When I can't find a tool in my garage because I was too lazy to put it back in it's proper place the last time I used it.

TX_COWDOC said:

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I used to own a practice near a Buc-ees. The local PD were routinely called to deal with smash and grabs in the parking lot. So there's my data. I don't shop. I go inside to hit the head and back outside.

Many times, such as tomorrow, I will have 4 rifles worth about $24k with me as I head to the range in Atascosa County. By fueling / parking at the pump, I allow enough distance where no one is looking into my cab.

That's what works for me. Cheers!

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that's not data. Even if the number of smash and grabs were higher by the store and not by the pumps that's heavily biased due to few people being so selfish as to leave their cars at the pumps. So the percentage of unattended break-ins are what you need to consider. So without data I'm calling bs in this one doc

Actually, it is data. It's also biased and influences my behavior. Please find something / someone else to focus your triggerd-ness on. Have a good one!

With all due respect- I hear what you are saying, and people who leave their cars at the pump annoys me too, but only when the pumps are full.

But, do you have empirical data that backs up every decision you make? Seriously, we all have to just observe what is happening around us in the world, and make the choices that seem best to us. It doesn't mean we always make the right choice, but it also doesn't mean people are intentionally being a-holes about things.

Doc never claimed anything other than that this seemed like the best practice at the places they frequent. And I'm not gonna lie, if I had $24K worth of guns in my truck, you better believe I'm doing whatever I feel I need to do to protect them, regardless of the minor inconvenience it might cause to someone else.

I'm also guessing that there are open pumps available 95% of the time. Very rarely in today's world have I ever had to actually wait on a pump to open. And no, I don't have data for that.

cupofjoe04 said:

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With all due respect- I hear what you are saying, and people who leave their cars at the pump annoys me too, but only when the pumps are full.

But, do you have empirical data that backs up every decision you make? Seriously, we all have to just observe what is happening around us in the world, and make the choices that seem best to us. It doesn't mean we always make the right choice, but it also doesn't mean people are intentionally being a-holes about things.

Doc never claimed anything other than that this seemed like the best practice at the places they frequent. And I'm not gonna lie, if I had $24K worth of guns in my truck, you better believe I'm doing whatever I feel I need to do to protect them, regardless of the minor inconvenience it might cause to someone else.

I'm also guessing that there are open pumps available 95% of the time. Very rarely in today's world have I ever had to actually wait on a pump to open. And no, I don't have data for that.

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"It's safer and prevents breakins." That was the quote I think and by no way implied a best practice. You don't have to have empirical evidence but that is a bold claim. I find it odd. Parking directly in front of the entrance seems safest to me, but I'm not going to claim it is safest as a way to monopolize a spot others need.

I'm not sure about open pumps available 95% of the time either. I'd say 1/3 times I have to circle to find a spot or wait in line. And I see 25% of the spots with nobody pumping gas or near them as they are in the store for a quick run in.... So its a minor inconvenience but is based purely on some people thinking only of themselves.

We need less selfish people. Pull into pullouts to let people pass. Put your cart in the cart returns. What happened to the golden rule?

oragator said:

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People who think playing their car radio at decibel 130 through the neighborhood somehow makes them cool.

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Karma, also known as hearing loss, is coming for them.

Speaking of the golden rule, would you want someone responding to you the way that you responded to Doc with your original post? With boo's, profanity, and calling them selfish? That, to me, was more out of line than leaving a car at the pump.

I'm sure you will find a way to justify why you are right and we are wrong, and why your lack of civility is OK even as you accuse someone else of the same thing. So, no need to defend yourself here, I'm sure that I am dead wrong. I'll take the L

But, I noticed that Doc has responded with patience and restraint, even after being cussed out. So, I'll gladly be on that team. Plus, maybe I get to shoot some cool guns someday?!?! Ha ha! jk

I guess we can add this to the list of things that irrationally annoys me- making an huge deal over relatively minor things.

Have a great day, and I hope you find plenty of open pumps the next time you have to fill up!

Paper Straws

Mike Bravo said:

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Gas pumps are not parking spaces. Fill up, then go park in a designated parking spot before you spend 10 minutes in the store. Quick Trips in the early mornings are the worse.

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Bonus when it's a lawn crew pulling a trailer so they block BOTH pumps and don't actually buy any fuel.

Dump trucks with the "stay back, not responsible for broken windshield" signs on the back of their truck. You think posting a sign absolves you from securing your ****ing load and property damage that may result?

Guaranteed these *******s actually believe it provides legal protection.

cupofjoe04 said:

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Speaking of the golden rule, would you want someone responding to you the way that you responded to Doc with your original post? With boo's, profanity, and calling them selfish? That, to me, was more out of line than leaving a car at the pump.

Boo was in response to the guy that said "boo this man" so I did. Don't be thin skinned buddy. The "**** list" and other stuff is tongue in cheek since the entire thread is about irrational anger. I kind of thought that was obvious but maybe moving back to Texas has you stressed out? Not feeling the sarcastic humor down there? I'll 100% stick to selfish though. Or lazy. Either way it is ignoring others needs for your own self interest.

I'm sure you will find a way to justify why you are right and we are wrong, and why your lack of civility is OK even as you accuse someone else of the same thing. So, no need to defend yourself here, I'm sure that I am dead wrong. I'll take the L

But, I noticed that Doc has responded with patience and restraint, even after being cussed out. cussed out? If so that is the weakes cussing out ever. Grow some thicker skin. So, I'll gladly be on that team. Plus, maybe I get to shoot some cool guns someday?!?! Ha ha! jk

I guess we can add this to the list of things that irrationally annoys me- making an huge deal over relatively minor things.

that is the theme of the thread so go ahead.

Have a great day, and I hope you find plenty of open pumps the next time you have to fill up!

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cupofjoe04 said:

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With all due respect- I hear what you are saying, and people who leave their cars at the pump annoys me too, but only when the pumps are full.

But, do you have empirical data that backs up every decision you make? Seriously, we all have to just observe what is happening around us in the world, and make the choices that seem best to us. It doesn't mean we always make the right choice, but it also doesn't mean people are intentionally being a-holes about things.

Doc never claimed anything other than that this seemed like the best practice at the places they frequent. And I'm not gonna lie, if I had $24K worth of guns in my truck, you better believe I'm doing whatever I feel I need to do to protect them, regardless of the minor inconvenience it might cause to someone else.

I'm also guessing that there are open pumps available 95% of the time. Very rarely in today's world have I ever had to actually wait on a pump to open. And no, I don't have data for that.

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"It's safer and prevents breakins." That was the quote I think and by no way implied a best practice. You don't have to have empirical evidence but that is a bold claim. I find it odd. Parking directly in front of the entrance seems safest to me, but I'm not going to claim it is safest as a way to monopolize a spot others need.

I'm not sure about open pumps available 95% of the time either. I'd say 1/3 times I have to circle to find a spot or wait in line. And I see 25% of the spots with nobody pumping gas or near them as they are in the store for a quick run in.... So its a minor inconvenience but is based purely on some people thinking only of themselves.

We need less selfish people. Pull into pullouts to let people pass. Put your cart in the cart returns. What happened to the golden rule?

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Wife and I both drive diesels, so frequently have to wait on those thoughtless gassers that use our few pumps while gas pumps sit unattended. Yea I have a few higher end fire sticks and think right in front is safer than way out at diesel pumps, but to each their own.

I used to not even pay attention. But since I saw somebody *****ing about those diesels pumps I avoid them if there are other options! Never realized it might inconvenience some folks

People
Simple projects that become anything but simple
Piss poor designs for things that should be easy to do (oil change or air filter change on a vehicle, for example)
People
People

People driving too fast thru crowded parking lots.

People that just sit in their cars at a park near a playground. I don't care that's where you like to have your lunch. I am fantasizing about ways to murder you as I push my kid on the swing.

Maybe we can get this thread back on track.


Taxes. No matter the income level, everyone gets irrationally mad at taxes. Federal income, state, sales, NFA, carbon, etc.

zooguy96 said:

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1. People with the over-sized tires that stick out on the sides of their jacked-up trucks.
2. Any car with a bumper sticker that says "hoonigan" on the back.
3. People who get into the right lane to pass you who are going 20+ over the speed limit.

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Probably because you drive a girls car

schmellba99 said:

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People
Simple projects that become anything but simple
Piss poor designs for things that should be easy to do (oil change or air filter change on a vehicle, for example)
People
People

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Please tell me this is post 1 of 10. I was really looking forward to your reply on this thread and am kinda unsatisfied with this. What about HOA's, government inspectors, DEF, tap to pay devices that don't tap, hand sanitizer dispensers that are empty, wobbly tables, stuck casters, amazon no longer doing next day on anything anymore, bro country, burning the shoreline, high waist jeans on 20 something ladies?

Milwaukees Best Light said:

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schmellba99 said:

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People
Simple projects that become anything but simple
Piss poor designs for things that should be easy to do (oil change or air filter change on a vehicle, for example)
People
People

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Please tell me this is post 1 of 10. I was really looking forward to your reply on this thread and am kinda unsatisfied with this. What about HOA's, government inspectors, DEF, tap to pay devices that don't tap, hand sanitizer dispensers that are empty, wobbly tables, stuck casters, amazon no longer doing next day on anything anymore, bro country, burning the shoreline, high waist jeans on 20 something ladies?

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All of those can be summed up in "people"

schmellba99 said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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schmellba99 said:

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People
Simple projects that become anything but simple
Piss poor designs for things that should be easy to do (oil change or air filter change on a vehicle, for example)
People
People

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Please tell me this is post 1 of 10. I was really looking forward to your reply on this thread and am kinda unsatisfied with this. What about HOA's, government inspectors, DEF, tap to pay devices that don't tap, hand sanitizer dispensers that are empty, wobbly tables, stuck casters, amazon no longer doing next day on anything anymore, bro country, burning the shoreline, high waist jeans on 20 something ladies?

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All of those can be summed up in "people"

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Boo

big ben said:

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zooguy96 said:

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1. People with the over-sized tires that stick out on the sides of their jacked-up trucks.
2. Any car with a bumper sticker that says "hoonigan" on the back.
3. People who get into the right lane to pass you who are going 20+ over the speed limit.

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Probably because you drive a girls car

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I think he is talking about the completely useless Bro-Dozer with the rubberband tires that would get a flat anywhere but a parking lot that the flatbrim mullet kids drive.

Cars that park at an empty gas pump and not get gas.

Also gas cars that use the only diesel pump at a gas station.

I get mad at the people taking up the diesel pumps but I really think they have no idea. Should just make diesel pumps separate and we would not have to deal with this.

On the 2 lane portion between Madisonville and BCS, there are intervals where a passing lane is added. People that pull into the left lane only to go the same speed as the car they are following which stayed in the right lane are the king dip****s of left lane dip****s. You only get a limited stretch to pass for miles, and these morons F it up

Pulling up to a fishing spot and seeing all the ****ing garbage. Litttering should be a felony.

docb said:

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I get mad at the people taking up the diesel pumps but I really think they have no idea. Should just make diesel pumps separate and we would not have to deal with this.

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Once you find the filling station that services big rigs, you won't go back to the peons' diesel pumps. Nothing like filling a 36 gallon tank in 2 minutes.

Now that I think about it, I wonder if there is a trucker thread where they complain about pickups using big rig pumps....

Hmmmmm

aggiesundevil4 said:

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Maybe we can get this thread back on track.


Taxes. No matter the income level, everyone gets irrationally mad at taxes. Federal income, state, sales, NFA, carbon, etc.

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Anger at taxes isnt irrational.

People who back down at boat ramp and then spend 15 minutes tying on lures, checking for life jackets, and just generally ******* around........do that sh$t up top and pull down when you are READY TO LAUNCH!!!!!!!!


If I ever murder someone I can assure you this will probably be the reason why.