Things done in the car today that seem very typical/indicative of the car culture here in Atlanta (and elsewhere).

• Got the emission tested

Jenn’s birthday is tomorrow so we need the emission test for her tag renewal. 5 minute process in Midtown during lunch.

Nice.

• Saw/heard my first proximity alarm

I’d heard of these but never experienced one for myself.

In our parking deck were two Red Porsches – a boxter and something more classic; I’m no car guy – are parked next to us. As we approached on our way to the emission test the one Porsche started ticking like a timebomb on 24 and ominously told me to “stand back”.

Maybe it’s my personality, but I really wanted to stand next to it long enough for the KITT voice to start yelling at me and the alarm to go off. YMMV.

• Nearly got clipped while parking

In the parking lot of our kids’ daycare no less. People, SHEESH!

• Nearly got clipped while parallel parking

By Rocky Mountain Pizza. Jenn is a pro though and parallel with panache.

Hope everyone has a happy commute!