Day 21- New Parking Meters

Dear UNL,

     Why do you insist on throwing ugly, nasty surprises on us at unsuspecting moments? For instance, in the Animal Science parking lot, there are approximately 20 parking spots that are coveted by students, up along the curb. About 14 of those spots are monitored by a meter.  The other 6 are prime spots to park and we love them. Imagine our surprise when we pull up to park in our usual spots and they are the new homes for brand, spankin' new meters or darkness. 

     Why must you take away some of the only free joy we have here on campus? We really enjoy pulling into the parking lot and seeing one spot left of the prime 6.  Cackling in joy and mischief as we pull into that spot, reveling in the knowledge that we got the spot and no other college student will have the joy of comfort and ease of parking for the time being.  It gives us a way to feel evil and mos foul  in a non-evil and foul way.  Don't tell us that you don't secretly rejoice when the best parking spots are open and you are able to take them.  Now we can't do that unless we feel like plugging the meter (which is technically illegal and the parking enforcement will come get you... read our other letter....), which we don't feel like doing.

     Although, one thing we do like about these new parking meters, is the new time limit.  These used to be only 2 hour limit meters.  These nifty, red little stickers have replaced the old, blue ones with the words "4 Hour Limit".  That in itself, is a Godsend.  The 2 hour time limits were horrible if you had to park and the meters were the only spots left that were still on campus.  Now, at least we have ease of mind, knowing that our 2 and a half hour lab won't get us a ticket.

     Frankly, we would like it if you would just abolish all meters on East Campus, but, alas, we know it's not likely.  Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and cry over our taken spots).

Sincerely,
killa & barney