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Old 10-09-2024, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Margefrog View Post
I read hoarders (but somehow couldn't repy there) and your comment here. The comment on "hoarders" is unnecessarily harsh. Using gas here isn't taking from those on I-75, etc. If it would, we whould have been told and would have complied. People gassed up in case of their need, and maybe to be able to drive to devasted sights with supplies, just as we prepped our properties re flying objects to protect ourselves and others.
Yes, most of us have been thru numerous weather challenges. That doesn't mean we should ignore this humongous storm, especially the elderly with physical challenges.
Lighten up guys.
Yes, I couldn’t reply either. I was challenged about the anti-siphon protection of modern car gas tanks and couldn’t mention that it is relatively easy to by-pass it and I have the pump but this is a public forum so perhaps I shouldn’t say more about it.