In Praise of Fuel...

GreenMachine · 13-09-2005, 12:58 PM

I've heard a lot of whingeing and whining and complaining lately about the cost of fuel. Particularly today, while I stood behind a woman at BP who began berating the poor pimply 16 year old about it, as though he was going to say "Oh! Terribly sorry, Madam. allow me to take 50% off your bill..."

But I don't mind. I put $25 in the Green Machine last night before going for a little cruise. The car's probably been driven for 2 hours since then, and it was bone dry. So I went and put another $30 in today.

That's $25 for 2 hours. I challenge you to find me anything - music, food, wine, dance, recreational drugs, hot blonde strippers - that will give me as much enjoyment as my car did in those 2 hours.

Simmo · 13-09-2005, 12:59 PM

i vote recreational drugs and some alfoil.

gozza · 13-09-2005, 01:02 PM

mushrooms man
there free
phscotic episodes included

TheSneakiness · 13-09-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMachine

I've heard a lot of whingeing and whining and complaining lately about the cost of fuel. Particularly today, while I stood behind a woman at BP who began berating the poor pimply 16 year old about it, as though he was going to say "Oh! Terribly sorry, Madam. allow me to take 50% off your bill..."

Don't you just hate that? How old was she?

I figure now that since the petrol prices are going to go up more, stuff it. I'm over it. Just gonna enjoy it while I can.

GreenMachine · 13-09-2005, 01:03 PM

Sorry... Almost the exact moment I posted, I found something free and far more amusing than burnouts.

Stirring E-mutants.

Casper · 13-09-2005, 01:09 PM

I dont care what it costs really.. as soon as I get behind the wheel I enjoy every moment of it.
Nick, I'm on your side 100%. Give me a couple hours burning fuel and I'm as happy as it gets. The fact its expensive makes it all the more decedent.

Racecraft · 13-09-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMachine

Sorry... Almost the exact moment I posted, I found something free and far more amusing than burnouts.

yea but that makes you go blind

bindi · 13-09-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMachine

I challenge you to find me anything - music, food, wine, dance, recreational drugs, hot blonde strippers - that will give me as much enjoyment as my car did in those 2 hours.

It's called sex.

GreenMachine · 13-09-2005, 01:32 PM

I dunno mate... I've been doing it for years and I can still see...

You're talking about smoking, right?

Racecraft · 13-09-2005, 01:33 PM

For the sake of the mental image I am getting I sure hope so... hahahaha

!Gn|T|0n · 13-09-2005, 01:33 PM

I guess for people like us you are right Nick. But for those who consider driving a chore - that is those who put petrol in the "bills" column of the budget, not the "entertainment" column, it's easy to see how it's just another increased expense.

I completely disagree with the abuse of the poor station employees. It’s a mark of ignorance really – I’ve seen that happen before too and that’s before it hit $1

GreenMachine · 13-09-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

It's called sex.

I think I remember what that is... Can I ask for a demo?

Gammaboy · 13-09-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

It's called sex.

But that costs $220 an hour including GST!

gozza · 13-09-2005, 01:42 PM

if you want teeth

deesun · 13-09-2005, 03:50 PM

I've been on the other side of that counter,damn I wish I could have responded to the abusebut I needed the money/job.

TheSneakiness · 13-09-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gammaboy

But that costs $220 an hour including GST!

How do you know that Bish?

klawsterfobik · 13-09-2005, 04:24 PM

I agree. What are you going to do? not drive?!

$90 a week gets me 600k's of my favorite cd's at just the volume i like, nice scenery, sun on my face, cushy leather seats and the burble of a v8 cruising at 2500rpm.

*shrugs* better than riding a damn push bike!

Gammaboy · 13-09-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

How do you know that Bish?

Its what I charge!

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-09-2005, 04:40 PM

Try a 1080 Holley double pumper and and the 2 hours fun becomes 30 mins.

GreenMachine · 13-09-2005, 04:41 PM

Yeah, but you pack a lot of action in to that 30 mins, right? :P

Gammaboy · 13-09-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Try a 1080 Holley double pumper and and the 2 hours fun becomes 30 mins.

What, 3 laps of the block and 29 minutes waiting for a towie? :P:P

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-09-2005, 04:47 PM

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What, 3 laps of the block and 29 minutes waiting for a towie? :P:P

That would be right in my case :nutsycuck

RED_EL_XR8 · 13-09-2005, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Simmo

i vote recreational drugs and some alfoil.

Explains a lot! not required.

RED_EL_XR8 · 13-09-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

It's called sex.

Yeah well I guess it would rate above 2hrs in an LPG taxi. Although both would involve dropping fluids.

2Hrs cruise in the BA away from city traffic, will do me fine. And I dont need a paper bag for my head.

Psycho Chicken · 13-09-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gammaboy

But that costs $220 an hour including GST!

More if you can't find a bulk billing doctor the next day!

Bucknaked · 13-09-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Nick, I'm on your side 100%. Give me a couple hours burning fuel and I'm as happy as it gets. The fact its expensive makes it all the more decedent.

Your in denial man. Denial I tells ya

Casper · 13-09-2005, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Your in denial man. Denial I tells ya

LOL, hardly. I just enjoy my car and have not been hit that hard by the fuel prices.

AU-MUSTD · 13-09-2005, 07:42 PM

Might rig my car up to run on milk. Its now cheaper

py: and better for the enviroment

MO · 13-09-2005, 09:25 PM

Well seeing as fuel is getting more expensive and crude oil is running out I'd better get in and use some before its all gone.

cogdoc · 14-09-2005, 08:36 AM

Annoying Bish is top of my fun list.
That dyno day burnout has really stuck in your head then Nick?