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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jan 3, 2018 11:58:12 GMT -5
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Post by Doug on Jan 3, 2018 12:02:00 GMT -5
When going from AZ to WA we always stop in OR for gas just to get someone to pump it.
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Post by billhammond on Jan 3, 2018 12:40:47 GMT -5
That is hilarious!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 12:50:52 GMT -5
For the brief two years I was out of the Army the first time, I worked as an account executive for a recruiter based near Tacoma. Many of our clients were in Portland. The first time my co-worker, Bentley, and I went on a visit, he pulled a good one on me. About 5 minutes from the Washington-Oregon border, he looked over and said, "Hey, we need gas. I bet you $5 the dude at the gas station will tell you we can't pump our own gas." Being clueless, I fell for it.  |
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Post by drlj on Jan 3, 2018 12:56:17 GMT -5
Oregonians are kind of timid, huh?
I wonder how they feel about self-checkout in the grocery store? Probably don't want to smell like eggs.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jan 3, 2018 13:47:24 GMT -5
I am trying to figure how long it has been since an attendant pumped gas for me. 35-40 years?
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Post by Village Idiot on Jan 3, 2018 14:26:20 GMT -5
There’s a place in Vinton that is still full-service. If you’re old enough. Someone like me pulls up and they just wave out the window.
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Post by drlj on Jan 3, 2018 15:06:37 GMT -5
I have a Ph.D in Gas Pumping. Gas pumping is best not left to the uneducated. I will be teaching a 6 week master class in Gas Pumpology in major shopping centers and abandoned buildings throughout Oregon starting next week. Total cost is $1500 per student and not only will successful students receive a certificate stating them to be Pump Ready, they will also be given 3 pairs of rubber gloves to wear when pumping gas.
Oregonians, watch your local paper for announcements about the course.
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Post by dradtke on Jan 3, 2018 15:07:10 GMT -5
I'm not sure I could find a station with attendants if I had to.
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Post by brucemacneill on Jan 3, 2018 15:14:22 GMT -5
New Jersey is the only place I know that still has attendants and you can't pump your own gas.
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Post by Doug on Jan 3, 2018 15:17:56 GMT -5
Difference between going to McDs and going to a nice restaurant with waiters.
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Post by drlj on Jan 3, 2018 15:20:25 GMT -5
Difference between going to McDs and going to a nice restaurant with waiters. You can get gas at either place. |
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Post by Don Clark on Jan 3, 2018 15:21:38 GMT -5
I have a Ph.D in Gas Pumping. Gas pumping is best not left to the uneducated. I will be teaching a 6 week master class in Gas Pumpology in major shopping centers and abandoned buildings throughout Oregon starting next week. Total cost is $1500 per student and not only will successful students receive a certicate stating them to be Pump Ready, they will also be given 3 pairs of rubber gloves to wear when pumping gas. Oregonians, watch your local paper for announcements about the course. Damn opportunist.  |
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Post by drlj on Jan 3, 2018 15:25:48 GMT -5
I have a Ph.D in Gas Pumping. Gas pumping is best not left to the uneducated. I will be teaching a 6 week master class in Gas Pumpology in major shopping centers and abandoned buildings throughout Oregon starting next week. Total cost is $1500 per student and not only will successful students receive a certicate stating them to be Pump Ready, they will also be given 3 pairs of rubber gloves to wear when pumping gas. Oregonians, watch your local paper for announcements about the course. Damn opportunist. I spelled certificate wrong on purpose for legal reasons. |
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Post by Marty on Jan 3, 2018 15:26:00 GMT -5
I am surprised by how many people don't know that, in MN at least, it is illegal to leave a car unattended while pumping gas. They'll start the pump and then go inside to pick up a few items while the car fills up, not a good idea.
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Post by Doug on Jan 3, 2018 15:27:39 GMT -5
Difference between going to McDs and going to a nice restaurant with waiters. You can get gas at either place. True. But it is not as nice to get it at McDs. |
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Post by david on Jan 3, 2018 15:29:46 GMT -5
Having to pump your own gas is like having to cook your own meal when going to a restaurant.
Perhaps, with a bit more time, maturity and consideration, the rest of the states will catch on to this civilized view of fueling vehicles.
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Post by billhammond on Jan 3, 2018 15:33:13 GMT -5
I am surprised by how many people don't know that, in MN at least, it is illegal to leave a car unattended while pumping gas. They'll start the pump and then go inside to pick up a few items while the car fills up, not a good idea. Wow, I have never seen that. I've seen people yapping on their phones, which is supposedly a no-no. And I've seen them sitting inside while the car is being fueled, a bad idea cuzza possible static electricity when getting out. |
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Post by Doug on Jan 3, 2018 15:42:00 GMT -5
Life was better when you got your gas pumped, oil checked, windshield cleaned and tires aired when you pulled into a "Service Station". And teenage boys* could find a job.
Edit And some girls my sister pumped gas for a while in HS.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jan 3, 2018 15:42:16 GMT -5
I am surprised by how many people don't know that, in MN at least, it is illegal to leave a car unattended while pumping gas. They'll start the pump and then go inside to pick up a fewó items while the car fills up, not a good idea. Wow, I have never seen that. I've seen people yapping on their phones, which is supposedly a no-no. And I've seen them sitting inside while the car is being fueled, a bad idea cuzza possible static electricity when getting out. I have seen them pumping and smoking! Almost got into a fight 20 years ago (I was obviously younger) when I slapped the cigarette out of the hand of a young punk at the next pump who insisted it was his right to endanger my family. Today, I would just leave. Sometimes wisdom comes with age. Sometimes age travels alone. |
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