Recently, Patch asked readers if high gas prices would affect their summer vacation plans. Many commenters said no, they weren't planning on altering their summer travel plans, but they did have plenty to say about gas prices in general. Here are a few examples:

John Anderson: NO, we went to Jones Beach on Sunday, had a great time, then hit City Island for dinner. By seeing all the other cars on the road, you would never know there were high gas prices. Now, that doesn't mean that we will be spending money on other things over the next month or so, we definitely have cut back due to the prices of gas AND heating oil.

Alex Newman: To put things into perspective, if you drive 15,000 miles a year and get an average 25 miles a gallon then you need 600 gallons of gas. At say $4/gallon, then you spend $2,400 a year to run a medium-sized car. I think this one of the smaller expenses of living in Westchester County. So I can't foresee much impact until gas climbs to at least $5, which is still only half the cost in places like the UK/Europe.

John Dickerson: Over a Memorial Day weekend in the Berkshires I bought gas twice. Once, on the way up at a Sunoco Station on Route 7 in New Milford where Regular is priced at $3.879 (93 Octane 4.079/gal) and the second time at a Mobil station in Pittsfield, MA where gas is priced at $3.839/$4.099. Prices are still high, but it's nice to see how much lower they can be in a contiguous state which taxes its citizens less.  I almost forgot, a recent referendum by Mass. voters has apparently eliminated the sales tax on wine. A case of wine at Trader Joe's in Massachusetts is less that $36.00! The net of this is that I don't think I can afford to vacation in New York.

Bob Zahm: To the original question - no, the price of gasoline will not alter my vacation (or normal driving) plans for the summer. What would it take to change them, probably something north of $10/gallon.

John Tirella: Maintenece is critical on any vehicle to achieve maximum efficency. It is not economically feasible for most to get rid of their current vehicle for newer models. For most, if you maintain your vehicle for peak performance and efficiency you would be doing everyone a service. Something as simple as clean air filters and properly inflated tires goes along way.

Ada: No, we purchased a hybrid car in 2008 when gas prices were at $4.50 - $5.00 a gallon. They're not for everyone, but they are great for your budget and the environment.

 Anthony Marcuso: We won't be changing our habits at all. I'm running my Hummer till it drops since no one will buy it. The gas mileage isn't that bad - we usually break 10 if I keep it under 80 mph. I drive with a smile on my face knowing that all those European eco-weenies are paying almost $9 per gallon and have to drive cars that are about as big as a roller skate. Thank goodness our politicians are looking after our interest and keeping our gasoline prices reasonable! Anyone want a good used Hummer?

Editor's note: Anthony's comments inspired a lot of ire the first time around, but we are pretty sure he is joking.