I see this thread is very long and "I" haven't read all of the comments though the majority as in league with my thoughts. I totally agree this is horrible!!
When we first came here to live we wanted to experience the squares, the fun etc. The very first Christmas 3 years ago---for the tree lighting was the first and last for me (us). We got there around 5 and of course it was crowded and ALL the "good" chairs were taken. We were 'fortunate' to find a couple behind the gazebo but of course couldn't see alot of the activity. My memory is that it wasn't all that enjoyable with shoulder to shoulder folks---then there was the traffic jam of getting there (parking) and home again. We tend to avoid the squares now for most any reason much less the special events.
We happened to be traveling from the area of 441 (cartride/errands) down to the area near Colony late in the afternoon yesterday and my word the crowds just vying to park by Sweet Bay etc was incredible. I wonder if anyone who wanted to shop there could find a spot at that time???
I do think that something needs to be done about the "saving spots"!! What happened to the let's be fair mentality??
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