Dave Smith wrote:
> Mr. Bill wrote:
>> On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:19:40 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> The silly twit had wasted close to 10 minutes waiting for my space
>>> rather than walking an extra 20 feet.
>>
>> The walk and exercise will do you more good than you know. All I
>> want is to be able to park NEXT to a cart return. There is always
>> a parking spot at the last one!
>
>
> I like walking and walk 2-3 miles per day, sometimes more. I have no
> problem pulling into a parking lot and grabbing the first empty space
> somewhere in the vicinity of where I want to go. I usually end up
> getting into the store faster than the people who drive around looking
> for a closer spot.
>
> I have noticed that the spaces next to the cart collection tend to be
> available. That saves having to push the cart a long way back. Not that
> it is a problem to do the walking, but I am just not motivated at that
> point. My priority is to get home and get things put away. The reason
> they are usually available is because the cart stand usually extends
> right to the edge of the parking space, so there is less room to open
> the door. Since I usually shop on my own I only need space on one side.

I think, too, cars might have a greater chance of being damaged by
carts.

I also park far away from the store. It is interesting to watch
folks who will do anything to get a close spot.

--
Jean B.