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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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From the balcony of my home, I just watched the driver of this "Smart" Car park in such a way that, if they'd have moved slightly forwards or backwards, would have allowed a second, full-size car to also park in the space.




But they didn't.

I am sorely tempted, but the fact is that I have my own dedicated parking spot, and never need to park in that area. As such, they are spared my wrath.

For now.
Old Aug 29, 2018 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
It occurs to me that I already own the more sophisticated version of that tool, which will now be moving from the toolchest into the glovebox.



I also just remembered that the ***-end of my car is already beat to hell, and another collision or two (say, a reverse T-bone into the door) is in no way going to detract from its value.


Chicago *******-parkers: fear me. I have nothing to lose.

As of this day, I am the parking Batman.
I have often thought of the removal of valve stems as a means to an end. However you can accomplish the same thing by using a pebble small enough to fit into the valve cap. If it's tight enough it will stay in there and keep doing its job.

If I have the chance I park in end spots far away from everyone and maybe 80% of the time come out to find some genius parked like a douche next to me (this is no matter what car I am driving). Guess they showed me! Unfortunately they never consider how they are ******* over the next person to park in the spot after me.

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Old Aug 30, 2018 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
From the balcony of my home, I just watched the driver of this "Smart" Car park in such a way that, if they'd have moved slightly forwards or backwards, would have allowed a second, full-size car to also park in the space.




But they didn't.

I am sorely tempted, but the fact is that I have my own dedicated parking spot, and never need to park in that area. As such, they are spared my wrath.

For now.
I'd be tempted to ring a mate to help me stand it on its rear hatch - the parking alignment is just asking for it!
(obviously we'd be wearing our undies on the outside while doing this so that passer's by would immediately recognise us as "parking superheroes" rather than arseholes)
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 08:51 AM
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So they just re-coated and lined our office's parking lot.

They sent out email, and put up signs, and blocked off areas.

A few cars still parked in the lot that day, one parked there overnight:


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picture doesn't do it justice, but if I was facilities, I'd be hella pissed.
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 09:35 AM
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I don't understand; don't they know how to google "towing service" and have the car removed?
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 11:03 AM
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Right... Why even get mad?
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 12:12 PM
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yeah unsure, but it's funny.
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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weird, we got restriped last night too.

I think a little overspray on the tires is sufficient to not incur any legal action yet totally annoy idiots
Old Aug 31, 2018 | 10:47 AM
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Still doing lots of work on the lot here, you can see the cones on the BG -- but didnt stop this guy from making it harder on others:




thanks, obama.


notice the guy in the small mazda3 driving past it...

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Old Aug 31, 2018 | 12:49 PM
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nm

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Old Aug 31, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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i fixed.
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 05:03 PM
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Happened to walk past this little princess yesterday, who was having all sorts of problems parking her tricycle.

Old Sep 23, 2018 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
Happened to walk past this little princess yesterday, who was having all sorts of problems parking her tricycle.
No matter how open that trycicle is.. she still has 360 degree blind zone
Old Oct 9, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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im totally fuel efficient...


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Old Oct 9, 2018 | 03:22 PM
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im totally fuel efficient...

At posting broken images? Yes, I'd tend to agree.
Old Oct 9, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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i think either this site or google changed something over the last week.
Old Oct 9, 2018 | 03:45 PM
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It came through from the start for me - no broken links from my view.
Old Oct 9, 2018 | 04:15 PM
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that car is very efficient when it's off like that.
Old Oct 9, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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Interesting. I can Brain's pic on my phone, but not on my desktop. I've tried both Chrome and IE.


That sign is really annoyingly vague. I prefer parking signs which are clear and unambiguous, such as this one:

Old Oct 9, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
Interesting. I can Brain's pic on my phone, but not on my desktop. I've tried both Chrome and IE.

I've been really having trouble viewing photos you've been posting lately. I mentioned this in the random pictures thread.



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