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People Using my drive

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quicklybeendrivenmad · 19/08/2023 16:34

It's our village fete today, never go because we work Saturday's, I started work first left in my car, DH about 30 mins later in his, leaving one on the drive, got home first to find 3 cars on my drive, one of them I know belongs to a friend, other two do not recognise.

Rang friend to ask if she knew who the others belonged to (as a bit annoyed she had not even asked if she could use my drive for her's ) to be told yes they belong to school mum friends of hers and she knew we would be at work so did not see a problem telling them to park there.

Pointed out I only just managed to get on my own drive and DH will be home shortly and will need to park on the drive as the whole village is rammed with cars, to be told they will be gone by 6pm as just about to have food and a drink, asked for at least one to be moved to park on our own drive, to be told I am unreasonable and ruining it for them.

Very tempted to block one in and refuse to move until the morning because I am shattered, had a stupuidly busy day and just want to chill in my PJ's with food and a glass off wine

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AlwaysJumping · 20/08/2023 00:19

If I was the CFer friend who had been told to park I would be mortified and apologise and come immediately to move the care and send you flowers. She’s pissed at you for asking you to ,over so you can get home.she is beyond. Bet she recognises herself on here. Friendship over

Whowhatwherewhenwhy1 · 20/08/2023 00:18

I would be fucking livid and would tell them they have ten minutes to shift them or they will be blocked in until tomorrow as you plan an early night. I would not be shifting my car for them. I would also give then very short shift about their arrogance in thinking they could use a strangers drive way as free parking without even asking the homeowner.

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maddening · 20/08/2023 00:00

Omg I would be fuming!

ifIwerenotanandroid · 19/08/2023 23:57

12roundsofwhitelowfatspread · 19/08/2023 19:23

Every time I see that brand of car I remember him coming “to collect the Ranger” - because he couldn’t possibly just say “car” - and have a little grin to myself.

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I'd never heard of them before, but having read the thread I spotted them when out & about & would have a quiet laugh every time.

Starfish125 · 19/08/2023 23:51

Absolute.cheek! That isn't a mate, ditch her!

ImSoShiney · 19/08/2023 23:50

I'm guessing op went to bed after a hard day's graft. I'm sure she'll update tomorrow before another long arse shift.
Let's not be impatient peeps

Stomacharmeleon · 19/08/2023 23:41

Well.....

Reetnice · 19/08/2023 23:31

Xx

ExitThroughTheGiftShop · 19/08/2023 23:26

Don't mind me

MargaretThursday · 19/08/2023 23:19

MichelleScarn · 19/08/2023 23:16

The annoyance directed at cf friend of course?

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You can guarantee CF friend has told a totally different story with them being the poor innocent victim and OP being the meanie though.

HopelesslyWanderingStar · 19/08/2023 23:17

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MichelleScarn · 19/08/2023 23:16

novalia89 · 19/08/2023 23:13

Same, I'd be really annoyed if I was blocked in when I'd parked there because I thought that I had permission and thought that the friend had agreed that the drive could be used. I think that it's unfortunate but it's a mistake.

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The annoyance directed at cf friend of course?

novalia89 · 19/08/2023 23:13

jlpth · 19/08/2023 19:53

I feel a bit sorry for the friends, because your friend has clearly told them it was ok. It’s your friend that’s the CF, not the two others who’ve taken the CF’s word for the parking being ok.

Same, I'd be really annoyed if I was blocked in when I'd parked there because I thought that I had permission and thought that the friend had agreed that the drive could be used. I think that it's unfortunate but it's a mistake.

PocketPoL · 19/08/2023 23:00

DuploTrain · 19/08/2023 22:28

I have a feeling this is a going to be a “write your own ending” thread.

I think they likely returned late and knocked on the door. The OP probably stood behind the curtains in an effort to hide but because she was so drunk from all the panic wine, she hadn't realised the curtains weren't drawn. So it turns out she was just standing in front of an open window staring directly at her friends and their acquaintances. They asked her to move the cars to which the OP replied "give me a second!" She then closed all the curtains and pretended to be out. The friends accepted this and said they'd come back for the cars in the morning before posting a sizeable dog turd through her letter box.

Arrgghhdecisions · 19/08/2023 22:57

This is disappointing. Come back OP we beg you!

PrinceHaz · 19/08/2023 22:51

Has OP backed down?

FlamingoFloss · 19/08/2023 22:49

We need an update

Ducklake · 19/08/2023 22:42

Ooh I love a drive one. Going to settle down later and read this properly.

Mindovermatter247 · 19/08/2023 22:40

Your drive, you can park how you want, they don’t have a leg to stand on. Block them in and they most likely won’t do it again.

WaltzingWaters · 19/08/2023 22:39

Lostinbrum · 19/08/2023 22:33

Haha i just read the hazmat thread. That one is pure gold lol

That’s been my Saturday night entertainment too as this one has gone quiet. Wild weekends aren’t quite what they used to be!

Beaverbridge · 19/08/2023 22:36

@Lostinbrum Ha me too. Genuine laugh out loud material!!.

GladAllOver · 19/08/2023 22:36

I wonder if any of the blocked in drivers have found this thread?

Lostinbrum · 19/08/2023 22:33

Haha i just read the hazmat thread. That one is pure gold lol

DuploTrain · 19/08/2023 22:28

I have a feeling this is a going to be a “write your own ending” thread.