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Does parking on a closed road count as a live parking thread? 😁

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DailyMaui · 21/04/2022 19:50

So they have closed the road I live on to resurface it. It will be closed for the next two nights. We’ve had multiple letters from the council, there have been signs up for at least a month and yesterday they painted NO PARKING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY all over the road.

8 cars are still parked there with 15 minutes to go until resurfacing begins. One of the cars is right outside my house and when I saw them out the window, I tried to explain to the two women (looking like they were off for an evening in town) that they were probably not going to be able to get their car until morning but they told me to fuck off!

The road is lorry central, a guy is taking pictures of the remaining cars… it’s all go here.

Anyone know what they do? Do they just resurface round the cars? Tow them away? Do they get brutal? There’s a fair few annoyed looking men in hi-vis walking up and down! Should I get wine and a comfy viewing position?

😉

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BruceAndNosh · 22/04/2022 22:25

You KNOW that FUCKOFF WOMAN will be creeping back wearing wellies to stamp "Where's my fucking car?!" in the fresh tarmac

Bubbleteaaaaa · 22/04/2022 22:19

I'm 5 mins away too. Anyone up for popping over with camping chairs, a blanket and a flask of wine? Could do shifts.

SpinningForVictory · 22/04/2022 22:18

Nidan2Sandan · 22/04/2022 22:13

I'm curious to know what role leaf blower man has in relaying a road?

His job is to blow all the leaves and crisp bags onto the fresh wet tarmac

SirSamVimesCityWatch · 22/04/2022 22:16

This whole thread has been GLORIOUS.

HemanOrSheRa · 22/04/2022 22:14

DailyMaui · 22/04/2022 22:02

Final drawing update

I have added new person with brush (!) and the four men with spades. Also a man with a leaf blower thingie. I feel my work here may be done. Unless angry people appear looking for cars.

Are the men with spades doing the Can-Can? I hope they are.

Nidan2Sandan · 22/04/2022 22:13

I'm curious to know what role leaf blower man has in relaying a road?

chisanunian · 22/04/2022 22:10

BestBeforeddmmyy · 22/04/2022 21:39

Best thread in the Multiverse. Nadine Dorries will be sorry she missed this one.

La Dorries? About as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike, that one.

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DailyMaui · 22/04/2022 22:08

FloraPostePosts · 22/04/2022 21:47

Here’s St Evenage, in her Holy High Vis robe and wimple, overseeing the proceedings, and clutching the sacred tome in which this thread will be inscribed for preservation in perpetuity.

Oh my weakened pelvic floor 😂

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SpinningForVictory · 22/04/2022 22:04

I wonder what is the psychology of car owners who leave their cars and ignore all the lampost signs and the markings on roads and the letters and social media and the neighbours talking about it?

We have it in my road every time there's gulley / drain cleaning - cars parked parked right next to 'Don't Park Here Today Or You Will Get Towed' signs.

FromOurHatsToOurFeet · 22/04/2022 22:03

I've been to that Tesco Shock Didn't there used to be a B&Q on that roundabout. I once carried a 6 foot ladder up to the top of the hill from it.

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DailyMaui · 22/04/2022 22:02

Final drawing update

I have added new person with brush (!) and the four men with spades. Also a man with a leaf blower thingie. I feel my work here may be done. Unless angry people appear looking for cars.

Does parking on a closed road count as a live parking thread? 😁
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MooseBeTimeForSnow · 22/04/2022 22:01

I used to live near Fanny Hands Lane. Would have much preferred Wibbly Wobbly.

FloraPostePosts · 22/04/2022 21:57

SpinningForVictory · 22/04/2022 21:56

That's a thing of beauty.

She'd look serene with a theodolite at her side.

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If I’d drunk less I would have added a couple of ranging poles, but you’ve had as much creativity as I can manage tonight.

SpinningForVictory · 22/04/2022 21:56

FloraPostePosts · 22/04/2022 21:47

Here’s St Evenage, in her Holy High Vis robe and wimple, overseeing the proceedings, and clutching the sacred tome in which this thread will be inscribed for preservation in perpetuity.

That's a thing of beauty.

She'd look serene with a theodolite at her side.

Elle8344 · 22/04/2022 21:55

PinkBackpack · 22/04/2022 13:10

Hmm. I don't have a soft toy viper. Let me have a think what I could get away with as its not always me on the till.

My sign idea post didn't reply to you 😩

WibblyWobblyLane · 22/04/2022 21:55

I bet the dog can't wait for the road works to be over so he can get his bedroom back

redastherose · 22/04/2022 21:53

Aww quite sad to know that's the last one we will see hoiked up and off.

TurquoiseDragon · 22/04/2022 21:53

I'm not a local, but worked it out. However, that's irrelevant, as I've simply enjoyed this thread.. Especially the bemused duo looking for their car.

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DailyMaui · 22/04/2022 21:51

Last car gone.

Bye bye hun. U r wiv the angels now

Does parking on a closed road count as a live parking thread? 😁
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FUCKINGSEAN · 22/04/2022 21:49

I simply must know if trapped car got away. Godspeed fair prisoner.

Elle8344 · 22/04/2022 21:48

Put a sign up...

"Wink if your Wibbly Wobbly"

The you reply "F* off"

🙌

FloraPostePosts · 22/04/2022 21:47

Here’s St Evenage, in her Holy High Vis robe and wimple, overseeing the proceedings, and clutching the sacred tome in which this thread will be inscribed for preservation in perpetuity.

Does parking on a closed road count as a live parking thread? 😁
Mumsnut · 22/04/2022 21:46

i am so invested in this I have been on Rightmove looking for a property to retire to in OPtown

i reckon it has everything. I shall wear a small rubber snake as a necklace and await contact

firstidrinkthecoffee · 22/04/2022 21:45

This has kept me amused!
Bravo OP for the diagrams and photographic updates!

Heronatemygoldfish · 22/04/2022 21:44

Enjoying this rather too much. DH has buggered off to bed leaving me to the delights of this thread and a large gin Gin