Comments on: Lot Dynamics

By: Cara Wakelin

Cara Wakelin — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:16:28 +0000

cara michelle

Interesting post. I came across this blog by accident, but it was a good accident. I have now bookmarked your blog for future use. Best wishes. Cara Wakelin.

By: Cara

Cara — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:37:53 +0000

oh.. and please excuse my poor grammar and spelling – .. English and other related subjects have always been a weak spot for me! … but… there you have it! … have a wonderful day!

By: Cara

Cara — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:32:48 +0000

First of all …”ba ha hah ha hah ah ah ah ah a!!!!” .. and second of all – I will have to proudly admit that I am a “Once-over Parker.” – to the T. Ya find a close spot, GREAT – if not, oh well! – move on – park real fast and get out of that car! – Maybe it’s that I’m too ancy of a person to waste so much time in finding a spot to spare a few steps. When I’m going somewhere I park as fast as I can and quickly walk to my destination, quickly get what I need, and then I’m off. (unless of course I happen to walk by the school supply section and get thrown off.. I have an odd intrique for that type of thing, maybe it’s the teacher in me )
As odd as this topic seems, I think that it is one that needed to be addressed – I for one am quite excited for the new conversation striker to explain to sharks that they drive me nuts. (I say that in the nicest way possible of course ) – For example – Saturday my sister, as wonderful as she is, manipulated me into going to Costco “real quick” with her. Despite the mounds of homework I had, I consented and we were off! As we pulled into the extremely crowded lot I was shocked to see the change that quickly overcame her … ya see, she isn’t a very nice shark. I couldn’t believe the sudden shift in mood . She was experiencing “lot rage!” Every car that snuck into a forseen spot was her new enemy. She continued on, weaving in and out.. in and out…in and out, hand on blinker switch from isle to isle – “I don’t want to walk all they way from there! My foot hurts!” Which was odd concidering once in Costco her foot seemed to magically heal. She then begun to express to me for what seemed to be FOREVER of her disgust of the high volume of handicapped spots! At that point I had HAD IT. It’s one thing to be upset at other sharks.. but handicapped spots? – And on top of that – this was not “real quick” trip I had expected – I tried to nicely hold myself together as I watched the wasted minutes pass by as thoughts of my upcomming test ran through my mind … I didn’t know what to say – Infact! I was a bit worried she was going to EAT me. (hee hee) – We finally parked in what I would think a conciderably close spot and she vented the whole way into the store…… I was seriously in shock . As we walked in – Her pleasant mood returned and it was over ..
Maybe not all sharks are like this, or maybe they are and keep all of their coments to themselves. (if so.. don’t ya think a nice walk could do ya some good?) hee hee… Thank you for the chance to verbalize my crazy encounter with “the Shark!” dun dun duuuun!!!

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 23:13:03 +0000

I’m surprised that such a thorough analysis of parking lot personalities would exclude what I believe to be the largest group of parkers: The Once-over Parkers. This group manages to be optimistic and hopeful for the perfect parking spot while maintaining their grasp on reality by keeping their expectations at reasonable levels. They know that their chances of scoring that sweet spot at the front of the lot are about a million to one, but they also recognize that the one time has to happen at some point, so why not now?
With that in mind, the once-over parker drives around the front of the parking lot once and only once. Going down the aisles is often substituted with a quick glance so as to not waste unnecessary time. If a good spot is there, great! The once-overer is elated with the unexpected find. But if there are no vacancies and no sign that an occupied spot will be emptied shortly (the once-overers are akin to the blinker claim and snatching methods typically utilized by the sharks), the once-over parker quickly concedes to the back of the parking lot, content with the fate of walking. The more optimistic of the once-overers might even look at the situation with a hint of gratitude for the opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air.
Now take a minute to contemplate your own tendencies when parking the car. I think if we all take a good, hard look at ourselves, we’ll find a little bit of the once-over parker in all of us.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 23:02:26 +0000

I’m a shark too! *Grrr!* Oh sharks dont really make noises do they? Huh well *Old Jaws Movie score*

But I’d rather sit in the car and wait for s spot, we all have our things.. Do you still carry travel size hand sanitizer with you Nate?? :p

By: Illuminate

Illuminate — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:22:31 +0000

Dude, you’re wierd.