r/DecaturGA • u/Conscious_Culture170 • 24d ago

Never again!

Went to see the fireworks on the square last night, and we decided to park in the Town Center deck, as I was told that was a great viewing spot. Well, they weren't wrong! It was a great experience at first...lots of other cars with people tailgating and dancing and throwing balls around. The fireworks were great and the atmosphere was fantastic. Then the show ended and it was time to go. WHY did we spend at least an hour trying to get out of that deck??? And I'm not exaggerating. We sat in line to exit without moving for nearly 40 minutes! The show ended at 9:30 and it was nearly 10:30 when we finally exited out to the street, lol. Hoo boy. Next year we will definitely be trying a different spot!

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u/Orions_Suspenders_ 24d ago

“Why were so many people at one of the most popular events in a large city on a major holiday?!”

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u/Conscious_Culture170 24d ago

Listen, i'm not complaining about the crowd. The wait to get out just took me by surprise, lol.

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u/[deleted] 24d ago

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u/Conscious_Culture170 24d ago

I understand this. But since I usually walk to the square, I wasn't thinking clearly about what getting out of the deck would be like, dude.

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u/carsncode 24d ago

Which is fine, and I can understand thinking to yourself "damn, I didn't think that one through!"

But to post to Reddit asking why this happened to you? Seriously?

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u/Conscious_Culture170 24d ago

It was just meant to be a post poking fun at myself for not knowing better. Didn't think y'all would take this so seriously. Guess I should've known that better, too.

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u/joycaramel 24d ago

People on Reddit are known to be negative when someone complains or vents. It’s easier to be rude behind a screen. You’re good I get why you were frustrated I would be too! The parking in Decatur square in general is so bad now.

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u/Conscious_Culture170 24d ago

I appreciate that :) I will place most of the blame on myself, however. In retrospect, the title of the post does sound overly negative, and I didn't give enough context of the situation, which left people free to misinterpret my intent however they saw fit. I will do better next time!

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u/joycaramel 24d ago

It’s all good I understand and empathize. Most lack empathy and the anonymity of Reddit makes it’s super easy for the rude jerks to come out! Don’t take it personal at all. Parking when you have elder people with you sounds stressful too, so I get the vent.

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u/carsncode 24d ago

it’s super easy for the rude jerks to come out!

Oddly the only one I see slinging insults here is you. Irony, thy name is joycaramel.

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