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Aibu over lady using my parking spaces.

981 replies

Nannyplum2015 · 14/02/2015 18:58

We live in a housing estate and each house or flat has one or two spaces allocated to them. Most of the spaces are directly outside our houses except a few that are round the side that have garages. The spaces aren't numbered but everyone seems to know who's is whose. There's a new neighbour that has moved in next door to me (a corner house) and has a garage parking space round the back of her house, however she uses both my spaces as she parks in the middle of them. It's quite annoying when there's nowhere else to park as you have to park further down the road.

I went over today and introduced myself and poilitley told her the spaces were mine and hers was round the back but she was welcome to use our other space when we don't have guests but could she park to one side so I can fit my car next to hers. She looked at me with a blank expression, said no and shut the door on me! What do I do now!? I just stood there for a moment open mouthed and then went home.

Now I'm not sure if she has mobility problems as she's not exactly nimble anymore (about 65) but I am shocked at her one word reply!

OP posts:
CheeseandPickledOnion · 19/02/2015 16:45

You'd think she'd get the message by now...

ilovelamp82 · 19/02/2015 16:47

Ha! Brilliant!

SweetPeaSoup · 19/02/2015 16:49

This makes me feel all warm and happy inside Grin

takeitonthegin · 19/02/2015 16:55

Hahahahaha hahahahaha.This is brilliant.

Manic3mum · 19/02/2015 17:07

This update has properly brightened my day Grin
I can't wait for this evening's instalment. There will be one - yes??? Pleeease!

TheSortingCat · 19/02/2015 17:08

I can't wait to hear what happens when NAR gets home. Grin

Aherdofcows · 19/02/2015 17:09

Could parking lady not make her way into her car through the boot and escape her vehicle?

AcrossthePond55 · 19/02/2015 17:12

You just KNOW she knows exactly why this is happening but she won't want to say anything to NAR about 'parking too close to her car'. Entitled people like her are often flummoxed when someone finally calls them on their shit.

Either she'll learn from this and stop parking like an idiot, or she'll start a 'Parking Contredanse' with lots of car moving and space juggling. Hopefully the former, but expecting the latter.

Roussette · 19/02/2015 17:15

I think she is waiting for NAR to get home and wants to do a lot of "how dare you's" which won't wash with NAR. I am quite aware I am talking like I know NAR. I feel I do

Cataline · 19/02/2015 17:17

NannyPlum
Please please please- if NDN tries to get in get car via the boot, could you take a picture?!

Pipbin · 19/02/2015 17:18

Can we have a whip round to send NAR some wine?

DustyBedhead · 19/02/2015 17:30

The v rude NDN may just find herself actually having to walk to wherever she needs to get to, ha!

Jacana · 19/02/2015 17:32

I'm really hoping for clutters response, time to give NAR a quick course in mn- speak?

"No" is a complete sentenceGrin

KissMyFatArse · 19/02/2015 17:36

Nanny be sure to start a new thread if this one gets full before any update!

londonrach · 19/02/2015 17:39

Second kissmyfatarse suggestion.....

Mrsstarlord · 19/02/2015 17:40

What will we all do if it all gets resolved? Sad

Haven't watched the big Eastenders this week (to be fair, haven't watched EE for about 3 years) but this is soooo much more satisfying!

nunkspugget · 19/02/2015 17:46

Op, can you park your car up against hers, and have it rigged with web cams so we can all log in to watch the drama live? Make it pay-per-view and make your fortune at the same time! (gets credit card ready)

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 19/02/2015 17:54

Too funny - I bet she ropes someone skinny that she knows to climb into her car as soon as it gets dark and reverse out. If the other neighbour gets home on time and parks beside the passenger door she'll have to concede defeat Grin and apologise.

VivaLeBeaver · 19/02/2015 17:55

More importantly I bet she doesn't do it again!

Ohfourfoxache · 19/02/2015 18:01

She probably won't do it to NAR Viva, but you just know she'll continue with op/other neighbours.

PedantMarina · 19/02/2015 18:06

Treadsoftly you're basing this theory on the possibility that there's someone - anybody - on this planet NDN hasn't yet pissed off, indeed, to the extent that they'd do her a favour! I doubt this is borne out by reality... Grin

OhTheThingsYouCanThink · 19/02/2015 18:07

Can this end soon please? It is taking over half-term! Will it go to a second thread?

(Oh - sorry for the confusion a few pages ago - they were savoury mini eggs - not chocolate ones!)

MiloCat · 19/02/2015 18:07

This is just brilliant Grin. I'd love to be a fly on her wall, watching her seething away Grin.

Notrevealingmyidentity · 19/02/2015 18:09

I'd put a note on her car or through her letter box asking if she gives a shit yet.

sykadelic · 19/02/2015 18:13

Mwahahaha. Oh god love it. Two people can play the "inconvenience someone else" card love!

Waiting for a tail between legs retreat!