Petrol

Feb 24, 2007 13:05

He apologizes for smelling like gasoline. She just smiles and says, "Don't worry about it ( Read more... )

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quuf February 24 2007, 20:24:35 UTC
I've loved the smell of gasoline since I was a young kid. Even now I have to restrain myself from bringing the nozzle to my nose and taking a 'hit'.

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schpahky February 24 2007, 20:59:53 UTC
Oh this is wonderful. It reminds me of my dad working on cars in the garage and of long car trips to and from my grandmother's.

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iheart45s February 24 2007, 21:08:09 UTC
hah, awe cate. this one matters right now. i found one that smells like old cars and highways and he apologized for it. what he didn't know is that i could bury myself in that smell forever.

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labellerose February 24 2007, 21:53:02 UTC
How sweet and evocative!

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panderbear February 24 2007, 22:35:28 UTC
its amazing how smells can be so connected to memories and emotion.

wonderfully written. gave me goosebumps. :)

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