Gas station etiquette

[RRinNFla]

On the way to Big Cypress/Everglades I stopped for fuel at the Flying J in Dade City, FL. In the left gas lane was a shiny new Winnebago View, no toad, NY license plates. In the right lane an older class A with a toad. The owner of the class A was putting in fuel. There was no activity at all around the View. I pulled in behind the class A and got out to stretch my legs. The owner of the class A said he had waited for 10 minutes behind the View and finally went to the other lane when it opened. He finished fueling and I pulled up to the pumps. Still no activity around the View. As I was pumping gas, the owner of the View finally came out and STARTED refueling.

Two questions. Since he had a class C and wasn't towing, couldn't he have used the regular automobile lanes, and left the RV lanes for bigger rigs? Second question, is it any wonder NY residents get a bad reputation? I travel to NYC often, and have met many wonderful people, but its folks like these who give tho whole state a bad name.

On the same trip, I stopped at a service area on the Florida turnpike. We needed lunch and fuel, so I parked where I was directed, out with the 18-wheelers. We went in to grab lunch, then headed out to get fuel. Since I need gasoline, not diesel, I maneuvered back to the gas islands and pulled in the far right gas lane behind a mini-van towing a small TT, Ohio plates. Once again, I failed to see any activity around the rig, so I got out and walked up to see if there was a problem. You guessed it. Nobody there. I carefully backed up, then S-snaked my way into the next lane. As I was pulling out, here come the Ohio folks with a couple of fast food bags. We thanked them for their courtesy:R.

Why can't folks learn to fuel up first, then go park, then go shop.

[DSDP_Don]

Wow....this post came to the brink of closure and then came back!

For me, I don't use Flying J, Pilot or some of the other big truck stops for this very reason. I'm retired and in no hurry, but does that make it okay for someone to be inconsiderate. As much as many of you like to say you're in no hurry and just let it go, it can create many issues. For example....What if you planned your trip so that you avoid rush hour traffic on your planned route, or arrival is set before it gets dark, or a storm is coming and you want to stay ahead of it, etc... So some inconsiderate buffoon ruins/delays your trip and your plans.

[MarshaNichols]

2500 Grunt wrote:
Be careful how you retaliate! That inconsiderate idiot could be carrying a gun and make another stupid move. I love to watch their reaction from inside my truck as they reach for their door handle that is covered with Vaseline LOL. If they are a big idiot then it goes under their windshield wipers.

love it!

[Gale_Hawkins]

Lauren wrote:
I have been on here for 13 years and the first time I have made any slight reference to politics. So not EVERY possible discussion for me. It was already in that mode. All one has to do is look at the demographics of the comments made and realize the division.

So I guess the next time we are all sitting in line at the pumps while someone decides to sit there and lunch or picnic what we can do is gather around arm in arm and sing Kumbaya until they decide they are done.

Now that was funny.:)

[Water-Bug]

While I sypathyse with the OP, the offending individual did nothing obsene, illegal or immoral. The proper action on the part of the OP would be to talk to the station manager. If the offender wasn't there long enough to accomplish that, then it wasn't really an issue.

[northmeck0255]

I really do feel sorry for some of the folks on this board. We all come here to talk and learn about RV'ing. For some people, every little thing becomes about politics. I saw nothing in the OP's post that indicated the political affiliation of the people involved. Yet, some here immediately blamed the whole thing on "liberals", whatever that means.

Grow up and get a life! Let's get back to arguing about tires and overweight rigs. LOL

[Lauren]

You are right and I should not have jumped in - my bad. But I saw where it was heading and all and got caught up. Like I said, I have never done that before.

[noe-place]

Now we're going to have to start listening to people start referring to the "P" word as well as the other one. Why can't we just talk about travelling. Geeeez!!!!

[Lauren]

I have been on here for 13 years and the first time I have made any slight reference to politics. So not EVERY possible discussion for me. It was already in that mode. All one has to do is look at the demographics of the comments made and realize the division.

So I guess the next time we are all sitting in line at the pumps while someone decides to sit there and lunch or picnic what we can do is gather around arm in arm and sing Kumbaya until they decide they are done.

[northmeck0255]

Lauren wrote:
This is very obviously developing into a political orientation discussion. Those who want and need "rights" and those who respect responsibilities and responsible behavior.

Now, that out to get the libs wagging.

Some very miserable souls persist in trying to inject their brand of politics into EVERY possible discussion. It is really quite tiresome.

[Bucky_Badger]

mich800 wrote:

FunnyCamper wrote:
there is no 'me me me' society
ya'll just decided to voice your intolerance.
give it a break people
this has happened before and will happen again, YOU BEING inconveniced on YOUR time schedule.
gosh already
grow up all of you---you're on vacation, relax a BIT!!!!!!!!!!

There are valid arguments on both sides. But I do find it amusing when some talk of the me me generation for not doing what they want when they want it.

Very well said!!!! The "me" group and the "want" group

[mich800]

FunnyCamper wrote:
there is no 'me me me' society
ya'll just decided to voice your intolerance.
give it a break people
this has happened before and will happen again, YOU BEING inconveniced on YOUR time schedule.
gosh already
grow up all of you---you're on vacation, relax a BIT!!!!!!!!!!

There are valid arguments on both sides. But I do find it amusing when some talk of the me me generation for not doing what they want when they want it.

[JWF]

All liberals lack any common sense. If they had any they would'nt be liberal.

[FunnyCamper]

there is no 'me me me' society
ya'll just decided to voice your intolerance.
give it a break people
this has happened before and will happen again, YOU BEING inconveniced on YOUR time schedule.
gosh already
grow up all of you---you're on vacation, relax a BIT!!!!!!!!!!

[pappcam]

Lauren wrote:
We know it's there and just have to accept it with gritting teeth. It is called "ME ME ME" Society.

I have said it so repeatedly before and will say it til the day I die - I am so glad and proud to have lived in the greatest times the United States has ever seen; or ever will see.

You realize every generation in the history of mankind has said this. "Kids these days" has also been said since the dawn of civilization.

Times change and lots of people don't. Those people will be worse off for it.

If 5 extra minutes at a gas pump has you cursing the world and every person born after you then you have the problem.

This is seriously the most miserable message board I've ever belonged to. Good thing there's some very good info in here because the opinions in here are a little nasty. IMO of course. 🙂