The end to a perfect day?

"Meter" parking across the street from Toronto office...... $3.46

Cab ride and tip to 10 York Street, Toronto...... $16.50

Parking ticket issued by the City of Toronto...... $60.00

Bailing car out of vehicle impound, 10 York Street...... $147.00

Having my car towed from in front of my Toronto office Thursday afternoon... frickin' expensive.

Footnote: seems as if there is a possibility of fighting some of this. I have a disabled permit (due to hip replacement a while back) that was on prominent display and does not expire until November 7, 2008). I'll keep you posted.