Tuesday, January 25, 2011

thrill of a bargain

Since the gas station down the street from my apartment started its "1/2 Price Refill Wednesday" promotion, Wednesdays have had an added component of excitement and magic. I love taking just two quarters (or any other mixture of coins that equals $0.50) to the Sinclair station and leaving triumphant with 32 oz of refreshment.

To make my weeks even better, Thursdays have joined in on the magic. The South End Market across the street from the Sinclair is starting "Thirsty Thursdays!" On such days, a 32 oz. refill only costs 32 cents! That's an ever better deal than the Halfy Hour ($0.54 for a 32 oz. ) promotion that Diamond Shamrock ran over the summer of '09. Hot dog!

Two wonderful bargains. Two days in a row. Less than a dollar. Every week.

*Do you have a favorite local bargain?

Edited to add: 1/2 Price Refill Wednesday happens at the Sinclair in Provo off of 800 N and 695 E.

9 comments:

jt said...

You crack me up. Especially that you remember the deal from '09. I don't drink nearly enough fountain drinks. (None, actually.)

Susan said...

You're too funny, alright!

One favorite bargain I have found is a new app on my Droid that finds the cheapest gas nearby! I haven't actually gone where it tells me yet, because I'm always too busy driving to get gas!

Drink on, dear one.

Daniel said...

First, I thought you said your Wednesdays had an added component of excrement and magic which seemed mutually exclusive though still blog-worthy.

Second, my favorite local bargain deal is a fantastic Chinese take-out place that offers a fantastic lunch for $6. Crab rangoon and orange chicken on fried rice: so delicious.

Claire said...

Well gee golly! Aren't you a lucky one!
We have similar deal where you can get a 32 oz. drink for less than a dollar. Delish!

michelle said...

You and my mom are the only people I know who say hot dog. I love it.

I too love a good bargain. And fountain drinks.

Anonymous said...

Susan has a Droid?

Anonymous said...

What is the address for the sinclair??? <3 0x0

Charlotte said...

Yessss, indeed. I loved your '09 fountain drink study. One of my favorites, really.

Denise said...

Wish I had a 32 oz. fountain drink right now, bargain or no!