Out of order

Every day, I park at the local community centre. It’s a great deal — only two dollars to park all day. Most other places charge at least six.

This morning, however, it was free. Someone had quite brutally ripped the insides from the ticket machine, leaving only a twisted metal shell. And there was a helpful little note taped to it that read, “OUT OF ORDER”.

It’s a good thing that note was there.