Devon Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Popped into Whickham services on the way home to top up the A3, nothing special just my usual £15. Couldn't get in the place it was chocka. People queing to get to a pump and the diesel pumps already with sold out signs on them.Why do the majority of brits act this way?It's a four day strike for the love of god.The poor old bird serving was gutted as she thought they were going to sell out before she filled up on her way home More petrol madness will follow no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 bloomin' ridiculous, its only like 1 in 10 garages that won't have any. I've never filled up because there was going to be a strike and so far I've never ran out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) typical everyone goes mad the weekend i'm back on the bloomin' road Edited June 13, 2008 by Boy'dup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 bloomin' ridiculous, its only like 1 in 10 garages that won't have any. I've never filled up because there was going to be a strike and so far I've never ran out.exactly, i was running on fumes tonight, didnt think it would be busy at 11 o'clock so went to get some on my way home! i cued for a good 30mins!!!!!! stupid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 i filled up both cars... just because i wanted to add to the panic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 At least when it returns next week you're going to be getting nice fresh V-Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Petrol V power is £1.25 a litre now..... Honda takes £55 worth of that... The Passat takes £65 of normal unleaded..... I have never spent £120 on petrol in one day before.... Kind of drums it home! if you excuse the pun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Petrol V power is £1.25 a litre now..... Honda takes £55 worth of that... The Passat takes £65 of normal unleaded..... I have never spent £120 on petrol in one day before.... Kind of drums it home! if you excuse the pun....That will teach you to add to the panic then won't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I won't be buying diesel until I actually need it - what I have should last me until Wednesday. If not I have to work from home dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 We filled the Beeza up last week with derv and I got petrol yesterday easy-peasy for the Fez yesterday at Asda.Have you seen the average pay of the Shell drivers £37k a year and they rejected 7%. Greedy sods. I kinda think that their union was ready to ditch their cause, but I could be wrong on that.Oh well, it's the 70's all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 £37k for driving a lorry... noway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1io Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 £37k for driving a lorry... noway!bp and texaco pay there drivers 37k a year day shift and 43k nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 bp and texaco pay there drivers 37k a year day shift and 43k nightswow thats a lot of money.... for a job that requires no Intelligence. They are getting paid more than some lawyer friends of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 their arguement, i think, is that they are driving around in a potential bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 How many of them actually blow up though? Whats the figures for a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 plus, thats what insurance is for! hahaha! its the risk you have to take if you take on the job really isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauryn Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 wow thats a lot of money.... for a job that requires no Intelligence. They are getting paid more than some lawyer friends of mine!^^ that was my point of view until you consider a 48hr week and the fact your driving around in a big ass bomb. You dont just walk into that job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 ^^ that was my point of view until you consider a 48hr week and the fact your driving around in a big ass bomb. You dont just walk into that job.I know a lorry driver... He is thick as pig poo.....I am running things worth millions and millions of pounds.... my basic is not far off that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ill be earning just over half that when i qualify as a junior doctor. Shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 their arguement, i think, is that they are driving around in a potential bomb!People who live near landmines should tread carefully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1io Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 yeah, its just to bring them in line with what other fuel tanker drivers are being paid......a few shell drivers have been saying that the figure of 36k is not what they get its more like 31.5k but overtime brings there wages up and working days off....where as bp/ texaco can pay alot more for just a basic week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Im still continuing putting two litres into the tank' each day and paying on the credit card. Got a funny look on Friday after queing up for £2.28 worth of petrol LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musto Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Im still continuing putting two litres into the tank' each day and paying on the credit card.why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Im still continuing putting two litres into the tank' each day and paying on the credit card. Got a funny look on Friday after queing up for £2.28 worth of petrol LOLI could get the train to work in the mornings... it would cost me £2.65 return... or i could drive the car with the roof down and get a nice tan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hasnt affected us yet. Then again there is always a delay for anything to get to us up here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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