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[SoonerBoarder]

The mileage questions are the only ones that get old because virtually EVERYONE asks them. And, each time, it seems they've heard it gets lower and lower. The next person will probably say, "I heard those get 1 1/2 mpg!"

But, it's not a big deal. Most people are suprised to know that it gets close to every other full size SUV.

I rarely, if ever get mad, but the other day I came very close.

I was pulling my boat back from the lake and had to stop in a little town to get gas. It was an Indian convenience store that sold a bunch of cigarettes. They have tons of those around here. So, I fill up and go in to pay, since they didn't have pay at the pump. I had to wait in line to pay and there was a steady stream of cigarette buyers at the other counter. So, I get to the front and tell her I had pump number whatever. As she's running the card, she turns around and says, "$58, Bertha!" like they'd been in there discussing how much it cost to fill up that beast.

For some reason, the expression she had and the mocking tone really clicked something. MY first thought was to say, "Yeah, that's about your weekly cigarette budget, isn't it?"

My second thought was, "Are you mad because the truck cost more than your house?"

But, I didn't say anything, cooled off quickly, and went on about my business. Now, I laugh about it and I'm glad I didn't say anything.