Danger! Danger! Get a flag!

On 2016-01-16 17:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:10:45 -0800, Jeff Liebermann
wrote:

On Sat, 16 Jan 2016 14:05:31 -0500, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

http://www.news-leader.com/story/new...oads/78793968/

The minimum clearance for state and interstate highway bridges in
Missouri is 16.5 ft. The flag can safely be raised an additional 1.5
ft.

Bringing cycling to new heights. Looks like you can't ride a Missouri
bicycle with a 15ft mast into a gas station. The common canopy height
limitation is 13ft 9in. I couldn't find anything specifically for
Missouri, but this standard seems to widespread:
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Design/DG_GasStation.pdf
"Canopy height, as measured from the finished grade to the
lowest point on the canopy fascia, should not exceed 13’- 9".
The clearance height of canopies should be clearly indicated
on the structure or through use of a headache bar."
Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.


To buy pop tarts? :-)


Headache bar??? I think they mean a height bar or clearance bar:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=vehicle+height+bar

Anyway, 15ft won't work, but 14ft 6" might.


What if someone flies a full size confederate flag on the bike?

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.
Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.

--
JS

On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:02:08 +1000, James
wrote:

On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.
Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.

Petrol seems to be derived from the French term "essence de petrole"
and is commonly used in the remnants of the Empire. I had to look it
up :-)
--

Cheers,

John B.

On 19/01/2016 7:31 AM, John B. wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:02:08 +1000, James
wrote:

On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.
Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.

Petrol seems to be derived from the French term "essence de petrole"
and is commonly used in the remnants of the Empire. I had to look it
up :-)
--

In current French, gasoline is l'essence. Petroleum is pétrole. I
think "essence de petrole" is the unabridged form for gasoline. Of
course in Paris gas is probably le gas.

On 2016-01-18 19:02, James wrote:
On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.
Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.


Out here they sell a lot of lottery tickets and even road bikers buy
those. Beats me why but they do.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:02:08 +1000, James
wrote:

On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.

Some of the local gas stations dilute their gasoline with water, but I
didn't know the mix was drinkable.
https://www.google.com/search?q=fire+breather&tbm=isch

Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

Many of the local gas stations charge for compressed air. The rest
have pressure regulators set to about 40 psi to keep car drivers from
over inflating their tires. That's usually enough to get me going but
I prefer more pressure. One local station owner is aware of the
problem and offers the use of (my) floor pump when he sees the
problem. After having far too many frame pumps stolen from my
bicycle, I now ride with a marginal mini-pump or no pump.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

Many of the local gas stations that have been rebuilt and modernized
and now include a convenience store for such munchies. Some now have
a fast food dispensary. Yeah, I guess that's a good reason to stop.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.

Very few gas stations offer any manner of service any more. In the
distant past, they would wash the windows, check the oil, and look for
obvious problems to augment their income. There was usually an
attached auto repair shop and resident mechanic that could do common
repairs. Not any more. The service and the mechanic are both gone,
replaced by somewhat lower gas prices and a pump that could probably
function as an ATM. The attendant is now solely a cashier. Progress,
I guess.



--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 8:28:16 AM UTC-8, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:02:08 +1000, James
wrote:

On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.

Some of the local gas stations dilute their gasoline with water, but I
didn't know the mix was drinkable.
https://www.google.com/search?q=fire+breather&tbm=isch

Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

Many of the local gas stations charge for compressed air. The rest
have pressure regulators set to about 40 psi to keep car drivers from
over inflating their tires. That's usually enough to get me going but
I prefer more pressure. One local station owner is aware of the
problem and offers the use of (my) floor pump when he sees the
problem. After having far too many frame pumps stolen from my
bicycle, I now ride with a marginal mini-pump or no pump.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

Many of the local gas stations that have been rebuilt and modernized
and now include a convenience store for such munchies. Some now have
a fast food dispensary. Yeah, I guess that's a good reason to stop.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.

Like SMS noted, in central Oregon, you can fill-up your beer growler at the local gas station -- http://legacy.kgw.com/story/news/2014/07/24/12399358/ 30 taps -- plus diesel. http://www.thegrowlerguys.com/our-lo...-bend-westside

-- Jay Beattie.

On 2016-01-19 09:13, jbeattie wrote:
On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 8:28:16 AM UTC-8, Jeff Liebermann
wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:02:08 +1000, James
wrote:


[...]

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know
gas is short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but
actual gas isn't what's predominantly sold.

Like SMS noted, in central Oregon, you can fill-up your beer growler
at the local gas station --
http://legacy.kgw.com/story/news/2014/07/24/12399358/ 30 taps -- plus
diesel.
http://www.thegrowlerguys.com/our-lo...-bend-westside


*drool*

$9/growler. Man, I wish we had this here as well. The minimum is $16 at
the brewpub, plus tip. And then we have the usual leftist overreach
regulations, like where pubs without a brewery directly on the premises
are not allowed to fill growlers. What a stupid law. I just ordered a
stainless growler so I can carry beer back home on the MTB but no chance
to carry some Hop Nosh :-(

When I retire I will start brewing beer again. At the current cost of
beer it's not just fun but also makes a lot of financial sense.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:13:27 -0500, Duane
wrote:

On 19/01/2016 7:31 AM, John B. wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:02:08 +1000, James
wrote:

On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.
Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.

Petrol seems to be derived from the French term "essence de petrole"
and is commonly used in the remnants of the Empire. I had to look it
up :-)
--

In current French, gasoline is l'essence. Petroleum is pétrole. I
think "essence de petrole" is the unabridged form for gasoline. Of
course in Paris gas is probably le gas.

I thought that the French had a ministry/society/department to keep
the language "pure"? I remember reading, years ago, about some sort of
discussion about changing the name of le Drugstore :-)
--

Cheers,

John B.

James wrote:
On 17/01/16 11:41, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Why you would want to ride a bicycle into a gas station will remain a
mystery.

Not at all. I regularly stop at "gas" stations to refill water bottles.
Our "gas" stations typically supply free tap water (and compressed
air) for motorists. No issue for cyclists to stop and refill their
water bottles.

I've also been known to purchase an ice cream or some other treat while
stopped to get water at a "gas" station.

We call them petrol stations here, or a service station. I know gas is
short for gasolene, and petrol is short for petroleum, but actual gas
isn't what's predominantly sold.


Additionally, around here they're usually a good place to find a toilet.

--
duane