Guy over the road a ****?

dfarrall · 2 Aug 2011 at 11:27

Either way a copper could come along and whack a ticket on for obstruction if he wished.

Durzel · 2 Aug 2011 at 12:38

I used to get a lift into Uni with a guy who couldn't reverse. He would spend about 20 minutes (even if we were late) finding a parking spot he could just drive straight into. Obviously he'd usually have to reverse to get back out again, and that would be a laboured effort that would last 5+ minutes at least.

Anyway, this thread reminded me of that.

For the sake of getting on with your neighbours (otherwise you could wake up one day to unexplained damage) I'd consider alternatives to parking there.

lewism · 2 Aug 2011 at 13:35

Can't you just block the other two cars in your drive in rather than park over his side of the road? Might seem trivial but it does grind a lot of peoples gears.

mikeh501 · 2 Aug 2011 at 13:41

lewism said:
Can't you just block the other two cars in your drive in rather than park over his side of the road? Might seem trivial but it does grind a lot of peoples gears.

This. It would pee me off too tbh.

lordrobs · 2 Aug 2011 at 14:29

lewism said:
Can't you just block the other two cars in your drive in rather than park over his side of the road? Might seem trivial but it does grind a lot of peoples gears.

Exactly what I would do. Just make sure the car that is blocking the others in has the keys available at all times. Simples.

Dr Who · 2 Aug 2011 at 15:45

NathanE said:
Yes, houses cannot speak so they can't make complaints.

Blackhawk47 · 2 Aug 2011 at 16:06

[TW]Fox;19723738 said:
Wrong.

Skii · 2 Aug 2011 at 16:17

I have an extreme case of this on my Cul-de-sac, sometimes its a struggle to reverse in and out of my space (Silver Leon on the lower left )

The situation is a bit more improved these days since my wife lost her temper with the occupants of the house ...

Viper² · 2 Aug 2011 at 16:58

Wow, that's ridiculous. Are they selling those cars from home or something?

K1LLSW1TCH · 2 Aug 2011 at 17:09

What the?!

They should take the roof off their garage and turn it into a multi storey car park.

Skii · 2 Aug 2011 at 17:13

Viper² said:
Wow, that's ridiculous. Are they selling those cars from home or something?

close - running a car hire business, and letting most of their stock pile up on the doorstep.

NathWraith · 2 Aug 2011 at 17:22

Skii said:
close - running a car hire business, and letting most of their stock pile up on the doorstep.

Not reallyy on tbh. looks like a proper grim situation for parking!

kefkef · 2 Aug 2011 at 18:30

I suppose they have the relevant planning permission and insurance to run a business from their premises then? Did anything ever come of you asking about it a while back (recall seeing that picture a while ago and you asking questions about it).

Skii · 2 Aug 2011 at 21:45

NathWraith said:
Not reallyy on tbh. looks like a proper grim situation for parking!

That was at its worst to be honest - things have improved a little since - combination of having a few quiet words with them and a few other disgruntled neighbours.

kefkef said:
I suppose they have the relevant planning permission and insurance to run a business from their premises then? Did anything ever come of you asking about it a while back (recall seeing that picture a while ago and you asking questions about it).

Yeah the council came along and painted some white lines along all of the dropped kerbs, not exactly decisive action but I reckon they've had a kick up the arse from someone

Blackhawk47 · 2 Aug 2011 at 21:49

I'm sure you have posted that before.

Swordfish · 3 Aug 2011 at 14:48

dfarrall said:
Either way a copper could come along and whack a ticket on for obstruction if he wished.

Only if the person who is being obstructed makes a complaint.

bobert50 · 3 Aug 2011 at 15:40

NathanE said:
It doesn't look like a council estate, so I can understand why the guy doesn't much fancy a bright gold Vauxhall Astra parked out front his house all the time straddling the pavement.

He's testing you to see whether you really are a **** or whether you're actually a half decent guy that knows how to do the right thing.

Totally this imo.

atomiser · 3 Aug 2011 at 21:20

looks more like your parking in his neighbours front garden. to be fair, if i lived in either of those houses i would be pretty annoyed to find someone else's car dumped there. neighbourly disputes are just a pain in the rear and best avoided, just go move it and block your own housemates in so your only inconveniencing yourself.

ng93 · 3 Aug 2011 at 23:44

Am I the only one who doesn't understand what the fuss is about? A ****ing monkey could reverse into that drive, and assuming you haven't nicked someone elses usual space then whats the problem?

atomiser said:
looks more like your parking in his neighbours front garden. to be fair, if i lived in either of those houses i would be pretty annoyed to find someone else's car dumped there. neighbourly disputes are just a pain in the rear and best avoided, just go move it and block your own housemates in so your only inconveniencing yourself.

Looking at the picture he doesn't seem to be inconveniencing anyone, neighbour just wants to make a point.

Dave85 · 4 Aug 2011 at 00:55

I would be asking if he was special or blind. Then hand him a card for a driving instructor. Your not causing any problems for him to get into the drive he is clearly testing you.