Parking FAIL

mechmike0034 · 10-16-2008, 08:14 AM

I was actually sitting in the car waiting for someone when the driver of the truck pulled in and parked.

Should I call the number? Wonder if they have an email address?

I doubt he has kids. If he

like he parks then I know he doesn't...

If he can't park that big

any better than that he ought to not be driving it...

Mississippi tag - that figures. Alabamians thank the Good Lord daily that there's a Mississippi. Mississippi exists solely to keep Alabama from being the absolute bottom of the barrel.

bachviet · 10-16-2008, 10:48 AM

Oh I hate people who don't know how to park and never consider to re-park their cars/trucks properly.

DarkFury · 10-16-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmike0034

I was actually sitting in the car waiting for someone when the driver of the truck pulled in and parked.

If that were me, I woulda rolled the window down and said... "HEY BUDDY!!! Mind moving your truck over so I can get out of this car????"

Since he was in a "work truck" I'd doubt he'd actually have a gun or some other device of immediate harm on him.

mojo · 10-16-2008, 01:01 PM

i dislike double parking, with or without a car in the neighboring stall

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renovation · 10-16-2008, 01:54 PM

my ex-cab f-150 8 ft high covered box can be a bitch to park . the trucks seems lik it takes a 1 1/4 parking spaces in length alone . and i alway have to adjust when pulling into a parking space .the thing has one long turn radius. and ton of blind mirror spots so im really careful not to bump anything. the cap is taller then the cap of the truck and it's also got to service doors one on each side that's 7 ft long .i let anyone try parking this thing in a open parking lot its a pain !

DarkFury · 10-16-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo

i dislike double parking, with or without a car in the neighboring stall

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Isn't "double parking" when you parallel park next to a car that is already parallel parked to the curb?

The image above just looks like "bad parking outside of your space" rather than double parking.

Nija · 10-17-2008, 05:25 AM

Having had that happen to me before (Minor difference - I didn't back in, my drivers' side door would have been the one pressed against his door), there is nothing more satisfying than vandalizing that vehicle.

A nice note telling them how to park is also nice.

attgig · 10-17-2008, 11:25 AM

no question call.

he's just asking for it.

call, and send them a link to the picture. use a tinyurl to make that easier.

here's a link for you:
http://tinyurl.com/parkfail

nate el bueno · 10-17-2008, 11:34 AM

and tell them to buy an escort or festiva!

Thesifer · 10-17-2008, 12:48 PM

I would agree with calling. They have the numbers there for a reason. Most likely the guy won't get fired, but he might think twice in the future.

If it were in a San Diego parking lot in Mission Valley, I would say don't call. Because the spaces there are way too small. I used to have a hard time parking my Civic in there.

Cheesypuff · 10-17-2008, 01:27 PM

do calling those things actually do anything? i've always wondered what those do.

Chgoman · 10-20-2008, 10:41 AM

For most companies they do. At the least a 'mark' goes on his record. If they get more than one or two, it can grounds for firing or re-assignment. If the boss loves the guy, nothing may happen, but if he doesn't it can give the ammunition they need to get rid of him.

Markel · 10-20-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

do calling those things actually do anything? i've always wondered what those do.

About a year ago I saw a driver in a truck (I think it was a 6-wheel pickup type) driving like a maniac (I think it started when he was on my back bumper when I was already doing around 15mph over the limit). I saw him swerving through traffic, and almost caused an accident when he suddenly tried to switch lanes before a construction 'Y' where they divided the lanes. I called him in, and it seemed like they were taking things seriously.

Thesifer · 10-20-2008, 09:39 PM

I would hope that they have them on there for a reason. But I'm sure some companies do it just to look good. (And maybe some insurance thing?)

mojo · 10-21-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nija

A nice note telling them how to park is also nice.

leave a nice note on the side of the vehicle...using your car key

View Poll Results: To call or not to call...
Yeah, drop a dime on this non-parking Mississippi fool!	17	89.47%
Naw, let it go - after all, you can't fix stupid!	2	10.53%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

10-16-2008, 08:14 AM	#1
mechmike0034 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ala-effin'-bama! Posts: 2,426	Parking FAIL I was actually sitting in the car waiting for someone when the driver of the truck pulled in and parked. Should I call the number? Wonder if they have an email address? I doubt he has kids. If he like he parks then I know he doesn't... If he can't park that big any better than that he ought to not be driving it... Mississippi tag - that figures. Alabamians thank the Good Lord daily that there's a Mississippi. Mississippi exists solely to keep Alabama from being the absolute bottom of the barrel. __________________ "The price of progress is trouble." (C. F. "Boss" Kettering) "50% of the American public has below-average intelligence. 70% of the American public now has regular access to the Internet. Do the math." (unknown) "I have vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals." (Paul Newman, as Butch Cassidy) Last edited by mechmike0034 : 10-16-2008 at 08:20 AM.

10-16-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
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10-16-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
mojo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: about 2 min away Posts: 7,868	i dislike double parking, with or without a car in the neighboring stall : __________________ these matches say you're lying

10-16-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
renovation Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: by a lake in michigan Posts: 3,789	my ex-cab f-150 8 ft high covered box can be a bitch to park . the trucks seems lik it takes a 1 1/4 parking spaces in length alone . and i alway have to adjust when pulling into a parking space .the thing has one long turn radius. and ton of blind mirror spots so im really careful not to bump anything. the cap is taller then the cap of the truck and it's also got to service doors one on each side that's 7 ft long .i let anyone try parking this thing in a open parking lot its a pain ! __________________ be careful of what you wish for . you may get a ton of junk e-mail ! smile or f-off

10-17-2008, 05:25 AM	#7
Nija Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2001 Location: City of The Dead Posts: 13,088	Having had that happen to me before (Minor difference - I didn't back in, my drivers' side door would have been the one pressed against his door), there is nothing more satisfying than vandalizing that vehicle. A nice note telling them how to park is also nice. __________________ "Nija is the dark soul of gotapex. We don't like to talk about him." - LPMiller

10-17-2008, 11:25 AM	#8
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the ghetto's of bawlmo' Posts: 11,016	no question call. he's just asking for it. call, and send them a link to the picture. use a tinyurl to make that easier. here's a link for you: http://tinyurl.com/parkfail __________________

10-17-2008, 11:34 AM	#9
nate el bueno Spawn of Markel Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 866	and tell them to buy an escort or festiva!

10-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
Thesifer Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma - Just Recently moved from San Diego Posts: 3,807	I would agree with calling. They have the numbers there for a reason. Most likely the guy won't get fired, but he might think twice in the future. If it were in a San Diego parking lot in Mission Valley, I would say don't call. Because the spaces there are way too small. I used to have a hard time parking my Civic in there. __________________ Digital Might Forums "For the creative minds. ( Photography, Art, Poetry, Writing )"

10-17-2008, 01:27 PM	#11
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,505	do calling those things actually do anything? i've always wondered what those do. __________________ Life is like toilet paper, long and useful! The stars at night, are big and bright clap 4x deep in the heart of TEXAS!

10-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#12
Chgoman Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 566	For most companies they do. At the least a 'mark' goes on his record. If they get more than one or two, it can grounds for firing or re-assignment. If the boss loves the guy, nothing may happen, but if he doesn't it can give the ammunition they need to get rid of him.

10-20-2008, 09:39 PM	#14
Thesifer Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma - Just Recently moved from San Diego Posts: 3,807	I would hope that they have them on there for a reason. But I'm sure some companies do it just to look good. (And maybe some insurance thing?)

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