Nothing new under the sun

[Marin]

A friend sent me a collection of photos of old gas stations. In the category of "there's nothing new under the sun" I thought this photo was appropriate.

 

[Rambler]

When was the last time you saw full service at a gas station?

 

[Marin]

When was the last time you saw full service at a gas station?

My point wasn't the service, it was the gas they were pumping. Read the sign in the background.

 

[Rambler]

Oh, I saw that. Just poking fun when I can.

 

[BaltimoreLurker]

Oh, I saw that. Just poking fun when I can.

I gotcha the first time. Made me laugh!

 

[ARoss]

In New Jersey and Oregon, you still get "service" as it's illegal to pump your own gas. Why they keep these old antiquated laws is a mystery -- maybe the attendants all belong to a union with a strong lobby organization.

 

[O C Diver]

In New Jersey and Oregon, you still get "service" as it's illegal to pump your own gas. Why they keep these old antiquated laws is a mystery -- maybe the attendants all belong to a union with a strong lobby organization.

Actually I'm good with that law, only a step further. Take all the people collecting federal extended unemployment benefits and make them pump gas until they get a job. I'm already paying for their unemployment benefits, I might as well get something for my money. My windows need cleaning while you're at it.

Ted