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Parking issue

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Rick1985 · 05/01/2025 09:22

I’m writing this post to establish if i am
being unreasonable by wanting simple (ish) access to my driveway without having to drive forwards and backwards multiple times to avoid hitting the parked van. I appreciate this isn’t a serious matter but more a frustrating one given the selfishness of the owner, who could easily park it outside his own property on his double driveway. Instead he’d rather inconvenience others. I’ve referred this to the local authorities and they will get back to me in due course. The company aren't interested as we’ve talked to the owner and they’ve said it’s a neighbourhood issue. Well, of course but it involves property of yours ! Also, if emergency services want access to our elderly neighbour to the right, they’ll never get through. Interested in sensible comments only. Thanks

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Rick1985 · 05/01/2025 14:09

Itisjustmyopinion · 05/01/2025 13:14

A male comes to a parenting site that is female led to ask about parking. Sure there are similar threads here but if I didn’t know of it use this site, Mumsnet wouldn’t be my first choice

I guess Buzzfeed or Lad Bible journalists are bored today and need some content

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A male Google searched dadsnet and is redirected to mumsnet, as already positioned. I am mystified why gender matters. Anyway, it’s just your opinion, after all. Have a spiffing day.

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Abi86 · 05/01/2025 22:27

You gotta love MN with the old school yard pile on mentality. Love one poster bigging up that she’s an "Academic" as if anyone gives a shit.

My understanding is that the van is clearly too close to the corner/junction and is thus parking illegally (www.edenmotorgroup.com/latest-news/rules-about-parking-on-the-street-that-you-shouldnt-forget/). Hence, shouldn’t be there. If I’m wrong I retract that statement.

Rick1985 · 08/01/2025 19:17

TheDowagerCountessofPembroke · 05/01/2025 11:40

I’m perfectly calm thank you. I don’t give a shiny shite that this man can’t drive his own car. I do think it’s rude to rock up to a forum for the first time ever and be condescending to the regular posters. I don’t need a pat on the head and be told to ‘calm down’.

“I’m perfectly calm thank you”. Next up - “I don’t give a shiny shite”. Superb 😂. Mumsnet must be offering a loyalty bonus to their regular posters 😎.

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