October 12, 2009

  • This Must Be a Popular Place

    I snapped this photo the other day while walking past.

    And I start thinking to myself...

    Wait a minute--this is odd.  Don't "vacancy/no-vacancy" signs appear only on motels and such?
    Why in the world would a senior apartment complex have a "no vacancy" sign out front?
    Is there ever a time when they would need this sign? 
    Are people dying here left and right to necessitate a DAY-TO-DAY informational sign to let people know just when they can move in?

    WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH THIS SIGN?

Comments (4)

  • You've been walking too much, love. :)

  • Hey, it's the way to live. Although I'm not sure why they underlined way and not the. It's the WAY to live. It's THE way to live. 

  • @marshallismyalias - it's the place to die, that's what.  They might as well put up a sign that says, "People move in here and then die, that's why we have a no vacancy sign. They're dropping like flies, left and right."

  • Daniel, 

    Perspective from an old person: The "No Vacancy" sign is there to discourage prospective old people from just dropping in and bothering the old people that can barely manage the retirement home due to their advanced age, dementia, and other crippling diseases common to the aged. The phone number is clearly visible even for the sight-impaired, so you can call and get on the waiting list, hoping to get a call back before you expire. Does this clear up your confusion????
    From your regular subscriber in Twain Harte
    Dying to see you soon. 

    Love, Dad

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