The last time I tried to take advantage of a local radio station's free or reduced gasoline event I arrived too late at the locations. We will consider that attempt a trial run. I just got home from the MIX 105.1 FM Scott and Erica Show's "Free Gas Friday" event at the 7-Eleven located at 496 East State Road 434. I was one of the two first cars in line to receive ten (10) gallons of fuel absolutely free, not to mention a free Slurpee® to enjoy. Only 105 vehicles would get the chance for the free gas giveaway.

I arrived shortly after 1300 this afternoon only to find I had gotten to the location before the radio station personnel. As soon as the Longwood Police officers arrived to direct traffic, the two side-by-side lines started forming and I was officially given the "2" placard. Being at the front of the line afforded me the opportunity to record some radio drops about the event, chat on camera with WKMG Local 6 News and have the honour of having my gas pumped and windows washed by MIX on-air personalities Jay Edwards, Jeff Cushman and Laura Francis. I was not anticipating the event to be televised so I did not do my hair, shave or wear something more photogenic. Oh well!

As soon as they are published I will post copies of or links to the pictures taken at the event. Oh and note that I am posting this after the event as opposed to before, where search engine visitors may have ended up beating me out. Every Thursday during the month of May, MIX will announce a new location where this free gas event will take place next.