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It’s a parking one!

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OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 09:46

Get on fine with house next door. Kids play etc.

About a year ago, her sister started coming to visit every single day. Weekends too. Fine. None of my business.

So we both have double drives and both have two cars. DH also has a motorbike but there’s space to keep it on our drive.

I work from home so I’m out to drop the dc to school then pretty much back for the whole morning. DH is gone in his car from maybe 7am. Motorbike stays on drive until weekends really.

So next door’s sister has a big 7-seater. But she’s taken to partially blocking our drive with it so next door’s car can get in and out.

So she parks up in the morning, partially blocks my drive. And then sometimes they’ll head out in next door’s car and my drive will be blocked.

I can (with ball-achey manoeuvring) get my car on. But if anyone was to visit, or DH was to come home, they couldn’t park on the drive. And they can’t park in front of my house without then blocking other next door’s.

It gives me the fucking rage! It’s so inconsiderate! I’ve said it to next door’s and her answer has been to knock in if I ever need her to move.

DH is so laid back he’s horizontal so he doesn’t see it as a big deal. But it’s just so selfish and irritating.

I’ve come back and parked up right behind her, as in touching the bumper, so I haven’t blocked other next door’s.

WIBU to roll the motorbike out and block her car?? If I put it sideways it won’t block the drive I don’t think.

I hope I’m explaining properly. I need to try to figure out how to post a diagram!

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Just4alaff · 02/03/2020 14:58

Oh my god the CF. You’d think by asking her to move she would’ve parked on her sisters drive whilst they went out. Well done on the fort! Proud of you OP. 😂

notapizzaeater · 02/03/2020 14:59

Good for you for standing your ground.

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:59

I will definitely report back tomorrow!

I need more wheelie bins or something though for the school run.

Not to actually do the school run in, but to block the drive.

DH still refusing to help like the traitor that he is.

All other neighbours will think I’m a fruit loop since bin day isn’t until Thursday.

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Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/03/2020 14:59

Well done, @OhCaptain - you really stood your ground well! The Bull clearly doesn't like being hoist by her own petard (not sure that's the correct expression in this context but I like it!) Grin

longtompot · 02/03/2020 14:59

Not read the whole thread but I would swap parking spaces with your dh. Not because you are giving into her, but because she wouldn't be able to park in front of his car as she would be blocking him in, and that's illegal. Currently, she is just parking in front of an empty drive, which while annoying as hell, is not illegal.

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 15:00

I like it, too! Grin

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MaggieFS · 02/03/2020 15:00

Just had to read your update twice, it's made me laugh! She's nothing but a bully.

ShesGotBetteDavisEyes · 02/03/2020 15:00

She’s a cheeky entitled cow. How dare she think it’s ok to block your drive, even slightly?
Good for you OP for taking action!

crispysausagerolls · 02/03/2020 15:01

Blocking someone’s drive is fucking bullshit - well done!

QueenOfOversharing · 02/03/2020 15:02

There is a twitter account @YPLAC (you park like a cunt). Upload a photo to there. They love a good parking war!!

cstaff · 02/03/2020 15:02

She just doesn't like being played at her own game. Cheeky wagon and well played OP. Lets hope it was worth it and she backs off now.

Yesmate · 02/03/2020 15:03

You are a hero OP!

latheritup · 02/03/2020 15:04

This is the best thread in a long time Grin

Oxo01 · 02/03/2020 15:05

Great now she knows how it feels, like I said wheelie bins can be useful and making the ignorant pigs wait if they come calling to get access to their car LOL.

Regarding your actual neighbour I would not bother with her either, she must be well aware what her sister is doing, if she was not able to sort it out she should come to you and say I'm sorry but I tell her not to part block yours but she just takes no notice , that way you would have an idea that she at least is trying to stop her sister being a ignorant pig.

Seapoint2002 · 02/03/2020 15:06

@OhCaptain - you are a total legend! Where do these people come from that think its ok to do that!

forrestgreen · 02/03/2020 15:06

If she does it tomorrow park over her drive.

But I'd pop round later to chat to neighbour.

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 15:09

She can’t be that worried about collecting her son as she hasn’t gone out in neighbour’s car!

I was thinking she’d probably try to pull something when I’m gone but I don’t think she will since it would be obvious that it’s her!

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sunshinesupermum · 02/03/2020 15:12

I'd still go and talk with your neighbour. Her sister is a real cxxt.

CleanAndPaidFor · 02/03/2020 15:12

Magnificent @OhCaptain ! The suspense has kept me going through a boring Monday.

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 15:13

DH has just had a message from man neighbour.

“Looks like we’ve some sort of issue with the women?”

Wtf??

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OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 15:14

@CleanAndPaidFor I can’t believe I’ve spent my morning at this! 😂

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Blahblahblah12345 · 02/03/2020 15:15

The men will probably sort it out now 😂 if that message was friendly that is

sunshinesupermum · 02/03/2020 15:15

Look like we've some sort of issue with the WOMEN?

Yes - with one woman's CF parking!

ilovedjerrymore · 02/03/2020 15:15

@OhCaptain I bet her husband doesn’t know your drive is being blocked everyday! Hope your husband tells him what’s going on!

sunshineANDsweetpeas · 02/03/2020 15:16

Hopefully she won't be stupid enough to park over both your driveways when you go out at 3.30

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