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Comments (2)Not that I ever want any bird to suffer but they are most likely House Sparrows (a non Native invasive species). Do you get this news station? I wonder if Sandra Man is still a newscaster there?...See MoreGas station rip offs??
Comments (11)Cynic's rule #2: If you get an email (or post) that says send this to everyone you know!!!!!!" DON'T! It's amazing how these hoaxes just keep on going. I worked for a gas station for a number of years. My pumps were checked regularly by W&M. In talking to the the guys that test the pumps, about 80% (or more) of the pumps that aren't dispensing accurately are actually giving more than they should (for a variety of reasons). But it's usually no more than a few tablesppons at best. When you watch them, it's a very non-technical way of testing the pumps. They use a special 5 gallon can and the top has a narrow glass cylinder with markings to rate how accurate it is on the dispensing of 5 gallons of gas. As the fluid approaches the top (rather an inverted funnel shape) it goes up into the clear glass cylinder. It pretty much tells within teaspoons how much over or under. The gas is then dumped back into the tank and a certificate is left with the store to adjust their pump records for sales since the pumps will show the test fuel as dispensed and it has to be credited to the cashier to avoid a shortage. They run 2-4 tests and the tests are averaged. When one thinks about it, it's almost amazing the pumps are so accurate. I don't recall the actual amount it has to be off (and yes, they'll redtag a pump dispensing too much) in order to redtag the pump and put it out of commission, but it's not much. Once tagged the pump has to be recalibrated and retested to be put back into operation. Our company always would calibrate to be a whisker over just in case the test can used for calibration didn't match the test can used for testing. There was a time when another station had all their pumps redtagged. What happened was the test can used by the company calibrating it got a small dent in it! This of course made for less room in the can so it screwed up all the calibrations! I felt sorry for the owner, but found it humorous. Here in MN, and I think it's probably the same in all states, W&M puts stickers on the pumps when it was last tested by W&M. And yes, you can call them and report suspicious pumps. Be sure to note the pump number, date, level of gas, etc when you report it. But when people say "I put 15 gallons into a 14 gallon tank - it must be the pump!!!" they show ignorance. First the tank size is estimated, secondly, tank size doesn't include the filler neck and though people shouldn't, they do seem to always fill to nearly spilling. Which brings up the other point, if gas truly expands as much as many would have us believe we surely would be popping tanks or at least blowing the gas caps off cars quite regularly. BTW, just filling a 1 gal can, unless tested, wouldn't tell much. Why? First, most gas cans are made to hold more than they say for adding oil and additives. So when you fill the 1 gallon can and it holds 1.1 gallons don't get misled into believing the calibration is wrong. You can, however, take that gallon can, fill one gallon, then take a measuring cup and measure the contents. You should do it a number of times and average the results however, to be comparable to a true pump test....See MoreBuying Home opposite upcoming gas station
Comments (24)I , like many , have found that living near or next to gas stations is more delightful than living next to annoying , nosy neighbors who sometimes do not keep their houses, yards tidy . I’d take a gas station as a neighbor instead of a nosy , town gossip annoying neighbor in a heartbeat ! Most gas stations with convenience stores are in fact that . Convenient! When they don’t have mechanic garages attached & lots don’t , there is no noise ! And of you must wait 30 extra seconds to be able to pull out of your driveway , so what ?! That will happen no matter where you live ! And if you live on a boring , quiet street , you May be able to pull right out w/out waiting ... but once you reach a main st/rd & you will , you must wait to pull out there as well ! Some people are too much . Some smoke , drink , sit in traffic & breath in fumes daily , yet when it comes to a gas station they say I would never live near one haha ! Listen folks , no one lives forever , no one ! And there will always be something to bitch about & ppl will never stop being negative . Why not live in a plastic bubble ? And guess what ?? One day , some day something will take your life . We are just passing thru this short time on earth . Stop being scared to live While here ! Also , one can eat healthy , exercise , not drink or smoke & get sick from genetics . I’ll say this as well as my neighbors. During electrical outages , hurricanes etc ... a few steps to a gas station to get fuel for a generator is wonderful ! And when you are friendky to them , they are happy to help ! So those of you who THINK it’s such a hazard have no idea that there are strict codes preventing underground double line fuel line leaks . Walking ariund NYC is more of a health hazard that a fuel station . Educate yourselves people before throwing nonsense comments out there . Meanwhile over half the nation is obese & cell phones that we use every day cause cancer , but stay away from fuel stations hahahaha! Oh , and as far as kids living near a gas station ? Keep letting them use cell phones daily . It will make them sick way faster than anything ! Peace ....See MoreLimonium perezii. At a gas station.
Comments (3)There is a native species also. L.californicum. In fact,its almost from border to border on the coast. A more modest display of flowers,but I'm sure nativists have some improved versions at botanical garden sales....See Morelucillle
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