Where do these MORONS come from?
07-19-2002, 02:00 AM
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Humm, forgot how much of a hot topic this one was!!!
Just like to clear something up. Yesterday (when the blood was still boiling) I said:
This implies that everyday I park my car across two spaces. I don't make a regular habit of this as normally I search for an area that is devoid of lines (ie curved corner of the car park) and park parallel to this so that nobody can park alongside (therefore avoiding the possibility of dents).
Next time I do this I'll be getting another message from the parking staff saying 'Please park in designated parking bays'
even though it does no harm and I'm not presenting a problem. In fact I'm creating more space in the car park by parking there!
I agree with you Pete/tnt, I think we should have larger parking bays in this country. The size of cars/4 x 4's has grown and parking facilities haven't grown with them.
Then again if the public transport system wasn't sooo SH*T in this country I wouldn't need to use my car to travel to work and wouldn't be so concerned about parking my car. I'd just have the pleasure of driving it when I wanted........But that's a whole different argument!
Just like to clear something up. Yesterday (when the blood was still boiling) I said:
parked my car across two parking spaces in the furthest corner of the car park from anyone/thing. (This is what I normally do and has never caused me any problems before).
Next time I do this I'll be getting another message from the parking staff saying 'Please park in designated parking bays'
even though it does no harm and I'm not presenting a problem. In fact I'm creating more space in the car park by parking there! I agree with you Pete/tnt, I think we should have larger parking bays in this country. The size of cars/4 x 4's has grown and parking facilities haven't grown with them.
Then again if the public transport system wasn't sooo SH*T in this country I wouldn't need to use my car to travel to work and wouldn't be so concerned about parking my car. I'd just have the pleasure of driving it when I wanted........But that's a whole different argument!
07-19-2002, 02:06 AM
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Originally posted by ijbarratt
Then again if the public transport system wasn't sooo SH*T in this country I wouldn't need to use my car to travel to work and wouldn't be so concerned about parking my car. I'd just have the pleasure of driving it when I wanted........But that's a whole different argument!
Then again if the public transport system wasn't sooo SH*T in this country I wouldn't need to use my car to travel to work and wouldn't be so concerned about parking my car. I'd just have the pleasure of driving it when I wanted........But that's a whole different argument!
) carpark. Given the unbelievably shoddy state of public tarnsport in the North West I think either a few hundred quid wreck or a SMART car will join our fold 
I'm not risking the S in a public wrecking yard (car park). And even worse, I bet the next company even expect me to do some work during the day and not just chat on here 9 'til 5 
07-19-2002, 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by Tifosi Red
And even worse, I bet the next company even expect me to do some work during the day and not just chat on here 9 'til 5
And even worse, I bet the next company even expect me to do some work during the day and not just chat on here 9 'til 5
BUGGER!
Stay where you are Tif!
07-19-2002, 06:28 AM
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Tif, does that mean your present employer has a vacancy for a 9-5 job that involves just chatting ?
I might be interested !! Do you need any formal qualifications (eg. a Degree in Zymol
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I might be interested !! Do you need any formal qualifications (eg. a Degree in Zymol
)
07-19-2002, 12:35 PM
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Unfortunately, if you own a desirable car in the UK, you can expect any permutation of the following:
Deliberate dents
Keying
Tailgating
Informative advice on notes and memos under your wipers
Being obstructed by self appointed speed enforcers
Regular invitations to race
Lots of advice on your driving
Lots of opinions about your sexuality and parentage
Free gob and other body fluids on your paintwork
Free litter in the interior when the top is down
Have I forgotten anything?
FWIW, I saw the light about a year back. I wrote off my beloved M3 (must post a pic someday). I had some of the experiences above although never any vandalism. All the boy racers worshipped the car. Someone damaged the boot nicking the M3 badge but I suspect that was a schoolkid collector.
Anyway, the answer has to be - two cars! I bought a bug eyed Ford Scorpio estate at auction. Can you see where Subaru nicked the design for the new Impreza now? Inside is world of leather and every gadget imaginable. Outside, scuffs, dents, scatches, the works. The Scorpio can be parked anywhere - I can't remember the last time I washed it, let alone checked it for a dent. The S is never left out of my sight if possible. I also really appreciate the S every time I drive it.
I suppose not everyone can do this but I really recommend it if you can. I think I have the best possible combo - an estate and the S but there may be a better one. Come to think of it a cement mixer would have been useful over the last year.
Deliberate dents
Keying
Tailgating
Informative advice on notes and memos under your wipers
Being obstructed by self appointed speed enforcers
Regular invitations to race
Lots of advice on your driving
Lots of opinions about your sexuality and parentage
Free gob and other body fluids on your paintwork
Free litter in the interior when the top is down
Have I forgotten anything?
FWIW, I saw the light about a year back. I wrote off my beloved M3 (must post a pic someday). I had some of the experiences above although never any vandalism. All the boy racers worshipped the car. Someone damaged the boot nicking the M3 badge but I suspect that was a schoolkid collector.
Anyway, the answer has to be - two cars! I bought a bug eyed Ford Scorpio estate at auction. Can you see where Subaru nicked the design for the new Impreza now? Inside is world of leather and every gadget imaginable. Outside, scuffs, dents, scatches, the works. The Scorpio can be parked anywhere - I can't remember the last time I washed it, let alone checked it for a dent. The S is never left out of my sight if possible. I also really appreciate the S every time I drive it.
I suppose not everyone can do this but I really recommend it if you can. I think I have the best possible combo - an estate and the S but there may be a better one. Come to think of it a cement mixer would have been useful over the last year.
07-19-2002, 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by PWE 896
Fingers, if you've never been to the UK you should know that the spaces in all our parking lots are about 66% of the width you guys enjoy in the US
Fingers, if you've never been to the UK you should know that the spaces in all our parking lots are about 66% of the width you guys enjoy in the US
