Trimark X

Stopped to get gas on the way to work. The auto shut-​off on the gas pump failed, spraying gas out the side of the car onto the ground. When I told the attendant they should have that checked, they told me it was my fault for not paying closer attention. Like I can see inside the tank to know it’s full. Crappy customer-​service and a safety hazard. Lovely. I’m going to avoid this place like the plague now, and see if I can find a WA state regulatory group to report them to.

Quite possibly the most expensive EVERYTHING in the area, but it’s convenient and that’s why they can charge the exorbitant prices they do. Lots of fuel pumps… always plenty of room to move around this parking lot. A «Bigfoot» coffee drive thru if you’re one of those that pays $ 5 for a cup of coffee. Also a Wendy’s attached to the gas station.

I walked in to by a single beer from the convenience store at the Shell station. I set my beer on the counter and reached for my wallet. The cashier says, «Oh, no. You need to wait, I’m counting out my drawer. We’re closed for a few minutes…». So, hmmm, what’s the other cashier and drawer doing? — nothing.
12 minutes later… I say: «Can I buy my beer now? I’ll use my credit card, that won’t mess up your count…»
The clerk reluctantly says OK with the other clerk ‘s encouragement, (Oh ya, she’s not ‘on the clock yet’). After running my credit card and giving me my beer, 15 minutes after I was ready… The first clerk tells the second one: «when he walks out, lock the door, we need to close for 15 minutes while I _​recount_​my drawer».
Holy mathematician Batman!
I’m glad that I wasn’t in a hurry…