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Gather in for real-time parking wars

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CatHugger · 08/11/2025 12:25

A house down the road is having some work done and the workmen have parked their van blocking the access road to 40-odd garages. I nicely asked them to move it this morning so I could get out, which they did without and hassle. I came back and they were there again! On-street parking is a nightmare and there were no other spaces so I've blocked them in. I'm several houses down and am in now until 2-ish. There is technically another exit but it's a right pain to get to, so they can try doing a 100-point turn if they like...

Diagram to follow.

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Caroparo52 · 08/11/2025 12:46

Lovely. Need something to do this afternoon. Diagram please

CatHugger · 08/11/2025 12:45

Here's the diagram.

Gather in for real-time parking wars
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GloriaMonday · 08/11/2025 12:44

Diagram or it didn't happen!

themerchentofvenus · 08/11/2025 12:41

CatHugger · 08/11/2025 12:25

A house down the road is having some work done and the workmen have parked their van blocking the access road to 40-odd garages. I nicely asked them to move it this morning so I could get out, which they did without and hassle. I came back and they were there again! On-street parking is a nightmare and there were no other spaces so I've blocked them in. I'm several houses down and am in now until 2-ish. There is technically another exit but it's a right pain to get to, so they can try doing a 100-point turn if they like...

Diagram to follow.

Well if they're blocking access to your garage then blocking them in is fair enough. Did they leave their number on their van to call to get it moved? If not then you can't be expected to waste your time finding them, waiting for them to move etc...

If there is another way out they'll just have to use it.

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 08/11/2025 12:39

Waiting excitedly for diagram.

PegDope · 08/11/2025 12:35

Am here for the diagram

UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername · 08/11/2025 12:33

Excellent! It's been far too long since we had one of these. ArchieStar, budge up and pass the popcorn.

CatHugger, I don't suppose you fancy developing an unfortunate day drinking habit for the occasion?

ArchieStar · 08/11/2025 12:30

Ooooh!

gets popcorn ready

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