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curt
Aug 18, 2003, 9:25 PM
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Q: What do Phoenix, AZ and Baghdad, Iraq have in common?
A: They are both now officially part of the Third World.
So, I spent my entire lunch hour today driving around trying to get some gasoline for my car. There is currently NO gas to be found at any filling station near me. I just love the Third World infrastructure we have here. One pipeline from Tucson to Phoenix springs a little leak--and a city of 3.5 million people runs out of gas. Go figure. /end rant/
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jumpingrock
Aug 18, 2003, 9:28 PM
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In reply to: ...I spent my entire lunch hour today driving around trying to get some gasoline for my car. ... Curt
Seems like a risky way to do it.
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fyreflii
Aug 18, 2003, 9:48 PM
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The line for then nearest open gas station (which is several miles away from my house, with at least three closed stations between) went all the way down the street for at least a quarter mile each way at 5:30 this morning! I'm one of those really smart people who thought about filling up days ago, never got around to it and am now driving on fumes . . . so bright and early tomorrow morning (read: 3AM) I will be embarking on an adventure. Mission: gas.
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wpy71
Aug 18, 2003, 10:08 PM
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Went to seven stations last night - NO GAS!
Went to 10 Stations toaday at Lunch - NO GAS!
I have a 1/4 tank left, it will be getting serious by tommorow.
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curt
Aug 18, 2003, 10:26 PM
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Well its a darn good thing that Governor Napolitano has gone on TV saying that there is no problem with the gasoline supplies in Phoenix. Absent her reassurances I would be concerned.
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perozee
Aug 18, 2003, 10:30 PM
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That is simply amazing!
Are the stations over charging also?
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wpy71
Aug 18, 2003, 10:30 PM
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Apparently the governor hasn't driven by the gas stations with yellow tape and orange cones around them.
Apparently if you drive to other counties (Casa Grande or Apache Junction) they have gas, as they do not burn the Maricopa county "clean air" formula.
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beercanclimber
Aug 18, 2003, 10:52 PM
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In reply to: Well its a darn good thing that Governor Napolitano has gone on TV saying that there is no problem with the gasoline supplies in Phoenix. Absent her reassurances I would be concerned. Curt
RECALL the Bitch!
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wpy71
Aug 18, 2003, 10:57 PM
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In reply to: RECALL the Bitch!
Then we could get Phoenix area celebs like Alice Cooper and Jenna Jameson to run in the recall election.
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fyreflii
Aug 18, 2003, 11:32 PM
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In reply to: Are the stations over charging also?
It isn't too bad. The two opens ones I found are around $1.89 and could be a whole lot worse.
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crackaddict
Aug 19, 2003, 12:24 AM
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In reply to: That is simply amazing! Are the stations over charging also?
Of coarse! There have been reports of gas up to $2.50 a gallon.
All I have to say is that This Sucks!
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curt
Aug 19, 2003, 12:54 AM
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In reply to: That is simply amazing! Are the stations over charging also?
The local NPR station conducted an interview with Terry Goddard (AZ Attorney General) and he said that there was nothing illegal in AZ for the station owners to charge whatever they can get. One Awatukee station today was charging $4.95 per gallon. This sucks.
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wpy71
Aug 19, 2003, 3:20 AM
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I finally got gas at 7:30 tonight at 48th St. and Baseline Rd. $2.10 a gallon. But who cares, I have a full tank now :D
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fyreflii
Aug 19, 2003, 5:29 AM
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I got some at 56th St and Greenway for $1.99 at the Mobil around 7:30. They were doing a great job directing traffic and keeping it organized. Could have been more chaotic had there not been so much cooperation.
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traddad
Aug 19, 2003, 1:32 PM
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Ooh, Ooh....I get to telecommute.
Telecommute = sitting on the couch in your jammies listening to the stereo with your work open on the coffee table.
From everything I've heard, this really is a consumer driven crisis (I have some super secret Homeland Security sources). If everyone would just chill until they have 1/4 tank, cut down on unnecessary trips (like going to work) quit filling up their boats (like some idiot in the paper) and fill up at 4:50 in the morning (like I did Y-day)....everything would be hunky dory. Like a LOT of "crisis'" this is 3/4 people freaking out.
We DO, however , need an anti gouging law. That a-hole in Awatukee needs to be strung up by his thumbs.
Oh...Phoenix resembles Baghdad in more ways than just being hot with no gas....We have our own fundamentalist "Taliban" and we live in a cultural desert.
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charrock
Aug 19, 2003, 3:47 PM
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From everything I've heard, this really is a consumer driven crisis (I have some super secret Homeland Security sources). If everyone would just chill until they have 1/4 tank, cut down on unnecessary trips (like going to work) quit filling up their boats (like some idiot in the paper) and fill up at 4:50 in the morning (like I did Y-day)....everything would be hunky dory. Like a LOT of "crisis'" this is 3/4 people freaking out.
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In Maryland 'we' freak out at the thought of snow and everybody runs to the grocery store for toilet paper and milk.
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uncertaintyprinciple
Aug 19, 2003, 4:04 PM
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I seriously doubt that any one who isn't actually there can have any idea of what life is like in Baghdad at the moment.
So stop your whining, you bunch of babies...did Phoenix recently undergo "coalition" bombing? I must have missed it on CNN.
:cry:
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curt
Aug 19, 2003, 4:08 PM
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In reply to: I seriously doubt that any one who isn't actually there can have any idea of what life is like in Baghdad at the moment. So stop your whining, you bunch of babies...did Phoenix recently undergo "coalition" bombing? I must have missed it on CNN. :cry:
Why is there always at least one wanker who has to post something about a thread not being politically correct enough?
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maculated
Aug 19, 2003, 4:17 PM
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Is YOUR shortage why gas here in CA has gone up again? They're charging $2.10 for the cheap 87 octane. Last weekend I paid $1.67. I freakin' hate CA gas politics.
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Aug 19, 2003, 4:25 PM
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In reply to: Is YOUR shortage why gas here in CA has gone up again? They're charging $2.10 for the cheap 87 octane. Last weekend I paid $1.67. I freakin' hate CA gas politics.
...they gotta pay for that re-call some how.....
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G. Davis 8)
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Aug 19, 2003, 4:25 PM
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In reply to: I seriously doubt that any one who isn't actually there can have any idea of what life is like in Baghdad at the moment. So stop your whining, you bunch of babies...did Phoenix recently undergo "coalition" bombing? I must have missed it on CNN. :cry:
Thank You for bringing us back to reality, this thread was missing your politically correct intellect. We are all richer for having read your post. :roll:
I don't believe the situation in Phoenix has any bearing on California gas prices. The main problem in Phoenix is a ruptured pipeline between Tucson and Phoenix that originates in El Paso Texas. California produces it's own gasoline in it's own oil refiniries.
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jt512
Aug 19, 2003, 4:33 PM
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In reply to: Is YOUR shortage why gas here in CA has gone up again? They're charging $2.10 for the cheap 87 octane. Last weekend I paid $1.67. I freakin' hate CA gas politics.
I think they raised the prices to pay for the recall election. I'm voting for Burt Bronson, the SERIOUS candidate, by the way.
-Jay
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the_pirate
Aug 19, 2003, 5:26 PM
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I have gas today.
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madriver
Aug 19, 2003, 5:27 PM
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In reply to: the_pirate Posted: 20 Aug 2003 00:26 Post subject: Re: Phoenix = Baghdad? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have gas today.
....Mexican for lunch....?
mr 8)
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maculated
Aug 19, 2003, 5:29 PM
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I am so totally voting for Gary Coleman. He wouldn't triple car registration and increase gas prices. Nope.
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the_pirate
Aug 19, 2003, 5:30 PM
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Tub of Hummus Lovers Garlic for breakfast.
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Aug 19, 2003, 5:30 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: the_pirate Posted: 20 Aug 2003 00:26 Post subject: Re: Phoenix = Baghdad? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have gas today. ....Mexican for lunch....? mr 8) |
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Aug 19, 2003, 5:35 PM
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In reply to: charrock Posted: 20 Aug 2003 00:30 Post subject: Re: Phoenix = Baghdad? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- madriver wrote: Quote: the_pirate Posted: 20 Aug 2003 00:26 Post subject: Re: Phoenix = Baghdad? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have gas today. ....Mexican for lunch....? mr I guess your tummy feels better today, bob.
....it did until I read what "the_pirate" had for breakfast...uhm...[burp]...excuse me..while I go to the john..[/burp].
...hey charlie
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I got lucky at lunch yesterday. Only had to wait in line about 15 minutes, but they ran out of regular unleaded as I pulled in to the pump. The premium cost $2.19 a gallon. :shock:
I may have to stick around this weekend instead of heading north to go climbing if the supply issue isn't resolved.
In reply to: I seriously doubt that any one who isn't actually there can have any idea of what life is like in Baghdad at the moment. So stop your whining, you bunch of babies...did Phoenix recently undergo "coalition" bombing? I must have missed it on CNN. :cry:
Please...
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Aug 19, 2003, 8:02 PM
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SUCCESS!!!! After waiting in line 45 minutes at Tatum and Bell, I finally filled my tank. (only $2.09 for premium unleaded too) Now I got gas like a bean and chili burrito gone wrong.
BTW, Ed, Going up north for the weekend shouldn't be an issue as far as gas is concerned. There is no statewide shortage (to the best of my knowledge) outside of the Maricopa County area.
Curt
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climblouisiana
Aug 19, 2003, 8:29 PM
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Should be able to get gas outside the CBG area (Clean Burning Gasoline). The CBG area includes Maricopa County, some areas of Pinal County (Apache Junction, Gold Canyon) and some areas of Yavapai County (just north of Lake Pleasant).
As far as I can tell you should be able to get MTBE free gas at Florence Junction (36 miles east of 101 and 60), Black Canyon City (41 miles north of 17 and 10), and Casa Grande (41 miles southeast of 60 and 10).
For some, with a few gallons yet to spare, it may save time and money to go to these areas to get gas. I haven't tried this yet but sources tell me that gas is readily available in Casa Grande for as cheap as $1.59 /gallon. I may head out to Florence Junction later today...
Check the link below for information on the exotic blend of fuel that Maricopa County area uses to keep its air clean and which has caused us many problems these last few days.
http://www.weights.az.gov/...CBG_FAQ/CBG_FAQT.htm
Ed, don't let this gas "problem" keep you from heading north. Just fill up in Black Canyon City or Cordes Junction before you return to the Valley. You'll only be 40-60 miles in the hole.
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Aug 19, 2003, 9:05 PM
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Yesterday I was in Tucson and gas prices seemed high. I came home to the Globe area and filled up at the Wal Mart (local cheap gas) for $1.65 - midgrade.
What was interesting, was that each of the eight pumps had a customer - which is unusual anytime, but especially at 10 pm. One guy in a small pickup (I think he was from Phoenix) was filling two 55 drums and a couple of 5 gallon containers with gas. Made me think "urban refugee". I sure would hate to see a multi-day power outage in the Phoenix area. It would then indeed look like Bagdad.
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uncertaintyprinciple
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Don't worry, folks...
As of right now, the United Nations is assembling a Humanitarian Mission for the beleagured people of Phoenix. Soon, non-stop flights supported by French paratroopers will be flying in to bring cheap gasoline and much needed relief to those of you who have suffered for, literally, hours under the brutal and repressive regime of profiteering gas station owners.
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