I don't dread it so much any more. Gas stations have gotten a LOT better in the past 5 years or so, at least here in the South. We've got Sheetz and Wawa, whi

I don't dread it so much any more. Gas stations have gotten a LOT better in the past 5 years or so, at least here in the South. We've got Sheetz and Wawa, which are actually pretty nice to pull into. Everything's generally new, there's lots and lots of pumps, and if you need to use the bathroom or want to buy some snacks, the bathrooms are usually nice and clean and the food selection is pretty good for a quick-stop place. The newest ones even have made-to-order sandwiches and other lunch food. It's a huge difference from 20 years ago when gas stations were nasty, dingy places with the worst bathrooms in the world. It's not as good in the Northeast, however. Most of the gas stations up there tend to be small and pretty crappy.