Posted by 10derHeart on June 23, 2008, at 4:07:04
In reply to Re: Linear A and B (For Sigismund) » 10derHeart, posted by Phillipa on June 22, 2008, at 20:38:21
It's true. Oregon and New Jersey both have had this law on the books since 1949, 1951 or so. Too dangerous was the thinking back then, and (more in Oregon) also made stations share some profits with their communities by paying employees to pump the gas.
I live over the border in WA, so I don't deal w/it too often right now. But I like it. I like getting my window cleaned if I want to, interacting with the attendants, and tipping them. (you aren't really expected to tip, as min. wage is pretty decent here, but if you do get windows washed, seems only fair to share, if you can - IMO)
It's different, nostalgic (oh I'm plenty old enough to recall all full service stations, AND gas lines AND odd/even days) and makes me feel good somehow. Hope they leave it this way. Things in Oregon are different, anyway. It just fits in :-)
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