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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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NigellaAwesome · 03/03/2020 20:20

Ffs

NCND

Sissymate2 · 03/03/2020 20:21

@SchadenfreudePersonified
I named changed from Jojo 2 wyatt...nice to see you're watching and posting your hilarious bits🤣

OhCaptain · 03/03/2020 20:23

I would pretend to be Sharon but I don’t want to get sued or arrested for impersonation...

My poor heart couldn’t deal with Sgt Olaf having to turn on me...

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Ayemama · 03/03/2020 20:24

My DH was most unsupportive of me ignoring him to finish reading this thread lastnight but what a treat it's been this evening! I hope the Bull stops her shit.

MyHairIsSoapy · 03/03/2020 20:24

OP you are my hero. How she thought it was okay to block you I’m every day is bonker.

MadeForThis · 03/03/2020 20:28

Excellent. Makes me proud to be Irish. And petty and intolerant of cheeky fuckery.

Well done 👍

CrashedAsh · 03/03/2020 21:00

OP, i'm reading this thread here in Australia, laughing my butt off (and ignoring my boss who's asking me why i'm not doing any work- he really needs to read this to understand why I'm busy).

If you need an inflatable boxing kangaroo to guard your driveway, let me know. I'll happily send one your way

MaggieFS · 03/03/2020 21:11

I now have in my head, to the tune of Oliver's Army, 'Olaf's army are on their way'... which includes, Rex, a couple of cucumbers, and a kangaroo, all driving in a blow up tent VW camper van. It's been a long day...

Julie269 · 03/03/2020 21:40

This has been my favourite thread on here, loved it.....Smile 🤣🤣, well done you...parking is my pet hate. Xxx

Pigwig10 · 03/03/2020 21:46

Congratulations OP on your 'Classics' nomination and move Grinxx

johnwayneisbigleggy · 03/03/2020 21:49

I now have in my head, to the tune of Oliver's Army, 'Olaf's army are on their way'... which includes, Rex, a couple of cucumbers, and a kangaroo, all driving in a blow up tent VW camper van. It's been a long day...

^^ This 😂😂

Tinkerbell1980 · 03/03/2020 21:51

Hat doffed OP, best parking thread EVER.

You're my penis- painting hero!!

JaiLou79 · 03/03/2020 21:51

Absolutely bloody brilliant Wine

JosieJasper · 03/03/2020 22:03

Well done OP. This is just the thread I needed after a shitty day at work. Definitely the best parking thread I’ve ever read. It had anticipation, frustration, revenge and humour, but most importantly...Sgt Olaf on duty in a high vis. Deserves it’s place in classics for sure! Grin

RedDhalia · 03/03/2020 22:06

This thread has been an absolute joyous delight.

It's quite frankly just fucking perfect.

Well done @OhCaptain you've surpassed yourself and we are all in your debt.

This has been my favourite thread on Mumsnet and I've been here for 7 years now 😁

BruceAndNosh · 03/03/2020 22:24

Just to entertain you until The Return of Olaf
After introducing MN to the concept of The Pittsburgh Parking Chair on the other exciting parking thread over there>>>>>>>>
There is a whole Tumblr devoted to the objects Chicago residents use to claim Dibs on their space shovelled clear of snow.

chicagodibs.tumblr.com/
Enjoy.

ToftyAC · 03/03/2020 22:44

Just RTFT....still laughing 😂I’m so happy that there are people out there as petty as my badself 😇
Well done OP! Round of applause 👏

ZarkingBell · 03/03/2020 22:50

Thanks for entertaining me Olaf and your Captain.

Wilmalovescake · 03/03/2020 23:00

Oh OP.
You and this thread are exactly what the world has needed this week.
Thank you Grin

Brenna24 · 03/03/2020 23:04

I love your style. Hopefully your point has now been made. I can't believe that, having refused to move the car, they went out for hours. Total arses.

user1474973725 · 03/03/2020 23:07

Best thread ever 🤣🤣

PenguinsOnParade · 03/03/2020 23:10

So glad you got into classics, definitely worthy of it. Grin

Highonpotandused · 03/03/2020 23:20

Sorry to be a party pooper, but I don't get the fuss about this thread and I don't think it's a classic.

CalleighDoodle · 03/03/2020 23:24

Sorry to be a party pooper, but I don't get the fuss about this thread and I don't think it's a classic.

How strange that you felt the need to type that. Are you ok hun?

chuffincold · 03/03/2020 23:58

Thanks to this I've discovered white Twix

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