So fed up with it all ...

iamana1ias

princessleah_ wrote: »

The OP parked her car in a way which left room for people to drive around it - if she had acted selfishly she could have left her car in the middle of the forecourt leaving no space for people to get around.

that's her view

princessleah_ wrote: »

The fact is, if you have been having a bad day (or week), the kids are playing up and you need bread the last thing you want to do is to get them in and out of the car. To me this wasn't lazy, it was practical. Im not saying people can park where they like but this IMO was a considered decision by the OP that it was not obstructive and could be easily viewed.

funny that the garage haven't spotted it and designated it a parent and child parking space, isn't it?!

By the way, the OP's first words in the OP state that she was having a good day. Kinda blows holes in your argument, doesn't it?

princessleah_ wrote: »

If people have such problems manouvering then they shouldn't be driving.

and people who abandon their cars in other peoples' way..........?

notakid

You know the only times I've had abuse is when I've done something wrong, sometimes its a mistake, other times I've cut corners. I have to admit, that petrol pumps can get very busy and there is nothing worse than someone parking badly. It seems you were asked to move as a Learner driver was finding it difficult but you refused. I can understand how that could get peoples backs up esp as there where parking spaces available for people who wished to shop.

Also take the children in the shop if you are so concerned about keeping an eye on them, I have to admit you had used that excuse on me when I was stressed and wanted to get past you may have got a telling off from me too.

Sometimes people do behave like the world owes them, I remember reading a post on this very forum where a Women boasted that she always parked her car over two parking spaces as she drove a big car and didn't want it damaged. She thought it was her right.

I'm sorry you are having a hard time of it at the mo' and yes, sometimes people are rude, but normally if you behave a certain way you won't get abuse.

Ex-Spendaholic

What a friendly bunch you all are tonight.

The OP is obviously upset and needed to vent. As a single parent he/she maybe had no-one else to discuss this with so came on this board.

What did he/she get? A load of :A people who never leave their kids in the car, never park in the wrong place etc. Honestly was there any need for some of the comments?

For the record I leave my kids in the car to run into the garage. They are 10, 6 and 2. It takes longer to get them all out of the car than it does to dash in and pay for petrol/grab a loaf or whatever. Also I consider there is less risk of something happening to them in the car than there is of them running off in front of a car or a maniac driver in a hurry hitting them.

To the OP, I'm sorry you had to put up with this today. There are some rude and nasty people around and this seems to manifest itself in driving/parking situations. Try to forget about it.

If you have a chance it may be worth joining a Mother and Toddler Group or something to try to meet people in the same situation as you.

Money_maker

Must be quiet in the Arms tonight...

Sorry you had a bad week OP, try to put it behind you as a fresh, new one awaits.

tandraig

iamana1ias wrote: »

For about the 20th time SHE WASN'T AT THE PUMP, nor was she in a parking space. She parked where she felt like it without consideration for other garage users!!!!! Do you need a flowchart and floorplan???!!!

I am so sorry - i didnt read the OP as not being at a pump - where did she say that?
er - there havent been 20 posts! what are you wittering about 20 posts for?
no thank you - flowcharts and floorplans would probably just confuse me! but thanks for offering.

McKneff

On a lighter note - I love that word, wittering, and i love the word 'doings'
it covers a multitude of words i cant quite think of at a seconds notice.

OP, perhaps all of us have learned something tonight. hope so.
Ni'night all. mmmmswahhhh

iamana1ias

tandraig wrote: »

I am so sorry - i didnt read the OP as not being at a pump - where did she say that?
.

here........

Shandella wrote: »

What was a good day has ended badly ... to cut a long story short. On my way home I popped into the garage to get some bread. I had my 3yo and 5 yo with me, i left them in the car and I parked in front of the garage so i could see them through the window. I had left enough room for people to pass. Whilst I was in the garage someone bibbed me. I came out straight away and a learner was behind me, I motioned to him that he could pass, if he reversed slightly. A man got out the car and shouted at me to move and that I shouldn't have been there, I explained that I had 2 children in the car and if a had parked in the bays I wouldn't have been able to see them

it helps if you read posts before commenting on them

tickly1972

princessleah_ wrote: »

I think it's hardly disadvantaging every other user of the garage if all they needed to do was manouver their car slightly around the OP.
It is extremely difficult getting two children of that age out of car - into shop - back in car without any fuss. Doing this would have probably added an extra 10 mins onto the OPs shop visit.

Regardless of that I believe it to be absolutely disgusting that someone would shout such things as the OP described over such a petty thing, especially in front of children. Personally I would have told her exactly what I thought of the interfering so and so :mad:

This is exactly what I was thinking - I too have 1 little ones - 2 and 5 and it would be much more hassle having to take them out and strap them back in after being in garage.

Please don't take these fools to heart, there are a lot of idiots out there but also some nice folks too. Anyone who puts you down in front of your kids is showing what a low life they really are.

You sound like you need some self esteem - do something for you and put yourself first every now and then

notakid

tickly1972 wrote: »

This is exactly what I was thinking - I too have 1 little ones - 2 and 5 and it would be much more hassle having to take them out and strap them back in after being in garage.

Please don't take these fools to heart, there are a lot of idiots out there but also some nice folks too. Anyone who puts you down in front of your kids is showing what a low life they really are.

You sound like you need some self esteem - do something for you and put yourself first every now and then

She did, and thats how the problem occurred! She refused to move for a learner driver and she refused to use the parking bays for shopping!

shazrobo

i have twins, and from the word go, i have never left my kids in the car. anyone can steal a car in seconds.
why do people think because they have kids they can park where they want.
not having a go OP, but just be considerate of others as well as the safety of your kids.
it is hard being isolated, i was left a single mum of two as well, so i know how hard it is. try joining a mums and tots group, or a single parents group, and make some new friends