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11/2016 Thanksgiving Week - After driving to Visalia a few days prior to Thanksgiving, Cindy, Kristin and I headed for our Thanksgiving Feast preparations at the Higuera Ranch.
This typically beautiful and uneventful drive became merely beautiful: Pas Robles held some surprises. We had a delightful lunch at a French restaurant, stopped for some delicious brown butter cookies on our way back to the car and a $340 parking event. Imagine seeing your vehicle, formerly parked by the grassy town square, currently perched upon a tow truck bed and surrounded by 4 police officers.
Who saw the "Tow Away Zone" signs…except for the cops? Ever seen the ticket and tow take place 11 minutes after the beginning of the restricted time? Ever have the police apologize for writing a ticket? Ever ride in a cop car to pick up your vehicle from the tow truck storage? Trust me, these are odd and expensive experiences.
Am I responsible for the poor parking decision, technically, "yes." Is this poor decision planned for and anticipated by the Pas Robles city officials, perhaps. Did I learn a valuable (rather, actually costly) lesson? Hope so.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE ZIMMERS & PINTERS
(From the Higuera Ranch and Avila Beach)
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