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Original poster

I know I'm not being unreasonable about this parking!!! (with diagram)

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 13:12

But I thought I'd share anyway.

This happens on our street a LOT and I just don't understand how people can be so inconsiderate, the gap between the wing mirror and wall isn't big enough for a child to slip through and the car is so huge it blocks pedestrians from seeing whats coming without stepping into the road.
Not to mention that he's parked on a T-junction.

GRR!

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I know I'm not being unreasonable about this parking!!! (with diagram)
I know I'm not being unreasonable about this parking!!! (with diagram)
I know I'm not being unreasonable about this parking!!! (with diagram)
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MadMags · 13/01/2018 15:23

Maybe C.F. will turn up all dishevelled and hugely apologetic. Maybe he will be jaw-droppingly gorgeous and charming, and abandoned his car to rescue an adorable puppy that had fallen in the canal. Maybe he will gaze at OP, soaking wet and clutching adorable puppy and we will get the CF parking thread wedding we deserve....

This gets my vote.

And now we need to Stop the Tow.

Inkstainedmags · 13/01/2018 15:23

treeofhearts I need this bag! I suddenly become very bad at manoeuvring my buggy when forced to squeeze past some badly parked wanker but it never leaves a satisfactory mark.

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 15:22

Can't see police. Gonna go and check the fence to the backyard is secure...

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ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs · 13/01/2018 15:22

Maybe C.F. will turn up all dishevelled and hugely apologetic. Maybe he will be jaw-droppingly gorgeous and charming, and abandoned his car to rescue an adorable puppy that had fallen in the canal. Maybe he will gaze at OP, soaking wet and clutching adorable puppy and we will get the CF parking thread wedding we deserve....

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 13/01/2018 15:20

Oh this is sublime. Angry man looks like Colin Firth/Mr Darcy, I’m certain. Angry Man and Unsuspecteditem, a match made in heaven.
Disclaimer: Nothing about the above post is meant to convey a place mark in any way. Any resemblance to a place mark is entirely coincidental. No place marks were hurt in the production of this post.

treeofhearts · 13/01/2018 15:20

I have a special handbag for people like this. Covered in little studs and badges a d I take great care to squeeze past the car in a way that scrapes it down the full length of the car. Leaves a lovely pattern behind.

bummymummy77 · 13/01/2018 15:20

Yy to tow truck man. Watch him be Tom Hardy. Then I'd leave dh and ds in a second and be on a plane.

hollygolipo · 13/01/2018 15:18

I think there should be a special colour for posters of OP's pedigree. Something that marks you out as a diagram expert or most likely to entertain Grin

Deux · 13/01/2018 15:18

OMG OP you design stationery too. 😍. I think I’ll have to join the girl-crush queue.

Eggzandbacon · 13/01/2018 15:16

TOW TOW TOW TOW TOW TOW TOW!!!

SemolinaSilkpaws · 13/01/2018 15:15

Maybe Angry man is titled, OP get in there and YOU could be Lady Pickle of Mumsnetland. You will need lots of bridesmaids and I would like to offer my services having never ever been a bridesmaid.

DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 13/01/2018 15:15

They’re spending a lot of time at it. Can’t they just tow it?

Snotgobbler99 · 13/01/2018 15:15

Well, the car is stationary...

TheSassyAssassin · 13/01/2018 15:15

Thanks Mummy Smile I think it would be very funny if CF was on MN and no. plate was them being "ironic" and in a couple of hours there's a thread about them coming back to their car only to find it has disappeared! ShockGrin

MrTrebus · 13/01/2018 15:14

Epic thread absolutely shameless placemark

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 15:13

Deux Adobe Illustrator. I have a side business designing stationery so already had it open

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MadMags · 13/01/2018 15:13

The best we can hope for is that one Lady Pickle is gay and single and falls in love with the neighbour.

But I'm still hoping Angry Man makes a good show.

Tow Truck Man could also be worth a look.

Or perhaps reinforcements will arrive and Gentleman Pickle will sweep OP off her feet and accept her biscuits

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 15:13

I feel I need to name change to LadyPicklesfStaffordshire.

Still no progression, Pickle Officer must be around the side of the house as I cant see her and, unfortunately, short of going outside and gawping or scaling the house and ninja-ing over the roof, I can't get a better view.

Windows still open and ears out for sounds of tow truck like engine noises.

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Rubyslippers7780 · 13/01/2018 15:12

Brew Cake saturday afternoon sorted. Thanks op

Deux · 13/01/2018 15:12

GReat thread OP.

What app/software did you do your diagram on?

alltalknobaby · 13/01/2018 15:11

👀 🍿

Hoppinggreen · 13/01/2018 15:10

You clearly aren’t in Yorkshire because found here we would all be standing by the car arms folded saying “Ay” at regular intervals while nodding towards said vehicle.
Someone might occasionally tut and when a new member of the car spotting collective arrived everyone would ask “reet?”
There would be quite a crowd by now and hopefully someone more eligible for OP and the Lady Pickles ( good name for a band?)

brizzledrizzle · 13/01/2018 15:08

Op, this is amazing. Diagram and live update, you are an MN legend.

Snotgobbler99 · 13/01/2018 15:08

Sorry about the apostrophe in "Policeperson's". Please don't let this detract from any sudden and wholly unexpected bi-sexual awakening.

MadMags · 13/01/2018 15:08

Age is a mere number.

The Fates and Wanker Parker have thrown you together. You can't turn your back on something like that.