Tag Archives: Quiktrip

the smoking homeless man

In my neighborhood, at the nearest major intersection, there are 3 gas stations: a Conoco, a QuikTrip, and a 7-11. All other things being equal, we usually go to the Conoco, because it’s right-turn-in, right-turn-out, and it’s been around longer … Continue reading

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free gas and the small print

I’m so amused by all the “free gas” ads nowadays. It’s really a brilliant marketing ploy. Big Bob’s Carpet, here in Kansas City, is offering to buy you a free tank of gas if you buy their carpet. Hertz is … Continue reading

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ever have one of those days?

I definitely have.  In fact, that’s what today has been. At 12:15, I left the house to run a couple of quick errands.  I expected them to take only about 35-40 minutes total.  I have a system worked out such … Continue reading

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