Gas Station giggles

[PepperElf]

hits the help button on the pump console only to be ignored by me as a state cruiser pulls up in front of him.

i'm assuming you called the cop? or was he/she just stopping by for gas or coffee?

Milk for tea?
Perhaps he was looking for milk tea. Yes it's something they make in japan... basically tea with milk i think... Got it from the vending machine once but i have no idea what's in it.

and wtf?
"sell me that spoiled milk for my baby!"
Sometimes I really think people should apply for a license to breed. Not to mention... um was there anyone else in that car? cos it's also illegal to leave a baby in the car unattended.

[Voldine]

i'm assuming you called the cop? or was he/she just stopping by for gas or coffee?

Milk for tea?
Perhaps he was looking for milk tea. Yes it's something they make in japan... basically tea with milk i think... Got it from the vending machine once but i have no idea what's in it.

and wtf?
"sell me that spoiled milk for my baby!"
Sometimes I really think people should apply for a license to breed. Not to mention... um was there anyone else in that car? cos it's also illegal to leave a baby in the car unattended.

1: I did not call the cop, there's a State Trooper post something like 500 feet from the station and they come through several times a night. Occasionally it's predictable.

2: I have no idea what he ended up getting but he left with a smile on his face, so I assume he liked it.

3: I couldn't see if there was or not. There's every chance the other person could have been in the back seat anyways.

As for having a license to breed, I truly wish that were enforceable. In order to get it, you must have completed high school and take a nationally standardized test based on what is taught in areas NORTH of the bible belt. Any answer on the test that shows a leaning towards liking Bush or thinking like a Republican gets you permanently sterilized instead.

Sorry, jaded from the last 8 years of Federal Stupidity.

[PuckishOne]

Jaded is understandable, but please note that contentious and political topics get removed to our sister site, Fratching...preferably by our members, but but moderators if needs be.

And here endeth your Friendly Neighborhood Mod Warning.

[Sliceanddice]

As for having a license to breed, I truly wish that were enforceable. In order to get it, you must have completed high school and take a nationally standardized test based on what is taught in areas NORTH of the bible belt. Any answer on the test that shows a leaning towards liking Bush or thinking like a Republican gets you permanently sterilized instead.

Sorry, jaded from the last 8 years of Federal Stupidity.

wow its nice to know you dont want me to reproduce thanks alot

[Rapscallion]

wow its nice to know you dont want me to reproduce thanks alot

See, folks? That's why we don't allow comments such as the above. Instant offence caused.

Rapscallion

[Lace Neil Singer]

2: I have no idea what he ended up getting but he left with a smile on his face, so I assume he liked it.

*mind goes instantaniously into the gutter at this point*

*is mildly surprised that she is the first person to have gutter thoughts at this sentence*

Sowwy. It's just the wording of the sentence. XD I work at a petrol station, so I feel your pain.

[Gabrielle Proctor]

I was on my way to college one morning and I stopped at a gas station for a bottle of milk and a granola bar. Half way down the road, I opened it up and took a swig ... of sour milk. They sold me sour milk! So, I'm glad there's SOMEONE out there checking that sort of thing!

If I wan't in a hurry, I prolly would have been looking at the dates. Now I check it all the time!

[Becks]

*is mildly surprised that she is the first person to have gutter thoughts at this sentence*

I did, but you beat me to it.

Neener.

[Lace Neil Singer]

Come along in, there's plenty of room.

[Pagan]

Quite a few states have laws on this, basically to keep pollution down.

Not to mention that he was in a fire lane.

[aurelemsrealm]

About propping the pumps, you mean there is no little lever lock so that you have to hold the lever inside the handle in order to dispense fuel? I always set it to dispense at the lowest rung, and let it pump while I check my fluids, tires, and wash the windows. During winter or bad weather, I don't do the checks and window washes except when necessary, but do keep my hands in my pockets so they stay warmer. I don't dare leave the pump unattended, though. So, that would probably drive me insane, but I wouldn't go off on the clerk on duty over it. I'd just simply try to keep that in mind and not purchase fuel at that location in the future.

[Imogene]

Milk for tea?

Or perhaps bubble tea? It looks vaguely like milk, only with tapioca beads in the bottom...

[Nyoibo]

*mind goes instantaniously into the gutter at this point*

*is mildly surprised that she is the first person to have gutter thoughts at this sentence*

No, you just posted your mind location first.

[PepperElf]

(for the obvious reasons....)


... but back to the OP and away from fratching stuff... spoiled milk for babies!
You know... Bill Engval got it right.

[Voldine]

About propping the pumps, you mean there is no little lever lock so that you have to hold the lever inside the handle in order to dispense fuel? I always set it to dispense at the lowest rung, and let it pump while I check my fluids, tires, and wash the windows. During winter or bad weather, I don't do the checks and window washes except when necessary, but do keep my hands in my pockets so they stay warmer. I don't dare leave the pump unattended, though. So, that would probably drive me insane, but I wouldn't go off on the clerk on duty over it. I'd just simply try to keep that in mind and not purchase fuel at that location in the future.

Correct, there is no metal plate for that little lever to latch onto, they have been removed from the pumps due to the law. The only pumps at the entire station that have them are the two pumps designated as Full Service. Usually we'll be lenient about it if the person is still at their vehicle, but the second they get back inside it or start walking away we have to shut the pump off.

Why do we have to shut it off if they're just getting back into their vehicle?

Would YOU trust a SC to not start their engine to warm up a little, despite the fact that they are currently pumping a liquid into their car that has explosive and flammable fumes? The number of times I've had to tell people that are getting Full Service that yes they do still have to turn off their engine tells me not to.