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Would you block her in?

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awaywiththefae · 05/07/2021 14:03

I’m WFH and just taking my lunch so thought I’d also whip the bin out. As I do, a car crawls past and then reverses into our parking spot. (It’s our private spot and has our number sprayed in it as well as a sign saying ‘Private parking for number 30’) A woman gets out so I said “Excuse me, sorry you can’t park there” she looks and me and just wanders off up the street.

I mean, I get she might not have realised (although the sign is big and prominent) but to be told and then still walk off without moving - the cheek.

I was a bit taken aback if I’m honest so went back in the house and then I thought, no sod this and I went and knocked on the door of the house she went in, I waited a bit but no one answered!

I wouldn’t mind as such if someone was quickly dropping something off but she’s obviously stopping for a bit. The annoying thing too is the house she’s gone in has a driveway and there’s room for this visitor on it. So I’m a bit Confused to why she’s parked in our private bay.

Grrr, I can’t keep knocking as going back to work (WFH) in a bit, so would I be unreasonable to just block her in with my car? Blush I feel like I need to make a point Grin

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Bumzoo · 05/07/2021 14:14

Of course block her in.

19lottie82 · 05/07/2021 14:14

I love these threads……, the excitement! 🤣

Golden2021 · 05/07/2021 14:14

She's so rude.

Slub · 05/07/2021 14:14

Diagram or it didn't happen Wink

PoorFanjo · 05/07/2021 14:14

Block her in! Then have a cheeky ! 'glass of wine' because it's your 'day off'

ToffeePennie · 05/07/2021 14:15

Block her in. That’s really entitled, and highly selfish of her. Make sure you are either, unavailable or unable to drive to unblock her too!

Fiddliestofsticks · 05/07/2021 14:15

Yes, block her in. These people never learn if you dont!

TheChild · 05/07/2021 14:16

Just here for the update 🍿

BarbaraofSeville · 05/07/2021 14:16

@FatCatThinCat

You're only allowed to block someone in if you're prepared to come back and update us.
Maybe the OP is now out moving her car into position right now.

I remember another thread a bit like this. OP came home to find a strange car on her drive. When the young man who's car it was came back, she told him off and made him apologise. Most people sided with the OP, but there were a few saying the OP had gone too far and unfairly humiliated him. I wonder how this thread will go?

I'm on the side of taking the cheeky fuckers to task, but you've always got to be aware that some badly parked cars will be due to genuine emergencies like doctors or carers.

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awaywiththefae · 05/07/2021 14:16

@QuimKardashian

But if she parked in your spot, where was your car?? She hasn't taken a space if your car wasn't there, and if your car was parked elsewhere - have you taken someone elses spot?
We have two assigned spots, I’m parked in the left. DH usually parks in the right and has gone off to work. The woman is parked in the right one (so DH’s space)

They are private parking spaces for residents and both are assigned to our house on the deeds (painted numbers in spot and private parking signs too) aside from the fact DH will want to park there when he’s home in a few hours it’s really rude to park on someone’s property and not move when told.

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FeatheredHope · 05/07/2021 14:17

God yes. She’s a CF so I’d totally block her in.

BashfulClam · 05/07/2021 14:17

If you are blocking her, make sure she can’t manoeuvre out via the empty space. Someone near us blocked someone in who just mounted the kerb and drive off via the grass verge.

SD1978 · 05/07/2021 14:17

Can you block her without affecting any other traffic? Whilst she isn't doing any harm parking there currently as DH is at work, my petty side wouldn't be able to let it go and I'd do the block. I don't adult too well sometimes.......

MouldyPotato · 05/07/2021 14:18

DH can block her in when he is back?

EssentialHummus · 05/07/2021 14:18

Yup, block her in. Then get yourself comfy somewhere where you can see her but she won’t be able to see you, and wait.

PanamaPattie · 05/07/2021 14:19

Yep. Block her in. 🍿

pussycatlickinglollyices · 05/07/2021 14:19

STOP updating us and just block her in!

Wine you can't move as you've had a drinky with lunch, so she will have to come back tomorrow. Wink

SD1978 · 05/07/2021 14:19

Although, obviously the only real option is immediately on one a friend and park on the neighbours drive, since we are all sharing here....,.Grin

BarbaraofSeville · 05/07/2021 14:19

If it's private parking is there a fining system? Maybe give them a call if she's still there half an hour before DH is due home from work.

Before then, she's not really causing you an inconvenience is she?

EnjoyingTheSilence · 05/07/2021 14:19

I’m with the block her in camp but in rl I know I’d probably wuss out and silently seethe

WeeWelshWoman · 05/07/2021 14:20

Team block her in. How rude of her.

CupOfTPlease · 05/07/2021 14:21

Block her in.

Blossomtoes · 05/07/2021 14:21

@PinkiOcelot

Why aren’t you parked in it if it’s your spot? Genuine question. However, yes block her in and don’t answer the door.
I was wondering this too.
bubblebubblebubbletrouble · 05/07/2021 14:23

Definitely block her in CF.
Such a shame you won't be able to answer the door when she comes knocking because of work....

MyFartWillGoOn · 05/07/2021 14:24

I mean, she has answered this question twice now 👆🏻

Block her in and make sure she can't get out

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