stations from Florida to Virgina as we drive
back to northeastern Pennsylvania from the
"Sunshine State!"
This 80 degrees plus all the time gets a
little more credit than it deserves! And it's
really funny to see all these "tan folks" look
for a sweater or jacket when the temps hit
60 or below. And don't let them kid you....
they do from time to time.
I know you know the price of gasoline has
been going up steadily for the past week or
more. But we never knew exactly what he
price of a gallon would be until we pulled
into the stations to check them out.
In Florida, for instance, we routinely
found a gallon of regular selling for about
$3,85.
When you saw a station offering a gallon
for around $3.69 you'd probably pull in as
quickly as possible.
But then you found out the lower price
was only offered if you also bought a Car
Wash ticket for about six bucks!
Sometimes you could save a dime or so
a gallon IF you were willing and able to
pay cash!
The prices fell a bit as we headed north,
especially in South Carolina. Even there
though a few stations just off the Interstate
made you pay a higher rate for the
convenience of "Easy off/Easy On" travel!
A few stations carried warning signs
that people caught leaving without paying
for their gas ran the risk of being prosecuted
and losing their Driver's License!
I could see why the theft of gas would be
a concern. But how about the Rest Room Keys!?
We found one station with the nicest
"Outhouse" you'd ever want to see! Clean and
neat. But outside the physical station and locked.
You had to ask for a key which was
strapped to a large block of wood. Each block
had a separate identification hand written on
one side....MEN....or WOMEN.
I guess the block of wood assured the
return of the key so they wouldn't have to
have the Highway Patrol hunt you down!
Wonder what the penalty is for "Theft
Of Keys?!"
Hope you've got the right key, a full
tank, and that all your NEWS is good!
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