I have a parking thread!

[Threearm]

Come home from school run to someone parked on my private parking.

I've blocked them in as there's nowhere else for me to park and left a note to say I next plan to move my car tomorrow AM.

Cheeky fucker hasn't returned yet.

" I bought some chestnut puree & can't remember why. What could I use it for? Foodwise, I mean - keep it clean, ladies."

A delicious recipe for a sort of Eton mess with chestnut puree is here - can thoroughly recommend:
detoutcoeurlimousin.blogspot.com/2016/10/mont-blanc-mess-creme-de-marrons.html?m=0

@REP22 Ah thanks for posting the link that has all of the links on Curtsy of MNHQ I couldn't find it

If anyone is going to read them , and I highly recommend you do , make sure you read them in the right order and keep a eye on the dates op posted , it went on for days !

Now back to this thread , @Threearm any movement yet ?

The car is still there and neighbour has helpfully blocked their only swivel room.

In all seriousness, what time is a reasonable time to not answer the door?

We've had this happened. The lady that parked in our drive and blocked us in. I confronted her and she apologised saying the house she was visiting didn't have space and no where else to park... I was like yeah and??? That's really not my problem. I might have an emergency and you've prevented me from getting out

You're a Mumsnetter, OP. You should never answer the door.

@Threearm

The car is still there and neighbour has helpfully blocked their only swivel room.

In all seriousness, what time is a reasonable time to not answer the door?

Early night for me on a Friday after such a busy week !@!

@Threearm

The car is still there and neighbour has helpfully blocked their only swivel room.

In all seriousness, what time is a reasonable time to not answer the door?

About 6.30 I’d say

1840 is a reasonable time to not answer door

My worry is that your neighbour is kind and well-meaning and will immediately go and move so he can get out.

Please reassure me that’s not the case.

@Threearm

The car is still there and neighbour has helpfully blocked their only swivel room.

In all seriousness, what time is a reasonable time to not answer the door?

It’s getting late now. I definitely wouldn’t answer the door now 😝

Tell the neighbour not to let them out!!

That’s a much better diagram, thank you!

Are there shops or restaurants nearby OP?

It's almost dark out, you can't possibly answer the door now

Ooooh exciting!!!

Just parking myself here 🚗

@Threearm

The car is still there and neighbour has helpfully blocked their only swivel room.

In all seriousness, what time is a reasonable time to not answer the door?

You can’t have it both ways. You either block and ignore the door but accept you won’t have the needed parking for tomorrow. Or you answer the door and make them squirm before moving the car and having the necessary space for your visitors tomorrow.

They've just rung the doorbell and I am actually sat next to my 4 year old in his bath. No chance I'm answering at the moment.

It's a visitor to the house a couple down with no less than 6 vehicles. Cheeky fuckers.

I don't answer the door after 9pm if it is dark and I am not expecting a delivery.

It would probably be some ex con trying to sell me £20 tea towels. Or drunk carol singers.

I liked your original op it had character. Settling in for this. Deffo act dumb when someone says move your car say that’s not my car.

Or sorry no petrol, people were panic buying and I drove home on fumes. Dh is getting some in a can when he gets back. From the rig- October the 7th I think he said.

No chance I'm answering at the moment.

Nope. Can't possibly. Your child's bath time is much more important

New to all this, how do I place mark? is it just making a comment and that marks where I've got to?

I'm actually eating popcorn while reading this

Will the CF go next door??

I bet they ring the neighbour’s bell!