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djdest said:
I wouldn't have parked there myself, but if it was my car I would have thanked him for keeping it clean while I was away
Honest question from a foreigner: why not park there? I assume the street is a normal residential street, parking on the street is not forbidden, the car is not blocking access to anybody's property. Is it really considered bad form to park on such a street if one does not live there? Probably not getting something? But I'd be really irritated if someone objected to me parking on a bit of land that is maintained with my tax money.
Funkycoldribena said:
Where do you draw the line at extortion?
After all its pretty much a captive market.
Some even have the cheek to charge for dropping off.
They do (Stansted for one).After all its pretty much a captive market.
Some even have the cheek to charge for dropping off.
But IMO there's no line to be drawn. I don't have to use the airport. There are many ways of getting to it. I have choices. Their pricing policies will be hurting them. Not enough to matter it would seem. But that might not last forever.
If he chose to live there, and after he moved in, they built the airport close by, then I have a bit of sympathy. Not much, but some. If the airport predates his arrival, then f
k him.
I hate these tts who buy houses near football grounds, schools, concert halls, airports or whatever, (with the price of the house no doubt reflecting that fact), and then moan about traffic and parking issues. JUST. fk.OFF.
k him. I hate these t
ts who buy houses near football grounds, schools, concert halls, airports or whatever, (with the price of the house no doubt reflecting that fact), and then moan about traffic and parking issues. JUST. fk.OFF.Funkycoldribena said:
Murph7355 said:
Much as I agree with the drive comment, there's an equal argument to say don't go on holiday if you can't afford the full costs 
Mr Junglas should ask the council to put yellow lines up, or residents parking. Or move.
Where do you draw the line at extortion?Mr Junglas should ask the council to put yellow lines up, or residents parking. Or move.
After all its pretty much a captive market.
Some even have the cheek to charge for dropping off.
Kolbenkopp said:
Honest question from a foreigner: why not park there? I assume the street is a normal residential street, parking on the street is not forbidden, the car is not blocking access to anybody's property. Is it really considered bad form to park on such a street if one does not live there?
Probably not getting something? But I'd be really irritated if someone objected to me parking on a bit of land that is maintained with my tax money.
Because a lot of people seem to think they own the road outside their house.Probably not getting something? But I'd be really irritated if someone objected to me parking on a bit of land that is maintained with my tax money.
MrBarry123 said:
I’d feel so embarrassed if I had to leave my car parked on a residential street whilst I went on holiday.
Having had a quick look on the official parking website for the airport, a 2 week booking costs less than £70 in the Long Stay car park.
Wow. I can easily afford £70 but wouldn't dream of paying it. I'd be embarrassed allowing myself to be fleeced like that. Far rather leave it on a residential street and bus it or walk to the airport. Having had a quick look on the official parking website for the airport, a 2 week booking costs less than £70 in the Long Stay car park.
MrBarry123 said:
I’d feel so embarrassed if I had to leave my car parked on a residential street whilst I went on holiday.
Having had a quick look on the official parking website for the airport, a 2 week booking costs less than £70 in the Long Stay car park.
£70 vs. £15 for a few taxis.Having had a quick look on the official parking website for the airport, a 2 week booking costs less than £70 in the Long Stay car park.
I think I know what option I'd chose, regardless of what I could 'afford'.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Wow. I can easily afford £70 but wouldn't dream of paying it. I'd be embarrassed allowing myself to be fleeced like that. Far rather leave it on a residential street and bus it or walk to the airport.
I always park in the official car parks when flying abroad, its worth the cost for the peace of mind and lack of hassle. I guess it depends what you value, £70 to not have to think twice about it compared to the potential st you could come back to, its a no brainer.Kolbenkopp said:
Honest question from a foreigner: why not park there? I assume the street is a normal residential street, parking on the street is not forbidden, the car is not blocking access to anybody's property. Is it really considered bad form to park on such a street if one does not live there?
Probably not getting something? But I'd be really irritated if someone objected to me parking on a bit of land that is maintained with my tax money.
People park outside their own house. If someone dumps a car there and buggers off for a week then they have to park elsewhere. If all your neighbours have cars also parked outside their house and multiple holiday makers park up on the same road and toddle off for 7 days then it makes parking difficult for residents. It's just basic courtesy really but not in the slightest illegal.Probably not getting something? But I'd be really irritated if someone objected to me parking on a bit of land that is maintained with my tax money.
foxsasha said:
People park outside their own house. If someone dumps a car there and buggers off for a week then they have to park elsewhere. If all your neighbours have cars also parked outside their house and multiple holiday makers park up on the same road and toddle off for 7 days then it makes parking difficult for residents. It's just basic courtesy really but not in the slightest illegal.
Maybe if you want to park outside your house, don't buy a house in a road with unrestricted parking, close to an airport. 
Sheepshanks said:
Interesting the Police said it's legally parked - yet it's facing the wrong way. And one of the comments on the article says it doesn't have an MOT.
It's not parked facing the wrong way as it's a one-way slip-road - opposite KFC if you want the specifics.Now if it'd been parked a mile away in Speke (or Dymchurch estate) then you'd expect to come back to a stripped & torched car - so that's probably why they parked it in Hunts Cross instead.
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