The New York Times has a feature up today on a practice that would send us Missionites into a blind NO SAVESIES rage:
Elsewhere in the neighborhood, the epicenter of the parking wars that erupt here after a snowstorm, the narrow streets were lined with bar stools and coolers, end tables and shopping carts, all meant as warnings: This shoveled-out space is mine until the snow melts. Occupy it at your own risk.
[Submitted via our Facebook page; thanks, Rebekah! ]
Previously:
I would have been all “no savesies” about this too, until I lived in a city with this tradition. If you spend an hour digging your car out of a foot of snow and ice, you too will feel like you have earned that parking space.
I’m not saying it’s right or wrong, but it’s definitely not crazy.
No way – these people are selfish bastards. I can see saving a spot for a few minutes right after you’ve shoveled it (just enough time to bring your car to the spot, but saving it after that is just completely pompous. The whole saving-a-spot thing has nothing to do with the snow. They’re just using the snow – advantageously – as an excuse for being a total Mass-hole.
You might feel that way, but I would suggest, if you’ve ever reason to park in Boston after a snow-storm, you respect the savsies. Y’know, unless you’re lookin’ to buy some new tires and/or paint job.
I ain’t sayin’ it’s RIGHT. I’m just sayin’ that’s the way it IS.
You’re welcome!!
And remember kids: No Savesies in 2011!!
The parking space is owned by everyone, and paid for by taxpayers. I don’t wanna get all NIMBY here but savesies are lame.