On Monday 21 August 2006 19:01, Nate Bargmann wrote: > * Marc Shapiro <mshapiro_42@yahoo.com> [2006 Aug 21 13:11 -0500]: > > Actually, I have found that the lines are longer, here in Oregon, than > > when I lived elsewhere. I do not have a right hand gas tank, so I get > > to sit in a long line and look at the other, empty lane, being unused. > > For those of us with left hand gas tanks (the majority), after I get to > > move up to a pump I have to wait for the attendant to get to me to pump > > my gas, instead of just getting out and pumping my own. Then, after the > > tank is full, I have to wait for them to get back to me, just to take > > the nozzle out and hand me my receipt. This usually adds at least a > > minute, if not more, to my time at the pump, not including any > > additional time waiting in line to get to a pump. If we eliminated that > > extra time at the pump it would virtually eliminate any waiting in line, > > as well. > > > > Having pumped my own gas for 32 years and in many states prior to moving > > to Oregon, I can say that I have probably seen as many gas spills from > > gas station attendants as from self pumping customers. The total number > > of spills, from either, sources, is rather low. > > So, what do motorcyclists do? I wouldn't allow some station jerk to > put his grimy hands all over my pride and joy. Bike tanks fill rather > quickly and one must be careful to avoid over filling and dribbling gas > on the painted surface--especially one that is nearly 28 years old and > in exceptional condition. Motorcyclists and scooters drivers have their choice for that reason. Though knowing how to pump gas appears on the M endorsement test required for motorcycle/scooters from what I've heard. -- Paul Johnson Email and IM (XMPP & Google Talk): baloo@ursine.ca
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