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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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MaggieFS · 03/03/2020 09:55

I'm now imagining a street of Olafs as all houses have to protect their drives! Grin

Floramcfluff · 03/03/2020 09:57

Literally the best thread I’ve ever read! How do you nominate for classics! So glad I’m not working today so I can closely follow the events in real time 😁

PuggyMum · 03/03/2020 09:58

I agree with @BouleBaker she will keep trying.

Does Bull visit over the weekends? I think you should pop round over the weekend and say
'Look I know it's been a bit silly this week but I asked her politely and she didn't move her car.
Surely she should be parking on or in front of your drive really? Smile

Winesalot · 03/03/2020 09:59

Oh yes!! OhCaptain

I had a moment where I thought that Bull had just moved to another neighbours drop down. But no... message surely received.

Can Olaf continue his Garda duty all week? And in the meantime, do you have parking inspectors in capes who can come and issue tickets like bull fighters to Bull if she charges again? Or does Olaf need a cape?

BruceAndNosh · 03/03/2020 09:59

Autocorrect keeps changing Olaf to Play. Obviously a comment on the (delightful) childishness of this.

OhCaptain · 03/03/2020 10:01

She visits every single day. 7 days a week!

And on weekends she’s pretty much there from sun up to sun down.

I think I’ll slip a note to other neighbour.

I can get you a Garda Olaf, no questions asked. Wink, wink.

Other neighbour is nice, quite sporty. I reckon she could kick Bull’s ass if need be.

I might bring over cucumber penis in decorative box as a peace offering provided everyone behaves themselves...

Garda Olaf is indeed memberless. Poor bastard. He hasn’t had it easy. Some people have no respect for the law.

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Flavarings · 03/03/2020 10:01

Be careful... Olafs have been known to turn menacing when provoked!

It’s a parking one!
OhCaptain · 03/03/2020 10:02

Or does Olaf need a cape?

Inspired! Surely the next step has to be Matador Olaf!

I’m going to get the Halloween box again...

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BruceAndNosh · 03/03/2020 10:02

Is there any danger that Olaf will get a ticket for blocking your drive?

(See if i were your neighbour , i would fashion a tiny Fixed Penalty Notice and attach it to him)

OhCaptain · 03/03/2020 10:02

@Flavarings 😂😂😂

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MaggieFS · 03/03/2020 10:04

Ok, now I really really have to do some work. This is so distracting. Expecting to return to news of the next stage of the battle plan!

BruceAndNosh · 03/03/2020 10:04

Since Olafs arms are made of sticks, surely all he needs is another twig in lieu of a penis?

Palegreenstars · 03/03/2020 10:04

Garda Olaf is my hero

QueenOfOversharing · 03/03/2020 10:05

@OhCaptain my captain

It’s a parking one!
MummyNWife · 03/03/2020 10:05

Well done you :) This is the best thread i've ever read on here.

diddl · 03/03/2020 10:06

Are Olaf & the fort on the road or pavement?

MojitoMojitoo · 03/03/2020 10:07

This has made my morning at work Grin

Flutteringsatlast · 03/03/2020 10:08

Op do you know where your dh is today? I fear he is either seeking legal advice or psychiatric advice on your behalf.
..
Grin
Or if he is a good egg he may be investing in new Fort materials....

OhCaptain · 03/03/2020 10:08

They’re on the very edge of the pavement. I didn’t think I’d be allowed to have them on the road.

I can also only keep Garda Olaf on duty because the bins come on Thursday and this could take a very tragic turn.

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OhCaptain · 03/03/2020 10:10

I definitely think DH is planning to get himself and the kids to safety.

But I’ve blocked his bike in mwahahaha

God, I really do need to get some work done...

And should also perhaps consider getting out of the house more, even though that will be playing into Bill’s hands...or hooves.

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crosspelican · 03/03/2020 10:13

Oh this is glorious! Maith go leor @OhCaptain !

buckeejit · 03/03/2020 10:14

Well done OP. This is my favourite ever parking thread & im kinda a super fan anyway.

You should start a business hiring yourself out to solve CFs on parking issues Grin

Talcott2007 · 03/03/2020 10:14

@OhCaptain My Captain!!

It’s a parking one!
ItsAHardKn0ckLife1 · 03/03/2020 10:17

Oh this is just brilliant.

What. A. Thread.

Can we all just take a moment to respect and appreciate how huge OPs balls are.

Bravo OP, bravo.

diddl · 03/03/2020 10:24

So not blocking the pavement at all as that would be annoying for pedestrians wouldn't it?

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