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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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charrock
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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madriver
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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epic_ed
Aug 19, 2003, 5:53 PM
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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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curt
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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taorock
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
Aug 20, 2003, 1:41 PM
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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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