Whenever I have to walk through the parking lot of a shopping mall at this time of year, it’s almost like I’m leading a parade of vehicles by the time I leave it.
I don’t even try. If I have to go to the mall when it’s seasonally busy, I just drive straight to the farthest corner—there are usually at least a few spaces out in the boonies, and a little walking is a good thing. 2 years ago, when I was working, I walked a mile each day, and even now that I’m retired, I try to get in a mile 2-3 times a week, plus lots of walking while doing house- and yard-work.
Tesla obtained the “never used” portion of a local mall’s parking lot and installed twelve charging stations. Now a customer can charge while they shop.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AND DON’T FORGET TO COLLECT ALL THE HUGS YOU CAN BECAUSE SOMETIMES LIFE DOESN’T OFFER SECOND CHANCES.
I went shopping on Black Friday once. . .ONCE!!!!! Went out yesterday looking for a lampshade—what a mess! Road construction, crazy or angry or impatient people—in cars- – -lethal, donchaknow. . .Found just what I wanted online last night. . .
I worked the Texas Renaissance Festival. My brother decided to help a really drunk person find their car. All they remembered was that it was parked next to a yellow van. It was after hours, in the dark. He actually drove them around in the ENORMOUS parking lot for a few minutes before he realized it was hopeless.
There was no strict closing time so people wandered about in Parkinglotland for hours sometimes. Eventually, Security would come by and collect the “leftovers”.
Stay home and enjoy your holiday. Happy Thanksgiving.
The few times we actually go to a mall, we’ve taken to using the valet parking if available. Less of a hassle and likely costs less than the fuel I waste wandering around the lots.
eastern.woods.metal over 1 year ago
Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94bdMSCdw20
eastern.woods.metal over 1 year ago
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Enter.Name.Here over 1 year ago
“Now in 3-D!”
HidariMak over 1 year ago
Whenever I have to walk through the parking lot of a shopping mall at this time of year, it’s almost like I’m leading a parade of vehicles by the time I leave it.
Doneaver over 1 year ago
Having cars follow you when you are walking from the mall to your car.
mindjob over 1 year ago
If they had tailgate parties I’d be interesting
feverjr Premium Member over 1 year ago
Musical chairs, the pre-shopping experience…
LeslieBark over 1 year ago
I don’t even try. If I have to go to the mall when it’s seasonally busy, I just drive straight to the farthest corner—there are usually at least a few spaces out in the boonies, and a little walking is a good thing. 2 years ago, when I was working, I walked a mile each day, and even now that I’m retired, I try to get in a mile 2-3 times a week, plus lots of walking while doing house- and yard-work.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Is this the only exit/entrance? This is not a heavenly place.
bigger Nate over 1 year ago
I wonder if they have a costumed Judge Judy at the food court
WDemBlk Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Shinrinder Premium Member over 1 year ago
What’s a shopping mall?
phredturner over 1 year ago
I thught Amazon solved this problem
Baucuva over 1 year ago
I remember those days when the shopping malls were that crowded. But those days are long gone.
Masterskrain over 1 year ago
You couldn’t get me within 10 miles of a Shopping Center or a Mall-Wart for the next week or so!
For a Just and Peaceful World over 1 year ago
Tesla obtained the “never used” portion of a local mall’s parking lot and installed twelve charging stations. Now a customer can charge while they shop.
Masterskrain over 1 year ago
It’s better known as a Shopping MAUL!
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Whatever you call I say
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AND DON’T FORGET TO COLLECT ALL THE HUGS YOU CAN BECAUSE SOMETIMES LIFE DOESN’T OFFER SECOND CHANCES.
1953Baby over 1 year ago
I went shopping on Black Friday once. . .ONCE!!!!! Went out yesterday looking for a lampshade—what a mess! Road construction, crazy or angry or impatient people—in cars- – -lethal, donchaknow. . .Found just what I wanted online last night. . .
William Robbins Premium Member over 1 year ago
Is that still a thing? I haven’t done holiday mall shopping in many years, maybe not this century.
paranormal over 1 year ago
Ah, The Twilight Zone…
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member over 1 year ago
In 1,000 years, when all shopping has been done online for long enough that real shopping malls are a historical footnote, this could be a thing.
FassEddie over 1 year ago
Fooey on all of that. I refuse.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Definitely, reminds me of Disney Land. Get in line, for a line to wait for a line to a line for a ride. …never more.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
I worked the Texas Renaissance Festival. My brother decided to help a really drunk person find their car. All they remembered was that it was parked next to a yellow van. It was after hours, in the dark. He actually drove them around in the ENORMOUS parking lot for a few minutes before he realized it was hopeless.
There was no strict closing time so people wandered about in Parkinglotland for hours sometimes. Eventually, Security would come by and collect the “leftovers”.
Stay home and enjoy your holiday. Happy Thanksgiving.
bleu nez over 1 year ago
was saturday our ‘black saturday’? good to have you back Wiley!
Cerabooge over 1 year ago
I remember when that was Paradise Land.
CoffeeBob Premium Member over 1 year ago
The few times we actually go to a mall, we’ve taken to using the valet parking if available. Less of a hassle and likely costs less than the fuel I waste wandering around the lots.
Nancy Simpson over 1 year ago
Why I shop on-line as much as possible.
Seed_drill over 1 year ago
They could just bulldoze the vacant stores and have plenty of parking.
Retrac Premium Member over 1 year ago
It is even more fun when a snow storm covers all of the cars. Then try to find yours!
keenanthelibrarian over 1 year ago
Looks like a whole heap of fun.
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
I first went to Disneyland when I turned 16, but I hadn’t started driving yet. I couldn’t wait to ride/drive Autopia. Meh.
spaced man spliff over 1 year ago
Tomorrow it’d be wise to take a bus, cab or über to a shopping mall, if you decide to go. Wear a mask.
"Black widow" cocktail -- why? over 1 year ago
They get you coming AND going — a positive cash-flow business model.
As they say in the teeny print: “Buyer brains not included.”
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 1 year ago
This would only work for me if the Bears were running it.