It's finally here

I regularly shop at the Norwalk Costco warehouse, which is the nearest one to Downey. But I have had to travel further to get Costco gas. I either have to go to Lakewood or Commerce or to a local gas station.

I have wanted the Norwalk warehouse to get their own gas station for years. And it has finally happened. They just opened about a month ago and now it is my regular gas stop. One more perk for living in Downey.

Early morning necessities

Yesterday I shared with you the story of Hector, one of my "people of the morning." I also met Rocio and Israel that day. They work inside the AM/PM mart and start early, getting it ready for others that need some liquid for their car or themselves. Looking at these gas prices some of their patrons might have had to choose one or the other.

Excuses, excuses

It started earlier this evening when I had to work later than usual. No, actually, it started last night when I used up the last of my stockpile of DDP pictures. So, I got home late, ate dinner, and dragged myself out to find a picture for today's post.

Then my gas warning light went on. I stopped to fill up my tank at the local 76 station.

At that point, I realized that if I just squinted a little bit, even the gas station could start to look interesting.

Should I be worried?

Gas prices are pretty crazy right now in Downey. How do they compare to the rest of the world? What are the gas prices where you call your home? They seem to skyrocket up and then come creeping slowly down a cent at at time.