Sometimes you just can't win for losing. That's my gold Explorer on the left. I wanted to park in the partially open space on the right, but the person sitting in the driver's seat was preoccupied. Getting out, I walked to her window, caught her attention, and when she rolled down the window, I said: "Maam, you're parked halfway over the line between the handicapped spot and..." "Well," she said, pointing to her Handi Hanger, "I am handicapped."
"I see," I replied.
I moved to the other side of the parking lot.
I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson, AZ Mortgage lender.
Think of me as your Tucson mortgage expert.
Call me if I can help you with a mortgage
to buy your next house: (520) 349-9090
"I see," I replied, and moved my car to the opposite side of the parking lot.
Mike, I see that so often. I look at the plate or sign and shake my head wondering if they are physically, mentally or both...
Mike, I'm sure it was a nice walk, right? LOL
I'm making an effort to not let other drivers irritate me as often. It's going to be a long haul.......
You and your camera!
I know a few folks who have the handicapped hanger in MD. All it takes is a note from the DR and you can get one.
They are no more handicapped than I and, in fact, walking a few more steps from the vehicle to the store wouldn't hurt them at all.
Yikes!!
How'd you get away with taking the photo? That spot was so wide, wonder why she needed another half a space!
GOOD MORNING MIKE! OK - that's it! I am submitting your name to TV 4 to be their on the spot "Canon Mike" caught it again reporter. --Gabrielle
Mike,
Well, I guess that will just teach you to try and park a Ford Explorer in a space reserved for compact cars again :)
Rich
I'm proud of you Mike! You know how to pick your battles!!
Well that is too much... Seems some people take "full" advantage...
your friend in Charlottesville!
follow me on Twitter!
Mike, I think you made the right move by parking on the other side of the parking lot.
Mike,
Well, the hadicapped driver was in the handicapped spot and the rest of the car was compact...some drivers like their half in the middle!!! LOL, Thanks, Fran
Mike, I sorry, but some people are not just physically handicap , but also mentally. That makes no sense.
~ Life is Good
Wow, makes you wonder how handicapped they are and in what capacity. I see people everyday park in the handicap parking places and then jump out of their vehicles and walk right into the store. Heck, I am eight months pregnant and park at the very end of the parking lot to protect me vehicle from the door slingers and also to just plain get some more exercise. Good choice on the other side of the parking lot!
Mike-I guess you would have to laugh, what else besides taking the picture could you do
I like to walk to I park far away anyway but remain amazed at the fights I see over parking spaces. Almost funny if it wasn't so pathetic.!
I'm so glad you took a photo. What a hilarious post. Some people should not be allowed a drivers license. CASE IN POINT!
So many 'handicapped' parking spots are used by healthy young folk who are using grandpa's permit... it ain't right...
It's not the least bit funny but it still made me laugh. In Texas we have all the morons folks who drive big ass pickups and have no idea how to park them...*WHEW*
Russell,
Laughing is good!
Robert,
It's a selfish world.
John,
LOL
Susie,
That's why you're skinny and I'm fat!
Joseph,
If you'll notice, I treated her right. I erased her license plate before blogging. LOL
Kim,
All the best with your new baby!
Roy,
You always make me smile. Life is good!
Fran,
"Some like their half in the middle" LOL
Michael,
Yes, I did! :)
Charles,
Funny, isn't it!
Dorie,
Yes, I do! :)
Richard,
You're the only one who noticed that! Ssshh! Don't tell.
Gabrielle,
They called today. You did the trick!
Penny,
She never noticed. It wasn't hard.
Kevin,
Yup!
Lenn,
Doesn't that just frost your kiester?!
Margaret,
It's always at the ready!
Maggie,
Like someone else said, you have to pick your battles.
Michael,
Thanks for being the first to comment!
Mike in Tucson
I know we need the handicap locations but so many people abuse it . I would like to see more of them ticketed if they aren't legitimate.
Terry,
She was legitimate. I don't think she was abusing it as much as shw was just clueless about what she was doing.
Mike in Tucson
Clueless is right. Maybe she doesn't see well and shouldn't be driving??
She's going to get a ticket for that frame over her plate covering Arizona...
Doreen,
Oh well... :)
And about the clueless part? Not my problem. LOL
Mike in Tucson
Like I tell my kids, it's important to know the difference between when it is apporpiate to say what your thinking and when it's not. Looks like the weather was warm and the walk probably was good for your stress level.
Kathy,
Thanks for commenting. You're right about teaching children not to say whatever comes to mind. It never pays.
Mike in Tucson