Rampant optimism

Apr 12, 2005 21:26

Today, as I was filling up less than one third of my car's gas tank, I began to think of how high the price of petroleum has risen. But then, as I was walking across the lot to pay the allocated ten dollars and one cent, I began to think of how much a gallon really is. That's a milk jug. If someone approached me at random and offered five milk jugs ( Read more... )

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kiwibyrd2 April 13 2005, 02:40:12 UTC
$10.01 will put about half a tank in my car ;)

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chth April 13 2005, 02:41:26 UTC
That's because you drive a go-cart. Run along.

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rockonhardcore April 13 2005, 02:55:52 UTC
weird-- i was thinking about gas in terms of milk jugs just the other day...and i was so close to bringing an empty one just to test and make sure you really get a gallon for your money. buut i didnt.

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sdc388 April 13 2005, 03:14:14 UTC
Haha, I wonder what kind of a weird look the old lady next to you filling up her tank would give you. That would be a funny sight.

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alskardig April 13 2005, 22:44:30 UTC
Let's do it! And by it I mean go to the gas station and fill up a gallon!

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sdc388 April 14 2005, 04:20:40 UTC
Sure Lexi... I knew what you meant, you bad girl. =X

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