neighbour using my drive when I'm out.

[birdladyfromhomealone]

I came home early this morning just after 11am as i have had a chest infection since before Xmas and was struggling at work.
When I got home there were two cars on my drive, one park almost touching my front window and the other one at an angle beside it.
This is the only way to get two cars on the driveway so whoever it was parking there must know the driveway well and how to get two cars on it.
Outside on the road is permit parking and no parking between 10 and 12am.
This is to stop commuters and shoppers parking as we are five minutes from a huge indoor shopping centre.
I had to park behind them blocking them in and blocking the pavement also.
I left a note on my car for the traffic warden
Please knock on door as I have to obstruct the pavement due to two illegally parked cars on my drive.
half an hour later my next door neighbour in his 70's who we NEVER see knocks on my door.
Totally unapologetic and says one car belongs to his wife's carer as she cant park on the road due to restrictions and the other is a neighbour from up the road who uses our driveway when we are at work as her driveway is not big enough.
Even though I was fuming he still just didnt seen to think it was a problem even saying.
Well when your at work your not using it and at least it makes it look like some one is home.
I told him to get them moved straight away.
The carer came round looking really sheepish and asked would I mind if she parked during the restrictions between 10 and 12 as she has been given a ticket in the past. I said fine if no one is in but why cant my neighbour move his car off his drive to enable his wife's carers to park. He cant afford £40 a year to pay for a permit for his carers?
The other car nearly touching my front window is still there so I have put a not on it.
Caroline, I have reported your car to the police as an abandoned vehicle. Since then Nicholas has told me he gave you permission to park here. Nicholas has no business or authority to use our driveway. It would have been polite and neighbourly to at least have asked permission. If your car is parked on my driveway again I will be reporting you to the police.
Tomorrow if I am feeling better I am off the B&Q to buy a chain and paddlock so they cant use my drive!

I don't think the police would be able to assist as the land is classed as private.
I'd be inclined to knock on a few doors and find the owner Caroline and ask her to move and to not use the driveway in future.

Tudor doesn't take cheques.

A parking thread with a diagram! Oooooooo - OP you are spoiling us!

Please post your address and I promise that 100 MNers will turn up and camp out by Caroline's car. I'll bring the biscuits and my own camping chair & blanket if someone else can bring a Thermos or two?

Totally hunni!! That's fantastic! Any other of you lovely want to sign up to this fabulous deal? Imagine having your very own company!! 🌟🌟#noproseccobutfreedustbuster

Great picture - well done OP ⭐️

I've just been through BOTH original penguin bollard threads and I can't believe Caro hasn't called round for her car in all that time!
Have to go and pick up DH now, so hope I don't miss anything.
And that no one parks on my drive while I'm out

Tudor sign me up hunni.

OP - can you video Caroline when she rocks up?

jane Can't do cheques hunni, but thanks for asking! I will pmyouthe prices and we can get you started straight away on making your dreams come true! #anothersuckersignedup

We need to send out a search party for Caroline and drag her to the OP's home to grovel for forgiveness!

Then can we an organise an MN lynch party to tar and feather her?

I think you should have a nice glass of wine with dinner. Or 3 or 4. Then you won't be able to move your cars 😈

Hey ladies! We are on a roll here!! #lovehoover 🌟 Look how many people are going to achieve their dreams tonight! #cantbeleivethesuckers I will pm you happypoobum

spadequeen ive already opened the chardonnay

which is why i said jeremy would move the car hun

sauvugnon thanks for offering to host another party! If we get enough people signed up you can get your free hostess gift! #lovesuckerparties #thatsoundedreallywrong

Actually, PP has a good point...where does Caroline put her car for the rest of the time??

Shamelessly place marking!! Can't wait to hear carolines excuses/explanations. Though I think she's too chicken to knock and ask your DH to move his car. She'll wait until neither of you are in!!

On the diagram the bins are in front of our brick wall.
The entrance is only just about wide enough to get a car in.
DH says we need to turn the lights back on because Caroline probably thinks were out!
My car is now parked where the carers car was parked.
DH car is behind Carolines bumper to bumper and over the pavement.
If we get a ticket shes paying!

Has Cazza showed herself yet? Could go door to door with a fake parcel and say it's for her until you find her. You might get the wrong one though.

Ah Bins, I read that as bilinis

Can't wait for we to fetch the car. Do we think she's going to wait for you to leave for work tomorrow now??

Where do I sign?

I know it's only Monday but I'm so excited I've poured myself a sherry.

💃(⬅️Caroline) 🚘

Also placemarking for Caro's return.

Can't believe she still hasn't come over!!
I think you need at least another day in bed tomorrow to help your recovery (and to prolong freeing up the drive so she can get out!)

Units ok, bird. Caroline and I have had some really inspirational pm conversations #yay! And she is going to be #livingthedream and will really dsoon have a great big mansion in the cotswolds! All prob,elms can be solved withHoover! #dontlookonrightmoveitisrented