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Original poster

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

655 replies

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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Roussette · 13/01/2018 14:32

for those of you that don't know, chummy = criminal Grin

Cheesymonster · 13/01/2018 14:32

Op and pickle officer get married and we all get an invite to the wedding.

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 14:32

Oooooo, additional angry neighbour (identity unknown) is having a rant about CF to police now. Male, deep voice, sounds mid forties.

He doesnt know the car owner but felt he should also add that this isn't the first time and he's mighty cross.

Car owner identity remains unknown. Police are running out of doors to knock on.

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BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 13/01/2018 14:31

Time to tidy up your front garden.
If you don't have one, someone else's front garden will do.

BlooBagoo · 13/01/2018 14:31

DD is moaning we're out of biscuits. I'd have definitely said yes to that. Once my deliveries I'm waiting on arrive I'll have to pop out and see what I can find in the corner shop. Grin

myfriendswillcallmeval · 13/01/2018 14:31

Ay it's because they're caramel. Dark choc digestives would've done the trick

PitilessYank · 13/01/2018 14:31

I wouldn't eat anything marked "Digestives", but I am an uncouth resident of the US.

Sorry that your biscuits were rejected.

MadMags · 13/01/2018 14:30

You'd have gotten them with HobNobs Sad

Roussette · 13/01/2018 14:30

Excellent thread. Diagram is the best I've seen (especially as the car drawn was so sweet. Looked like PPat's van!)

What I want to happen now is this...

Driver comes back and starts threatening one of the police. They have to grapple with him and put him in a headlock and then hold him face down on the pavement and put him in handcuffs. (Pictures provided on here) One of the policeman is particularly handsome and knocks on OP's door to thank her, and tell her he is a chummy they've been looking for, for days. He accepts a cup of tea whilst his colleague takes in driver. Policeman asks OP if she'd like to go for a drink next week. OP accepts....

myfriendswillcallmeval · 13/01/2018 14:30

I'd really like a biscuit now. I think I have some monte carlos.

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 14:29

My biscuits were rejected, which makes me judge them slightly as they are top notch biscuit offerings.

I know I'm not being unreasonable about this parking!!! (with diagram)
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TeaAndToast85 · 13/01/2018 14:28

I'm really excited

KayaG · 13/01/2018 14:28

A most excellent thread.

Snotgobbler99 · 13/01/2018 14:28

What sort of biscuit?

HolidayHelpPlease · 13/01/2018 14:28

Wanted to joIn in to say that is a DREAM of a diagram and try the unibond 360 for the damp - I have single glazed windows (w wooden frames!) and they are so wet they literally drip (also renting) but the unibond has been great, really helped

SauvignonBlanche · 13/01/2018 14:28

How exciting! Grin

PitilessYank · 13/01/2018 14:28

Excellent thread.

I would like to also praise you for your excellent penmanship (penwomanship?) on the letter. You have very nice handwriting.

TeaAndToast85 · 13/01/2018 14:28

Please get the towing away money shot, it would make my day

athingthateveryoneneeds · 13/01/2018 14:28

Too bad you don't have a dog that needs walking too, op. Perhaps you can borrow a cup of sugar from the neighbour.

myfriendswillcallmeval · 13/01/2018 14:27

Offering biscuits GrinGrinGrin

BlooBagoo · 13/01/2018 14:27

Old man in strange Russian hat has decided this is more interesting than walking his dog and has stopped for a gawp.

It's Vlad! Wink

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UnsuspectedItem · 13/01/2018 14:27

Right, I'm going out on the pretence of offering biscuits.

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MadMags · 13/01/2018 14:27

Stick your head out, OP.

Feel shame on your own time!

myfriendswillcallmeval · 13/01/2018 14:26

Oooooh what a great parking thread. Police and all. But no penguin bollard

MimsyFluff · 13/01/2018 14:26

Maybe it's your LL