-=> JIM WELLER wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> we're le$$ expensive than Chicago

 JW> Your local stations probably enjoy cheaper rents, property taxes and
 JW> wages than the big city.

In Illinois sales tax (state/municipal) is also a part of the price. 
And Chicago has a higher rate than my toen. Of course the gas station
owner gets vilified - and he's (if an independent) only averaging 4c to
6c/gallon gross profit. After figuring labour/rent/insurance/etc. it's
no wonder he has to have either a C-Store or three bay service shop (or
both) to survive.

This ought to provide plenty of gas.

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      Title: Wes 'n' Kathy's Authentic Original Lima Bean Soup
 Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Pork, Chilies
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
     12 oz Dried (large) lima beans or
           - butterbeans
      1 md Onion; chopped
      2    Ribs celery; including tops
      1 lg Carrot; diced
      4 c  Ham stock
    1/4 lb Diced ham
      2 c  Water
      1    Chili pequin; crushed
      2 cl Garlic; minced
           Salt & black pepper
 
  We invented this yesterday, and are still munching on
  it. I wanted a plain plate of butterbeans for my
  birthday, but Kathy can never do anything 1/2 way.
  
  Place all ingredients except salt and pepper in a pot.
  Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover pot and simmer
  until beans are VERY tender (3 to 4 hours). Salt &
  pepper to taste.
  
  Serve this with bread & butter, garlic bread, or dinner
  rolls. Makes a complete meal.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Posted by Wesley Pitts.
  
  From: http://www.recipesource.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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