hogmaw Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 This is exactly why some times I park across 2 spaces so that nobody can park on one side of my car, and the other side there is a lot of room. You get a few funny looks but you still have a nice unabused car....unless somebody decided to put a key to it in anger of course Funny looks? Don't you mean 'angry' looks? You're probably more likely to have your car keyed for doing that than if you had taken up just one space for the sheer arrogance that you think your car is more important than anybody else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 This is why I always have cones and police crime scene tape in the car, I create a 3 car cordon around the car. Occasionally I masking tape the outline of a person under the front bumper if time allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 However I don't understand parent and child parking bays and I feel they are fair game for anyone with an expensive or wide vehicle to use. Most prams fold flat and are stored in the boot, and you don't generally need to open the door fully to get baby/child out. Expensive or wide vehicle? Should there be some kind of supermarket parking warden who decides if your car is expensive or wide enough to use the space? Besides, with Supra prices as they are it's highly unlikely any would qualify! And you've never had kids have you? Ever tried to get a 2 year old out of a car who would rather be strapped in their seat? Or tried to get a kid into the car who would rather sit in the trolley? It's like trying to get an octopus into a string bag. Maybe next time just get the bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-mkiv Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Funny looks? Don't you mean 'angry' looks? You're probably more likely to have your car keyed for doing that than if you had taken up just one space for the sheer arrogance that you think your car is more important than anybody else's. If you're in your Supra then you're right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 This is why I have my little swift to go to work in, I park it where ever and don't have to worry about it sat in the carpark plus it saves me a tonne on fuel. I work at Morrisons by the way and I would never park it in the carpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great thread. Love the justification of parking your car where you shouldn't. I have a beautiful Supra with no car park dings, dents etc. Do I park in disabled bays, parent & child spaces when the kids aren't with me. No I don't..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 It's the way of the world H. People try to bend the rules, seeing it as a victimless "crime" (I use the word loosely), but they forget they just makes things a little bit worse for everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 It's the way of the world H. People try to bend the rules, seeing it as a victimless "crime" (I use the word loosely), but they forget they just makes things a little bit worse for everyone else. That is the thing that gets on my nerves. The excuse "everyone else does it" is like speaking to a 4 year old child. Surely people must appreciate that if everyone just did as they liked for their own personal set of reasons then anarchy isn't far away. Just park somewhere else, walk, use another car etc. Just don't pi$$ people off with arrogance or THEY will take matters into their own hands and in their own mind be justified for taking a chunk out of your car to teach you a lesson. Is it right? No but those people who didn't follow the rules or had any consideration initially are to blame. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I take the wife's car. Win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I saw a woman parking in a parent/child space a few years back. No kids in the car etc. This was the last parent/child space and i had got my wife and 2 week old daughter in the car. I asked her if she would mind parking somewhere else to allow us to use the space as intended. I was told to 'mind my own f@~*&%g business' and 'there are plenty of other spaces'. Slightly angry i wrote several notes and stuck them all over her car detailing her misdemeanour so all other shoppers could see the error of her ways. Once this was done i asked a mate of mine, who worked in the supermarket, to put a message over the tannoy asking for the owner of the car to move it as it was parked illegally. Naturally i waited outside and gave her a proper mouthful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Not being racist but I let the wife take the wife's car. Failing that, I just park in the shop front itself by the fruit & Veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Failing that, I just park in the shop front itself by the fruit & Veg. Undetected and unsuspected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I just park in the shop front itself by the fruit & Veg. Hence the profile pic?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Undetected and unsuspected Hence the profile pic?? Exactly my fruiteers! Works everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Expensive or wide vehicle? Should there be some kind of supermarket parking warden who decides if your car is expensive or wide enough to use the space? Besides, with Supra prices as they are it's highly unlikely any would qualify! And you've never had kids have you? Ever tried to get a 2 year old out of a car who would rather be strapped in their seat? Or tried to get a kid into the car who would rather sit in the trolley? It's like trying to get an octopus into a string bag. Maybe next time just get the bus Maybe next time leave the kids at home if they are that much of a problem, taking tham shopping surely adds to parents stress levels My gripe is the supra has long doors. So to open it and be able to squeeze out you ideally need 2 foot of room on the drivers side. Hence wider bays being needed. I cant see how parents with kids are classed as 'DISABLED' and are therefore allocated wider parking bays, especially as they are normally located close to the store entrance where IMO thats where the disabled bays should be given priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I don't think leaving the kids at home is a great idea: who will look after them? Is avoiding interaction with the world the best way to bring them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Maybe next time leave the kids at home if they are that much of a problem, taking tham shopping surely adds to parents stress levels My gripe is the supra has long doors. So to open it and be able to squeeze out you ideally need 2 foot of room on the drivers side. Hence wider bays being needed. I cant see how parents with kids are classed as 'DISABLED' and are therefore allocated wider parking bays, especially as they are normally located close to the store entrance where IMO thats where the disabled bays should be given priority. Are you doing this deliberately? So people shouldn't take their kids to the shops and car parks should be designed for coupes only right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Are you doing this deliberately? So people shouldn't take their kids to the shops and car parks should be designed for coupes only right? No he's not. He realises that toddlers are perfectly capable of running a home safely by themselves for hours on end, while mummy & daddy pop out for some shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Are you doing this deliberately? So people shouldn't take their kids to the shops and car parks should be designed for coupes only right? Finally someone hears me Oh and I want a specific section dedicated to supras please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Tescos here in Lincoln used to have wardens who dished out 70 quid fines for people parking in disabled spaces, until 1 too many people demanded a refund on their 150 quid shop and stated they wouldn't shop there ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Maybe next time leave the kids at home if they are that much of a problem, taking tham shopping surely adds to parents stress levels My gripe is the supra has long doors. So to open it and be able to squeeze out you ideally need 2 foot of room on the drivers side. Hence wider bays being needed. I cant see how parents with kids are classed as 'DISABLED' and are therefore allocated wider parking bays, especially as they are normally located close to the store entrance where IMO thats where the disabled bays should be given priority. I completely disagree with this, I have unfortunately a Citroen C4 Picasso and when i go shopping it's a bloody pain not being able to get into the parent and baby spot (i have a 2 year old), and the wider parking is necessary! Unless you've got a child you wouldn't understand, they're wiggly little buggers! Try put a crying, kicking 2 year old into a car with half a foot room because some tw*T has parked so close! So frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 People should stop reproducing and being disabled it's so inconsiderate as it means I can't park my supra in the wide bays. Some people eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Are you doing this deliberately? So people shouldn't take their kids to the shops and car parks should be designed for coupes only right? Yes But seriously it would be nice if all bays were the widened disabled/parent toddler space type then there wouldn't be any complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 No he's not. He realises that toddlers are perfectly capable of running a home safely by themselves for hours on end, while mummy & daddy pop out for some shopping. Indeed, will train my children in the ways of self sufficiency from a young age or lock them up 'people under the stairs' stylee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 People should stop reproducing and being disabled it's so inconsiderate as it means I can't park my supra in the wide bays. Some people eh. Aha you again, bad day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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