Jul 04 2009
What an incidental day
Yesterday, I met up with a company’s CEO, who was my ex-boss. Just met up for lunch to catch up, and it was at Amcorp Mall.
Okay, these are what I remembered:
When I arrived at the open car-park, before I took my ticket I noticed the cars in front stopped, because waiting for a parking lot. I waited patiently before pressing the ticket button.
Then what I remembered was, I drove in, turned left and found a nice car park near to the mall’s entrance. After parking the car, I locked the sterling wheel, put up the sun shade, placed my handphone back to my handbag. Then, I left the car, locked it.
Here is what happened that really puzzles me until now…
I walked 2 steps and remembered about my parking ticket. I was just in front of my car when I remembered that. Look, I was really 2 steps from the door, and if I extend my hand, I can still touch my car. So, the point is, I wasn’t far away, and there is no way I dropped my ticket until it is untraceable.
I checked every part of the car, every compartments. I squat down to check the bottom to the car. I poured out every content of my handbag. I checked all the bushes around. I just couldn’t find the car park ticket.
I walked back to the entrance, and after observation, confirmed that the ticket must be retrieved, or the boom arm will not raise.
So, where is my parking ticket?
After lunch, we went to the building management, and they charge RM50 for missing ticket. I wasn’t happy with that, so I went back to the entrance again to see if I really dropped it on the ground. Nothing.
A guy carrying a heavy suitcase asked us what happened, so we briefly told him. Wow! He managed to get one ticket for us (don’t ask me how, too elaborative). I wanted to pay him for his effort, but he declined and walked away.
I am so thankful that it is resolved, but I am still very puzzled what has happened to my parking ticket. Gone without traces!
And no, I am not big-head-prawn like this usually. This is the very first time I lost my ticket. Some more in this manner!!!
it’s de age. but u can still blame it on motherhood. happened to me many times. latest incident was in atria..jus paid, got into car and then..cant find ticket. search hi and low. asked my fren to go back to the machine..takda.
guess where it was?
at the back seat..together with the stuff i conveniently throw to the back seat.
wsl: at last you found it. But in my case, until now it is still not found! We emptied everything, my bag and car. Couldn’t find. And I wasn’t even 2 steps further than the car, so not many places to look for as well!
at least u didnt hv to pay le. nvm la..forget abt it. there was once after a wedding dinner..i couldnt find the stupid ticket..paid 50 bucks penalty and later found it in my pants pocket $#@! I tot I was being snart out it in pants so it’s easier to find!
wsl: Hahahahaha! Ya, that is a pain. DH also had it once. The ticket was inside his own wallet, but he just couldn’t see it!! :p