So luckily here in Portland we don't have to even pump our own 3.59 gas, that makes me feel better about having to pay so much,
(but not really) While driving home from the temple most of the signs said 3.60-70 something.... AAAAAA so here are some good tips to read about filling up!
*Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground gets, the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.
*When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high.
You should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some other liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back int o the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.
*One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.
*If there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles o n the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
Thanks Ang- these were good!
love to everyone even the horses. But the cutest story has been when he kept on giving his Aunt Becky hugs and I said your sure giving Becky a lot of love and he said, "I gave her my heart, because I love her" pause "I love her!"
a boy named Ethan and it is so crazy because it was exactly what I need to hear in a situation I have been going through. I babysit a 6 yr old girl that is not a member of our church, which is totally fine. But her mom told me last week she doesn't want her daughter to be tough our religion which is ok, but then when she came on Friday I really realized I'm not deliberately teaching her anything I am just living it. And so when she was getting picked up I talked to her mom and said I don't think you want me to babysit anymore because I am living my
religion daily and if she is saying or doing things that is going against what we are trying to teach then I don't think that is fair for either of us. She was totally like, yeah I think that is the best thing to do. So it was my last day babysitting, I have been her sitter for the last 9 months we will miss her, but I think it is good to know that we don't need to lower our standers just for some friends or to get paid. We are still friends and I am sure they will come swimming in our pool but for now I dont have to have my Thur. and Fridays tied up anymore! Yaaaa
Ethan. Never forget that you are a son of God. He loves you. Live by your standards. Stand up for what you believe in. Sometimes it is not easy, and you may be standing alone for awhile. Look for friends with integrity and character, then go to them and express appreciation for their examples. You might even find someone who has been feeling as lonely as you. Pray for guidance and protection from the Lord. He will sustain you. He will become a trusted friend, and you will discover that your example will attract many friends who will take courage from your strength of character."
while clinging to his truck in a playgroup, this isn't so much a selfish refusal to share as it is a cognitive achievement. He's now able to see himself as an individual and, as such, capable of ownership. His declaration of "mine" is his way of saying he understands that you — and the other children — are separate from him.
Yesterday we went shopping and this basket fell off the table and the sales lady picks it up and Ethan as loud as can be, say "THANKS LADY" she started laughing as did I- and then this guy came in with his dog and Ethan says- "Look mom, He's returning the dog." Which I don't know where he knew returning.. but he said it and of course another lady started laughing! He is pushing my buttons lots of times but he has been so sweet with his words- Like when he ripped his ABC chart in half he said "Sorry mom, it was an accentent." I couldn't get mad at that. He is our little talker and we love him so much!
by the end of the night we are bugged at each other because we are so indecisive! So we ate at home and we got in the car and he said "Have you ever wondered... Which is better TCBY or Baskin Robbins? " and I said yes we wondered that last time we went for ice cream. So we went to TCBY and got 1 cup Chocolate Peanut butter Truffle and went over to Baskin Robbins and got Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate and we he have at home Breyers Reese's ice cream and I
totally loved TCBY I don't know if I just didn't think that I would because it is in a run down looking place or what, but that is the one I liked the best! And it is even the healthiest! Yay for yogurt!