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What does it mean?
The speaker owned a helicopter but had nowhere to park it, so they tied it to a lamp post while leaving it running.
In plain terms
Parking a helicopter on a lamp post because of space.
What can you take from it?
Space constraints affect choices.

Where it applies

  • urban living
  • vehicle storage
  • emergency parking

Putting it to work

  • plan for storage
  • consider regulations

Questions to consider

  • Where do you park large items?
  • How do you solve space issues?

Another view

Helicopters cannot be tied to lamp posts safely.

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