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AIBU?

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to expect my neighbours not to park across my driveway?

284 replies

coldwater · 15/05/2013 08:43

We have our car parked on our drive, it has a drop curb too. Our neighbours have FOUR cars and a commercial work van, they can only fit two cars on their drive so park the other three vehicles on the road, usually with one parked right across my drive. It annoys the hell out of me, its not like they can't see we have a car and its not like i haven't asked them before not to do it.

We don't have a very good past with these neighbours, them doing DIY until 11pm (drilling etc) and waking my kids up, dog being left out for hours in the snow yelping (which i reported), her teenage children trespassing into my back garden and breaking the trellis i put up to stop them doing it and many more things. I had a row with the mum over the DIY, i asked her to stop and she got stroppy saying she could do what she wanted. I have never mentioned the fact i have caught her kids in my garden though.

Anyway, this morning i woke to one of their cars being parked across my drive, i went mad and said i was going round there, dp said just leave it, i am over-reacting. Am i? I now can't use the car today because the man who owns it has gone to work and surprise surprise has the key with him. So annoyed, selfish idiots they are. So AIBU thinking they should use their brains and not park over someones drive and block them in?

Yes i know i could park on the road, never any space thanks to these that think they own the road and i don't want to because of the teens that hang around outside all night getting up to no good.

OP posts:
toffeelolly · 15/05/2013 13:53

Cannot wait till 3.00pmGrin .

Manyofhorror3 · 15/05/2013 14:57

What's happening at 3?

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2013 15:00

Everyone is getting home at 3pm.

PeterParkerSays · 15/05/2013 15:00

Manyofhorror - the "family who can't park" start to get home and will realise their car has gone Grin

Hamwidge · 15/05/2013 15:04

If I were you op I would feign ignorance when the neighbours come round. I'd be worried about them trying to get a bit of revenge and things escalating.

But good for you for reporting them!

Manyofhorror3 · 15/05/2013 15:06

Fantastico! Am so loving this! I love a "live" thread!

SwishSwoshSwoosh · 15/05/2013 15:10

Am I correct it is not yet known if the car has been removed or just moved by the owner?

I await updates then!

GoSuckEggs · 15/05/2013 15:12

fingers crossed it ha been towed!!!

TerrysNo2 · 15/05/2013 15:12

OP, can you hook up your phone and provide us with a live feed. I personally want to see:

  • the confused look when they realise the car isn't there and;
  • the realisation;
  • the knock on OPs door

I hate inconsiderate parkers!

Grin
MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2013 15:15

TerrysNo2 are you really my Number 2? Because, if so, you could PM me updates on this thread whilst I lie around. Just saying. Grin

Tiredmumno1 · 15/05/2013 15:16

Grin MrsTerry

Tiredmumno1 · 15/05/2013 15:17
Grin
MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2013 15:18

If you are Tired you really need a No2.

TerrysNo2 · 15/05/2013 15:20

No, sorry MrsPratchett I am actually related to the man who makes those chocolate oranges. Can't be done I'm afraid

Tiredmumno1 · 15/05/2013 15:20

I'm looking, I'm looking Grin

TalcAndTurnips · 15/05/2013 15:21

until OP returns with update.

I'll be round with the choc ices, Poppets and Kia-ora in a mo.

Groovee · 15/05/2013 15:21

Oh I remember when I worked in a small primary school, 2 police officers appeared during the song practice looking for Mrs So and So. Was a child in my class's mum (unusual name) and he didn't know where she was but she'd parked over someone's drive. She came back at pick up time and was screaming that her car had been stolen. It was quite funny to watch the deputy head telling her it had been towed. That cost her around £160 to get it released.

Original poster
coldwater · 15/05/2013 15:23

I was just coming in from picking up the DC from school, the mother pulls up in the car, gets out, SLAMS the car door, gives me a dirty look and storms indoors muttering under her breathe. Was going to ask her if the car was towed or was she called back from work to move it. lol But thought i'd better not. Wink

OP posts:
Tiredmumno1 · 15/05/2013 15:23

Thanks talc (can't believe I actually clicked on that and listened for a bit) Grin I was hoping my poppets would be here before the end Grin

Manyofhorror3 · 15/05/2013 15:23

Ha! She won't do that again in a hurry!

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2013 15:24

I'll take ANY amount of Chocolate Oranges as payment for the confusion. While I wait, be a dear TerrysNo2 and fetch me one of Talcs choc ices.

Can you tell I'm bored waiting for the OP to return with missives.

Tiredmumno1 · 15/05/2013 15:24

That's great coldwater Grin don't forget to keep us updated with future developments Wink

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/05/2013 15:25

Ooooo. X-posted. Muttering, eh? Bad sign.

Original poster
coldwater · 15/05/2013 15:25

Is it bad that i actually laughed out loud at her with a strop on?! 1-0 to me it is then! Grin

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soverylucky · 15/05/2013 15:27

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