Tipp Talk October 27
Events, activities and other hometown items going on in and around Tipp City
by Greg Enslen
Old Travelodge Sign is Gone
I was getting on the highway the other day and saw something amazing as I passed Tipp of the Town: the metal skeleton of the old Travelodge sign had finally been removed! It’s been up there since the old hotel was torn down over two years ago, but for some reason the sign has been still standing for all that time and I’ve always thought it was an eyesore. The Holiday Inn has been on their new sign for a while to replace the old structure, but needed to work with the city (and the sign code) to get their sign approved. Now, I’m happy to see the old sign structure go–it was empty and rusted and ugly.! Can’t wait to see the new sign — and we need to support our local businesses, so if anyone has guests coming into town for the holidays, please mention the brand new Holiday Inn, located at 1100 West Main Street at the I-75 interchange. It was an expensive hotel, and the Holiday Inn corporation chose to build here in Tipp City, so I’m hoping we can send some business their way. Their local number is 937.667.5161 and the national toll-free number for more information is 888.465.4329
New Dayton Airport Parking Structure…
I was dropping Samantha off at the airport this week (she was off on a business trip to D.C.) and I noticed that the Dayton airport has completed construction on the new airport parking structure. The massive parking area sits directly across the road from the front doors of the Main Terminal, and the parking area will be very convenient for those cold and windy Dayton winters or other times when inclement weather make it a hassle to park in one of the airport’s massive, open air parking areas. Before I moved to Tipp City, I’d never seen an airport as large as Dayton’s that didn’t have big parking structures, and it was kind of cute. Quaint, like when you’re landing in Dallas and you can see all the cows grazing on the plains by the airport. But I have to say that the new parking structure is a welcome addition–I hated getting stuck in the rain. But I have another question…
…but Why Do I Have to Keep Going in Circles?
Speaking of airports, when are they going to start redesigning them for the modern age? Have they built any new airports since 9-11 and the increased security requirements that came with it? I think all the current airports were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and I’m assuming drivers used to be able to park in front of the airport for a minute. Now, if you’re dropping someone off to catch a flight, you drive up to the terminal and park, drop off the person, kiss them quickly while a carload of cops stare at you, and then leap into your car and race away before the police walk up to your car and remind you “this zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only.” But oftentimes it takes me a while to unload the car, or, like yesterday, I wanted to stay in the same area as the airport until Samantha called me to let me know she’d made her flight — we were running a little late and there was a chance she wouldn’t make it to the gate in time for her flight. Anyway, I had to make five loops around the airport, pulling up to the terminal and waiting for a minute, then driving away before the cops shooed me off. What a waste of gas! Hey, airport designers–if you’re not going to let me park in front of the terminal for four minutes, why don’t you build me a “waiting parking area” away from the terminal. I’m just waiting to hear from my wife and all the looping and looping is making me dizzy.
Glad I’m Not a Woman, Volume 14 – “Stalker Bagger!”
Okay, I’m glad I’m not a woman, FYI. You ladies have to put up with a lot coming at you from all directions. I’m not saying it’s easy being a guy–every time there’s a spider around I get called–but it’s easier than being a woman, I think. Not only do you have to do all the things guys do, but you have to look good doing it! I can literally climb out of bed, dress, brush my teeth and head out the door. A “Tip of the hat” to you ladies for always spending an extra minute (or ten) getting fixed up before you head out in public–maybe us guys should try that once in a while. Remember guys, sweatpants are for working out or lounging around the house ONLY. Do not wear them on your next “Date Night” with your wife. And don’t even get me started on those really tight bike shorts! (that’s for all you Modern Family fans)
Anyway, a friend of mine was telling me about another reason I’m glad I’m not a woman–stalkers! Sometimes I wish I had a stalker–doesn’t that mean you’re finally popular? But for a woman it’s NOT cool and very creepy. Anyway, my friend was telling me she has a “bagger stalker” — every time she goes to a certain non-Tipp City grocery store, the same bagger appears as if from thin air to bag her groceries and chat her up. Yikes! I suggested she shop there one night at 2 in the morning to see if he appeared — perhaps he lives under the deli counter and only emerges when he knows she’s around.
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