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I think I have a cf

352 replies

Ourmaud · 13/01/2019 00:09

So we live in a cul de sac and facing the road is our driveway and side garden. Front door is on the other side. For a few weeks I’ve been noticing the same car driving up blocking the dropped kerb for our drive and a lady getting out and having a fag sitting on our garden wall.
That’s fine, I haven’t needed to go out when she’s been there. Her habit isn’t affecting me.
This week I was picking up the dogs mess and noticed that there’s tons of fag butts in my garden. She’s obviously just been slinging them over the fence.
Today I waited till she arrived and I went out to her to ask her to take her rubbish with her and not throw them in my garden. She told me to get fucked and she will do what she likes.
I didn’t really have any comeback for that so scuttled back inside.
Being both a coward and a nosy bitch I jotted down her car reg. Lo and behold the DVLA website says it’s not mot’d.
WIBU to tip off whoever enforces those things next time I spot her? She’s pretty regular time wise.

OP posts:
Userplusnumbers · 14/01/2019 17:38

On pins waiting to see if she returns

Ethel36 · 14/01/2019 17:38

Well done to your MIL. That C.F. has no shame to keep reappearing! Unbelievable cheek of some people!

BumbleBeee69 · 14/01/2019 17:39

omg this has made me LAUGH OUT LOUD, I like your MIL Grin

supermommyof4 · 14/01/2019 17:40

Am i also right in saying you cant tax a car that has no mot either so she hasnt got valid mot, insurance or tax. Report to dvla and they are responsible for tax. Possibly report to police also.

CountessOfNowhere · 14/01/2019 17:40

Totally not just posting in the hope of an update today!

Sventon · 14/01/2019 17:42

Absolutely report her! If her car is not MoT’d then it could be a hazard on the road. X

Giraffey1 · 14/01/2019 17:42

Bit late to the update but OMG that made me laugh!

LadyinLavende · 14/01/2019 17:45

omg this has made me LAUGH OUT LOUD, I like your MIL

This.

What a woman! (your MiL)

GinghamStyle · 14/01/2019 17:46

I live in your area OP and I’m giddy with the excitement that your CF might be somebody that I know! It’s the sort of thing you hear about on the Facebook page “Tideswell People”

Your MIL sounds AWESOME and I’m very glad she took matters into her own hands for you, too many nice people get walked over by CFers. Nice to see this one got her comeuppance!

SnackingRevolution · 14/01/2019 17:48

Might be an idea to get one of those motion detection cameras just in case cf comes back and does something hideous. They're only £30 on Amazon. That way whatever she does, you will have evidence to show the police -(or post on here for our amusement)-

Bluntness100 · 14/01/2019 17:48

Well if she was hiding her habit then she will be hiding it no longer as she will stink of smoke.

I know a woman at work who did something similar to this, she made a big deal of stopping smoking, and then when she started again, didn't want to tell anyone, so she would get in her car, drive a couple of mins away, and have a fag, she used to ask me to come with her, but I hadn't stopped and hadn't pretended to and really couldn't be arsed walking all the way to the car park, going for a drive and then walking back to thr office, just to smoke. All seemed a bit odd to me.

Spudsandspanners · 14/01/2019 17:49

Sounds like a horrible lady. Yes, you should report her. She appears to think she's above ensuring her car is safe for other road users and treating people with respect.

Maybe some itching powder on the wall.
Write 'cheeky fucker' on the wall and let her lean against it. I like the idea of the fishy smelling oil too!

daffodilbrain · 14/01/2019 17:50

Classic story! Love MIL everyone needs someone In their life like this Lady

2018SoFarSoGreat · 14/01/2019 17:51

oh that sneaky smoker is so busted. Not sure how you'd explain taking a wee walk and coming back stinking of dog end tea. Your MIL is fab. I'm seriously in awe of her ballsyness!

beautyguru · 14/01/2019 17:53

I LOVE your MIL! Has the CF been back today? 😆

elephantinstripeysocks · 14/01/2019 17:57

It’d totally ruin her pants- is it even legal to do that?

I imagine it would be and think it would be very very wrong. I do hope next time your DH is out there he doesnt spill any all over the wall though!!

your MIL is a legend.

Sussedyouout · 14/01/2019 17:57

Just be careful what you do ( I do agree with Reporting her not having a valid MOT) however, I reported a thief trying to shoulder my neighbours front door whilst she was away on holiday - took photos of him through my window shutters & called the police. He was arrested and they charged him with my photographic evidence (which was obviously taken from my house). Needless to say, I’ve since had 3 nails in the same tyre costing me £330. Maybe coincidental, but I’ve been driving for 30 years and only ever had one nail in any of my tyres! Still glad I caught the CF though 👊

TheHodgeoftheHedge · 14/01/2019 17:57

OP I’m desperate to know if she’s come back.
I reckon you should hire out your MIL - there are tons of cheeky fuckers she could sort out for mumsnetters across the country.

riceuten · 14/01/2019 17:59

Someone I know did this and the DVLA turned up and clamped the car !

browneyes77 · 14/01/2019 18:00

Your MIL = Legend!!

Katherine2626 · 14/01/2019 18:00

If she hasn't got an MOT then she won't be insured - so if she hits some poor b**r they will suffer for her thoughtlessness too.

StarlaEuropa · 14/01/2019 18:02

But surely you couldn't be held accountable for an unfortunate "accidental" spilling of said stinky liquid? ;) Oh, and deffo report the no MOT thing as well - you get to do your civic duty, and it's well known that revenge is a dish best served cold...

Jonsnowsghost · 14/01/2019 18:03

I just don't get why people are gross enough to do this! My upstairs neighbour throws her fag ends onto my balcony below hers or onto the grass surrounding, even when it was stupidly dry all summer! Also likes to wash her balcony down onto mine with disgusting brown fag end filled water, all over my plants Sad wish I had a MIL likes yours to stop her!

Trudij123 · 14/01/2019 18:07

Your MIL is brilliant - I hope I’m like that when I’m older ( I’d like to be now, but I’m very much an act now worry later person!) what a horrible CF

PoutySprout · 14/01/2019 18:07

*If she hasn't got an MOT then she won't be insured
Myth