Parking woes

The adage that "there's no such thing as bad publicity" gets put to the test.

The proprietor of a hauling and removal business insists on parking his large, unwieldy truck in front of the dog park. This behemoth not only displaces park frequenters -- particularly during peak usage -- but presents a hazard to those parked directly behind the truck and who pull out into traffic.

Granted, street parking is first-come, first serve. And there's nothing in the municipal ordinances that gives parking priority to park users.

But consider this: By parking your hulking truck in front of the park, are you really making friends and creating a climate for future business?

PERSON NO. 1: Wow, we cut down our cottonwood, and have to take the branches to the dump. Who shall we call?

PERSON NO. 2: I see a phone number on the truck that's parked in front of the dog park...

PERSON NO. 1: Not the truck that's always parked in front of the park! I hate that! I'll call Fred G. Sanford first.

PERSON NO. 2: Do we have that card that Lamont gave us? Do you have Aunt Esther's number?

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