What a way to start celebtrating a happy columbus day. I just when for a ride this morning and since I was parked on the main street where the parade will be this morning, my car already had a parking ticket.

Not the best way to start saving or paying off debt. Let my bad experience be an example to all.
Something as simple as not reading a sign as you park you car can cost you big. This is coming out of my emergency funds, which at the moment doesn't really have any money.
The fine was $75.00, so we are not talking spare change here.

Wish me luck as I move to appeal the ticket. Worst case scenario, I still have to pay the ticket, but get 3 months to come up wth the money.

Happy Columbus day to all!!

and the lesson to you all.
Start a emergency fund. You never know when you are going to need it.