Gas Pumps Are Out

I would like to consider myself one of those people who does not react to "all the media hype" about what's going on around us. Snow storms? Please. Drought? Hmm, well... But this is the first time where I am actually seeing and feeling the results of what's bordering a crisis situation.

This weekend I was out and about with Rob running errands and we started to notice some of the gast stations were closed. On Friday when I noticed the Costco one was closed, it didn't really register much other than, everyone wanted cheaper gas, of course they are out. But then on Saturday and Sunday, we noticed a lot more regular gas stations were out as well.

On my way to work this morning, I saw that some of those same stations got gas sometime between last night and today to serve customers, but not enough to last until 3:00 when I left work. When I passed they were all back to nothing.

I have about a quarter of a tank left. I will try and remain calm and just look for the next opportunity to fill up, but with each passing day, it looks less hopeful. I know Lockheed doesn't have an "out of gas and can't get to work" charge number, so it would be vacation time for me. I am sorry, but being out of gas and stuck at home doesn't say vacation to me.

I am hoping this news report is accurate in claiming things are getting back to normal. I was also unaware we have different fuel restrictions to lower smog. Makes sense, but never would have occured to me as a reason we have so little.

All I can say is I know when something is bad wrong when my dad in NY is buying gas cheaper than I can. Maybe I can jog to work... I did want to get in shape...