Someone, anyone, if you know where there is an open gas station in Houston somewhere. Southwest side preferebly. Thanks. And if you want to know, yes, I'm leaving tomorrow, but I won't get very far on half a tank, even if it can take me a hundred miles, it really means I'll just last 2 hours in the 5 mile per hour traffic.
This actually isn't a gag thread so mods, please keep up. I need gas in Houston.
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secretvampire
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Maybe try calling 311? They might be able to help you locate a gas station that is still open.
[quote name='equest943']Someone, anyone, if you know where there is an open gas station in Houston somewhere. Southwest side preferebly. Thanks. And if you want to know, yes, I'm leaving tomorrow, but I won't get very far on half a tank, even if it can take me a hundred miles, it really means I'll just last 2 hours in the 5 mile per hour traffic.[/QUOTE]
Good luck. I'll be praying for your safety. No religous jokes please.
Good luck. I'll be praying for your safety. No religous jokes please.
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i'd say even possibly call 911, this might be info during an emergency situation theyll have. maybe even consider calling the HQs of major gas companies in your area, maybe they can point you on information.
Also make sure you pay a few extra gas cans or maybe some milk jugs with you and fill them with gas. You never know.
Also make sure you pay a few extra gas cans or maybe some milk jugs with you and fill them with gas. You never know.
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[quote name='thingsfallnapart']i'd say even possibly call 911, this might be info during an emergency situation theyll have. maybe even consider calling the HQs of major gas companies in your area, maybe they can point you on information.
Also make sure you pay a few extra gas cans or maybe some milk jugs with you and fill them with gas. You never know.[/QUOTE]
Its both illegal and extremely unsafe to fill milk jugs with gas, but if you don't have anything else take the risk and be safe.
Also make sure you pay a few extra gas cans or maybe some milk jugs with you and fill them with gas. You never know.[/QUOTE]
Its both illegal and extremely unsafe to fill milk jugs with gas, but if you don't have anything else take the risk and be safe.
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I dont get whats going on. Why is there a problem with gas. Here in ohio gas prices are dropping and gas is usally really high here.
secretvampire
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Have you been under a rock? Gas in Houston is scarce because everybody is trying to get the
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[quote name='Chris Dillon']I dont get whats going on. Why is there a problem with gas. Here in ohio gas prices are dropping and gas is usally really high here.[/QUOTE]
because since Rita is heading their way, all the gas supply runs out fast with people trying to flee the city, plus no trucks are gonna head that way to refuel them. So put two and two together.
because since Rita is heading their way, all the gas supply runs out fast with people trying to flee the city, plus no trucks are gonna head that way to refuel them. So put two and two together.
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equest, also try calling 211. Apparently the city has set up a special number for evacuation information, they also might be able to help.
Also try the Houston Chronicle forums, somebody there might be able to help!
http://forums.chron.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=hc-rita
Also try the Houston Chronicle forums, somebody there might be able to help!
http://forums.chron.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=hc-rita
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[quote name='secretvampire']Maybe try calling 311? They might be able to help you locate a gas station that is still open.[/QUOTE]
I sincerely thought you wanted him to call these guys:
I sincerely thought you wanted him to call these guys:
Thanks for the replies ya'll. CAGs are definitely the most polite message board crew on the web. And Chris, don't worry about wondering why gas is high, I didn't even know that Rita was coming until probably mid-day yesterday (Tuesday) and I live in Houston. No newspaper + not watching TV will do that to me I guess. Thanks again everyone.
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I can't help you in terms of gas, but I will make it a point to wish you and your family good luck and I hope all goes as well as it possibly can... hopefully this hurricane dies down a little and you guys don't get hit as hard as they're saying it will. Godspeed my friend, and good luck, be safe, and try to contact us first chance you get so we all know your ok
[quote name='equest943']Thanks for the replies ya'll. CAGs are definitely the most polite message board crew on the web. And Chris, don't worry about wondering why gas is high, I didn't even know that Rita was coming until probably mid-day yesterday (Tuesday) and I live in Houston. No newspaper + not watching TV will do that to me I guess. Thanks again everyone.[/QUOTE]
Good luck and be safe. I just hope it doesn't mess things up too bad down there.
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Good luck and be safe. I just hope it doesn't mess things up too bad down there.
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let us know how it turns out would ya!
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[quote name='dental_regurgitation']I sincerely thought you wanted him to call these guys:
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:lol: That's awesome.
Seriously though, good luck getting out, I'm sure most local authorities will try to get you to just take a bus, carpool or get as far as you can... which is my advice, get out as far as you can, and then start looking for gas stations, I'm sure half a tank is enough to get you through at least a 2 hour drive from the city, there has to be a gas station somewhere by then.
:lol: That's awesome.
Seriously though, good luck getting out, I'm sure most local authorities will try to get you to just take a bus, carpool or get as far as you can... which is my advice, get out as far as you can, and then start looking for gas stations, I'm sure half a tank is enough to get you through at least a 2 hour drive from the city, there has to be a gas station somewhere by then.
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go to www.gasbuddy.com then find ur region itll tell u all the best prices in ur area
[quote name='Nomar1245']go to www.gasbuddy.com then find ur region itll tell u all the best prices in ur area[/QUOTE]
He could care less about the best price you mook. There is no gas there period.
He could care less about the best price you mook. There is no gas there period.
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[quote name='equest943']Thanks for the replies ya'll. CAGs are definitely the most polite message board crew on the web. [/QUOTE]
Um, no.
Um, no.
Demontooth
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[quote name='jimmyshadow']Um, no.[/QUOTE]
I know, this guy must not be on here much
I know, this guy must not be on here much
uzumaki_star
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[quote name='jimmyshadow']Um, no.[/QUOTE]
Yes we are compared to most of the other forums that deal with our subject.
Yes we are compared to most of the other forums that deal with our subject.
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Here's some advice ...
1. Start walking northwest up I-45. A normal person can walk 6mph. Rita is headed your way at 9mph, but you have a several hundred mile head start and Dallas is (only) 240 miles away.
2. Pack essentials in a backpack. 6000 calories of non-perishable food that can be eaten without cooking and 3 gallons of water.
3. As gay as it sounds, an umbrella will knock off some of the sun and make a decent impromptu club. Besides, it's going to rain wherever you go in the next day or two.
4. For protection, a knife if you're a guy, a palm pistol (ie. a Jennings .22) if you're a gal and a roll of quarters if you're a felon.
5. If you outwalk the traffic jams, cash money will be needed for bribing a motorist to drive you up the road a piece. BTW, you're looking to hitch a ride in a smaller vehicle with no more than 2 people inside. A van is a good place to be murdered.
6. When you get to safety, a credit card or two will get you a hotel room.
7. If you can't get a hotel room, try the corner booth of a 24 hour restaurant/diner and a thick book (ie Bible or Moby Dick). Be quiet. Order 1 item at a time and tip well. When the waitress starts pestering you, order 1 more item, tip well and be quiet. When the waitress gets irate with you, tell her to call the cops and be quiet. The cops won't give a flyin' rat's ass about a paying customer reading a thick book until Rita is long dead. (Ditching your knife or gun before you start loitering is a good idea.)
8. Relax. You're going to have a bad weekend. Everybody in Houston is going to have a bad weekend! Panicking or getting pissed off isn't going to change a thing.
1. Start walking northwest up I-45. A normal person can walk 6mph. Rita is headed your way at 9mph, but you have a several hundred mile head start and Dallas is (only) 240 miles away.
2. Pack essentials in a backpack. 6000 calories of non-perishable food that can be eaten without cooking and 3 gallons of water.
3. As gay as it sounds, an umbrella will knock off some of the sun and make a decent impromptu club. Besides, it's going to rain wherever you go in the next day or two.
4. For protection, a knife if you're a guy, a palm pistol (ie. a Jennings .22) if you're a gal and a roll of quarters if you're a felon.
5. If you outwalk the traffic jams, cash money will be needed for bribing a motorist to drive you up the road a piece. BTW, you're looking to hitch a ride in a smaller vehicle with no more than 2 people inside. A van is a good place to be murdered.
6. When you get to safety, a credit card or two will get you a hotel room.
7. If you can't get a hotel room, try the corner booth of a 24 hour restaurant/diner and a thick book (ie Bible or Moby Dick). Be quiet. Order 1 item at a time and tip well. When the waitress starts pestering you, order 1 more item, tip well and be quiet. When the waitress gets irate with you, tell her to call the cops and be quiet. The cops won't give a flyin' rat's ass about a paying customer reading a thick book until Rita is long dead. (Ditching your knife or gun before you start loitering is a good idea.)
8. Relax. You're going to have a bad weekend. Everybody in Houston is going to have a bad weekend! Panicking or getting pissed off isn't going to change a thing.
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I was watching the news last night. The traffic jams on the northbound lanes were horrendous yet the southbound lanes were clear.
It seems to me that at least two of those southbound lanes should have been diverted to allow northbound traffic.
It seems to me that at least two of those southbound lanes should have been diverted to allow northbound traffic.
[quote name='fatherofcaitlyn']I was watching the news last night. The traffic jams on the northbound lanes were horrendous yet the southbound lanes were clear.
It seems to me that at least two of those southbound lanes should have been diverted to allow northbound traffic.[/QUOTE]
That's what we do around here during hurricane evacuations. The opposite interstate lanes (going into town) are reversed and 2-3 lanes on each side are available for a mass exodus. They have railroad crossing guardrails on each exit to prevent people from coming down into the opposite flow of traffic.
It seems to me that at least two of those southbound lanes should have been diverted to allow northbound traffic.[/QUOTE]
That's what we do around here during hurricane evacuations. The opposite interstate lanes (going into town) are reversed and 2-3 lanes on each side are available for a mass exodus. They have railroad crossing guardrails on each exit to prevent people from coming down into the opposite flow of traffic.
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[quote name='mtxbass1']That's what we do around here during hurricane evacuations. The opposite interstate lanes (going into town) are reversed and 2-3 lanes on each side are available for a mass exodus. They have railroad crossing guardrails on each exit to prevent people from coming down into the opposite flow of traffic.[/QUOTE]
Very smart.
Very smart.
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[quote name='thingsfallnapart']i'd say even possibly call 911, this might be info during an emergency situation theyll have. [/QUOTE]
No offense, but this is a horrible idea. Don't you think the local authorities are getting enough calls to 911 of a real emergency nature that they shouldn't have to deal with calls requesting the location of gas stations. That's what 311, the phonebook, the internet, and even the 211 evacuation information line someone else mentioned are for. Your idea about calling major gas companies was good though.
No offense, but this is a horrible idea. Don't you think the local authorities are getting enough calls to 911 of a real emergency nature that they shouldn't have to deal with calls requesting the location of gas stations. That's what 311, the phonebook, the internet, and even the 211 evacuation information line someone else mentioned are for. Your idea about calling major gas companies was good though.
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Here's a flammable idea (double pun intended)...
It requires a piece of paper, a pen, a 5 gallon gas can, some tools and some mechanical aptitude.
1. Go to a house with evacuated residents and 1 leftover car.
2. Use your tools and mechnical aptitude unhook the fuel lines. Don't smoke while you're doing this.
3. Drain the gas tank into your gas can.
4. Leave a note with the quantity of gas taken, the current exaggerated price of gas and your contact info. Put IOU on top of the note.
5. After the hurricane, pay back the IOU with interest.
It isn't stealing; It's borrowing without permission.
This idea came to me while I was thinking of how avoid the upcoming gas gouging and looking at our vehicle #3 with 12 gallons of fuel sitting in it.
It requires a piece of paper, a pen, a 5 gallon gas can, some tools and some mechanical aptitude.
1. Go to a house with evacuated residents and 1 leftover car.
2. Use your tools and mechnical aptitude unhook the fuel lines. Don't smoke while you're doing this.
3. Drain the gas tank into your gas can.
4. Leave a note with the quantity of gas taken, the current exaggerated price of gas and your contact info. Put IOU on top of the note.
5. After the hurricane, pay back the IOU with interest.
It isn't stealing; It's borrowing without permission.
This idea came to me while I was thinking of how avoid the upcoming gas gouging and looking at our vehicle #3 with 12 gallons of fuel sitting in it.
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