I set a personal record yesterday. I visited three different gas stations in a day. No, my car and I are fine. I went to each one for a different reason.
This Shell station is the closest one to my home. I have been visiting it for years, especially when I was in Air Miles collection mode. I don't visit Shell stations all that often these days, as I get gas-fuelling discounts at Petro-Canada.
My car desperately needed to be vacuumed. I didn't want to do it during a pandemic, but I did it safely after getting my game plan in place, thanks to gloves and hand sanitizer.
This gas station has two vacuums that are closest to Passmore Avenue. I love that it's a wide-open space. I can put my mats down safely on the side and vacuum to my heart's content.
What has changed is how you can pay to use the vacuum. I always bring loonies and twoonies. It allegedly allows you to pay using tap methods, such as debit, credit, Google Pay, and more. Well, I tried my debit and credit cards, and Google Pay on my phone. Guess what? None of them worked.
When in doubt, go with coins. I inserted $2.50 into the machine and vacuumed for five minutes. Suction was great. The front foot areas are the worst in my car, but they looked like new when I was done. I was happy.
There are two vacuums at this gas station, with an air machine between them. A man used it while I was vacuuming. We were safely physically distanced. We were both working on the passenger sides of our vehicles. When I was done and got into my car, he was on the driver side of his car.
I have filled up my various cars over the years with gas at this Shell station. I feel like I can do a retrospective on the vehicles that I have owned, but I'll spare you those details. If you're dying to know, you know how to reach me. =)
This gas station is always clean and frequently maintained. There are garbage receptacles next to each gas pump, and one where the vacuums are. There's also a car wash if you choose to use it.
I like this gas station. It was nice coming here again.
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