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If you park like this, I need expletives to describe you.
This is the second time in a row I got boxed in like this at the U of R.
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If you park like this, I need expletives to describe you.
This is the second time in a row I got boxed in like this at the U of R.
What do you mean boxed in?
That's considered a two-car slot in Paris:)
Considering that the middle car has nosed over it's bay in my books it deserves to be boxed in. The driver of the silver car has been much more generous than I would have been.
Geez Dylan, you need to come to Australia to really learn how to be boxed in mate. You got enough reversing room there to turn around a camel train...Well maybe not, a camel train takes about 40 feet to turn around in. :)
Mick
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pauly
the sign there indicates where the parking zone ends?
That's what a tow ball is for.
Nope. You can see one just under Blackie's side blinker, and the back of his spot is at the silver Jeep's front wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
But nobody is in front of you. You can just pull out. :)
I'm really confused. Do you know how to drive? Are you saying that the black car could block you in if another car also parked too close? I live in the D.C. NOVA area. You can't buy that much parking space to park in.
Did you seriously just ask me if I know how to drive?
The curb in front of me slants towards my car; I only had as much space in front to turn out as I did behind me, if even that much.
Ohhhh okay, I see. Yea, you still have plenty of room to pull out. That move is basic driving skill in these parts. And, yes, there are lots of people who have trouble driving, it's not a natural skill. Based on the idea that you feel "boxed" in, I had to ask.
Yeah, after a good look I don't see how you couldn't just pull out forwards, unless the curb cuts in a lot steeper than it looks there, but the guy in that black car seems to have designs on your butt or something. Blacky's parked pretty badly. If you tend to get there first I'd suggest parking a little further back in your space to give yourself a little more room ... or get a tow bar.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Regardless of whether or not I had space in front, which I barely did, there is no reason for the guy to overhang the front of his spot when there is half a car length of his own spot behind him.
I have an old beater truck and am not afraid of a ding or scratch as much as the next guy. That's a big advantage. Perhaps these are in order Dylan: I Park Like An Idiot - You suck at parking! Let the world know it!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by AFDavis11
It's all bad parking. I get to see some of the retribution parking at the apartment complex I'm at now. I've been reading a lot about bad parking at Universities on another forum. I think it just comes down to people under stress, in a hurry, and that don't care about others.
Isn't that why God invented bumpers? You've been away from the city for too long, Dylan... I'm with AFDavis; you've got plenty of room...
But, it is really bad parking. It's just such a beautiful picture and a serene area. the picture doesn't do justice to your obvious frustration. I bet the first incident was even worse. Just don't go postal when it happens the third time!
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by MickR
I wish we had bays that big here in Australia! most of the bays are literately 2-3 foot longer then my car. If there were bays that big here we would have a motorbike parked in between the middle car and the back car and a motorbike parked in front of your car!
dont go there bill, they park just as crappy around jmu, and thru out most of the burg alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by bharner
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.
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...Quote:
Originally Posted by wvloony
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.
Mr. holli4pirating,Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
I think you just had a bad day; so I found a car poem for you, Enjoy:
Happy Dog 2
I知 a happy dog in a car
Hope we池e not going far
I walk up and down the back seat
At each corner I知 rocked off my feet
I知 a happy dog in a car
I知 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知 a happy dog in a car
I知 a happy dog in a car
I知 feeling well above par
On the window I知 sniffing near
My nose leaves a slimy wet smear
I知 a happy dog in a car
I知 a happy dog in a car
We池e on our way, hurrah
Happy thoughts run through my mind
As I stare and wag at the car behind
I知 a happy dog in a car
I知 a happy dog in a car
And going slightly gaga
Too excited to lay down and nap
I値l look out the window and let my ears flap
I知 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.' :shrug:
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
Mine IS the front car. The problem is that the guy in the middle doesn't know how to park.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
well if that was me id have 3 options 1.pull out 2. runn over the curb and get out or 3. Get out lock the hubs in and dump the clutch and let my 35s do there job and run his little import over. For you takign notes the 3rd ones the most frowned apon by insurance comapanies.
In Oklahoma, one parking space would barely fit in the entire frame of the picture - we like our space (if you got it flaunt it). Definitely boxed in. Unless it is a parking space at an Indian smoke shop or casino - in that case you are lucky not to be boxed in on all 4 sides two or three cars deep
took me like 5 minutes of looking at the picture to see what you were complaining about.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
And its not an import. thats a Pontiac Sunfire.
Growing up in NYC often times you would come out and find out the car in back of you was actually touching your bumper and the guy in front left you 3 inches. No problem, we would just stretch the space by either pushing one back more or pushing the other in front more.
Years ago when I had a 3/4 ton Dodge pickup with really low gears, I was parked in. I mean parked in such that the drivers front and back put their cars in contact with my PU. I was facing downhill and the car behind me had a fair amount of clearance behing it and my back bumper approximately matched the height of his front bumper. So I started up the old Dodge, put it in backwards, and pushed the car back until I felt it hit (gently) the car behind it. Even with that new clearance I had to do the forth and back a couple of time to get out, but get out I did.
There's a lot to say about tough bumpers, reasonable displacement, high torque, a strong frame, and good gearing. With those adantages, I didn't even need to say all that many bad words. However with our current point five mph bumpers, etc, about the only thing one can do is utter bad words. Courtesy is dead.
No, courtesy is not dead. It has just become diluted by the increase in self-obsession.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce
James.
I want to be a passenger with this guy on the BQE, in NY for those who dont know, in rush hour lolQuote:
Originally Posted by PaddyX21
Times like these are why I drive a 4wd blazer. Jump the curb, drive away, don't let it ruin your day. Problem solved.
