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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Quick, follow that gas truck and step on it!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The QT on Roswell Road was empty of gas and the usual two-block line of cars was gone.
By mid-afternoon, with the tanker truck on the horizon, cars - like sharks smelling blood - raced into the gas lanes to await the truck.
The tanker truck headed on down Roswell Road to another station somewhere. About a third of those drivers left their reserved gas pump position and headed off to follow the truck.
Unfortunately for them, it was a milk truck. I guess they look similar. Even worse, the QT truck arrived shortly the milk truck.
When the QT truck pulled in, those in their cars, got out, with credit cards in hand and lined up for the anticipated bell or whatever it is they do to signal that the pumps are active. More cars, after passing by and seeing the tanker truck, pulled in.
At this point, the drivers following the milk truck realized their error and returned to blend in with the oncoming traffic. It was at this point that I went in the store.
As I exited, the first argument had already started. Two men were yelling and screaming over who had the spot first. Everyone around them remained quiet in anticipation of the fight. After all, since you have to be there for an hour, might as well have some entertainment.
Metro drivers, have patience. Supposedly there’s gas on the way. Urban Legends are hitting the Internet. Don’t take them to heart—except for the Elvis sightings.
The AJC can’t chase that gas truck, but our website does offer tips for coping with the financial crisis.
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