwarranted panic we all experienced a couple weekends back. Last night I filled up at my usual station (Sheetz on Apperson Drive) and paid $3.69.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Gas is still 20 cents higher than it was that Friday morning before the “panic”. Notice how the price shoots up so quickly and takes forever to come down?
Comment by Roanoke RnR — September 26, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
Yep. It’s chilly out there today. I enjoyed summer but I’m ready for fall and that cozy time of year.
BTW, the Getty Mart (I think) on Main right off the Wasena Bridge seems to be pretty competitive on gas prices, just in case you ever need to fill up before you get to Sheetz.
Comment by lisa — September 26, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
RoanokeRnR, true. And also it was interesting to see that some other major cities (Nashville and Atlanta I think) had recently been experiencing a shortage/panic. Roanoke just seemed to be one of the first cities to be affected I guess!
Lisa, thanks for the suggestion I’ll have to check that station out since I just about pass by on the way home from work. And I agree about the cooler weather. I think that one last really hot weekend did it for me and more milder temps are certainly welcome!
Comment by Steve — September 27, 2008 @ 11:56 am