Tag Time!

It's that time of the year, for me anyway: the time of the year when you get your car inspected for tag renewal. This was my second go-round for this process.

How this process works:

• You funnel in from a very busy street
• Cars separate into 3 lines
• Lighted signs above the bays read "No Pets" and "Turn off Cellular Phones"
• You sit in line (on average about 55 minutes) until you reach the bays where receive instructions (right blinker, left blinker, windshield wipers, etc).
• You receive your printout and off ya go!

Things that caught my eye/ran through my mind:

• White haired ladies in the Oldmobile in front of me reading the Piggly Wiggly circulars
• Guy clipping his fingernails in the truck beside me
• Guy in the Chevrolet pickup to my right and behind me - his hood and bumper were bungee corded to his frame (yes, as far as I know, he did pass inspection)
• Why do I always feel so competitive when cars on either side of me move up before me?

What this process needs:

• A way out. Seriously, if you end up at the end of the line; you'll be waiting a minimum of 45 minutes...even if you have an emergency; there's no way out of these lines.
• A music video. Oh yes, this would be nice. It begs to have some pop music where people get out of their cars and just break into spontaneous dance.
• Vending. How awesome would it be to get a hot dog, peanuts or a cup of coffee while waiting?