* NOSTALGIC SUNDAY *

 

It's Time Again for Another Nostalgic Sunday

 



Something I wrote in yesterday's post filled me with nostalgia ~

those three little words: "Fill 'er up!"

 

 

 

Remember in the movie, Back to the Future, when all the Texaco gas station attendants come running out to wait on the customer?! I don't remember that actually happening to me and my family in real life, but no matter where my dad stopped for gas, at least one guy would come out and see what was needed. He'd pump whatever amount of gas my dad told him, clean ALL the windows, check the water and oil, and maybe the tire pressure. It all went quickly and then, Swoosh, we'd be off on our way again. (1950s)

 

 

I think I was in my mid-to-late twenties when companies began to modify their gas stations into Self-Serve, and I guess I was at the right age, because it didn't bother me very much. (1970s)

 

 

I've proclaimed for the past couple of years, though, that the oil companies NEED to offer at least ONE Full-Service gas pump! I truly believe LOTS of people would take advantage of it, even paying a little more for gas, just for the convenience:

 

 for instance ~

Moms with little kids or babies in the car

People who have some disabilities but are still able to drive

Older adults with or without health issues

Business women, dressed nicely and on their way to work

Drivers who want to feel safe, knowing things under the hood have been checked.

Oh, and what about during inclement weather?

 

 

Also, with people living longer, the population of older adults in the US keeps increasing.  

 

 

I would definitely use a Full Service pump sometimes.

 

What about you? Would you pay a little more?

 

 

 

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* HAPPINESS IS........*

The Ronald appreciates the joy I have for the smallest of things. I'm not a woman of "fashion," who must have lots of shoes and purses, or getting my nails "done."


* When I hear a particular song I love................that is happiness.
* When I receive a phone call or letter from a friend or relative.....that is happiness.
* When The Ronald brings me a bouquet of flowers from the grocery store......that is happiness.
* When I get hugs......that is happiness.


Something quite insignificant happened the other day that brought me great joy. I actually had enough money to fill the tank of my PT Cruiser, BEFORE the price went up by 40 cents! I noticed a couple of gas stations with the lower price, and as I drove farther East, I noticed some were 40 cents higher, so I pulled in to the next one with the lower price......and if it had been back in the Good Old Days....I would've said to the attendant, "Fill 'er up with regular!"