Bad Day
Written by Mark Van Steenwyk : April 22, 2005
My wife is in the hospital (she had her appendix removed). Last night I came home to sleep, with the hopes of heading out in the morning to join her at the hospital (which is on the other side of town). Lo and behold, I get outside and notice that my car is gone. It is then that I notice the city sign that informs me that the street is unparkable on Friday (today) starting at 7:00am. It is 9:00am at the time.
The really good part is that in order to get my car out of the impound lot, I need proof of ownership and a driver’s license. If I can procure these things, then I can take my car and go visit my wife in the hospital. The problem is:
1) My wife is the technical owner of the car…I cannot get the car, only she can, and SHE’S IN THE HOSPITAL.
2) Technically, I don’t have a valid driver’s license…it expired last month and I haven’t renewed it yet.
This day sucks. At least my wife is recovering well.
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Ugh. I got my car back. Minneapolis charges 133 for impounding fees PLUS 33 bucks for a parking violation.
Sorry, Mark. Some of my most unsanctified moments have involved the towing of a vehicle of mine. I can imagine how you must be feeling. I’ll pray for your wife (and you).
I’m truly sorry, brother. There’s nothing worse than paying thru the nose to get your car towed when you didn’t do anything (morally) wrong. I know first hand.