Woodburn Pit Stop

We made a pit stop at the Shell station in Woodburn on our way to Eugene this morning. It looks just like any other combination Quickie-Mart / gas station, until you get into the restroom. It was like something out of a five star hotel. Incongruous to say the least.



Did you catch the name on the hand dryer? XLERATOR! (Xlerator? How do you pronounce that?) The little sticker at the bottom says FEEL THE POWER, and you do. This isn't one of the those wimpy little hand dryers that wafts a gentle breeze over your hands, this one delivers a some serious wind. It will dry your hands infinitely quicker than those old ones, maybe even as fast you dry your hands with paper towels. It is impressive. I ran into these in an airport restroom last year. Minneapolis, I think.