There’s Something Wrong With This Picture!
OK…so it happened to me again. I was driving to work and realized the tank was empty, so I stopped for gas. I waited patiently for the gas to pump and then heard the click. The pump shut off, so I got back in my car and got back on the interstate. I just happened to look down at the gauge and realized the tank was only 3/4 full again. I couldn’t believe it. I told myself before that I need to look at the gauge before I leave, but you know how it is when you’re in a hurry. So there I was driving down the highway wondering, “What is with these gas stations that don’t adjust their pumps to accomodate the higher prices? Their pumps just shut off when it gets to a certain price? What is with the high price of gas? It is over $3.00 a gallon now.”
Is it my imagination, or does everything these days seem to cost more? Last weekend was my sixteen year old daughters prom. I told myself that I wasn’t going to complain about the cost of these dances anymore and just accept it, but it sometimes helps to vent.
Typical Girls Expenses:
(This list doesn’t cover the guys expenses, which would include tux rental, corsage, dinner for himself and his date, limo ride, etc.)
Prom dress……………………………………… $300.00
Professional Pictures……………………….. $ 30.00
Boutineere……………………………………….. $ 15.00
Hair…………………………………………………$ 75.00
Nails………………………………………………..$ 25.00
Shoes………………………………………………$ 50.00
Jewelry……………………………………………..$ 30.00
Borrowed gas money to get to school
on Monday because spent portion of
their money to help cover prom costs…………..$ 20.00
Memories to last a life-time……………………Priceless
As pulled into work, I realized again, this is just another situation where there is nothing I can do. I just need to accept it.
What it means:
- A few more deep cleansing breaths.
- More stops to gas station for me because tank shuts off too soon.
- More stops to gas station for PGC install truck, PGC measure van, and PGC PT Cruiser sales vehicle because tank shuts off too soon and more gas is needed.
- More beautiful granite countertops sold, delivered and installed.
- More satisfied customers…Priceless!
Thanks for reading and listening to me complain!
Barb
Here’s a few photos of kids having fun creating lasting memories:
Posted in Granite, Company on May 16th, 2007 by Barb | |
on June 3rd, 2007 at 7:29 pm
The gas stations don’t control the shut off amounts at the pumps; it is the credit card companies. The gas stations do display signs that read if you have an issue with the maximum amount that the gas stations allow you to pump to contact your credit card company to complain.
I agree that the price of gas is way to high.
on June 4th, 2007 at 11:26 am
Yeah-I heard some other comments on this, after I wrote the blog, but I still don’t quite get it. The pump doesn’t always shut off. It is random. Guess I’ll have to check with my credit card company. Thanks!
on June 13th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Hi Barb,
I loved this blog. I have been catching up with the blogs when I came upon this one, I could “hear” the frustration in your writing and could imagine the conversations in the office once you arrived and shared your story! It made me smile with memories of past conversations as well as agree with you and the costs of everything right now. It seems everything costs so much more! But you are right…some costs are priceless! Thanks for sharing your pictures. Your daughter looks beautiful!
Heidi
on June 13th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Thanks for the nice comments.
(There’s only 2 more dances left to complain about—and treasure the memories of.)