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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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sunshinesupermum · 02/03/2020 14:01

Second PP's advice about talking to your NDN when sister isn't there especially as the sister is harming your good relationship.

BruceAndNosh · 02/03/2020 14:02

Eg i am blocking my neighbours drive. They asked me to move but I refused... Front and back under windscreen wipers

Excellent!

fabulousathome · 02/03/2020 14:03

"I'm concerned that I'm going to accidentally scrape your car when I need to leave in a hurry. Please keep it away from my drive in the future".

UrsulaPandress · 02/03/2020 14:04

Shameless place parking

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:04

Shit! They’re back!

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OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:05

Ashamed to say I’ve run upstairs to watch them out the top window.

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timeforawine · 02/03/2020 14:06

Wow! The sister is a right bitch!

cstaff · 02/03/2020 14:06

Deadly, cant wait for this.

supercee · 02/03/2020 14:06

Showtime!

pussycatinboots · 02/03/2020 14:07

and....???

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:08

They were at Tesco. I can see the toilet roll.

Lots of staring and shaking heads.

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sunshineANDsweetpeas · 02/03/2020 14:08

I second to speak to the ndn when sister isn't around. She may well not know her ds told you she'd made be it,

I think a simple conversation along the lines of: 'don't want to cause issues here as you've been a good ndn for years, but your sister is causing me problems by parking over our drive, I asked her to move her car today, she said she would, then went out for X hours and didn't move it. Whilst I didn't mind it happening now and again, every day is a problem and your ds was incredibly rude by doing what she did today, as I said, I don't want it to cause any bad feelings between us, so will you please ensure she parks her car elsewhere in future'

If she continues then keep going round everyday and report her.

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:08

They’re bringing the shopping into neighbour’s house.

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Twixes · 02/03/2020 14:11

Whatever you do, keep a cool head. Don't get riled up.

Minnie888 · 02/03/2020 14:11

Omg OP do you think they came back at that time thinking you'd be gone? Confused

QueenOfOversharing · 02/03/2020 14:12

@Oh sprain - ah of course!

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:12

Omg OP do you think they came back at that time thinking you'd be gone?

Definitely. It’s way too coincidental.

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QueenOfOversharing · 02/03/2020 14:12

That was meant to be @OhCaptain obvs

Smilingthru · 02/03/2020 14:12

This is brilliant!! Well done OP!

OhCaptain · 02/03/2020 14:13

Shopping all in. No sign of them?

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Minnie888 · 02/03/2020 14:13

Shocking.. I actually cannot believe the cheeky fuckery of some people. So selfish

PunishmentSnart · 02/03/2020 14:14

This is brilliant.

So rude for doing that - you DID ask her to move and she still went out in neighbours car. What a cow!

cstaff · 02/03/2020 14:14

That's because they know they are in the wrong and don't have a leg to stand on. Just leave your bins etc there all day.

EvilPea · 02/03/2020 14:15

Please speak to the council about an h bar.

I think I’d wait until sister goes and then try and speak to your neighbour. Presumably she knows you get your kids at this time, so she’s knowingly making that awkward for you.

Inniu · 02/03/2020 14:15

Blocking a drive is a Road Traffic Offence in Ireland. You can call Gardai or parking enforcement in your area and get the car, ticketed, clamped or towed.

If you explain that you are having a slip delivered today or a van delivery that needs access they will tow.