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Locked Parking Thread - The Actual End

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BlueEyesWhiteDragon · 03/08/2021 18:53

This has been a wild ride made substantially more entertaining by DBs shenanigans but the end is in sight.

Hopefully by 8.35 the car will be free. I will be downing something alcoholic and next time the straw comes I'll make him bring it in by hand one bale at a time WITHOUT unlocking the gate!

I'm going to go for dignified and just let him out and convince myself that him moving it at all makes this a draw my victory. He no doubt will do the same and we'll both potter off happily into the sunset hopefully never to meet again!


* Edited by MNHQ to add *

Previous threads all here:

To lock the jackass in (parking thread)
Locked parking thread 2
Locked Parking Thread 3(!!!))
Locked parking thread 4 - The End
Locked Parking Thread 5 - The Actual End

OP posts:
IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves · 03/08/2021 19:47

I think just looking him in the eye and saying "don't park here again" and absolutely nothing else is your best bet.

BlueLobelia · 03/08/2021 19:47

@WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll

If OP decides to make this into a west end play what would she call it

Leaving all of the distractions about the car to one side....

700 Brides For Just One Brother Grin

Grin
atlastifoundit · 03/08/2021 19:47

@ThisIsMyThread

If OP decides to make this into a west end play what would she call it 🤔
Seven Brides but Only One Brother?
chesterelly · 03/08/2021 19:47

Late to the footballer board game party but 'tinternet tells me there is an ex-player who shares a name with an overpriced wankermobile so my contribution is Risk with Ranger.
I'm about 2 hours from Montrose so if anyone on the minibus needs a toilet stop please feel free to come and block my neighbours out of our shared drive (instead of other way round for a change)

LakieLady · 03/08/2021 19:48

@Longdistance

Hold the gate keys in your hand and start slowly unlocking the gate. Tell him ‘I don’t want to ever see you on my property ever again! Understand?!’
Ideally with a shotgun in your other hand!
DartmoorDoughnut · 03/08/2021 19:48

My lame superpower is being able to track my DM down anywhere, was handy pre mobiles, and can also find my way home/back to car/wherever I’m going, actually tbf the last one is bloody handy

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 03/08/2021 19:48

The Book Of Gormless.

LimitIsUp · 03/08/2021 19:48

Surely, surely he'll turn up this time?

BlueLobelia · 03/08/2021 19:48

@DartmoorDoughnut

To continue on the food theme I have a beef curry and naan bread waiting for me once I’ve finally finished bedtime and will await the arrival of the CFer with that and possibly a gin as I’ve run out of wine Shock

Definitely ask for an apology!

hmm sounds good. I had a disgustingly sub standard chicken burger at 2 pm from the burger van and am too full to eat dinner which irritates me immensely because the burger was seriously NOT worth the space it took up inside my stomach.

(Usuaally a several-meals-a-day-girl)

BlueLobelia · 03/08/2021 19:49

But I DO have whiskey!

(silver linings)

BlueEyesWhiteDragon · 03/08/2021 19:49

@HaveringWavering

Come on OP, tell us more about how 8:30 was arranged! Did he ask nicely when you were available? Text anything that could be vaguely construed as an apology? Shoehorn in another gratuitous reference to X?
Did he heck!

Me - You need to make arrangements to collect your vehicle within the next 24 hours. This needs to be a mutually convenient time so that I can be there to unlock the gates and lock them immediately after your exit. After 24 hours I will be taking legal action to remove the vehicle.

Me - Having taken further advice from a MN poster that action will be to arrange for the removal of the car by tow company. They will be collecting the car at 5pm on Wed 4th Aug. Any collection arrangements after that point will need to be made directly with them.

CF - I can swing by tomorrow around 5pm.

Me - Thinking WTF - That's too vague for me I need a specific time that is stuck to so that I can make sure I am in. The most suitable times for me are 7am sucker, between 12:30 and 1pm or I could possibly attempt to return home for 4:30pm but that would be cutting it fine with the tow truck if I got delayed....

CF - I am busy tomorrow day so evening would be better.

Me - Would need to be this evening then. Tow truck is coming at 5pm tomorrow. 7.30 works best for me. Is that suitable for you?

CF - I meant tomorrow evening but in order to get this resolved ill be there this evening.

Me - I need a specific time. I am not always at the property to open the gates and could be anything from between 5 mins and a couple of hours away. If you are happy to wait for me then no worries.

CF - I'm not sure when ill be free. I'll be there around 9. Can you leave the gates open?

Me - No. I have to have the gates locked. I will not be available that late in the evening. The latest I could do is 8pm. After that I have commitments I can't change.

CF - Around 8.30 is the earliest I can get there.

Me - Fine. If you are late I will need to go and you'll have to collect from tow company.

OP posts:
Ginger1982 · 03/08/2021 19:50

I'm so confused. Was he not meant to come last night? What have I missed?

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 03/08/2021 19:50

Ain't My Wagon.

KnightandDay · 03/08/2021 19:51

Checking in for the penultimate thread Wink
Seriously OP, you're a legend! Wishing you many happy, CF-free years ahead - you've certainly had more than your fair share!

marbleborough · 03/08/2021 19:51

@WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll

If OP decides to make this into a west end play what would she call it

Leaving all of the distractions about the car to one side....

700 Brides For Just One Brother Grin

The Ranger Horror Show

The Commitments (to Toby Carvery)

FenceSplinters · 03/08/2021 19:51

Did your brother not know he was being talked about on here? 😆

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 03/08/2021 19:51

My superpower used to be knowing which videotapes had enough room left on them to emergency record and episode of something. That power has been irrelevant for quite some time now.

My friend's superpower is being able to walk straight to the cafe in any department store. I think she still gets to use that one.

ToffeePennie · 03/08/2021 19:52

Just read the latest on Yoghurt Man! FUCK ME HE IS AN ABSOLUTE WANKING COCKSUCKER OF AN ARSEHOLE!

RandomMess · 03/08/2021 19:52

He is such an utter DICK

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 03/08/2021 19:52

@BlueEyesWhiteDragon could set up a conference call with all of us, when CF Rangerman arrives, so we can all tell him exactly what we think of his behaviour. I am the Scary a parent in this household, and would be happy to deploy my best Cross Voice for you, OP.

(Mousetrap with Morinho?)

FreezerBird · 03/08/2021 19:52

"around 8.30"

around 8.30

Time is elastic for this one, it could mean ANYTHING.

Fernando072020 · 03/08/2021 19:52

Can't believe he asked you to leave the gates open 😂 what an actual numpty

Bigassbeebuzzbuzz · 03/08/2021 19:52

The absolute cf is still trying it on.
Are you near an airport? I think hes bogged off on holiday for the week and leaving his car there is cheaper than airport parking.

Flamingosarentreal · 03/08/2021 19:52

OMG- can you leave the gates open Shock

BlueLobelia · 03/08/2021 19:53

@BlackAmericanoNoSugar

My superpower used to be knowing which videotapes had enough room left on them to emergency record and episode of something. That power has been irrelevant for quite some time now.

My friend's superpower is being able to walk straight to the cafe in any department store. I think she still gets to use that one.

what even Ikea?

I am pretty impressed by that one!

(Also impressed about videotape. :) )

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