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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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Flavarings · 02/03/2020 17:49

DP suggested parking half on/half off the drive. She couldn't park over your side then!

woodhill · 02/03/2020 17:50

I'm sure you can be fined for parking your car across a drooped kerb so maybe you could ring the council or police for support. The council always want revenue

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 17:50

I don’t think a limp Darth would send the right message. Sad

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sunshinesupermum · 02/03/2020 17:50

Am painting a cucumber flesh-coloured with an angry purple head so Problem Solving Penis knows who’s really boss during our confrontation.

You are a Star That Is All

Mix56 · 02/03/2020 17:51

My OH has just been startled by my guffawing.
I said I couldn't explain, its only for wimmin !

painintheholeSIL · 02/03/2020 17:51

@OhCaptain I'm in Ireland too. I hope you're near me. If you are in off tomorrow and Wednesday. I'll come and help you block her in!

LizB62A · 02/03/2020 17:51

I don’t think a limp Darth would send the right message

Grin
Merryoldgoat · 02/03/2020 17:52

This thread is everything. My day has been made.

Also: blatant placemark

SweepTheHalls · 02/03/2020 17:54

Awesome sticking to your guns. Might I suggest park a cozy coupe kids car out there?!

MzHz · 02/03/2020 17:57

Problem Solving Penis in its way home now is it?

Weebitawks · 02/03/2020 17:58

I.am.not.place.marking

OP you are my hero.

DownstairsMixUp · 02/03/2020 17:58

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MaggieFS · 02/03/2020 18:00

I too have just laughed out loud at the cucumber comment and had DP wonder what the hell I'm doing.

Looking forward to an update on penis vs. penis

kazzer2867 · 02/03/2020 18:00

This has got to be the most hilarious thread ever. My FIL had a CF park over his drive all night. He waited for them to move the car, to no avail.

He then chained the 2 wheels with an industrial chain, padlocked it and went to bed. The CF knocked his door after being parked outside his house (from 10pm-8am) and asked him to remove the chain. FIL told him a few rude words, shut the door in his face and went and had a bath. Finally removed the chain at 11am. Don't know if I'd be brave enough to do this, but was so impressed with him.

FrockFrockFrockityFrock · 02/03/2020 18:02

Darth Vader wouldn't be appropriate anyways. You need a couple of Daleks for this job. As soon as CF starts to park in your way, the Daleks start shouting "Exterminate."

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Frouby · 02/03/2020 18:04

Do any of your family or friends ha e one of those useless, dust trapping, space invading giant teddy bears they want to donate? If so dress it up as a traffic warden/guardia (think that's what you have in Ireland) and perch him on a chair with a camera made from yoghurt pots and an empty teabag box in the space she wants to claim as hers? Even a hi vis vest would do.

Or better still hold it in front of you when you confront problem solving penisman but make sure you give the bear his own penis so he doesn't feel emasculated.

Flutteringsatlast · 02/03/2020 18:06

Imo you need to tell dh to man the fuck up or that cucumber will be your' go to' when in need...
He can sleep on the drive with his motorbike..

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 18:07

Looking forward to an update on penis vs. penis

Head to head, if you will.

@kazzer2867 your FIL is my hero!

I do have a high vis that might fit on Olaf!

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BruceAndNosh · 02/03/2020 18:11

If / when The Man of the House comes round, doesn't matter what you say as long as the word "sorry" is not included.
I noted when Bull was ranting at you that you didn't reply but just waited. I was taught that silence is a powerful tool in any exchange, the other person will say any old rubbish to fill the gap as we hate silences during conversation

SunshineCake · 02/03/2020 18:15

another reason I should have moved house Sad.

YouJustDoYou · 02/03/2020 18:16

Those darn women and their silly little lady fights loud man guffaw chuckles

TheyDoDoThat · 02/03/2020 18:17

Problem solving penis is the best think I’ve heard all week. I hope I get to use this some time in my life.

JKScot4 · 02/03/2020 18:19

I think MNetters of Connaught must unite and erect a womanly fort!!

crowsfeet57 · 02/03/2020 18:19

Call the council and ask them to send a traffic warden round to give her a ticket.

sideorderofchips · 02/03/2020 18:21

I died at problem solving penis