I understand that this is the day before the storm but this gas station on South Main street lines up at least once a week. I wonder why some people choose this option to wait for service when they could just drive down the street and complete the task themselves.
I asked the opinions from a few folks. One mother doesn't want to leave her vehicle to go inside and leave her child unattended if she only has cash. She also doesn't want to touch the gas pump. I understand that. That pump is handled by thousands of people and sometimes reeks of gas.
Another reason I believe is the gratification of getting service. Oh and the cold. It's worth the tradeoff to stay in your warm vehicle and tip $2.
What are some other good reasons to choose the full service station over the self serve?
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I am a regular customer at this gas station. My main reason for filling up at this station is because it provides work/jobs for several people. The attendants at this station are always polite and friendly. I have also found that at times the price for gas at this station is lower than the self-service gas stations around that area.
It is so annoying to try to read an article with so many grammatical errors. I couldn't even get past the first few sentences. What is wrong with people these days? Aren't you embarrassed to post this in a public forum?
Islandgirl
i only get gas at the full serve Irving on South Main (used to be Shell)... the price is always the same as self serve... why would anyone go to self serve when the price is the same at full? pride? not wanting to be seen as lazy or entitled? I have no shame in this. it is a selfish little pleasure that i get full enjoyment out of every time. only reason i can think of not to go to full serve is if you not in mood to make inane chit chat with the attendant.
Dear Eagle-Eye Readers,
Use Spell Check? That's so 1.0.
Here at the Eye, we crowdsource our editing. If you see something wrong, just write in and we'll fix it.
And please consider being nice about it! Think of it as your way to contribute to the anarchist collective.
-Jen Alexander
P.S. Did you know that "compleat" has a long and noble history as an alternative, archaic spelling of "complete"?
Excuse me, Hey Eye, but YOU put "contrubuters" so obviously you don't use spellcheck either! Just another example of people posting in a public forum who cannot spell or use proper grammar.
Shameful.
Islandgirl
Hey Jen how about you hire me as a spell-checker? I won't charge you much, and still believe the Middletowneye should be ashamed to post articles with such OBVIOUS spelling/grammatical errors.
Islandgirl
I tak ful resonsibility of my horible speling. I wrot this quikly last night. Perhaps I shood have treeted it lik a term paper. I will ammend right away.
Please don't let a few errors distract you from the message. I admit I really am not that great at writing and for that I apologize. Please correct me kindly in a comment. To get really upset is your problem. It's not that big of a deal.
Btw the spell checking on the blog software isn't that great also. I will revise.
Smiles!
Darrell Lucas
There is a decent sized population of people in Middletown who do not know or do not want to know how to pump there own gas. Tends to be an older crowd.
how funny islandgirl is offering to edit for not much of a charge. we all work for less than not much - we work for nothing, we are volunteers. Do you think the Eye or its contributors makes money? We do not. this is a blog. each individual contributor is their own boss. nobody is in charge. get over it.
Congratulations! The articles are interesting and that's why I subscribe. Haven't you realized that offer for editing for little pay was a joke? You seem to be very sensitive and defensive. Personally, I still stand by the fact that so many mistakes in grammar can be distracting to the point of not bothering to read, and that is my right. You have the right to publish whatever you want, but to try to use an excuse like you are not paid is quite lame.
Islandgirl
Can we cancel island girls subscription?
Congratulations IslandGirl! You comment about being embarrassed for the eye on my post, but because you stay anonymous it's you who is embarrassed to reveal your true identity because... well... you're being a bitch.
We are sensitive? I dont think its a big deal but I do welcome any comments for errors that I have made. You, Islandgirl, are sensitive. In your world everything should be perfect and no mistakes found?!? Professional newspapers, prestigious institutions, and respected experts all make mistakes. I am not of this caliber but I would implore you to give me some margin of error.
The real issue is your response. You were/are rude. I would rather have you help me than belittle me. I would also like you to lower you standards of perfection when it comes to a hastily written blog post.
If you see an error please kindly post a correction.
Love,
Darrell Lucas
Love this gas station. The attendants are friendly and polite, prices are often the same as self-service elsewhere, and my dog enjoys the biscuits. Why go anywhere else?
Island girl is a troll. Not a bi&#*. Ignore her.
Hey, Islandgirl and like-minded writers, listen up: I'm a long-time editor and teacher, and I don't see the grave errors you are getting hysterical about. You couldn't understand the post? Really? There are some missing commas, one awkward sentence, and a spelling error, "wreaks" instead of "reeks." Oh, the humanity! I edit professional, published writers who make similar mistakes.
Islandgirl, the correct spelling for your pseudonym is "Island Girl." The use of a pseudonym to scold Mr. Lucas is pusillanimous. Look it up.
Island Girl should be thanked for setting a high level of expectations and not tolerating poor spelling/grammer.
Elizabeth Bobrick that because I made my corrections after they were pointed out.
I appreciate being corrected an welcome it.
However, someone doesn't need to be a snot about it.
I thank Island Girl. I dont thank her attitude.
I am also an avid costumer of this gas station. The Workers are diligent and friendly.
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