GIVE a penny, take a penny

[Mrs. Gooch]

You need one of these.
http://www.thekitchensafe.com/

TORTURE!

Well they have some that aren't see through.

[puniraptor]

as soon as it opened i would thrash every single one of those cookies

[The Whale]

I used to work at Quick Cats when I went to school at good ol' K-State. We had a GAPTAP that got quite a bit of action, not really sure why, but it did. There was this weird rough rider that would come in every night and buy whatever he could with the money and take whatever was left over. I told the guy to get lost one night, and my boss freaked out on me. So, I had to watch that skeezeball come in and mooch off the generosity of people like j rake (passive aggressive as he seems to be with the GAPTAP) every single shift I worked. It was infuriating.

Did you try dumping the extra GAPTAP money in the register or keeping it behind the counter to give out as needed?

[bubbles4ksu]

someone with the means force rake to respond to sys.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I got a free drink from the GAPTAP one time. I just brought the drink up to the register and the clerk said it's my lucky day because some chump just left a dollar bill in the GAPTAP. It was only one time, but then again, I don't really frequent gas stations.

[ksupamplemousse]

I used to work at Quick Cats when I went to school at good ol' K-State. We had a GAPTAP that got quite a bit of action, not really sure why, but it did. There was this weird rough rider that would come in every night and buy whatever he could with the money and take whatever was left over. I told the guy to get lost one night, and my boss freaked out on me. So, I had to watch that skeezeball come in and mooch off the generosity of people like j rake (passive aggressive as he seems to be with the GAPTAP) every single shift I worked. It was infuriating.

i was never a big fan of the quik cats (there is no 'c' btw) when i was at k-state, but i was a frequent cats' den visitor (student union). do you recall the weird rough rider's biggest purchase with GAPTAP money? i'm curious if it ever exceeded $1.

also, i've always wondered* if the GAPTAP resets at midnight, or at the end of a day (non 24/7 stores), or if it ever carries over to the next day. i wouldn't have any issue whatsoever with the graveyard shifter taking what's left and buying a candy bar or something.

*yes, sys, i've always wondered this.

I remember him being able to get a pack of gum one time. Not like the super fresh breath kind, but a pretty elite bubble gum if I remember correctly (He usually just bought as many blow pops as the GAPTAP would allow). So, it wasn't quite a dollar, but I'm pretty sure it was around 75 cents. Good call on the spelling btw, I knew there was something weird about the spelling, but I didn't care enough to look it up and I also didn't want to misspell it incorrectly and look like an even bigger dumbass.

[star seed 7]

j rake, i'm the same way!  i keep very minimal food in the house, or else i'm just stuffing my face 24/7.  if i feel like cooking, i go to the store and get what is needed for what i'm going to cook, and that's it.

[_33]

Quarters in a GAPTAP?  What on earth?  I've never seen more than like 8 cents in a GAPTAP.  Maybe saw a nickel once.  What kindy of fancy gas stations are you guys going to?

[Rage Against the McKee]

I once saw a guy leave a gas station and throw like 8 cents down on the ground outside as he was leaving. What a loser.

[star seed 7]

I once saw a guy leave a gas station and throw like 8 cents down on the ground outside as he was leaving. What a loser.

if a store doesn't have gaptap (say a resturant or maybe best buy or something), i either throw away the pennies or i drop them on the ground as soon as i'm outside.

[j rake]

someone with the means force rake to respond to sys.

a lion doesn't concern itself with the opinions of sheep.

[puniraptor]

someone with the means force rake to respond to sys.

a lion doesn't concern itself with the opinions of sheep.

 

[j rake]

j rake, i'm the same way!

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON! 

[j rake]

what's contradictory is that i get annoyed when change isn't offered to me after paying for something. so like, two days ago, Taco Bell drive thru, I was owed four cents back. The girl at the window says, "do you want your four cents?"

i thought, OF COURSE! (even though i chucked the gross pennies out the window seconds later).

[star seed 7]

what's contradictory is that i get annoyed when change isn't offered to me after paying for something. so like, two days ago, Taco Bell drive thru, I was owed four cents back. The girl at the window says, "do you want your four cents?"

i thought, OF COURSE! (even though i chucked the gross pennies out the window seconds later).

 

[Stevesie60]

I basically fun a GAPTAP out of my car. Works great when I forget my wallet and just need to get coffee.

[Trim]

Rake, I've worked from home all day today (usually every day but let's just use today as an example).  Worked all morning to a stopping point, went to the gym, came home and had a low-calorie G2, (from my own gatorade fuel bar) showered and had a sandwich for lunch.  Have worked since without eating, and will soon grill a non-spoiled chicken breast to pair with some pasta.  Just stop rough ridin' eating food in your house between meals and going through taco bell drive-thrus and getting gas station snacks.

[j rake]

Rake, I've worked from home all day today (usually every day but let's just use today as an example).  Worked all morning to a stopping point, went to the gym, came home and had a low-calorie G2, (from my own gatorade fuel bar) showered and had a sandwich for lunch.  Have worked since without eating, and will soon grill a non-spoiled chicken breast to pair with some pasta.  Just stop rough ridin' eating food in your house between meals and going through taco bell drive-thrus and getting gas station snacks.

i can't explain it, but there is just something about getting in the car and driving to the gas station, walking around inside, and picking out a random item or three - usually something from the previously noted list - and then coming back home, getting on the computer, and enjoying the treats and/or drinks while i work. i understand it is not cost effective (individual items are more expensive), but it is a nice escape and breaks up the day a little. i do other things to break up the day too (play hoops, work out, etc), but gas station food hits the spot for me.

btw - i'm watching this clemson-SMU game right now, and am planning to go to the gas station to get 2 for $2.22 diet mtn dews in between this game and the next.

[star seed 7]

btw - i'm watching this clemson-SMU game right now, and am planning to go to the gas station to get 2 for $2.22 diet mtn dews in between this game and the next.

just walk in and say "i'll take the special"

[j rake]

just walk in and say "i'll take the special"

there are literally dozens of specials at this gas station. 

[star seed 7]

just walk in and say "i'll take the special"

there are literally dozens of specials at this gas station. 

aren't gas stations great!

[Trim]

Rake, I've worked from home all day today (usually every day but let's just use today as an example).  Worked all morning to a stopping point, went to the gym, came home and had a low-calorie G2, (from my own gatorade fuel bar) showered and had a sandwich for lunch.  Have worked since without eating, and will soon grill a non-spoiled chicken breast to pair with some pasta.  Just stop rough ridin' eating food in your house between meals and going through taco bell drive-thrus and getting gas station snacks.

i can't explain it, but there is just something about getting in the car and driving to the gas station, walking around inside, and picking out a random item or three - usually something from the previously noted list - and then coming back home, getting on the computer, and enjoying the treats and/or drinks while i work. i understand it is not cost effective (individual items are more expensive), but it is a nice escape and breaks up the day a little. i do other things to break up the day too (play hoops, work out, etc), but gas station food hits the spot for me.

btw - i'm watching this clemson-SMU game right now, and am planning to go to the gas station to get 2 for $2.22 diet mtn dews in between this game and the next.

I'm gonna send The Ed over to help you with your focus and work ethic.

[j rake]

I'm gonna send The Ed over to help you with your focus and work ethic.

work ethic is A+ and have never felt more motivated.

[sys]

a lion doesn't concern itself with the opinions of sheep.

this is fantastic.  now if you can just carry the same attitude into your gaptap interactions.  i'm in town for a few days if you want help working on it.

[j rake]

a lion doesn't concern itself with the opinions of sheep.

this is fantastic.  now if you can just carry the same attitude into your gaptap interactions.  i'm in town for a few days if you want help working on it.

are you really here? i'm leaving tomorrow morning for anaheim, but would gladly meet up and buy you a drink spill a drink on you if interested.