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May 2005, Vol. 1, No. 2| Back to Index
His Lot in Life
A Parking Q & A with Larry Burdge, Manager, Building Services, Transportation and Grounds
For better or for worse, parking is one of the hottest topics among MBL employees, and this winter presented challenges to even the most seasoned parkers.
To find the humor in the situation, we decided to have a light-hearted conversation with Larry Burdge about parking and his admittedly tough initiation as the MBL’s new Keeper of the Cones.
Here’s what he had to say.
Q. So how was your first winter in charge of parking? Did you dream about orange cones and snow piles?
A. My first winter in charge of parking was fine. If I couldn’t find a parking space, I would tow a car and always had a space. And no, I can’t say I dreamed about snow piles or orange cones.
Q. Any humorous winter parking stories you’d care to share? You wouldn’t have to name names.
A. None that come to mind.
Q. Parking is an art at the MBL. Any tips for people?
A. Arrive early to work.
Q. What is your idea of the perfect parking lot?
A. One I am not in charge of, and people pay me to park there.
Q. Front-end in or front-end out when parking in the campus lots?
A. Whatever the driver is comfortable with.
Q. We know towing isn’t your favorite subject . . . but inquiring minds want to know: Where do the cars that are towed from MBL lots go?
A. That’s a good question. We use M. Sylvester Towing, 508-548-5004. Their lot is in Falmouth, 45 Simpson Lane, off Woods Hole Road and behind Tedeschi’s Market. If you are towed from a town parking meter, call the Falmouth police, 508-457-2527.
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Q. Did you know that if you park at a meter and forget to feed it, the Woods Hole meter maids can ticket you more than once? Isn’t that just cruel?
A. No I didn’t. They are just doing their job.
Q. What about parking etiquette? Like making sure to park between the lines, for example?
A. I believe everyone attempts to park between the lines. It has been difficult this winter and spring in the Lillie lot due to the construction and the parking lines not being visible.
Q. Has anyone tried to “reserve” his or her own space with a bootleg cone?
A. I have not come across this one, yet. I guess now with the question, it may spark some ideas.
Q. The shuttle will start again soon. Have you thought of live entertainment down at the Devil’s Lane lot? How about complimentary margaritas?
A. Unfortunately, Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band are already booked this summer. As for the margaritas, I’ll bring the salt if you bring the booze. |
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