Thursday, April 20, 2006
I heart NJ
The fact that the gas prices have hit the roof is common knowledge for all US residents but I never knew it would be the new topic of my latest blog title so soon. Well anyways I had been putting off filling my tank not being pleased at what I used to see up on the price charts everyday. I was banking on my reserve 2.5 gallons to get me back home today from work when Mr.Murphy jumped out from his grave to give me another discourse on his most famous theories. My car just stopped midway on the road and I barely managed to pull into a side street which had a sharp incline as a result of which I couldn't even park by the side of the street properly. As I hoped it was just an outta gas problem I called up the Mazda roadside assistance who after a tonne of questions (the best way apparently to deal with a roadside EMERGENCY) told me help would be on the way in 75 minutes. As there was not else to fall back on I decided to patiently wait outside of my car by the sidewalk. As I waited I was amazed to see the number of people who slowed down looking to see if I needed help. A lot of them almost screeched to a stop before driving on reassured by a wave of the hand from me. A lot of them just gave me a 'Hang in there' smile. I must say I was very touched by all the concern and love shown by everyone (especially all the hot chicks). It also goes on the warmth and human side of New Jersey a state that is often ridiculed for not being the prettiest or richest. This really really cute girl even offered me a ride to the next gas station after pulling her car by. I had to refuse coz of that darned roadside assistance I had called up and also coz otherwise I would have been sub-consciously praying for my car to break down every :). All of it ended well as help came in the form of this Mexican guy who kept calling himself 'AAA help' (his only English words btw) for some reason. He filled me up with gas and asked for a fiver very matter of factedly (well forgot 'Five dollars' also counts as English). I gave him the money being overjoyed at the fact that my dear car was up and running again and also coz in some way he reminded me of the postmaster back in India who used to ask for cash as their birthright after delivering a money order or a letter bringing in good tidings.
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must say I was very touched by all the concern and love shown by everyone (especially all the hot chicks)
oh believe me, it wasn't purely out of concern.
:P
hee hee..you could have called any of the PCG people :p..we would have given you moral support! I never knew NJ people were so nice. And, i guess you would continue "running" out of gas? Nice post. Guess you are back on the sleep schedule!
machaan..people have asked me to tell you to bring the drop-list thing where you can pick the song to be played on your blog.thought you may wanna know about it.
What?? Rohan, that's highly irresponsible, but nevermind, as long as you had fun out of it....its COOL :)
What an unbelievable post. takes my breath away and leaves me gasping for you play with words and flirt with ur thoughts. Keep it up! This is the kind of next generation thinkers the world needs.
Dude! Why the hell did you fill up your tank? That way you won't have your car stop again for quite some time...and no babes offering you a ride.
Man! Here in Chicago, nobody does such a thing as stopping and offering. Hmmm....I am suprised too as totti that NJ people are nice. The one thing I notice is the bigger the city the more impolite its people.
Anyway wishing you another breakdown and a possible ride home in someone else's car. ;-)
@Mahima oh cmon ppl you make this post sound like a prologue to a porn novel. :)
@totti Getting some good sleep over this weekend, btw I tried workin on that drop down thing (was part of my plan anyways), btw who are these "ppl' who keep fwding their requests via you
@Shivani Who said responsible was fun anyways ;)
@p Damn and to think you almost had me at 'unbeleivable post' :) and as for 'next generation thinkers the world needs' I'll let take on the responsibility of that front.
@Jinguchakka Who said you need an empty tank for one to pretend that your car broke down ;), Amen to you last thought
AHEMMMMM..i reckon that would make for a damn...*cough* interesting read.
is that how porn novels usually go??
i wouldnt know! but you however...heh heh u seem to know :P
Look at the guru trying to act all humble abt her exploits :)
HAW!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU LINKED THAT!
SNEAKY ROHAN!!!!!
Last time I was in NJ, I was honked at and shown the middle finger after I took a little more time than usual fumbling for change at the toll booth. That was the only time I craned my neck out of the window and let out a stream of expletives. In Hindi. Then wondered why I did that. Didn't work either. Really made my day. :)
Gotta love these NJ guys. Reminded me of Delhi. Your incident surprises me no end, BTW.
@mahima Took a bit of diggin into ur posts but imagining ur reaction on pening up that link makes it totally worth it
@Anarkist Dont push it with that Delhi thing. My theory is that we live housed in 16801 which prolly has a traffic culture unlike any of the major cities and we so tend to cuss NJ traffic coz its our first introduction to the way most ppl drive in most cities. I have been to other cities too and seen pretty much the same kinda driving culture.
Don't be so defensive yaar. If thats how people behave in most of the cities, does that make it ok? Besides, even in Delhi, not everyone is a maniac on the road. There are plenty of people who would show the same kind of concern that was shown to you in NJ.
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