Honestly used to think old pumps were a safety risk waiting to happen. But @phoenix_bailey has a point, if it passes inspection it's fine. Saw a place in Arizona still using those same Gilbarcos with the flip-down handles. The mechanic said the parts are simple and cheap, way easier to fix than a new digital one that just bricks itself. Changed my whole view on it.

Sometimes you just gotta break the rules to make it work.

That "old bleach" smell is part of the story for me. I get why it felt sad, but I'd take that over a boring room any day. Cole549, I'd say it was worth it for the weird memory.

It's the same with a lot of stuff. My apartment complex needs three forms of ID just to get a package, but the actual building door has been broken for months. The process matters more than the result.

Been there, it's brutal. I got through it by blocking out time for just one small thing I enjoy each day, even if it's just 20 minutes. That little break kept me from losing my mind lol.