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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:13 PM Original message |
$1 to put air in my tire today. |
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LakeSamish706 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
1. More like China, and you better watch out for lead in it! n/t |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. Spend ten bucks... |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Makes a great gift, too. |
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Liberal In Texas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:49 PM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Yep, I carry one in the truck I use for business, saved me in the middle of BFE East Texas where |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
4. Bastards! |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:26 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Actually, it ended up costing more than a buck. I tore one knee of |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 09:52 PM Response to Reply #4 |
31. Why? |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 09:24 PM Response to Reply #31 |
40. They Are Charging For Air! |
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SweetThingy (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 09:56 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. they are charging for compressed air |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
5. And the the compressor always shuts off as I'm getting to the last tire |
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Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:02 PM Response to Reply #5 |
23. You say it shut off too soon? |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
6. If you can, get one of these! Worth every cent. Don't pay the vultures for AIR. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
7. For another $0.50, you could have bought the Perri-Air instead of the ordinary stuff. |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. Didn't know that. Thanks for the info. Now, if only I could train my tires to |
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piedmont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
8. Build yourself a roadside emergency kit. |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
9. I had to do the same thing this week... because my little, plug-into the lighter compressor blew up! |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
11. Really? |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:34 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Sounds like MA is still civilized. Enjoy before the insanity going on in |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. They do that here in Bakersfield at the fast trip IF you buy something in the store |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 10:37 PM Response to Reply #11 |
34. Yeah -- Haruka was shocked when she had to pay for air in VA |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
15. Try telling the clerk about it when it doesn't work and it takes your money. |
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Lint Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
16. Water use to be the big money maker. |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:56 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Do you suppose rates will be based on the quality of the air? |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
18. Why should people who don't need air subsidize you? |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Jeeez, you're right. My guilt now runneth over. How will I live with myself? |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Now you want free psychological counseling? |
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Trillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 09:48 PM Response to Reply #20 |
43. There's a little history missing from investment deserves recompense post |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:05 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. It never was a free ride to begin with |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:10 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Cause it will help save the planet - air in tires, better mileage |
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Mika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
19. Buy a large barrel bike pump. You'll get some exercise too. |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:03 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. But before you do that make sure it will work with your style of hubcap |
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DemGa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
29. Yes, that's what I did |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
24. If I spend that much I'll put the nozzle down my pants. |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 10:38 PM Response to Reply #24 |
35. I see a DUZY award in your future n/t |
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BrotherBuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
27. By law, air and water must be provided free in California. |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
30. I was recently filling up at a truck stop in Washington state. |
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Ravy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
32. Every one I have ever used can be operated by tokens |
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MagickMuffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
33. You should consider purchasing a portable air compressor |
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Kingshakabobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-14-07 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
36. Next time, put your lips together and blow; it's free. |
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AllieB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
37. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to charge to put air in your tire |
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SweetThingy (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
38. it's called being paid for a service |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 09:25 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Who is providing the service? |
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SweetThingy (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 09:29 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. ummmmm the gas station |
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seriousstan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 10:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. If your car is paid for, you won't mind me using it for a while. You buy the gas. |
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WillowTree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-15-07 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
39. I had a low tire this week, too. |
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