Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Tue 31 Mar 2009 02:25:22p, Paul M. Cook told us...
>
>> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Steve wrote:
>>>
>>>> Our grocery chain has not only handicap parking spots (required by
>>>> law, of course), but about 8 spaces near the front of the store for
>>>> "Customers With Children".
>>>>
>>>> Those spaces should be a free for all, IMO.
>>> So park there. Do you really think a store would enforce that policy to
>>> the point of towing their customers' vehicles?
>>
>> My local store has a Starbucks inside. Outside are two prime parking
>> spaces, wider than usual and as close as the handicap spots. There is a
>> sign that says "Reserved for Starbucks Customers ONLY." I park in them
>> ever chance I get. So far, no tow trucks.
>>
>> Paul
>
> It's doubtful they would tow you. Essentially, they are meant for short
> term parking only. We have the same here. We also have some close parking
> spaces that are specifically labeled 15 minute parking only. From what
> I've observed, most people seem to comply. There is a Starbucks inside the
> Safeway where I often shop, and they have "Starbuck spaces". I usually buy
> a beverage from them while shopping, so I feel perfectly in my right to
> park there and also do my general shopping, though I know that wasn't the
> original intent.
>
I hate to one-up you folks but I can uncategorically state that I have
never, ever been in a Starbucks nor do I ever intend to go into one. I
only drink Louisiana's national coffee, Community, and only the dark
roast variety with no other additives, no sugar, no milk, no froth, none
of the frou-frou that goes with "coffee" today. So there! Hah!