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Stopped by my local church today to stock up on food and missed that it is move-in weekend for one of the nearby colleges. The foot traffic I could deal with, but my jaw dropped watching students shop with their parents and walk out with $4k furniture sets + all manner of other items
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lol "90 with two kids inside" hahahaha You're under a shaded canopy even, and they car will still remain cool-ish for a few minutes after turning off the A/C Come on dude
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Aug 28, 2022 22:31
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Nocheez posted:I drive a hybrid, and when you pull up to the gas pump you hit the button to open the fuel door and the car engine stays off while you refuel. The Costco attendant today made himself look really dumb and had me shut my car off in 90 degree heat with my 2 young children inside. I explained it was on battery and not running but he insisted. What brand of kimchi did you get
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Aug 28, 2022 22:36
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also, air conditioners use a compressor motor that generates sparks. there was a case here a while back of a trailer exploding at a construction site because a small fridge and BBQ had been locked to in it. The propane tank leaked and when the fridge compressor started it exploded. Actually wasn't this a plot point in fight club?
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Aug 28, 2022 22:39
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Duck and Cover posted:I doubt it but it is like 50 dollars cheaper so whatever I'll try it. When it makes weird noises and sucks I'm blaming you. The woozoo is adorable, has a remote control, and does a little figure-8 dance if you have both up/down and left-right oscillations enabled. On medium and from at arm's length it's very quiet and feels like a gentle breeze. The vornado is an expensive, made in the USA powerhouse that has 3 buttons (you'll only need the first) and shifts air like nobody's business. On low and from across the room it feels like it's going to blast a layer of skin off my face, and sounds like... zzzzzzzzz. Sorry, I like to sleep to "fan noise." Vornado bonus point: once you find this one hidden screw (very bottom, in a deep well), the thing comes apart easily for cleaning. Haven't had to clean out the Woozoo, but it looks like there are tabs on the back you can press to make the front grille pop off? If so, the Woozoo might wind up with extra bonus points for tool-free maintenance.
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Aug 28, 2022 22:46
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How cheap was the gas compared to the nearest other station though??? (as an aside - I filled up the other week and saw the biggest difference in Costco vs the nearest gas station - over $1/gal. insane. gas prices make no sense, deliberately I'm sure)
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Oh yeah i haven't tried to use the woozoo as a big honkin air movin fan, i just keep it in my desk on the gentle breeze mode
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Aug 28, 2022 22:48
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I think an underrated feature of the gas line is watching people operate it like it's their first time. Some real slow operators out there.
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*line 4 cars deep cruise in and fill on the far side of the car* Yo 
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StormDrain posted:I think an underrated feature of the gas line is watching people operate it like it's their first time. Some real slow operators out there. I just now started getting gas at Costco thanks to this thread (why not before: I am very stupid) so I'll ask now... If you are next in line and the spot opens up that is the car space one ahead of the car right in front of you how do you get in there??? It doesn't look like I can fit around
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Spinz posted:I just now started getting gas at Costco thanks to this thread (why not before: I am very stupid) so I'll ask now... Just drive over there and back in.
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Aug 28, 2022 23:37
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Spinz posted:I just now started getting gas at Costco thanks to this thread (why not before: I am very stupid) so I'll ask now... Just wait a little bit longer and then you and the next car behind you can both pull up to the pumps, no difficult maneuvering required. e: also valid StormDrain posted:Just drive over there and back in.
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Aug 28, 2022 23:38
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SamDabbers posted:Just wait a little bit longer and then you and the next car behind you can both pull up to the pumps, no difficult maneuvering required. See I was terrified waiting was wrong and I'd get crucified There is no room to "back in" ??
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Spinz posted:See I was terrified waiting was wrong and I'd get crucified Yours must have three pumps in a row. Mine only has two so there's plenty of room to pull through and back in.
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Have you never parallel parked before?
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Still think it's wild how some people can just pull into the middle or front spots at some Costcos. They're blocked off the middle lane here because people are too cutthroat I guess and they don't want cars speeding and crashing next to gas pumps.
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Shear Modulus posted:Have you never parallel parked before? I'm good at it^^ There's not enough room between the lanes and yes we have 3 pumps in a row It's cool, now I know that I'm not guaranteed to be assaulted if I wait
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fischtick posted:The woozoo is adorable, has a remote control, and does a little figure-8 dance if you have both up/down and left-right oscillations enabled. On medium and from at arm's length it's very quiet and feels like a gentle breeze. I also sleep with a fan on I've been using a vornado yellow industrial fan https://www.lowes.com/pd/Vornado-10-in-3-Speed-Indoor-Industrial-Fan/1000514543 or whatever the equivalent was when I bought it.
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Spinz posted:See I was terrified waiting was wrong and I'd get crucified One time I was next in line and the pump immediately in front of me opened up. I saw that the guy on the far pump was almost done so waited another 30 seconds so that the person behind me could also pull up. We both pulled up to the pumps and she thanked me for making it so she didn't have to try to pull around me. Spread the peace and be considerate to your fellow congregants!
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Aug 28, 2022 23:55
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My Costco gas station is only 5 cents cheaper than my local Kroger gas, it's like they're not even trying. I haven't been there in months!
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Costco used to have really good deals on premium gas, but my local QT has been equal to their prices roughly for the last two months. Must be a supply issue.
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Just went to Costco specifically for a $1.50 hot dog and drink (plus refill) What a deal
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Toxic Mental posted:Just went to Costco specifically for a $1.50 hot dog and drink (plus refill) Even more cheap gas from costco
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Ineffiable posted:Costco used to have really good deals on premium gas, but my local QT has been equal to their prices roughly for the last two months. My car requires premium and I used to fill up at Shell exclusively but for the past year or so I've been going to Costco instead. Even linking my sister's Dunkin' Donuts rewards card to my Shell account which racks up five cents off per gallon for every five drinks she buys (she and her two daughters go to Dunkin' daily), I still get nearly a dollar off per gallon at Costco when the need to fill up arises. PBUC.
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Costco's gas prices are so far out of normal here they have caused actual local competition The unmanned truck fill stations nearby have started ignoring the fuel cycle because of Costco  (Per litre, premium)
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large hands posted:also, air conditioners use a compressor motor that generates sparks. there was a case here a while back of a trailer exploding at a construction site because a small fridge and BBQ had been locked to in it. The propane tank leaked and when the fridge compressor started it exploded. Sorry, that was just a movie plot and not how reality works. Fridges use a sealed compressor and no fan. Building, portable, and window AC units also use a sealed compressor. The only thing that is open to atmosphere is the fan motor. Automotive AC units are either belt driven (ICE) or brushless and sealed (hybrid/electric).
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Shear Modulus posted:Have you never parallel parked before?
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norp posted:(Per litre, premium) Speak American, dammit!
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parallel parking when I know someone is going to move within the minute and people are walking around is just not worth it. i'll always wait for the bay to finish and leave together
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Synesthesian Fetish posted:Speak American, dammit! (Each quarter gallon, I'm number one)
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It's a bit more than a quarter gallon, a US gallon is something like 3.78L and the UK gallon is 4.54L It's quite useful that a litre is the same size no matter which loving country you are in.
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What is the unit of currency here? It says Perth airport, but i didn't think that gas was 180 dollarydoos per liter
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Cents So that $1.80/L is $4.66 (including tax) in freedom dollars per gallon norp fucked around with this message at 08:24 on Aug 29, 2022 |
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Wacky rear end currency units
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sorry fellow americans, the overseas costcos already beat us by having the superior bake
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I’m gonna say it: I don’t care for the chicken bake. It’s not bad but it’s not at all close to something I would ever eat again and deprive myself of a $1.50 hot dog (plus drink with refill)
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It's a glorified hot pocket, yeah. That being said, Hot Pockets are a guilty pleasure of mine sooo
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I don't like ranch though so the chicken bake just doesn't do it for me. I'd rather have a hot pocket imo (or an italian sausage sando RIP)
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I misplaced a costco gift card that had $22 on it. Praying to the costco gods I find it again. PBUC
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Toxic Mental posted:I’m gonna say it: I don’t care for the chicken bake. It’s not bad but it’s not at all close to something I would ever eat again and deprive myself of a $1.50 hot dog (plus drink with refill) It’s ok? It’s just kinda bland.
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