I've been driving for about 5 hours.
My legs are stiff and my booty is numb.
All I want is to fill 'er up, hit the In-n-Out for some sustenance and get back on the road so I can make it back to SF before midnight. Ok, so maybe I'm a little cranky.
Slide card in and out. Enter ZIP code. Remove handle and insert in Jeep. Select grade. Begin pumping.
Click. Pumping stops.
I reposition the handle in the Jeep and begin pumping again.
Click. Pumping stops.
I reposition the handle in the Jeep, attempt to hold it there with all my strength and begin pumping again.
Click. Pumping stops.
This time, I'm displaying a frantic exertion as I attempt to hold the handle at the magic angle that will allow the gas to flow. Maybe there's a little swearing. MAYBE there's A LOT of swearing. I begin pumping AGAIN.
Click. Pumping stops. *Sigh*
I put the handle back. I select "YES" for a receipt. I get back in the Jeep and drive away.
Next time, I'm stopping in Weed instead. The gas pumps there actually work and I can look at Mt. Shasta while I fill my tank. read more