Posts Tagged ‘parking’

San Francisco DPT on the job

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 by Donncha

The Department of and (DPT) have painted the kerb of the sidewalk in the city to designate different areas in the city.

Wandering around the city I was struck by the startling paint job on the ground, especially the “warning” colours used. It didn’t stop people double though, but I didn’t spot any cops around either!

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Parking for the Guinness

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 by Donncha

for unusual perspectives on ordinary scenes. I was quite happy with this image of a in , when I took it. The are clearly visible and the upside-down catches the eye!

You have to wonder, what’s more important, or ?

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The streets of San Francisco

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006 by Donncha

is rightly famous for it’s hills and steep slopes. The city streets go up and down and, and no matter what the gradient, will always be parked at the side of the . Local bylaws state that a parked car on a must have the front wheels pointed towards the sidewalk so the car won’t roll if the handbrake fails. As you can see, not everyone obeys that particular piece of legislation!

I can’t remember what building this was, but I was struck by the sheer lines of it, and the grey gloomy and despondent colour. There are no entrances visible and the building seems to grow out of the hillside as if mocking the gradient of the land by standing tall and straight.

PS. Happy ! It’s a normal working day around the rest of the world but the Internet is much quieter now that US visitors are off work, relaxing and enjoying the day!

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Matt let us drive his car for the day

Sunday, October 29th, 2006 by Donncha

When we parked in the we had to cover the car with this sheet. I dunno what the big deal is, it’s only a Ferrari after all!

But seriously folks, I’m joking, Matt doesn’t drive a Ferrari, yet! WordPress.com is being run like a proper business by Matt and everyone else who are scrupulous about money and doing things sensibly. We’re not going to crash and burn any time soon!

Toni lent us his car on the final Sunday in . Andy drove while Podz and I alternated between riding shotgun and sitting in the back seat. Cameras were pointed out the window at every opportunity of course. We went downtown and found in a and this car was parked next to us in a reserved spot.

Tom asks, Would You Rather Have Sex With Marilyn Monroe or Take Photographs of Her?. “I’d rather …” You’ll have to read the post to find out!

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Aon Am - At Any Time

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006 by Donncha

A no- and disabled sign on Fr. Mathew Quay.

I like this: 010design.it

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Your vehicle has been clamped

Thursday, May 4th, 2006 by Donncha

This is the sign that drivers hate to see. are a relatively new phenomenon in but are reviled even more than wardens now.

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