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AB · 12-12-2007, 09:53 PM

We took my son to the mall a little while ago and couldn't find a close place to park. So my husband keeps driving up and down the rows for a good fifteen minutes looking for an empty spot. Which makes me want to pull out my hair.

And we still had to park pretty far away from the main entrance. I'll usually go up a couple of rows and then just go on and park. So do you keep circling the lot like my husband does or do you just go on and park wherever you can?

theshark8777 · 12-12-2007, 09:58 PM

This time of year I just park far away, it don't bother me.

Fleet · 12-12-2007, 11:16 PM

I park far away anytime during the year. Not just at malls, but supermarkets, banks, etc.
I like walking and it's good exercise. Probably a lot of people who have to park practically in front of the door are overweight! Wonder how they got that way!?!

theshark8777 · 12-12-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

I park far away anytime during the year. Not just at malls, but supermarkets, banks, etc.
I like walking and it's good exercise. Probably a lot of people who have to park practically in front of the door are overweight! Wonder how they got that way!?!

I disagree, I am overweight, and I have no problem parking far away and walking. I love to walk.

dawsongirl · 12-13-2007, 12:48 AM

I usually take the first spot I find. I don't want to waste any more gas than my car already does.

Dean Winchester · 12-13-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

This time of year I just park far away, it don't bother me.

yea, same here. Unless I sprained my ankle or something along those lines, I am perfectly fine with being parked 20 spots back when it's not raining/snowing

Max Whittaker · 12-13-2007, 02:17 AM

Most times, especially at work, I'm just grateful to find a parking space.

I never mind walking.

Mikado · 12-13-2007, 03:04 AM

I park wherever convenient....at this time of year, that might be at the perimeter of the lot, no problems.....and worse come to worse,I can always find some spot down a sidestreet, a 20 min walk is NOTHING for me; in summer, i often take 2-4 hour walks

Lee · 12-13-2007, 04:30 AM

Is this mall the Governors Square Mall?

Chelsea · 12-13-2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Is this mall the Governors Square Mall?

I think they're just referring to malls in general, not one specific one.

*ClassicPinUp* · 12-13-2007, 08:27 AM

I just find a spot and go! I want to get in and out as quickly as possible and my SUV sucks up to much gas to even care about trying to find a close spot.

mc_light1202 · 12-13-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

I usually take the first spot I find. I don't want to waste any more gas than my car already does.

I agree. Gas is way to expensive to be so picky with a parking spot.

Chelsea · 12-13-2007, 04:57 PM

I admit it, I usually circle. Bit of a silly reason, though: I just love being in my car - I love driving, just about more than anything else I do - and I'd rather be in my car than in the shopping center eventually. I can't stand the places. If more time in my car leads to *one* minute fewer actually *in* the place/on foot in their parking lot, I'm happy.

Now, if I'm in such a hurry that I have to be *really* quick about it, or if I'm with others - then I just take the best spot I can get.

catlover79 · 12-13-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

I usually take the first spot I find. I don't want to waste any more gas than my car already does.

Ditto!! Plus, I have bad knees, so walking is sometimes painful for me.

AB · 12-13-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Is this mall the Governors Square Mall?

Yes, thats the Mall we went to. Have you been to it, too?

Anyway, my husband wants to park as close to the entrance as possible no matter how many times he has to circle the lot. He's not over weight, he just wants a close space. I think its like a game to him, and finding a close parking spot is the prize.

12-12-2007, 09:53 PM	#1
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Mall Parking: Do You Circle The Lot Or Not? We took my son to the mall a little while ago and couldn't find a close place to park. So my husband keeps driving up and down the rows for a good fifteen minutes looking for an empty spot. Which makes me want to pull out my hair. And we still had to park pretty far away from the main entrance. I'll usually go up a couple of rows and then just go on and park. So do you keep circling the lot like my husband does or do you just go on and park wherever you can?

12-12-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
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12-12-2007, 11:16 PM	#3
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12-13-2007, 02:17 AM	#7
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12-13-2007, 08:27 AM	#11
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	I just find a spot and go! I want to get in and out as quickly as possible and my SUV sucks up to much gas to even care about trying to find a close spot.
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12-13-2007, 12:48 AM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I usually take the first spot I find. I don't want to waste any more gas than my car already does.

12-13-2007, 03:04 AM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I park wherever convenient....at this time of year, that might be at the perimeter of the lot, no problems.....and worse come to worse,I can always find some spot down a sidestreet, a 20 min walk is NOTHING for me; in summer, i often take 2-4 hour walks

12-13-2007, 04:30 AM	#9
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Is this mall the Governors Square Mall?

12-13-2007, 04:57 PM	#13
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I admit it, I usually circle. Bit of a silly reason, though: I just love being in my car - I love driving, just about more than anything else I do - and I'd rather be in my car than in the shopping center eventually. I can't stand the places. If more time in my car leads to one minute fewer actually in the place/on foot in their parking lot, I'm happy. Now, if I'm in such a hurry that I have to be really quick about it, or if I'm with others - then I just take the best spot I can get.