STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

jacL · Coach

My gloriously crappy day...already!

killa · Dooney & Bourke

Gosh, I am sorry you're having such a bad day! But ... it will get better!

At least you know your car is going to be back in your possession (and you'll be reimbursed).

There is no reason for moms to know how many guys we have been with, etc., etc. Do what I do (and what a lot of others, I am sure, do) ... lie! She'll get over it.

And ... you are so lucky to have yummy Pilsbury cinnamon rolls! I want one!

I hope your day gets better very soon, sweetie!

Sibeski · Dooney & Bourke

Hmmm...the whole towing issue bothers me. Who called the tow-truck? Did they just drive by and take it upon themselves to tow your vehicle. Do you have a digi-cam? I would take pic's of the non-posted sign area. Because the sign is posted across the street doesn't mean a thing, it HAS to be posted on your side or a temporary one must be there. That is the lamest excuse ever!

Call the tow truck company and complain. The driver could have let your car down while you were standing there, but they wanted the fee. Call the tow company and see where you get with them. If nowhere, let them know you are calling the police, and the city manager (yes they take calls) to get more information. And- let them know you will file a complaint with the BBB regarding their company.

This crap makes me soooo mad. They recently had a problem in my city with tow truck drivers and misconduct of this sort.

blubirde · Chanel

The tow truck thing really bothers me, too. Was it a city sign or a private sign that was supposed to be there? As soon as you can, go back to the location and take a picture showing the sign was torn down. Write down that on this date about 7:30 a.m., the tow truck driver acknowledged that the sign had been torn down.

If it's a city sign, I'd call the City of ____ and ask who you need to talk to about being reimbursed for your tow costs (usually a tow company won't reimburse you unless the company they were working for does it).

If it's a private sign (like some stores put up the "we tow" signs, etc.) then I'd call the tow company, raise hell and find out who you need to contact that they work for (although that probably won't be very useful but it might scare them a bit).

I don't know about your state but in Texas, there are very specific laws regarding tow signs. And yes, they have to be on each side of the street because different sides of streets have different rules.

If it comes down to it, I'd file a suit in small claims' court. They can help you with the proper forms to fill out because lots of people file suits against tow truck companies and I'm sure they've dealt with it before. I'd also call the BBB (although a fat lot of good that does) and write your local "consumer report" type person on the news/newspaper.

Grrr, tow truck drivers make me mad!!

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

Um, no, I definitely can't top your bad morning. Good luck with the suit, it sounds like a good idea, and that guy was such a jerk! Hope things get better soon, sweetie!!!!

Cortney1982 · Chanel

The tow truck thingy is bad! I wouldn't be surprised if they ripped down the sign themselves to get "victims". I once saw on tv how tow truckers are like vultures waiting for their next vehicle.

member · Hermes

This is so typical in the city Jac - I cannot tell you how many times B's car has gotten towed or he's gotten a ticket and there has been no sign. Did you get a parking ticket as well? I just talked to B about it and he says to take pictures of where you were parked and contest this whole thing in court - it's not legal what they did. The sign was ripped down and that's not your fault. Ugh - this city makes me so mad sometimes.

Call or pm me if you have more questions, but B said to take pictures and to file a police report. Good luck - let us know what happens

BTW ((((((HUGS))))) I hope your day gets better - call me if you wanna go get a drink you poor thing.

Luv2Shop · Kate Spade

I feel for you and I agree that you should fight it using all of the above good advice from everyone!!!
That is one of the biggest reasons I HATED living in the city!!! There were never any good parking spaces by us (my and my ex's apt.) and he was such a lazy ass that everyday he would park in this spot behind our building (where there were no signs) so he didn't have to park to far away, and he finally got a ticket. But then he KEPT parking there and kept getting more tickets!! He was a lazy SOB, but I agree, you never know where you can park in the city without getting a ticket, just rediculous the signage, or lack there of!!!

NCshopper · Hermes

Ugh! That sucks! Having your car towed would be bad, but then having that conversation with your mom afterward would be awful. I feel for ya! Hope your day gets better. Hey, at least it's Friday!!!

shopgirl82 · Chanel

if you want, my bf has a letter that he has saved on his computer that i could send to you. it has gotten him out of every ticket he's ever gotten he's never gotten towed, but i'm sure he wouldn't mind coming up with a letter for your circumstance. he HATES the city's ridiculous taxes, parking meters everywhere, toll roads, etc..so he's always willing to fight against the city taking more money from tax payers so i know he wouldn't mind writing a letter. there's nothing you can lose. just let me know if you want that letter, or him to tweak that letter for your situation.

jacL · Coach

Thanks for the advice and words of encouragement, everyone. I am going to take pictures and I have a hearing scheduled for this Wednesday (I am nervous!). And I have since talked to my mom and there was no mention of who I have slept with, so that is out of the way now!

Shopgirl82, you have a PM.