By TL

September 25, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

I’ve thought about giving a $20 reward to the first gas clerk at the QT near me that can get me some gas.

By TL

September 25, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

I’ve thought about giving a $20 reward to the first gas clerk at the QT near me that can get me some gasoline when the truck comes in.

By Taylor

September 25, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Your articles, though entertaining, are rife with syntax and grammar errors. Your space is best filled with police blotter information, though I have recently enjoyed the narratives relating gasoline fueled (haha) fights in Sandy Springs.

By My3Kids

September 25, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

There was a gas tanker sitting on the side of the highway yesterday morning as I was on my way to work. Sadly, it was going to opposite direction. I almost turned around to see if he had gas in his tanker or was out of gas himself.

These days I wish I still owned a diseal truck, seems like everyone who sells diseal has diseal in stock.

I don’t want to fill up again until I am sitting on E (which is what I have always done) but if I keep having to waste gas because of people running out on 75 and 285 and blocking traffic or sitting in a lane of traffic only to discover they are sitting in line to get gas at the station a few miles up the road…I will be one of those PIAs who are topping off.

And why do people have to sit there and scream at the poor cashiers for having no gas. Really people…do you think they can control how much gas they receive?

Friday evening, I stopped at the QT on Bells Ferry road. While I was in line purchasing something to drink, the girl walks in and demands to know why the QT on Barrett Parkway has no gas and they do. This was a station who finally received gas the day before. They had been out since the weekend before. The gentlemen behind the counter said they did not know the other store was out. Then this girl starts yelling at them for the price of gas. It was down to $3.96. I looked at said the price has dropped 3 cents since yesterday and over 10 cents from the week before. She then proceeds to say that this is not good enough and that it needs to be dropped $2.00 more and what happens in TX and LA should not affect us. And walked out of the store. I felt really bad for the gentlemen behind the counter. The gas supply and prices are not in their control. They have to sell gas for what the suppliers tell them to.

I have always known there are some immature and uneducated people in this world and not much surprises me these days, but this girl really did surprise me. I was just amazed about how out of touch with reality she is. Hopefully she grows up soon.

By SM

September 25, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

All hail the prius - 48mpg. Kiss my bumper you silly a@s SUV drivers. who looks cool now? I can go 2 more months without filling up. MuahhahhaaMuaahahahh

By Glenn Reid

September 25, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

so who’s the number 1 exporter in the us for 2007? Canada. Shipped in 680.53 million barrels and who shipped in the most finished gas, the United Kingdom, 25.15 million barrels. All coming from the north and east coast

By Pedro

September 25, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

M3K, what’s even worse is that the moronic girl is likely going to the polls in November with her twisted view of reality in tow. Be afraid; be very afraid.

By Dixie

September 25, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Pedro - I’m right there with you. And, I think voting should be earned in a 3 step process. The first election your vote should be only in your immediate county. The second election you can vote for issues that affect your state. Then the third election you can vote for things that affect the whole country.

I’m someone who has voted in every election ( no matter how small) for 29 years. I bothers me greatly that 50 year olds who have never cared enough to register, have votes that count as much as mine on the national level.

By JEFFREY

September 25, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

THIS COMMENT IS TO SM< PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE EVER HIT BY AN SUV OR A@@@ DRIVING A TRUCK, YOUR LITTLE TIN CAN OF A CAR AND ROLLING 10,000 VOLT BATTERY WILL EXPLODE AND YOU WILL NO LONGER USE THIS FORUM FOR IMMATURE COMMENTS LIKE THE ONE YOU POSTED. I DRIVE A MUSTANG AND LOOK COOL, YOU DONT!

By Dixie

September 25, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

OH RIGHT ! ! Your Mustang is going to hold it’s own when hit by a SUV? Please tell me you’re not a registered voter.

By Thatgirl

September 25, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Ha Ha,

I just got the last bit of gas from the Kroger in Woodstock. I feel like I am on top of the world.

Oh well, the hunt for gas will begin again next week.

By Black Cloud

September 25, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

I’ve got plenty of FREE gas at my house that people are welcome to have. Might need to bring over some air freshener, though.

By Ron

September 25, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

Dixie feels as if her vote should weigh more than everyone else’s. Maybe my vote should only count as a 1/4 vote like the slave that I am. Please dixie, have mercy on me for being an ignorant fool.

By AeroNautica0909

September 25, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

I wonder how many of these people REALLY needed gas- meaning who had less than a quarter of a tank of gas. If anyone had more than a quarter of a tank of gas, they did not need to be getting gas. This is exactly why we’re having this shortage.

I really wonder if people really understand basic economics. The supply at the moment is not capable of handling the demand, driving up prices. People here are so quick to complain about prices being high while expecting gas to be available when the gas lines are not running at full capacity.

Right now my Ford Focus hatchback is sitting on E… but I don’t plan to drive anywhere for the next couple of days so I’m not rushing to the pump. We can all work on preventing shortages by not driving as much and leaving the pumps for those who are REALLY out of gas.

By Marty

September 25, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

There’s gas at the Chevron in Cumming off Hwy 20, but they’re reserving it for their friends. We pulled up to find 2 trucks filling up. As we pulled in behind one truck he was chatting up the gas station employee, he kind of laughed, put the bag over the pump handle then got in his truck to leave. Nice!

By Dixie

September 25, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Ron - you ignorant fool - You didn’t read carefully did you? Let me explain in simpler terms. I think ALL of us who have been dedicated ( life long) should be taken more seriously than newbies who didn’t give a damn for the last 30 plus years. Get it now?

By Dixie

September 25, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

Ron - as for the slave remark - the “regular” readers of this column know that when it comes to me, experience and common sense trump skin color every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Now you’re a little less ignorant.

By FCM

September 25, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

I’m at 50%….however most the gas stations between my house and office are at 0%. I saw 2 that had gas on the way home, both had lines 1/2 mile long—-wish I were kidding.

Therefore, I will be looking for a station that has gas and maybe 1/4 mile line.

As for Gov Sonny….he had no problem cancelling school when gas prices went up a few years back….Go ahead Sonny cancel the UGA game…

By GODAWGS08

September 25, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

For every gallon your Prius saves, my SUV burns 2 HAHAHAHA!!!!

By td

September 25, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

Sorry Prius driver—you still look like a dork. You may get better mileage but its tough to look cool in something that is probably colored yellowish.

By James R

September 25, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

I’m with dixie on the vote stuff and my neighbor got fired when he shut down the pumps where he was working until all his family & friends got there. then he turned them on again.

By Dixie

September 25, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

Sonny needs to be divied up and put on the spits at the tailgate parties. Pork anyone?

By MKJ

September 25, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

I work in Calhoun - they have gas - low prices too. Only 45 minutes from Town Center Mall.

By Ron

September 25, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

Dixie, do you not believe that I have the mental capacity to cast an educated vote? No? Well then maybe you and your “intelligent social class” should remove my right to vote. Please, by all means, I will not contest!

By Oscar

September 25, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

The sad thing is…. most Americans, dont plan very well, think of only today, forget about tommorow and yesterday and can only thing one layer deep, including our politicians. THATS HOW WE GOT INTO THIS CRAP PEOPLE.

By Praveen

September 25, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

People, a few pointers 1) Turn off the freaking car when you are waiting in a long line with an almost empty tank. Turn the car on to move ahead only. 2) If you stay up late, the number of gas stations stoocking gas may not be any more numerous. But you will NOT wait for gas. I went to a QT on Buford Hwy at 1am and had NO problem filling any grade of gas I chose. No wait. 3) Cut down on unnecessary trips. If you are an employer, and telecommuting doesnt slow down work, by all means, let your employee telecommute. Don’t be a stubborn manager.

By Dixie

September 25, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

Once again you’ve missed the point Ron. Established dedication is the key and sparring w/ you has become a big yawn for me.

Oscar - you hit the nail on the head.

Praveen - You forgot to mention the chance of 3am entertainment. Lt. Steve is an expert on it. My favorite columns by him give humorous light to the life that flows over the streets when the bars close.

By George P. Burdell

September 25, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

The big unspoken truth is that no gas station has changed prices over the past week. I guarantee you the Governor issued a directive that no station could raise their price above what it was on a specified date. We wouldn’t be having shortages, lines, etc. if market prices were allowed to prevail. Nobody, including me, wants to pay 6 or 8 bucks a gallon, but it would reduce people topping off their tank or filling up a 5 gallon can while they are at the pump. Bottom line is if market pricing were allowed to prevail, we’d all be better off than waiting an hour for gas or following gas trucks, etc. With national events this week and our own local gas story, this country is moving towards Socialism and we will all learn to hate it soon enough.

By Supply & Demand

September 25, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

Apparently gas is still cheap enough for people to go crazy each day looking for gas. Let’s supply and demand work this problem out. Simple ECON 101. Only idiots who either skipped ECON 101 or were too stupid to attend college would complaint about gas prices and want more governmental control. Nobody forces you to buy gas. We keep forgetting things like cars and gas are luxury and not necessity. Life is not fair. Get over it. Let’s the bidding begin. I willing to pay $10/gal, any seller???

By SharonH

September 25, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

If gas is so scarce, how come the streets and parking lots are packed and the sidewalks are empty?

By Robynn

September 25, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

Sadly, I’ve been out of gas for my mower for a month, but I’m terrified of taking my gas can to the station because of all the idiots who will accuse me of hoarding. Guess I’m going to let the grass grow awhile longer.

By buford

September 25, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Mr Supply and Demand,indeed nobody forces us to buy gas, unfortunately you’re totally wrong, cars and gas are necessity in this city and others, because there’s not enough public transportation

By AeroNautica0909

September 25, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

Buford,

There’s not enough public transportation… that is true. How about we all get on our politicians and make them realize its a priority? Metro Atlanta is at the mercy of natural disasters, geopolitical events, market speculators, etc because of our over dependence on our cars. If mass transit was widely available and heavily used, gas prices would not phase us as much.

It’s time that people get with the program and get on board with mass transit…

By Mike D

September 26, 2008 1:40 AM | Link to this

Ha Ha Ha for all of you dumb @sses. I have a Suburban, but i work out of my house so I only fill up once a month or so. My wife has an Excursion, but works a couple of miles away.

To the idiots in the Priuses, please don’t get in our way.

The goal people is to move your stupid job to a level you’re not strapped to a desk, but also at a level the crappy employer can’t export it.

By Dixie

September 26, 2008 4:57 AM | Link to this

Having people like Mike D work from home is good for office morale.

According to an article in the NY Times the companies manufacturing mass transit busses are back logged with orders. Cities seem to be getting the message. A little late, but they’re getting it.

I’ve read too that a battery for electric cars will be available by 2010 that will boost the range from 60 to 200 miles per charge. Currently the average cost per mile in an electric vehicle is 3-4 cents per mile. There’s a guy in AZ who added solar panels to the top of his EV and rides free.

By Uncanny Valley

September 26, 2008 6:15 AM | Link to this

I caught a guy syphoning my gas tank outside a BigLots in Smyrna. My daughter was with me, she saw what the man was doing, and looked up at me, and said, “You gonna make ‘im pay, Pa?”

My daughter is an authority on Jesse James movies.

By robo

September 26, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

Mike D,

Dealing Meth does not qualify for “work out of my house”, and the Suburban that you use for a stash place, you know, the rusted-through one out on blocks practically hidden by weeds, does not qualify as a vehicle.

However, your wife’s Excursion does provide her some cover while turns tricks right around the block. She definately moves up a job level. Just ask her happy customers that she refers to you for business. I hear she effeciently handles 2 or three at a time.

By robo

September 26, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this

Mike D,

Dealing Meth does not qualify for “work out of my house”, and the Suburban that you use for a stash place, you know, the rusted-through one out on blocks practically hidden by weeds, does not qualify as a vehicle.

However, your wife’s Excursion does provide her some cover while turns tricks right around the block. She definately moves up a job level. Just ask her happy customers that she refers to you for business. I hear she effeciently handles 2 or three at a time.

By Dixie

September 26, 2008 7:18 AM | Link to this

robo - Laughing my a$$ off!

By My3Kids

September 26, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

Pedro…I am very afraid that there are people like that girl who will be voting in Nov.

By JeremiahWright

September 26, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Bunch of animals. I’m out of gas now because I haven’t topped off even once over the last two weeks. Those of you who did are making the gas shortage worse. Thanks a lot.

By Cassie

September 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Robo -

Funny indeed!

By John

September 26, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Taylor—What a twit you are. Your comment about grammar errors contains grammar errors. The narratives are “relating to” “gasoline-fueled” fights. Nerd.

By SmartAce

September 26, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Wow, some of you people should never reproduce….Please do us all a favor.

By Proud Displaced Texan in D'ville

September 26, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

People just need to use common sense. If you’re worried about gas, STAY HOME unless it’s absolutely necessary for you to go out. Fill up when you see an opportunity. But there’s no need to panic. Nor is there a need to act a fool at the gas stations. The police shouldn’t need to waste their resources there.

By Stone

September 26, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Actually, Proud Disgraced Texan in Duh’ville, the best thing to do is NOT fill up when you see an opportunity, that is what got us in this mess in the first place. Duh! Only take what you need and leave some for others and soon the supply will be back to normal.

By desparado

September 26, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

My second car (truck) is a trike (80 MPG)…but I need to fill a 2 gallon gas can for my chain saw so I can get my wood in for the winter…and I am actually afraid to take it to a station and fill it.

In fact, when I bought the new 2 gal.can the other day at Lowes some idiotmale made the comment that I was just like all the other soccer mom’s…hording gas. I will not repeat what this 63YO told hin ‘cause it was not too ladylike…but I do not need to face someone like him at the pump.

Let’s see…no water, no gas, bad air quality, can’t sell home due to banking idiots, what next? (not really a transplant..23 years here)

By Gern

September 26, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

Taylor, There’s a reason you never get Christmas Cards. This isn’t Miss Baxter’s fifth grade class. Life is full of errors.

By JustMe

September 27, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

I am sorry to laugh but…..LOL..!! that was funny. They followed a milk truck..LOL!! One day they will laugh at themselves. Humor is needed at the time like this.

By Proud Displaced Texan2

September 27, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

I completely agree with you “Proud Texan” I too am from Texas, yes, Houston to be exact. YA’LL just don’t get it here . . the word for today is PREPARATION. You should absolutely fill-up when you have the chance that will eliminate these long lines from people who are constantly topping off and those who get enough just to get them to the next station.

I have people in Texas whose lives have basically been blown away by the storm and people here are getting into arguments and fist fights over gasoline.

WOW the Saudis must be luvin this!

You guys just need to chill and work together to come up with solutions. Guess that’s the thing I miss most about Texas is that sense of oneness.

For those of you who are going to tell me to go back to Texas (believe me, that’s not an insult)

Peace

By Proud Displaced Texan three

September 27, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t disagree more with the two idiots passing themselves off as Texans. No. 1 all Texans don’t think alike so that “oneness” crap is pure BS. We don’t all fill up when we get the chance especially after a hurricane because most of us know full well that that reduces the supply and might just lead to shortages even though, unlike Ga., we have extensive reserves. I’ve been here three years and the one thing I can’t stand about the South is there are so many people from somewhere else telling everybody how it is done “back home where I’m from”. I totally love the south, especially the people and I don’t need to talk down about them to make myself feel superior like my insecure compatriots do.

By Fiesty Italian

September 27, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

You should not top off!! Keep 1/2 tank full and you will be okay. Try to schedule all appointments and errands together to save time and gas.

If we all shared, we would not be in this mess!!

By Fred

September 28, 2008 1:51 AM | Link to this

Why don’t you all have a cup of STFU and just basically STFU?

Get gas when you want too. Wait in lines for hours or not, I don’t give a fat ratsass. It’s called FREEDOM you moron’s, and an as such folks are free to be idiots. I last ran out of gas in…………. let me think here, some of those brain cells got blazed through and there are still under constructions signs there……… I THINK 1981. Walking my butt to a gas station cured me of that stupid crap. (As did sitting down once to take a crap and the seat wasn’t down, so why don’t WOMEN check the seat status before they sit down instead of incessantly b*** when the seat is left up, but I digress).

My three gas guzzling vehicles have sufficient fuel. My Dodge Ram 4X4 probably hasn’t moved much in the last year but that is beside the point. There is gas out there people, you just have to quit being a sheep and quick following the flock.

Do you really think Quiktrip is going to allow their stations on the highway to run out? Hell no, Chet is much smarter than that. Have you ever thought of going for gas at times OTHER than at 5 in the afternoon of 7 in the morning when the rest of you mindless, sheep are using the cognitive skills that got you the mindless (useless) jobs that you have? If you are THAT worried about fuel, jot down the stations that have the gas and the three mile lines and get your useless asses up at 2 in the morning and fill up THEN.

Holy poop on a stick, a revelation. Naw don’t do that, it would take too much effort on your part and how many are using “no gas” as an excuse not to go to the useless jobs you occupy space in?

In short, ALL my vehicles have full tanks and it has not been an effort to have them in that state. When I NEED gasoline, I GET gasoline (legally lol). I guess that is why I work for myself and you idiots whine, I mean work, for someone else you call an anal pore. Successful people work and act, losers whine and make excuses. Oh, I also have cut down unneeded trips, but THAT is too much to lay on you sheep without a proper shepherd………

By yoyo

September 28, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Not top off they say? Well lets see, theres a little thing called communte. Its where you live in North Ga. and HAVE to work in Atlanta because theres no jobs. So you HAVE to fill up atleast 2 to 3 times a week, EVERY WEEK. YOU do the math……we HAVE to top up. Hey I know… Lets drill on Oaky Woods and get Mark Taylor’s trucking companies to haul it?

By "Spank" the monkey

September 28, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Yoyo says Not top of they say? Well lets see, theres a little thing called communte. Ok yoyo, I give, what the hell is a communte?

By Dixie

September 28, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

“Spank” first, then comment. You’ll find you’re more relaxed and less likely to be bothered by the little things like a typo.

By yoyo

September 28, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Dixie.. why is it your the only one who makes CENTS on here? :-)

By Lee

September 28, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

My rural hometown has 9 gas stations - two of the QT variety and the rest are mom and pop operations.

For the past two weekends, this town has been completely out of gas. Next closest station is about 15 miles away.

When this so-called “gas crisis” first hit, I didn’t rush out and top off the tanks or engage in any of the “panic” buying. I then had to use gas from my lawnmower can just to get to work.

Lesson learned. When the gauge hits 1/2 tank and I find gas, I’m filling up.

I’ve also got a sneaking suspicion that in a few months, we’ll be hearing about how the gas distributors were playing games with the supply in order to keep the prices jacked up.

By Dixie

September 28, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

yoyo - Thank you for the kind remark. I first looked at this column because I’d met Lt. Steve more than a few times while I was a bartender and lived in his neck of the woods. But I must confess, as much as I like to read his columns, I love to hear what the “regulars” here have to say. Stone, Cassie, Cindy and the long lost Elbubba are the reason I love these comments. They have smart and truly roll on the floor funny things to say.

Check back regularly and you’ll see they post some of the brightest remarks on the web. And 90% of the time people here are in a good mood. (Even Fred and analchord from time to time)

By Dixie

September 28, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

BTW - Fred, In my house men are just as entitled to leave the seat up as women are to leave it down. (I have warned my son that not all women feel this way)

By winkle

September 29, 2008 6:24 AM | Link to this

Grandma used to say “If it has a lid, close it.” That always solved the seat up/seat down conundrum.

By Cassie

September 29, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

We both shut the lid in my household - it prevents the dogs from having a midnight guzzle (and you know, I dont’ flush in these days of water conservation).

By Dixie

September 29, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Cassie - I’m lucky in that dept. My dogs have no interest. But my friend threatens to kill her husband when he leaves thiers up because thier dog drinks then dribbles accross the seat. She says sometimes she sees it & sometimes not. Yuucckk.

By Cassie

September 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Uh: gross!

By Stone

September 29, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Wouldn’t happen if you ladies always put the seat up. You see, men have been told to always put the seat down but this makes little sense. Most of the time we use the toilet we need the seat up. We’ve all been told the horror stories of you ladies hitting porcelain (and for you ladies with small butts, water) at 3 in the morning, but few of us really care. If y’all would just leave it up until you need it and put it back up when you are done, then Fido or your man won’t trickle on the seat which understandably is kinda gross. Wouldn’t this be easier that battling with your guy for the rest of your life?

By Fred

September 29, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this

Cassie and Dixie, you are both in trouble. I laughed so loud I woke my girls up (the big one I’m married to and the little one we made.) I have actually been good on the seat thing for the little one (she is 6) because she hasn’t the capability yet for reasoning. I used to rely on the lid down philosophy that winkle suggested until my (then 4 year old daughter) got up in the middle of the night and sat on the closed lid, peed, and crawled into my bed by accident. I have since been more forgiving about the lid which is in compliance with my original post dealing with learning from your mistakes lol.

By Lt. Steve

September 30, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

Ok Dixie, which bar?