Parking Like an Idiot (again)
Oct 21, 2018 08:39:09 #
Largobob wrote:
I have a restored '69 Jaguar XKE that I drive on occasion. One day, I decided to stop at a local supermarket to pick up a few items. I parked as far away from the store as possible....away from everything. When I came out, some idiot had parked so close beside me that I couldn't open my door. That car, and my car were the only two vehicles in that part of the lot. To this day, I have no idea why.
Just someone being a jerk.
Oct 21, 2018 08:48:36 #
Good solution.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/article/Texas-man-teaches-driver-of-double-parked-vehicle-8329475.php
https://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/article/Texas-man-teaches-driver-of-double-parked-vehicle-8329475.php
Oct 21, 2018 09:46:32 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
In my younger years I had a nice 66 Charger. I just had it repainted and got an end parking spot at work. To my surprise some idiot parked in the no parking spot next to and I had to get in the passenger side. The next day the same thing. This time I left a note about his or her parking. The third day I came prepared. Same thing but I then pored a quart of transmission oil in the gas tank. Would not hurt the engine but it would smoke like crazy. No more mustang.
Oct 21, 2018 09:55:49 #
Largobob wrote:
I have a restored '69 Jaguar XKE that I drive on occasion. One day, I decided to stop at a local supermarket to pick up a few items. I parked as far away from the store as possible....away from everything. When I came out, some idiot had parked so close beside me that I couldn't open my door. That car, and my car were the only two vehicles in that part of the lot. To this day, I have no idea why.
They do it all the time largeBob, and I have no idea why. You can park at the furthest corner of an empty lot, and sure as chicken, the only other car in the lot (and a long walk to the store) will park right next to you - weird. Now here’s a question: given a car like your Jag with minimal front and rear bumpers and no side strips, if you absolutely have to park in a crowded area and both side-by-side and end-to-end spots are available, do you risk the door ding or the front or rear dent from that guy with a trailer hitch?
Oct 21, 2018 10:18:16 #
Unfortunately I park that way. Why? Because the 2016 Hyundai we bought is going the way of most family cars - wider. I try to get my car squarely between the lines but when I open the door I am 6"-12" over on one side or the other. After I back out and try again 2-3 times, I give up. One can't see where the lines are because the car door is high and sticks out wide. Maybe it's a manufacturer's nefarious plot to make people buy new cars sooner. And yes, I've heard the rumor that family sedans are going the way of the Dodo bird. Every new car will be a high and wide SUV that is virtually impossible to get into easily or out of without falling.
Oct 21, 2018 10:28:48 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
Someone was just being a jerk. The world is full of them.
Oct 21, 2018 10:29:47 #
TriX wrote:
They do it all the time largeBob, and I have no id... (show quote)
Actually, although I occasionally drive the XKE, I VERY RARELY park it. Too many idiots in the world.
Oct 21, 2018 10:46:58 #
Largobob wrote:
Actually, although I occasionally drive the XKE, I VERY RARELY park it. Too many idiots in the world.
And I think some jerks actually take pleasure in dinging a nice automobile. I had a Mercedes that over the years was both spray painted and keyed for absolutely zero reason. Parked correctly both times and no enemies that I know of (or angry ex-wives).
Oct 21, 2018 11:01:20 #
johneccles wrote:
Even the Spanish park like an idiot.
I agree with all the complaints, but at the same time has anyone noticed how developers (in the USA at least) seem to be cramming more and more parking spaces into less area? Kind of like the airlines.
Oct 21, 2018 11:11:29 #
Oct 21, 2018 11:38:24 #
Instead of grease, why not daubing on dogshit.
Bigmike1 wrote:
In the past I have greased door handles and am thinking of beginning the practice again.
Oct 21, 2018 13:21:03 #
bobforman
Loc: Anacortes, Washington State
Largobob, I had a 1960 Jag Mark II. When I'd drive it on the weekends and go to a mall, like you, I'd park 4 lanes of parking spots beyond the last car. Twice I came out to find an ugly old car parked next to mine containing gypsy families. No harm was done but the coincidence was remarkable. No offense intended toward gypsies and to cultural appropriation meant.
Oct 21, 2018 13:54:40 #
Although the person who parked that way is very inconsiderate, "keying" the car in protest is criminal (as would be removing the lug nuts). If I were inclined to do anything about the issue, the most I would do would be to leave a note telling the driver what an inconsiderate boor he/she is.
flashguy
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Oct 21, 2018 14:01:55 #
Cyberkinesis70
Loc: Northern Colorado
Gasman57 wrote:
I really believe that at least 50% of handicap placards are fraudently obtained. I understand that some handicaps are not noticible or easily seen. Just too many people have them and they walk faster than me.
I do as George Carlin suggested over 40 years ago: I pull into a handicap space. Don a pair of dark glasses and sport a white cane with red tip and tap my way into the store. Just don't do it in front of a cop. They have no sense of humor. I suppose, it isn't any worse than an emotional support squirrel with a red vest.
Oct 21, 2018 14:36:46 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Parking like that is just asking to get "keyed" in a crowded parking lot. All cars get door digs eventually. What does he think it is? A 1965 Corvette or something else collectible?
OK. So he or she got your panties in a bunch and committing a criminal act will somehow make your lollypop taste better?
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