Does parking on a closed road count as a live parking thread? 😁

[DailyMaui]

So they have closed the road I live on to resurface it. It will be closed for the next two nights. We’ve had multiple letters from the council, there have been signs up for at least a month and yesterday they painted NO PARKING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY all over the road.

8 cars are still parked there with 15 minutes to go until resurfacing begins. One of the cars is right outside my house and when I saw them out the window, I tried to explain to the two women (looking like they were off for an evening in town) that they were probably not going to be able to get their car until morning but they told me to fuck off!

The road is lorry central, a guy is taking pictures of the remaining cars… it’s all go here.

Anyone know what they do? Do they just resurface round the cars? Tow them away? Do they get brutal? There’s a fair few annoyed looking men in hi-vis walking up and down! Should I get wine and a comfy viewing position?

😉

I used to live near Fanny Hands Lane. Would have much preferred Wibbly Wobbly.

Final drawing update

I have added new person with brush (!) and the four men with spades. Also a man with a leaf blower thingie. I feel my work here may be done. Unless angry people appear looking for cars.

I've been to that Tesco Didn't there used to be a B&Q on that roundabout. I once carried a 6 foot ladder up to the top of the hill from it.

I wonder what is the psychology of car owners who leave their cars and ignore all the lampost signs and the markings on roads and the letters and social media and the neighbours talking about it?

We have it in my road every time there's gulley / drain cleaning - cars parked parked right next to 'Don't Park Here Today Or You Will Get Towed' signs.

Oh my weakened pelvic floor 😂

La Dorries? About as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike, that one.

I'm curious to know what role leaf blower man has in relaying a road?

Are the men with spades doing the Can-Can? I hope they are.

This whole thread has been GLORIOUS.

His job is to blow all the leaves and crisp bags onto the fresh wet tarmac

I'm 5 mins away too. Anyone up for popping over with camping chairs, a blanket and a flask of wine? Could do shifts.

I bet they are sweating like a prince in a Pizza Express.

Blessed St Evenage in her Holy Hi-Vis Robe

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Let me count the ways...

You KNOW that FUCKOFF WOMAN will be creeping back wearing wellies to stamp "Where's my fucking car?!" in the fresh tarmac

How is this username still available?!

I'm disappointed that you haven't followed the fucked off cars to see where they're being dumped, OP. You could have sent your brother at least.
I can't help feeling that you've let us down 🙁

Don't you mean angles? Also why does it seem like at least 40% of all mumsnetters come from or live near you op? 😃

Actually I'm disappointed that none of the mumsnetters who clearly live about 100 yards from you haven't stepped up to help!

Any mumsneters want to stroll past and get their picture taken? In disguise obviously.

Loving your work!

Are you sure this is The End of the road resurfacing OP? When the road outside ours was done, we had 'Beware! LOOSE CHIPPINGS' signs up for a couple of weeks then they came back and tarmaced/rollered the surface. So we went through the NO PARKING thing again 🙂.

Is that near Minge Lane, in Upton on Severn?

I would so love that to be my address,

I’m not even ashamed! Worst ten minutes of my life thinking this thread had gone.

I may need a hobby 😂

I’m not even ashamed! Worst ten minutes of my life thinking this thread had gone.

I may need a hobby 😂

Loving this post & diagrams/pics of the fuck off cars. Confused guys pic is hilarious 😂
Used to sell my jewellery when they held events in OP town museum.

<waving to fellow hedgehogs>

The thread is mildly amusing. Not classic worthy or the best thread ever though.