W.T.191.36

A few Sundays ago we took a small family outing to the movies. I cannot even remember the name of the movie (it was a chick flick and pretty good). My son Ian had driven in his own car and afterwards we arranged to meet for dinner.

Within 3 minutes of getting into my car the phone rang, and it was Ian saying those dreaded words, “I can’t find my car!” Do you remember where you parked it?" I asked. "Of course" he replied, You would have to know Ian to understand that he did know exactly where he had parked the car.

The answer came when I read the sign (there were about a dozen displayed) saying " NO PARKING ALL UNAUTHORISED CARS WILL BE TOWED AWAY. CALL JAL at 281&%^&* for information"

4 hours later and a number of trips trying to find the place, getting his identity from home, and the cash (they only take cash) we got the car. $191.36 was the exact amount Amazing, Astonishing, Disgusting..... if you ask me

It is not right! they almost have a license to steal. They may be authorized by the city but that amount does not reconcile….

I am not going to fight what I believe is a poorly managed program, however I wonder if the strip center owners are aware what it costs their customers (I was one) to get their car back?” “The penalty does not equal the crime?” Let me add the wrecker acted like a vulture as he waited to spot cars illegaly parked in that lot.

THANKS to W.T.191.36 (Wrecker Truck costing$191.36) we had an incredible time together responding to this SANDPAPER MOMENT.

My brother Tony was with us, and I can assure you while the 191.36 stung the empty bottle moment we had together was priceless.Laughing and responding(@#$%^)$%^&*) to the moment.

I have learnt there are other ways to respond to life’s tough moments…

What I really wanted to do was find the wrecker driver and throw him against the ceiling.....but I could not find him.