In Isabela

Dominoes on the plaza in Isabela.

These guys gather just about every day to play dominoes in the shade on the plaza at Isabela.

I got a parking ticket in Isabela Saturday for parking along the plaza on the far side, in front of the church while I was watching this domino match. SEVENTY-FIVE BUCKS!!!!!!! And there was absolutely nothing to indicate it was a no parking zone, no signs, no yellow curb, no nothing, nada.

When I pointed this out to the cop who was writing tickets, he said, "That's why we're writing tickets, so people know." He said the cars were blocking the street and if a truck came by, it couldn't get through.

I said, "if the point is to keep the street clear so trucks can get through, wouldn't a few 'no parking' signs be more effective?" He just shrugged and walked away. SEVENTY-FIVE BUCKS for parking in an unmarked no parking zone!!!!

Breathe in, breathe out, move on.