Comments on: How do You pump gas? http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/ Bits of life through these blue eyes . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:45:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Save On Gas http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2467 Save On Gas Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:45:14 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2467 I never use the clip. Most pumps i go to don't have them anymore. I never use the clip. Most pumps i go to don’t have them anymore.

]]> By: Jana http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2434 Jana Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:16:10 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2434 I enjoyed reading this...... and I do have to admit that I do not pump gas...... my hubby does it and I will watch next time to see how he does it...giggle I enjoyed reading this…… and I do have to admit that I do not pump gas…… my hubby does it and I will watch next time to see how he does it…giggle

]]> By: Elaine http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2428 Elaine Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:17:28 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2428 @uncannyman: wonder if the model of the car or an older gas nozzle come into play? @uncannyman: wonder if the model of the car or an older gas nozzle come into play?

]]> By: Elaine http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2427 Elaine Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:49:03 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2427 @cilicious: you got it with the Hummer dude, unfortunately there are a lot of them where I live. @cilicious: you got it with the Hummer dude, unfortunately there are a lot of them where I live.

]]> By: uncannyman http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2425 uncannyman Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:25:13 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2425 you're right, I'm one of those guys that pumps without using a clip. I don't mind holding the lever though simply cuz I prefer controlling the volume that goes in my car. I've tried using a clip before and I almost got into trouble : the clip was kinda spoilt and it wouldn't allow me to unclip the lever...I ended up filling 15-20 dollars more petrol while struggling to remove the clip. Thank God it didn't overflow or anything like that... you’re right, I’m one of those guys that pumps without using a clip. I don’t mind holding the lever though simply cuz I prefer controlling the volume that goes in my car. I’ve tried using a clip before and I almost got into trouble : the clip was kinda spoilt and it wouldn’t allow me to unclip the lever…I ended up filling 15-20 dollars more petrol while struggling to remove the clip. Thank God it didn’t overflow or anything like that…

]]> By: cilicious http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2422 cilicious Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:14:46 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2422 That Hummer dude sounds like the classic stereotypical clueless jerk. Seems like every gas station I go to, the clip is always broken or non-existent. And I *would* like to use it if I could. I got gas last week at $3.54, right before the prices leaped up to $3.86 or whatever it is right now, maybe more. That Hummer dude sounds like the classic stereotypical clueless jerk.
Seems like every gas station I go to, the clip is always broken or non-existent. And I *would* like to use it if I could.
I got gas last week at $3.54, right before the prices leaped up to $3.86 or whatever it is right now, maybe more.

]]> By: Elaine http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2420 Elaine Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:09:20 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2420 <strong>John</strong> - thanks for stopping in. Since I wrote this post on Friday the gas here in Michigan has gone up over 50 cents per gallon. Today it was a whoppin $4.29/gallon! John – thanks for stopping in. Since I wrote this post on Friday the gas here in Michigan has gone up over 50 cents per gallon. Today it was a whoppin $4.29/gallon!

]]> By: John http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2419 John Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:47:47 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2419 Ahhh we barely even have those clips anymore! Anyway, with gas prices the way they are I can't really afford to just fill it all the way up, nor could I afford to just drive anywhere I want. What I try to do is go late at night (yes, air temperature has a small effect on fuel density and I want my free pennies!) and just grab a couple gallons to last the bare minimum. This weekend has been particularly bad as the hurricane brought prices back up (at least here in the south) right to as high as they've ever been. Ahhh we barely even have those clips anymore! Anyway, with gas prices the way they are I can’t really afford to just fill it all the way up, nor could I afford to just drive anywhere I want. What I try to do is go late at night (yes, air temperature has a small effect on fuel density and I want my free pennies!) and just grab a couple gallons to last the bare minimum. This weekend has been particularly bad as the hurricane brought prices back up (at least here in the south) right to as high as they’ve ever been.

]]> By: Elaine http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2418 Elaine Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:21:06 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2418 <strong>Delmer</strong> - I hate it when the clip is broken! <strong>Loach</strong> - the joys of being an urbanite, you don't have to drive everywhere! <strong>Keli</strong> - it's hard to stop EXACTLY at the magic number, guess that's why so many people do what you described. Me...when it stops I'm out of there. <strong>Kirk </strong>- your answer intrigued me...all the gas stations I go to are self serve, from home in MI and all the highway driving I do. Most have clips. Wonder why they don't up there in Vermont? I HATE it when I get a pump without a clip. I've never had one spill out either, but now that you mentioned it I'll probably pay more attention. Delmer – I hate it when the clip is broken!
Loach – the joys of being an urbanite, you don’t have to drive everywhere!
Keli – it’s hard to stop EXACTLY at the magic number, guess that’s why so many people do what you described. Me…when it stops I’m out of there.
Kirk - your answer intrigued me…all the gas stations I go to are self serve, from home in MI and all the highway driving I do. Most have clips. Wonder why they don’t up there in Vermont? I HATE it when I get a pump without a clip. I’ve never had one spill out either, but now that you mentioned it I’ll probably pay more attention.

]]> By: Kirk M http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-2417 Kirk M Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:51:57 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2008/09/how-do-you-pump-gas/#comment-2417 I usually hold on to the nozzle, lean back against my old Jeep Cherokee and watch the pump eat my wallet for lunch. Two reasons for this. 1. Almost all gas stations are self serve now and the station owners have removed all the clips from the nozzle handles so you have to hold the trigger. 2. My last experience with using the clip to keep the trigger open, I watched a couple gallons of gas shoot out of the filler while I was washing the windows (I'm rather anal myself and in a hurry that day) and continue to shoot all over the pump, the concrete and under my car by the time I got around to the nozzle to shut it finally shut it down. In other words, the release mechanism failed. The moronic attendant stayed in the store even though he watched the whole thing from the window although he did come out after I finally got the gas shut off (the nozzle was jammed so it took a couple of seconds) with the spill cart. Ask me how soaked my pants and sneakers were with gasoline. And I had to pay the for all the gas that went everywhere except my tank. My fault I suppose for not staying with the nozzle, something I usually do. I usually hold on to the nozzle, lean back against my old Jeep Cherokee and watch the pump eat my wallet for lunch. Two reasons for this.

1. Almost all gas stations are self serve now and the station owners have removed all the clips from the nozzle handles so you have to hold the trigger.

2. My last experience with using the clip to keep the trigger open, I watched a couple gallons of gas shoot out of the filler while I was washing the windows (I’m rather anal myself and in a hurry that day) and continue to shoot all over the pump, the concrete and under my car by the time I got around to the nozzle to shut it finally shut it down. In other words, the release mechanism failed.

The moronic attendant stayed in the store even though he watched the whole thing from the window although he did come out after I finally got the gas shut off (the nozzle was jammed so it took a couple of seconds) with the spill cart. Ask me how soaked my pants and sneakers were with gasoline. And I had to pay the for all the gas that went everywhere except my tank. My fault I suppose for not staying with the nozzle, something I usually do.

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