Classic fixes jammed parking meter.

[cbl51]

So, we were downtown in Washington D.C. this morning on the way to tour the Corcoran Gallery of Art. We actually found a parking place half a block away by seeing a car pull out as we were cruising along. Amazing in D.C at mid morning. Maneuvering into the parking place was a little tight, but we did it. Now, just had to feed the parking meter and we were good to go. Or so we thought.

Getting a quarter into the meter proved impossible because it was jammed up, with a quarter sitting on top of and being jammed by a dime. Some idiot had pushed the change into it so it was jammed up really good. The better half said we'll just have to try to find another parking space. Right. I wasn't quite ready to give up so easy. I took out my little classic that I never leave home without, and went to work with the SD tip in the nail file and the tweezers. I pried and pushed, and jiggled with the SD tip while keeping a hold on the jammed quarter with the tweezers. It took a few minutes, but I got some movement. Finally, the quarter came loose, and I managed to pull it out with the tweezers. The jammed dime came out a little easier.

Dropping in an experimental quarter, time appeared on the meter. It worked! Feeding in some more quarters got us two hours. Enough to tour the art gallery.

Vic classic; the little tool that can solve problems bigger than you think.

[sawman]

I never leave home without my Rambler. Most useful tool ever invented

[zoidberg]

Well done! 

[Aloha]

And that is how it's done!

[Rossko07]

Nice!

[comis]

Great job and story!

[Corwyn]

Had some issue last week... far worse stuck coin and no succes, though. Even Leatherman SuperTool couldn't pull it out (as handled by 90-ish Kg moi).

[Syncop8r]

I would argue that if the meter doesn't work then parking is free.

[Corwyn]

And the cop will argue that the one across the street is working just fine 

[pfrsantos]

I would argue that if the meter doesn't work then parking is free.

+1

Can't help it if it doesn't take my money...
 

[pfrsantos]

And the cop will argue that the one across the street is working just fine 

No parking spaces anywhere except for this one when I arrived, officer.
 




(I can do this all day...)
 

[cbl51]

And the cop will argue that the one across the street is working just fine 

No parking spaces anywhere except for this one when I arrived, officer.
 




(I can do this all day...)
 

You've never been to Washington D.C. The parking enforcement personnel are as merciful as the fathers of the inquisition. In fact, I'd rather be a heretic in 1600's Spain than try to argue with a D.C. parking enforcement officer. At least in Spain I can be given a chance to confess my sins and convert to the true faith! A slim chance is better than none! 

[pfrsantos]

And the cop will argue that the one across the street is working just fine 

No parking spaces anywhere except for this one when I arrived, officer.
 




(I can do this all day...)
 

You've never been to Washington D.C. The parking enforcement personnel are as merciful as the fathers of the inquisition. In fact, I'd rather be a heretic in 1600's Spain than try to argue with a D.C. parking enforcement officer. At least in Spain I can be given a chance to confess my sins and convert to the true faith! A slim chance is better than none! 

Ah, they just need a hug...

 

[cbl51]

And the cop will argue that the one across the street is working just fine 

No parking spaces anywhere except for this one when I arrived, officer.
 




(I can do this all day...)
 

You've never been to Washington D.C. The parking enforcement personnel are as merciful as the fathers of the inquisition. In fact, I'd rather be a heretic in 1600's Spain than try to argue with a D.C. parking enforcement officer. At least in Spain I can be given a chance to confess my sins and convert to the true faith! A slim chance is better than none! 

Ah, they just need a hug...

 

It's hard to hug Klingons!

[pfrsantos]

And the cop will argue that the one across the street is working just fine 

No parking spaces anywhere except for this one when I arrived, officer.
 




(I can do this all day...)
 

You've never been to Washington D.C. The parking enforcement personnel are as merciful as the fathers of the inquisition. In fact, I'd rather be a heretic in 1600's Spain than try to argue with a D.C. parking enforcement officer. At least in Spain I can be given a chance to confess my sins and convert to the true faith! A slim chance is better than none! 

Ah, they just need a hug...

 

It's hard to hug Klingons!

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