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To find an old woman giving me the finger offensive?

35 replies

charlmarascoxo · 21/11/2012 16:22

I always park on the same street for work because its in a quiet area and you don't have to have a permit, so I save a lot of money and its only a 10 minute walk from work.

There is a row of flats on the street (only about 8 in total and only 2 storeys high)

Last week after I finished work I got in my car and was sat texting, I then had the feeling I was being watched. I looked to my side and there was an old lady on her balcony giving me the most evil look imaginable. I was slightly creeped out so I started up the engine to go, looked out the window again and she was sticking her finger up at me.

Confused, I wound down the window and asked what her problem was, to which she ignored me and carried on doing it.

Maybe she's annoyed that I park there and don't live on that street, however its a really quiet street and hardly any cars and so I don't think I'm ever preventing someone from parking on there. Also the flats have their own private parking so I'm definitely not taking her space.

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Cozy9 · 21/11/2012 17:00

I find ir offensive that she was giving you the single finger instead of the two fingers.

LaCiccolina · 21/11/2012 17:00

Oh dear this is funny, nearly as good as coffee pot/clumsy threads!

charlmarascoxo · 21/11/2012 17:02

I think it was very kind of you to comply.

Smile I know.

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charlmarascoxo · 21/11/2012 17:03

I find ir offensive that she was giving you the single finger instead of the two fingers.

Which would be worse?
Maybe I'll progress to 2 fingers tomorrow.

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Corygal · 21/11/2012 17:09

Vair witty of the old dear. If not, dementia makes people LOVELY.

ChippingInLovesAutumn · 21/11/2012 17:11

Maybe she was pointing to your lights Grin

My elderly (and very very very lovely) Aunt has a 'wonky' finger (more wonky now due to her age), whenever she point to something she points (as you do) from her mind (so she thinks she's pointing straight ahead) and yet her finger points to the left, it's very funny and she laughs the loudest!

Alisvolatpropiis · 21/11/2012 17:53

Well...the whole point was that you would be offended wasn't it?

I'd find it hilarious if someone's Nana flicked V's at me though Grin

suburbandream · 21/11/2012 17:56

Smile and wave next time, I'd find it funny but also a bit sad that she has nothing better to worry about if she really was doing that.

Autumnalis · 21/11/2012 18:08

It's a good thing if she has nothing worse to worry about and she is still engaging with the world and trying to make a difference in her neighbourhood.

BeatTheClock · 21/11/2012 18:12

Was she Madge from Benidorm?Grin

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