At the Gas Station

[PhilDernerJr]

The other day while gassing up, I became bored. I did two things.

1. I found magnets laying on top of the gas pump. They were the numbers that determine price. The 2.49 "silver" gas immediately became $1.09. Score.

2. I read all of the warnings on the entire pump. One of them was "Do not go inside your vehicle during pumping." This is because of static electricity that can be generated when your ass touches the seat.

Here's why:

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/32885

Ironically, I used the gas tank cap to hold the lever of the nozzle to pump hands-free, hence my ability to have free time.

[T-Bird76]

Phil you better get back out spotting soon, you're starting to worry me ;) I do that all the time with the gas cap, I hate holding that thing and having gas smell the rest of the day. Btw where is gas 2.49, that's a steal!

[PhilDernerJr]

I forget exactly what it was, but all i know is the end result was $1.09.

[hiss srq]

LOL. That chick in the video was a moron and a half. Generally there are emergency cut off valves nearby for a reason but she just sets the nozzle on the ground and calmly walks inside. What a bird brain. Oh and where did you get gas that cheap? I just filled up for $3.01 a gallon here in Long Beach.

[lijk604]

I just filled up for $3.01 a gallon here in Long Beach.

Yikes!!! I filled up for $2.81/gal in Patchogue this morning.

[USAF Pilot 07]

Around $2.40 in some places here in Central/South Jersey.... And you don't have to - well actually you can't - get out and pump it! But then again, it is Jersey.... :?

[emshighway]

Ironically, I used the gas tank cap to hold the lever of the nozzle to pump hands-free, hence my ability to have free time.

You didn't read the sign that says using the cap to hold the lever is illegal? (I don't know if it is true)

The rule use to be to touch the nozzle to the bumper to ground the static but that was when bumpers were metal.

[T-Bird76]

Ironically, I used the gas tank cap to hold the lever of the nozzle to pump hands-free, hence my ability to have free time.

You didn't read the sign that says using the cap to hold the lever is illegal? (I don't know if it is true)

The rule use to be to touch the nozzle to the bumper to ground the static but that was when bumpers were metal.

Cars were made of metal at one time? WOW!

[Smartass Flyboy]

Oh and where did you get gas that cheap? I just filled up for $3.01 a gallon here in Long Beach.

:shock: $3.01???????? :o

:x WOW, do you feel a sudden raw, stinging sensation in the seat of your pants? Did you at least get some http://www.healthdimension.com/Clipart/HD23p02.jpg with that to help ease the pain.

I paid 2.79 in Medford 2 nights ago. :P I have seen 2.89 thru 2.93 almost everywhere from 150 St & Conduit through Sayville.

[hiss srq]

Hardy hardy har Mike. Very funny.

[Smartass Flyboy]

Same statio in Medford was $2.75 tonight. I also saw $2.77 on 107 in Bethpage tonight.

[T-Bird76]

If anyone has a BJ's card BJ's gas on route 110 has 87 for 2.76.

[Nycfly75]

Regular is $2.85 Premium is $3.19 at the Howard Beach Hess last time I looked.

[mirrodie]

.....did you get a car???! Or was this a work vehicle being used?

[PhilDernerJr]

I assume you're talking to me. lol. It was a work vehicle.

[Mellyrose]

Seriously, a car? Who needs one? What, with the gas prices and insurance premiums all. Those car thieves did us a FAVOR. 8)

[nwafan20]

Wait... Is there some law in New York against a built in pump lock? Out here there is a built in "flip" thing that will lock the pump in an on position so you can do it hands free... Is that illegal out there?

Either way, you guys are getting a steal, we are paying between $2.95 and $3.19 out here.

[NIKV69]

The Hess near my house has super for 2.99 now. Thought I was dreaming.