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Electric car parking only? With a charging outlet?
Myself | 7/28 | Myself

Posted on 07/28/2011 3:38:10 PM PDT by cableguymn

Saw this today when I stopped at a Goodwill on my route. (half price day for kids stuff. well worth it) It's right next to the handicap spots right up at the front. I parked there. My car, while gas powered, also requires it's electrical system to operate.

What is even crazier. Most people who shop at goodwill can NOT afford a plug in electric. You can't even BUY a plug in electric in Minnesota right now.

The manager was at the check out counter so I asked "hey, where is the free gas pump??" she looked at me funny and said "The what?" I asked again adding "I saw the free charging outlet for electric cars and I was wondering where the free gas was for my car"

She was not amused.

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To: cableguymn
She was not amused.

After she sees what this does to her store's electric bill, she'll probably thank you for tying up the parking space.

21 posted on 07/28/2011 4:58:26 PM PDT by Gena Bukin
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To: Gena Bukin

Only problem currently is NO ONE has a plug in electric car in Minnesota that I am aware of. The Dolt is not even on sale at dealerships here.

Next time I go there in my old escort wagon I am going to run a cord out of the hatch and plug it in (nothing in the car to run, but who cares?) it’ll make um wonder.


22 posted on 07/28/2011 5:00:32 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: Cyber Liberty
I park in them anyway. They can’t fight my disabled plate.

From the photo it appears as though there is an electrical outlet.

Why would you park in a space that is for someone to fuel their vehicle? It's very selfish and nasty on your part.

Having a handicap plate doesn't make you God.

23 posted on 07/28/2011 5:09:39 PM PDT by Mountain Bike Vomit Carnage (Honey Badger Don't Care)
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To: Mountain Bike Vomit Carnage

It does. It’s paid for by the costumers using the store. So is the rest of the parking lot. I’ll park in the spot because my car (and every other car since the invention of the automobile) is ELECTRICAL. Don’t believe me? Go remove all the wiring form your car, ANY car. Now try to start it.

Now. since that outlet is there for customers to charge their car while shopping. Where is the pump to fill my car while shopping?


24 posted on 07/28/2011 5:20:18 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: Mountain Bike Vomit Carnage
Why would you park in a space that is for someone to fuel their vehicle? It's very selfish and nasty on your part.

They're freeloaders. Screw them. I paid. I have the cancelled check. Giving them free juice causes the prices I pay in that store to go up.

Having a handicap plate doesn't make you God.

That's right. It makes taking my spot a $300 fine.

I overplay the case here: If I see a Freeload Pole anywhere in the parking lot, I go elsewhere and leave the green-eaters to their own devices. Pretty nasty of me, isn't it?

25 posted on 07/28/2011 5:21:36 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Oh, well, any excuse to buy a new gun is good enough for me.)
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To: cableguymn
Probably got a LEED credit for it:
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=8205

Intent: To reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

Option 2: Parking Capacity / Low Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles (X points).
Provide one of the following:


26 posted on 07/28/2011 5:24:48 PM PDT by idkfa
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To: cableguymn

Free electricity? Who’s paying the bill?


27 posted on 07/28/2011 5:58:31 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: ViLaLuz

Attention goodwill customers!! The moron with the Dolt is charging his car, 5% price hike is now in effect!!!


28 posted on 07/28/2011 6:22:28 PM PDT by cableguymn
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