tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194629308600536544.post966231362231529106..comments2010-01-20T19:48:38.487-05:00Robert D. Wrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05145484873597228548noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194629308600536544.post-68957673232745258172010-01-20T19:48:38.487-05:002010-01-20T19:48:38.487-05:00Rob - good for you. It is tough sometimes to get government agencies or businesses to &quot;do their jobs&quot; and fix problems. It&#39;s especially upsetting after you have politely pointed out the problem several times only to have your complaint not acted upon. I am reminded of Uncle Remus&#39;s Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby. Brer Rabbit just kept punching away at the tar baby trying to get a response -- all he got was stuck in the mess. But don&#39;t let that stop you! It&#39;s a noble calling!<br /><br /> - DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194629308600536544.post-18686485121202476902009-12-18T04:17:46.481-05:002009-12-18T04:17:46.481-05:00Rob:<br /><br />I a impressed by this unusual, but superlative act of citizenship in trying to address the city&#39;s parking meter problems. <br /><br />I mowed the lawn of the man who invented the parking meter, a Professor Theusen (sp)of Oklahoma State University. The first one was installed in Oklahoma City. <br /><br />These things in Baltimore are not parking meters. I think of them as a parking time &quot;slots&quot;.<br /><br />Some times, U don&#39;t win at all---U stay even---occasionally you lose, and very seldom do you hit the jack pot, winning a lot of extra time. <br /><br />The meter maid needs to be replaced, or augumented, by young, roving Geeks! <br /><br />The &quot;house&quot; (city) beats U. <br /><br />A mini-class action law suit may be in order! <br /><br />Keep chugging.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731437777156288199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194629308600536544.post-64149840788056843612009-12-14T23:39:47.904-05:002009-12-14T23:39:47.904-05:00Keep up the good fight, Robert. I find a combination of absolutely resolute, constant focus works well for transforming bureaucratic practices. Once the bureaucrats know it&#39;s easier to do their job than put up with you, they will mend their ways... Until they&#39;re rid of you. Publicity also helps a lot. Hold your head high - You&#39;re doing a ton of very good things. I&#39;m looking forward to following your very worthwhile blog.<br /> Happy Holidays!<br />- JerrJerr Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524412847339369083noreply@blogger.com