Thread: If you park like this....

Originally Posted by bharner

And that is why I avoid driving in NoVA at all costs. Although it's essentially a laid back version of driving in New England.

dont go there bill, they park just as crappy around jmu, and thru out most of the burg also

When someone parks like a douche by me I simply fold in the passengers side mirror. When they drive away and are in traffic is when they usually realize they cant see out of it its a nice harmless way to get them thinking.
A note they can toss but a mirror simply folded in they have to get out and push back.

Originally Posted by wvloony

dont go there bill, they park just as crappy around jmu, and thru out most of the burg also

And that's why I moved out of the city. Back when I was doing commercial photography I got really good at parallel parking our production van anywhere between DC & Richmond. It was a mid 90's dodge conversion van. I lost it all when I got my VW Golf...

I stopped expecting any consideration from other drivers when I came here, it's every Landcruiser for itself. To give way or show consideration in any way, is admitting that you are a Cuckold. As for parking within a delineated area that's a very abstract concept.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

The silver car is mine. Blackie must have been abandoned as a child, and therefore felt the need to get as close to me as possible.

Mr. holli4pirating,
I think you just had a bad day; so I found a car poem for you, Enjoy:

Happy Dog 2

I’m a happy dog in a car
Hope we’re not going far
I walk up and down the back seat
At each corner I’m rocked off my feet
I’m a happy dog in a car

I’m a happy dog in a car
Zooming down miles of tar
Sniffing around everywhere
I know where we are by scents in the air
I’m a happy dog in a car

I’m a happy dog in a car
I’m feeling well above par
On the window I’m sniffing near
My nose leaves a slimy wet smear
I’m a happy dog in a car

I’m a happy dog in a car
We’re on our way, hurrah
Happy thoughts run through my mind
As I stare and wag at the car behind
I’m a happy dog in a car

I’m a happy dog in a car
And going slightly gaga
Too excited to lay down and nap
I’ll look out the window and let my ears flap
I’m a happy dog in a car


by: Flying Lemming

This reminded me of something a friend of mine, who was a NYC cop, told me years ago. In NYC if a car is parked in front of a fire plug , and the Fire Dept gets a call there, and needs access to that plug, they will either break the windows and run their hoses through the car, or up end the car on its side, and slide it metal to asphalt, out of the way. Before the police ticket the car and tow it. Not exactly on topic but just came to my mind. BTW, I wouldn't consider that being 'boxed in.'

Ehrm....
Dude....

Don't ever drive a car in Europe.
You will never find that much contigious parking space.
This is not 'boxed in' in my book. That is a waste of precious parking space instead. If you park around here, you have as much space behind your car, as there is between yours and the front car. The amount of space you have there is pure, unadulterated luxury.

It's not how they park that worries me. It is how they pull out afterwards.

I have had various tools, morons, and assorted twits scratch my rear bumper as they attempt to leave their carpark next to mine. None leave a note. Unhappily for the last one who did it, someone saw them, wrote down their licence plate, and stuck a note under my windscreen wiper. They are chatting now with my insurance company's lawyers...

Seriously, I take a lot of care to ensure I do not damage other people's vehicles. And so far I never have. I do not see why others cannot show me the same courtesy. And, if you do make a mistake (as we all can do), man up, own up, and leave a note. Don't just slink away like a turd down an S-bend. Grow a pair and take responsibility for your actions! And, if you find your driving skills just aren't up to missing people's cars as you exit parking spots either find an easier place to park or hand in your licence!

Here endeth my rant!

EDIT: Yeah, that is not boxed in.
James.

when you have to take your drivers tests in the following 3 types of vehicles, you learn to be very precise with the amount of room you have, 1) when i was 16, and i am 45 now, i parallel parked a 80 Caprice Classic WAGON, a few years later, it was a early 80's Dodge Van, and lastly, and my personal favorite, a 1976 lincoln continentil, and the story behind parking that 18.5 ft boat, is one that shall be explained if asked, so i can honestly say, if i have to do it, i make sure to leave room, and be considerate.

Brighty, I would no doubt own one of the bikes you mentioned parked up in some of that extra half a car space and I reckon I would have a mate or two beside me as well.

Jimbo you can scratch your own rear bumper. I won't be touching it!


Mick