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Blogs > Overcaffeinated > Getting On My Soapbox


Overcaffeinated 60F
8317 posts
8/13/2008 4:29 am

Last Read:
8/14/2008 4:11 am
A War I So Totally Agree With!

Here in Houston, a new gas station opened and started a price war with the gas station across the street. By closing time last night at midnight, both stations were down to just $2.08 a gallon!!

When they re-opened this morning, the price was up to $3.29 a gallon. It should be interesting to see if they are going to continue to war back and forth, each dropping a penny to respond to the other today.

Unfortunately for me, it would take 1/2 a tank of gas for me to get there and then I would use 1/2 a tank getting back so I haven't been able to get into the mix. This morning's news reports show people who have spent the night there, waiting for the stations to open this morning.

It reminds me a bit of the lines for rock concerts back in the day before online ticket sales.

I think we need more of this kind of war and preferably a lot closer to where I am!!

My question to y'all is:

Would you wait out all night for a cheap tank of gas if the station was close to you?

I sure would!!

Speaking of gas, it's now time for me to burn some on the freeways and get my backside to work. My co-worker has become quite ill this week so I have both of our jobs to do. Keep her in your prayers please.

God bless y'all and Happy Wednesday!

Tropical_Man 68M
6389 posts
8/13/2008 5:29 am

 I dont think I would. I just believe somehow, someway God provides.


Rebekka_returns 77F

8/13/2008 7:16 am

 I probably wouldn't.... too lazy . I would probably try to con someone younger to do it.

Just like yesterday, a floral shop here has what's called good neighbor day. He gives out a dozen roses to people as long as they last. You are to keep one and give out the rest. Although I think it's a wonderful and loving idea, I would not stand out in front of this shop all night in order to get a dozen roses as many people did. Like I said, too lazy I guess.

Have a wonder filled and God blessed Wednesday yourself.
Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!


Overcaffeinated 60F
9021 posts
8/13/2008 4:37 pm
    Quoting Tropical_Man:
    I dont think I would. I just believe somehow, someway God provides.
When I wrote this much, much earlier today I didn't think my answer all the way through. I wouldn't do it if it meant leaving my son home alone all night. He would have to spend the night at Gram's. I probably wouldn't do it on a work night either because I am just too tired after work.

However. I am reminded of that old joke about the guy who was in the flood. The firetruck came around to rescue people but he waved them on, saying God will provide. Then a boat came around but he waved them on by as well, saying God would provide. As he is standing on his roof with flood waters all around, a helicopter comes but he waves them by, saying God will provide.

Finally the man perishes in the flood waters and goes to meet his Maker. He asks God, why didn't You provide? And God replies, "I sent a firetruck, a boat and a helicopter, what more did you want?"

LOL

Seriously, I believe God provides some how some way as well. It's just not usually in the manner I was expecting.


Overcaffeinated 60F
9021 posts
8/13/2008 4:39 pm
    Quoting Rebekka_returns:
    I probably wouldn't.... too lazy . I would probably try to con someone younger to do it.

    Just like yesterday, a floral shop here has what's called good neighbor day. He gives out a dozen roses to people as long as they last. You are to keep one and give out the rest. Although I think it's a wonderful and loving idea, I would not stand out in front of this shop all night in order to get a dozen roses as many people did. Like I said, too lazy I guess.

    Have a wonder filled and God blessed Wednesday yourself.
I so totally forgot about that promotion. It's national and I have done it several times in the past. I never had to wait in line, just walk into the florist and walk out with my bouquet. It's such a neat feeling to give away roses to people who are so unsuspecting!!

God bless you and I hope you are having an awesome day and even better evening!


Overcaffeinated 60F
9021 posts
8/13/2008 4:43 pm
    Quoting  :
28 cents!!! Wow!! It was around 60 cents a gallon when I was learning to drive.

I also remember when I was little my mom and I taking in soda bottles we found to get gas money. I don't remember how much gas was back then but we could get either a nickle or a dime for each bottle we found.

I remember we used to get free stuff with our gas purchases too. Sometimes it was glasses, other times towels or trading stamps that you could save up to get other cool stuff like furniture!!

I think my aunt still has some chairs that were purchased with trading stamps! LOL


Overcaffeinated 60F
9021 posts
8/13/2008 4:46 pm
    Quoting  :
I remember the "energy crisis." I remember my parents could only fill up their tanks on certain days. I think it has to do with the letters on your license plate or something.

Sounds like your dad really loved you lots and perhaps his love language is acts of service! My dad is like that. He will never tell you he loves you but he sure seems to love to check the oil in my car!


spbpt 72F
3313 posts
8/13/2008 10:32 pm

 $1.41 a litre here
in God, I trust


Overcaffeinated 60F
9021 posts
8/14/2008 4:11 am
    Quoting spbpt:
    $1.41 a litre here
Oh man, I suck at metric... so three to four liters in a gallon roughly? Sheesh, that's expensive!!! I got the cheap stuff yesterday for $3.57 a gallon and thought I did great in comparison with what it has been lately!




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