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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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Hittapotamus · 02/03/2020 19:57

Handled expertly! Love the

I should use it more often for its powerful effect.

HostessTrolley · 02/03/2020 20:02

This just made me smile...

It’s a parking one!
Floramcfluff · 02/03/2020 20:07

SweepTheHalls

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

Love this comment!! Please park a little Tikes car there 🤣🤣

NigellaAwesome · 02/03/2020 20:09

I'm imagining op as Sharon Horgan.

Are you?

Frouby · 02/03/2020 20:09

Well done OP. Psp sounds a right knobber.

Love Olaf and his little hi vis. It really brings out the colour of his nose. He needs a littlw clipboard as well I think. And myabe some binoculars round his neck and a whistle. Just in case. Maybe a tie as well so he looks smart and officious ready for tomorrow.

If she parks there tomorrow take photos with Olaf in shot. Maybe as he's taking notes on his clipboard. Not for any other reason than to make us laugh.

magicstar1 · 02/03/2020 20:09

Garda Olaf is genius Grin

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 20:09

😂 at the ad pop-ups!

Why doesn't her sister just pick her up on the way ? ( I'm missing the point that of the thread)

I have no idea. The whole thing is baffling.

Thank you all for keeping me company on this truly bizarre Monday!

I will be putting Garda Olaf in place tomorrow just in case! Because I’m just that petty.

DH came in and said I should just leave it now. Hmm

I think the fuck not.

A message must be sent to all, near and far. I’ll protect my parking space with my life.

Plus I’ve already made the sign now and put him in his wee hi-vis.

He did ask how come his bike moved. I said it must have been The Bull during one of her rages. I was hoping it’d get him riled up.

I suspect he knows the truth though.

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tempnamechange98765 · 02/03/2020 20:09

Shamelessly following. What an excellent thread Op! Please update tomorrow.

CoffeeWithMyOxygen · 02/03/2020 20:12

Clearly your DH does not have a Problem Solving Penis. He seems to have something of an Ambivalent Penis.

MuthaFunka61 · 02/03/2020 20:15

I keep thinking this post can't get any funnier, then it does! Guarda Olaf is pure genius OP keep up the good work 😅

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 20:15

A peace-keeping penis? Less dramatic but sort of boring.

I like my penises (peni?) with a bit of bite!

I’m definitely going to get Garda Olaf a clip board. Mine have outgrown the little tikes cars but how good would that be?

I’ve a niece down the road I might see if her kids have one!! Grin

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TheLoveOfMoney · 02/03/2020 20:22

My son used to have a little police car Little Tikes car. That would have been perfect for Garda Olaf

SchadenfreudePersonified · 02/03/2020 20:22

Dh: confused .....and the children...how are they??

You: We have children?

MummyNWife · 02/03/2020 20:24

OP you have made me laugh today, thank you so much for your fab post and i applaud you for today. Cannot wait to see what happens tomorrow x

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 20:25

^Dh: how was your day
Me: great there was a really good parking thread on mumsnet and the c.f. got her comeuppance.
Dh: confused .....and the children...how are they??^

😂😂😂

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OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 20:25

@TheLoveOfMoney that would have been perfect! Grin

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PotteryLady · 02/03/2020 20:25

This has just made my evening- you are my hero 🦸🏻‍♀️

Cherrysoup · 02/03/2020 20:26

Problem solving penis!! Pmsl, that made me lol!

I’m horrified, OP, I tell ye horrified, that during your conversation with PSP and ndn, you didn’t bring up the fact that she and bull(y) very deliberately went shopping in her car rather than bull’s car. I bet psp would’ve thought that was twattish.

Roll on tomorrow. Horrifyingly, I’m at an interview so won’t be able to surreptitiously check mumsnet. 😱

WhiteBadger · 02/03/2020 20:32

I'm in the parents' room waiting to pick up a kid from training. And keep randomly thinking of Garda Olaf and bursting into laughter.

Garda Olaf in a Little Tykes Police Car .... waiting patiently for the Bull!!

Crying!!!

I've now pulled out my phone to post here and can see the other parents edging away from me.

Mamalicious16 · 02/03/2020 20:33

Shamelessly placemarking as thoroughly enjoyed this thread and can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.
Ohcaptain- you are a hero! Hats off to you for standing your ground - fab post

AliBear90 · 02/03/2020 20:40

OP this is one of the best threads I’ve ever read. Well done on how you’ve handled it all. You’re a parking hero!

fifig87 · 02/03/2020 20:41

This is the best thread ever!!

You know the way your in the back hole of the west, any chance you could get a farmer or two to drop a trailer of shite off? Perfect time of year for manure for the garden....... Pig manure smells especially ripe.

Troels · 02/03/2020 20:43

OhCaptain my Captain, you are a legend.

BruceAndNosh · 02/03/2020 20:50

What does Garda Olaf's wee sign say?

OP- you say you work from home...Please tell me this work involves comedic writing because you have gift.

CalleighDoodle · 02/03/2020 20:50

Taken me 30 mins to read the thread. Parking here for tomorrow. Grin