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Oldgas Makes the Local News!

A few short months ago I saw a photograph that inspired me to look for historical photos of the service stations in Buellton, California. That search led to some interesting people and some interesting stories about the glory days of the service stations in the area.

I decided to share the photos and the stories with my friends on Oldgas, because as fellow gas geeks, I imagined you would enjoy them as much as I have.

Since I had gone to the trouble of writing the stories and collecting the pictures I wondered if there would be any other interest in seeing them. On a lark I sent off an email with some of my stories to the editor of the Valley Living section of the Santa Barbara News Press. We have a smaller local paper here, but I figured why not shoot for the stars and go after the big town paper.

Here’s what I found in this mornings paper.



I knew that they were going to publish the story, but I had not idea it was going to be the cover piece. It's actually going to be an ongoing column published every other week.

I sent them a picture of some young guy instead of myself just so I wouldn't have to deal with the teems of swarming fans in town.



The side bar story on the second page has a blurb on "What is Petroliana?". Naturally I told them about the best website for gas geeks.



I know that I'm breaking my arm patting my own back, but in all sincerity, if it wasn't for this site and the support and encouragement of the people that read these stories first I would never have submitted them to the local paper.

The truth is, that without this site I would never have had the interest to write them in the first place. That means that it's a compliment to all of us and especially Jim Potts for putting us online together.

Gas Geeks of the World Unite! We made the news!

Congratulations Curt... Your stories and writing skills are top notch. That paper knows talent when it sees it. I have enjoyed each and every episode so far. Keep up the good work...

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Frank

WELL LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE CURT, PUT OUR HOBBY IN THE LIME-LIGHT.....YOUR INTEREST AND HARD WORK WILL INSPIRE OTHERS TO JOIN OUR LOVE FOR PETROLIANA.
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THANKS REX

Curt....
Great news! Is there a way I could get an
actual copy to read myself? Thanks.

I agree with Frank 100%,Theres no doubt you have great writing ability ,Your storys are always well writen and they should be show cased for all to see,I'm sure that this is only the tip of the Iceburg for your writings,I would like to read it myself, maybe you could tell us the website so we could read it online . congradulations

GREAT GOIN' THERE CURT!

I'M PROUD OF YA. NOW "YOU" KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE PUBLISHED!

DOC @ TAG/WEST

Thanks for your support!

Here's the link to the newspaper

http://64.29.230.55/Default/Skins/SBVL/C...80593&AppName=1

I Told You Poor Man!!!!

*Y*O*U*R* book deal *FU*T*U*R*E*

There is a book deal in your future!!!!

Keep up the good work!!!!

Congrats to you!!!
Your stories are always the best.I enjoy reading them very much I wish I had the talent to put a story together like like that.

I'd very much like an autographed copy of your book when you get the book deal you deserve.Your stories are inspiring & keep me huntin for goodies for my small collection of roadside relics.Keep up the excellent work & here's to more superlative stories.

How much for an AUTOGRAPH ?
UH, TOO MUCH !
I will re-lid one of your cans, BUT I only take PERSONAL CHECKS. LOL
[ I won't cash the check, and you get a FREE re-lid ]. Then when you are very well known [BEST SELLER LIST], I can ebay it & RETIRE !!
LMAOAROTF
[laugh'g my a** off & roll'n on the floor]

Poorman, you come up to Fred's & we'll let you write a review of the show!! Nice job Curt.

Big LEAGUER now !
JACKPOT !
Even car dealerships can't afford FRONT PAGE advertising, and you get it for FREE !

I'll bet your email will be full of "Please come an get this STUFF out of my garage. Been wanting to get rid of it, but didn't know how".
Gilmore, Polly, Seaside, General, Sunset, Hancock, Mohawk, Union, etc. etc.
Cans, Por. signs, painted signs, Globes etc. etc.
Better start building a new garage.

Curt,
Great job I new you would make it to the big time! Will you save a copy for me??

Take Care,
Rob

Curt, thanks for all that you do for our great love!
Sincerely,

Neal

Congrats! You deserve it. Your stories are really great. I often still think about the fella that went in to work on those wheels on Sunday afternoon and got hurt so bad. Your writing style is super. Thanks!