The hourly rate in the garages I passed was more than I wanted to spend. I would have to use a meter, but I didn't have any change to feed it. Eventually after driving around for several blocks I found a spot with a meter that took credit cards.
There was only one problem. The spot had cars in front of it and behind it. I rarely have to parallel park, and since I never practice I don't do it well. As a matter of fact, I usually go to great lengths to avoid having to do it, but time was running out and this was my only option.
Crossing my fingers, I pulled up even with the car in front of the spot, then put the car into reverse, turned my wheel to the right, then to the left when I was halfway in. Much to my surprise the car slid neatly into the space right next to the curb!
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That's because your car is red. It would not have happened with another colour.
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Do you realise, if you turn this image upside down, the car would not be able to parallel park; no matter what colour it is. Try it. I did ...
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You must have a special touch. I tried to rotate the graphic, only to be told that wasn't possible.
DeleteTurn the monitor upside down!
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That's exactly how it's done. I'm so good I can parallel park from the driver's side too. I must admit, my car is red. Red cars draw male attention, so you are perfect on the first time, to prove you are a good driver. Sadly, it does not work for men in red cars.
ReplyDeleteMy actual car isn't red, but maybe I had so much luck because I was in a red car frame of mind.
DeleteBravo! I couldn't have done that, even if I practiced!
ReplyDeleteThank you :-)
DeleteIf there’s anything that would give me anxiety, parallel parking would be at the top of my list. As long as I can start out with no one behind be I might be okay.
ReplyDeleteI agree that having someone who wants to keep going just behind you is the worst!
DeleteWell done! People are in such a rush these days, there is such pressure.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I agree.
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