Short trip back to UK - observations
Oct 25th 2010, 8:06 pm
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
They first had pay-at-the-pump back in the early 1980s in the UK. Didn't see it in the US till much later. Maybe they'll get it in New Jersey one day!!
Oct 25th 2010, 8:33 pm
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Oct 25th 2010, 8:45 pm
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
A few years ago there was some talk of going over to self service. That would have meant the loss of many jobs and it wouldn't reduce the price of gas at the pump...so it was decided to stay full service at the pumps.I hate it when I go back to the UK and have to pump my own gas...smelly petrol on my hands....yuck.
Oct 25th 2010, 8:49 pm
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
Correct and I love it. A few years ago there was some talk of going over to self service. That would have meant the loss of many jobs and it wouldn't reduce the price of gas at the pump...so it was decided to stay full service at the pumps.
I hate it when I go back to the UK and have to pump my own gas...smelly petrol on my hands....yuck.
A few years ago there was some talk of going over to self service. That would have meant the loss of many jobs and it wouldn't reduce the price of gas at the pump...so it was decided to stay full service at the pumps.I hate it when I go back to the UK and have to pump my own gas...smelly petrol on my hands....yuck.
Oct 25th 2010, 8:49 pm
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
Wow, I've only ever seen that in developing countries! Not making a comparison, just an observation of the countries I have visited!
Oct 25th 2010, 8:53 pm
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Oct 25th 2010, 9:51 pm
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
Oct 26th 2010, 12:31 am
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Oct 26th 2010, 1:12 am
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
Plenty of Starbucks around Boston, just not quite so many in the burbs....but DD do better regular coffee anyway and their hash browns are awesome, gross, but awesome!
Oct 26th 2010, 1:33 am
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
Correct and I love it. A few years ago there was some talk of going over to self service. That would have meant the loss of many jobs and it wouldn't reduce the price of gas at the pump...so it was decided to stay full service at the pumps.
I hate it when I go back to the UK and have to pump my own gas...smelly petrol on my hands....yuck.
A few years ago there was some talk of going over to self service. That would have meant the loss of many jobs and it wouldn't reduce the price of gas at the pump...so it was decided to stay full service at the pumps.I hate it when I go back to the UK and have to pump my own gas...smelly petrol on my hands....yuck.
Oct 26th 2010, 1:36 am
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
As you know I was in the New England area and can vouch for the amount of DD's in the area. I ate there twice during my stay and loved the hash browns and Munchkins. One can never get enough cinnamon and glazed Munchkinks. God I miss that area.
Oct 26th 2010, 1:50 am
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Re: Short trip back to UK - observations
Well hello, Miss Ugacrew..... Where have you been these days?