Friday night we parked in a parking lot at the corner of Pioneer and the bypass while attending the fundraising concert for HOWL. The business was closed, so we didn't think the owner would mind. After all, we had shopped there and shared produce from our garden in thanks for good service.

We were mistaken; he did mind. Our attempted apology was drowned by his verbal tirade, and we were forced to drive over the curb to leave because he blocked the exit with his truck. While most business owners in Homer graciously share their parking lots for public events during off hours in appreciation for patronage during open hours, some do not.

We encourage our Homer friends to park carefully.

Terri and Melanie Mach