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#Carmageddon - Day 1

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C armageddon 2011 Saturday, July 16th West Los Angeles Day 1 What was I thinking by agreeing to meet my client in West LA on Carmageddon? Well, Duty Calls, so we met inside the Hot Zone. At least we could meet in the morning and avoid most of the mess. 10 Freeway heading West 7:30 AM On my way to the meeting site, my business partner called, he's on the 405 heading to WLA and says no traffic and will be early. He took the 405 so he could say he drove on Carmageddon. I too am making good time, no traffic. Freeway Closures in WLA 8:40 AM Lots of Detours on the Westside 8:35 AM Arrived at the meeting site in plenty of time. Had a good 3+ hour meeting and now it was time to eat before heading home. As I drive away, I'm thinking, there's no traffic. Where did everyone go? Tito's Tacos at 1 PM Just South of the 405 Closure When was the last time you saw Tito's this empty on a Saturday at lunch? NEVER! Can you say Twilight Zone? Inside there wasn't a line at al...