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To cause a massive scene in Sainsbury's car park

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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 21:10

Earlier today I went to Sainsbury's with both my DD's (7&1) I was just about about to pull in to the last mother and baby space when someone cuts me up to park there, ok annoying as fuck but whatever.
I find another non baby space which is a very tight squeeze with my car (it's quite big) not to mention the whole faf off youngest DD and her car seat palava, so we've finally got out just about and set out to go in store, this is when I notice the guy who cuts me up is on his own, not only that I recognise he's the same guy who done this to me last week!
So I flipped out!
Blush I asked him where his kids were and does he think it's acceptable to be able bodied (I know this now I've recognised him as I actually went to school with him and he lives near me) and watch someone else struggle whilst he doesn't actually need the space.
So what I got back was him shouting to me 'you don't have to have kids to park here' and 'I'll park where the fuck I want'
By this time my oldest DD was very upset with our shouting and his swearing so I started to walk away, he proceeded to shout abuse behind me and it was all just very embarrassing really!
All in all I'm glad I called him out in front of lots of tutting and clapping people Blushbut I wish I hadn't upset my DD, I just hate disrespectful people! And I went in and reported him Grin

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ChickenVindaloo2 · 05/04/2017 22:30

standing up to what you believe in

OMG, OP, is this you?!

To cause a massive scene in Sainsbury's car park
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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 22:30

Trust me, he is able bodied. Small town everyone knows everyone

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sonyaya · 05/04/2017 22:31

We now just need Kendall Jenner to walk up to him with a can of Pepsi

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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 22:31

Yeah I have a dream, for all parking spaces to be used responsibly

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BillyButtfuck · 05/04/2017 22:32

No ones called you an awful mother, but your behaviour wasn't great. This is AIBU and people are passionate about parking it would seem although not all passionate enough to cause a scene!
I'd just try and move on and remember to take a few deep breaths next time and just let it pass you by!

WhatsthatTicking · 05/04/2017 22:33

Life is harsh, full of bullies (as are people on mumsnet) children get over things so quickly!

poppythetroll · 05/04/2017 22:33

Sharon Stone once said that one of the reasons she gives for her amazing body is she parks in the furtherest car parking space away from the store... Smile

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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 22:33

People have criticised my parenting actually

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treaclesoda · 05/04/2017 22:33

He would keep on doing it if no one stands up to him. People like that will just take take take

It's naïve to think that he'll go home having seen the error of his ways and will no longer park inconsiderately. More likely he'll go home and have a big old laugh with his friends about this crazy woman who started arguing with him in a car park. And then he'll continue to park as he pleases, and possibly even enjoy the fact that he knows that it winds other people up. That's the problem with inconsiderate people - they don't suddenly see the light, instead they feel outraged and renew their efforts.

WhatsthatTicking · 05/04/2017 22:33

So in summary, I think you were being reasonable OP!

NotStoppedAllDay · 05/04/2017 22:34

Why did you ask him 'where his kids are' when you know he actually has none?

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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 22:35

Thanks whats

That was one of my questions to him and he replied with 'I don't have kids'

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WayfaringStranger · 05/04/2017 22:35

Sainsbo's have very small parking spaces, I've noticed. I prefer Tesco.

Lulabell1979 · 05/04/2017 22:35

So if this is a small town where everyone knows each other how is this going to play out next few days?

ChickenVindaloo2 · 05/04/2017 22:36

Yeah, he might be struggling with invisible disabilities and also infertility, OP! How very insensitive of you!

msgrinch · 05/04/2017 22:36

Small town here too dear, no one needs to know about my illness but my family. I look able bodied in my suit and heels, hold down a decent career, still doesn't mean that chrons doesn't wreck my life. Nor something i publises or any one would know.

Itsadoublewhammy · 05/04/2017 22:36

This is starting to be quite a horrible thread.
Read back your comments some of you, they are not funny, you sound nasty.

PossibiliTea · 05/04/2017 22:37

well said doublewhammy

ChickenVindaloo2 · 05/04/2017 22:37

This small town where everyone knows each other...is it near the sea, OP, do you live in Broadchurch, OP?

mymatemax · 05/04/2017 22:38

P & c spaces are a new thing, people managed to get their kids out of cars before they were invented. What is all the fuss about

Sparklingbrook · 05/04/2017 22:38

The thread didn't start well TBF. An AIBU about a P&C space and subsequent slanging match.

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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 22:38

Oh don't 'dear' me, I know the situation I have mutual friends with him and his bf
What the hell has fertility got to do with a car parking space!?

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Itsadoublewhammy · 05/04/2017 22:39

It's no justification for the comments, like a gang of mean girls who think they are really funny.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 05/04/2017 22:39

no need to park in them FACT

OP, are you actually Donald Trump?

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momma1701 · 05/04/2017 22:39

Nope o have a lot better hair

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