Fast forward to Thursday night. My stepmom calls me and seems a little awkward on the phone. Not normal. She asked us if we had gotten gas when we were there in Union. "Yes" Did we go to the Exxon on corner such and such.. "Yes" Did we get $46.02 worth of gas. "Thomas - did we..."I don't know."
Then she said, I was reading in the newspaper today and... (read story below)
Gas drive-off
Another larceny under investigation occurred just before 2 p.m. at the Exxon station at 101 North Duncan Bypass. The investigating officer was told by the victim a tall black male in a silver SUV had drove off without paying for $46.02 worth of gas. The vehicle, which turned out to be a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, had Tennessee plates. Officers searched for the vehicle but were unable to locate it.
Another larceny under investigation occurred just before 2 p.m. at the Exxon station at 101 North Duncan Bypass. The investigating officer was told by the victim a tall black male in a silver SUV had drove off without paying for $46.02 worth of gas. The vehicle, which turned out to be a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, had Tennessee plates. Officers searched for the vehicle but were unable to locate it.
So, Thomas and I started to breathe a little less easy as we tried to recall the events of Saturday. Yes, we got gas just before leaving town and we may have filled up all the way. Thomas even went inside and picked up some drinks for the trip. Did Thomas use his card? Yes. He slid it once... no gas... slid it a second time - gas tank turns on. Did we get a receipt? Not sure where it would be if we did. Therefore, we checked our bank account and found a $46 charge for an Exxon. No location listed. After a quick call to the bank, we were disappointed to learn the Exxon charge was for a Nashville Exxon and there were no charges from any Exxon's in Union. So, we assumed it must be us.
I was so afraid they would surely throw the book and whatever else they could find at us since it was a small town. However, Thomas called the following day and spoke to a gas station clerk. She said they completely understood and that the mistake occurred because the cashier turned the gas tank on when she noticed his card was not read. However, she failed to intercom and let him know - therefore, he was under the assumption that he had used his card and it had been accepted. Anyway, the good ending is that they let us pay over the phone and had no further requirements or inquiries. They also confirmed they had a license plate number and it was indeed ours!
The adventures with Thomas and Dita just keep rolling. Next adventure is planned - a quick yet easy birth in about 5 weeks. :) Woohooo...
5 comments:
I can't stop laughing at this, Dita. Really, I can't stop. You guys really need to just stay put in Nashville and not travel.
Also, why did they report it as a theft when it was the cashier's fault?
I'm just glad it all worked out for you.
Chrissy, you should really read the story that happens before "our" story.... Headliner: The public safety department is also investigating a series of larcenies including one that took place after a woman refused to let a man get into bed with her.
Seriously. This is news??? Here's the URL:
http://www.uniondailytimes.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Two+women+arrested+for+fighting%20&id=4151103-Two+women+arrested+for+fighting
That is soooo funny!!! Thanks for sharing!
Dita, this is too funny!! You and Thomas as Bonnie and Clyde I can just see it now. I followed the URL to your dad's hometown paper and it reminds me of Rachel and mine's. Our section for "crimes" was called on the record and was probably the most read part. HA!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dita I don't think there has EVER been a trip ya'll have gone on that has not had something crazy happen!!!! You should really be keeping these written and publish it one day! Let me know if you do so I can add a few events. :-)
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