Channel 13 - WLOS TV in Asheville, NC is reporting that a number of gas
stations in WNC are closing down due to an outage at the supplier's
terminal in Spartanburg, SC. The terminal outage is said to last 3
days or so.

Just a heads up - if you're going to Shelby this weekend, might wanna
keep 'er topped off as you travel through the affected areas. Just got
this clip from http://www.wlos.com./

Mountain Fuel Shortage
Hurricane Katrina has knocked out power to many areas in the Gulf
States and that's affecting the two major suppliers of fuel in the
Southeast.

That means delays in fuel deliveries to stations here in Western North
Carolina. Wednesday morning we found that some gas stations only had
premium. And at least one station, is selling gas for more than $3
dollars a gallon. People are urged to cut back on unnecessary trips and
to conserve gasoline as much as possible. If the gas problem continues
for several days, cities, towns and counties may ask police and
firefighters to stay overnight to be sure they can get to work.

In South Georgia, gas deliveries to some stations have been suspended until
further notice. In North Georgia stations are running out in smaller towns,
and shipments aren't expec6ted before another 3 weeks. At least one small
town Sherriff's department has pulled all patrol cars off the street and is
only sending out .
for emergencies.

Ga Governor's office has lifted restrictions on truck drivers carrying gas
supplies to allow them to drive more hours than they were previously limited
to.

"kk4tl" wrote in message
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Channel 13 - WLOS TV in Asheville, NC is reporting that a number of gas
stations in WNC are closing down due to an outage at the supplier's
terminal in Spartanburg, SC. The terminal outage is said to last 3
days or so.

Just a heads up - if you're going to Shelby this weekend, might wanna
keep 'er topped off as you travel through the affected areas. Just got
this clip from http://www.wlos.com./

Mountain Fuel Shortage
Hurricane Katrina has knocked out power to many areas in the Gulf
States and that's affecting the two major suppliers of fuel in the
Southeast.

That means delays in fuel deliveries to stations here in Western North
Carolina. Wednesday morning we found that some gas stations only had
premium. And at least one station, is selling gas for more than $3
dollars a gallon. People are urged to cut back on unnecessary trips and
to conserve gasoline as much as possible. If the gas problem continues
for several days, cities, towns and counties may ask police and
firefighters to stay overnight to be sure they can get to work.

I am looking for ge super radios. I would like to find the super i or the
ii. If you have a couple laying around, e-mail back.

On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 03:57:19 -0400, Dana wrote:

I am looking for ge super radios. I would like to find the super i or the
ii. If you have a couple laying around, e-mail back.

they were only $38 at Amazon.com, last I checked

bob
k5qwg

On 15-Sep-2005, Bob Miller made the following
observation:

they were only $38 at Amazon.com, last I checked

These would be Super Radio III models which are very impressive for what
they are. However, Dana was looking for the i and II versions. Rumor has it
the II version runs rings around the III's.

On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 01:13:00 GMT, "Jerry McCarty"
wrote:


On 15-Sep-2005, Bob Miller made the following
observation:

they were only $38 at Amazon.com, last I checked

These would be Super Radio III models which are very impressive for what
they are. However, Dana was looking for the i and II versions. Rumor has it
the II version runs rings around the III's.

Didn't know the IIs are better. I have the III, and it seems
comparable to my CCradio, but nothing special in how well it picks up
weak stations. Sure sounds good, though.

bob
k5qwg

On 31 Aug 2005 11:02:36 -0700, "kk4tl" wrote:

Channel 13 - WLOS TV in Asheville, NC is reporting that a number of gas
stations in WNC are closing down due to an outage at the supplier's
terminal in Spartanburg, SC. The terminal outage is said to last 3
days or so.

Just a heads up - if you're going to Shelby this weekend, might wanna
keep 'er topped off as you travel through the affected areas. Just got
this clip from http://www.wlos.com./

Mountain Fuel Shortage
Hurricane Katrina has knocked out power to many areas in the Gulf
States and that's affecting the two major suppliers of fuel in the
Southeast.

That means delays in fuel deliveries to stations here in Western North
Carolina. Wednesday morning we found that some gas stations only had
premium. And at least one station, is selling gas for more than $3
dollars a gallon. People are urged to cut back on unnecessary trips and
to conserve gasoline as much as possible. If the gas problem continues
for several days, cities, towns and counties may ask police and
firefighters to stay overnight to be sure they can get to work.


I was going to drive up there. It is about a 300 mile drive for me. I
changed my mind because I'm not sure if I will be able to get gas.
From what I hear, they are closing gas stations for the weekend around
here. I guess I don't need anymore radio suff that bad.

"kk4tl" wrote in message
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Channel 13 - WLOS TV in Asheville, NC is reporting that a number of gas
stations in WNC are closing down due to an outage at the supplier's
terminal in Spartanburg, SC. The terminal outage is said to last 3
days or so.

Just a heads up - if you're going to Shelby this weekend, might wanna
keep 'er topped off as you travel through the affected areas. Just got
this clip from http://www.wlos.com./

Mountain Fuel Shortage
Hurricane Katrina has knocked out power to many areas in the Gulf
States and that's affecting the two major suppliers of fuel in the
Southeast.

That means delays in fuel deliveries to stations here in Western North
Carolina. Wednesday morning we found that some gas stations only had
premium. And at least one station, is selling gas for more than $3
dollars a gallon. People are urged to cut back on unnecessary trips and
to conserve gasoline as much as possible. If the gas problem continues
for several days, cities, towns and counties may ask police and
firefighters to stay overnight to be sure they can get to work.

If you come thru Gaffney, SC on I-85 there was fuel at $2.65 (as of 2 PM
8/31) on exit 92 (Pilot and Petro). I notice a lot of spaces that had not
been taken at Shelby (I was over there today putting up my tent). There are
quite a few campers there as always, and more will prolly arrive tomorrow.
I hope it will be a good ''fest inspite of all the fuel troubles.

73

Jerry

Jerry said
I hope it will be a good ''fest inspite of all the fuel troubles.

Agreed, I hope it'll be business as usual. With Dayton spinning down,
it's good to see Shelby still standing strong.

For those coming up from I-85 south, I'd say top it off in the
Greenville/Spartanburg/Gaffney area.

For those coming in from I-85 north, better catch some no later than
Gastonia or Belmont just before you turn off of I-85 onto Hwy 74.

For either situation there's convenience stores and/or truck stops at
many exits.

"kk4tl" wrote in message
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Jerry said
I hope it will be a good ''fest inspite of all the fuel troubles.

Agreed, I hope it'll be business as usual. With Dayton spinning down,
it's good to see Shelby still standing strong.

For those coming up from I-85 south, I'd say top it off in the
Greenville/Spartanburg/Gaffney area.

For those coming in from I-85 north, better catch some no later than
Gastonia or Belmont just before you turn off of I-85 onto Hwy 74.

For either situation there's convenience stores and/or truck stops at
many exits.

Today, there are a "fair" amount of 'festers on site with the camper section
near 74 Business full. The guy next to me is from New York, so some aren't
afraid to travel. The Exxon out there on 74 and 74 Business had their gas
at $3.39 per gallon! Petros in Gastonia 10 cent cheaper.

IMHO, this is nothing but a lousy attempt to take advantage of one situation
and "claim" their huge price increases are valid; it is a GOUGE that I hope
BACKFIRES on the oil companies. It's time for consumers to simply NOT buy
for a few days and see what happens. Of course, I suspect the gas price
will "mysteriously" begin to drop after the Labor Day holiday disguised as
refineries being "repaired" ( how concidental that they get repaired right
after Labor Day because they can "hide" under the disaster.) I hope they
CHOKE on their ill-gotten profits! Me, except for attending the
hamfes)t, I am sitting at home until the SOB's rot; I can WALK to the
grocery store if I have to!

Jerry