Monday, January 21, 2013

Slantwise, Skewed, and Off-Center



I'm just as committed to carrying out a bad idea, on following through on the ill-advised caprice, as the next person-- heck, probably more so! But there comes a time when the opposition to an unfortunate plan of action becomes unduly onerous. Proof positive that stupid not only should hurt but will.

A sign.  (Literally, posted on the counter) That an experiment is in progress; negative reinforcement to induce modification in individual behavior and societal norms.

Today's example rests upon parking. Specifically, the skewed practice of attempting to come to rest. Parking an auto in an urban area may be viewed as movable performance. And the critics are having their day.

Without further ado, the note posted upon the Winning Coffee Company register.



Attention Winning Coffee Customers

 Here B the ways and means of parking in the lot behind Winning.

--You can park for as long as you like until 10:30 a.m. Mon-Fri.

-- After 10:30 a.m. parking goes to a one hour time limit. So even if you are at Winning or one of the surrounding businesses you will get a ticket from Park it Place if you are here longer than an hour.

-- Just down the alley behind the apartments is a pay lot if you want/need to stay longer after 10:30.

-- On Saturday and Sunday you can park for as long as you like but you need to get a Winning menu to put in your window or you will get a ticket.

                                         -- Or you can just ride your bike.



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