Yea I realized this when I was a teenager during the Ballys health club craze. Same with the dial a diet services you’ll spend your food money. Don’t laugh at my belly it’s paid for.
Ziggy hit it right on the nose. There is nothing more pathetic than someone in a gym parking lot who is cruising around for five minutes to get a parking space near the door. You know, so they won’t have to exercise to get in the gym.
I find I get more exercise when I live within walking distance of a bakery. :)
The pastor asked those who regularly go to church to be considerate of those who come only for Easter and Christmas. The “Regulars” could arrive early, park on the streets and overflow areas, so more parking spaces closer to the church would be available for those who seldom come.
In general, I think that is a a good idea. Whether church, theater, stadium, or other place, those who are healthy and arrive early could park in the far spaces. This will help the latecomers be a little less late than if they had to park farther away.
Unfortunately, human nature would likely cause this to fail. “Find something to delay us, so we get a better parking space.”
If I resolve to walk outside, it always seems to be to hot, cold, wet, dark, etc. Don’t have those excuses at the gym, so someone give me some new ones.
Lucy Rudy over 1 year ago
And all the jocks fight for the parking spots closest to the building!
allen@home over 1 year ago
Ziggy it would have been a lot cheaper just to walk around in your neighborhood.
Blu Bunny over 1 year ago
Save the driving days for when it is raining or is 20 degrees F. out.
dcdete. over 1 year ago
Walking? By the looks of the people in the window, they appear to be running more than walking.
Grandma Lea over 1 year ago
Why do people buy labor saving devices just so they have time to go to the gym?
SlackPuter over 1 year ago
Yea I realized this when I was a teenager during the Ballys health club craze. Same with the dial a diet services you’ll spend your food money. Don’t laugh at my belly it’s paid for.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 1 year ago
And paid money for it, too!
lotsalaffs Premium Member over 1 year ago
And would have pitched a fit if he couldn’t park right in front of the door.
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member over 1 year ago
And then complained about the price of gas.
monya_43 over 1 year ago
I have seen a picture of a gym with an escalator up to the door. There was stairs on both sides of it.
Jogger2 over 1 year ago
I used to do that, but outdoors. I would drive 2 miles to be able to run on the city recreation trails.
blakerl over 1 year ago
Well Ziggy is not alone, lots of people do that. Strange world we live in!
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
Ziggy hit it right on the nose. There is nothing more pathetic than someone in a gym parking lot who is cruising around for five minutes to get a parking space near the door. You know, so they won’t have to exercise to get in the gym.
I find I get more exercise when I live within walking distance of a bakery. :)
jim.bullard over 1 year ago
Why I have exercise equipment at home.
Bill The Nuke over 1 year ago
I used to go to the YMCA and it was crazy watching people circle the parking lot trying to find a spot near the door.
LaurelAnnHardy over 1 year ago
This argument isn’t getting you anywhere.
Jogger2 over 1 year ago
The pastor asked those who regularly go to church to be considerate of those who come only for Easter and Christmas. The “Regulars” could arrive early, park on the streets and overflow areas, so more parking spaces closer to the church would be available for those who seldom come.
In general, I think that is a a good idea. Whether church, theater, stadium, or other place, those who are healthy and arrive early could park in the far spaces. This will help the latecomers be a little less late than if they had to park farther away.
Unfortunately, human nature would likely cause this to fail. “Find something to delay us, so we get a better parking space.”
rwg1957rwg over 1 year ago
If I resolve to walk outside, it always seems to be to hot, cold, wet, dark, etc. Don’t have those excuses at the gym, so someone give me some new ones.
SlackPuter over 1 year ago
I’ve noticed smart watches on many parking spot hunters
T... over 1 year ago
Now Ziggy realizes! A dollar late and a day short…
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sure.. but could you handle a 12 mile walk. (5 there + 2 on the treadmill and 5 back)
Boomer Premium Member over 1 year ago
It would be more ironic if Zig drove 1 mile to walk 2 miles on the treadmill.
eced52 over 1 year ago
At least I would have to drive 26 miles.
Mike H over 1 year ago
I do it all the time , who wants to walk in traffic?