The BAD PARKING thread [vol4]

The BAD PARKING thread [vol4]

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AlexRS2782

8,313 posts

228 months

Saturday 22nd February 2020
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MartG said:
Looks like they saw the advert, on the post in front of the car, and decided to dump the car and hurry off for all those £1 bargains.

Bobberoo99

42,743 posts

113 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!

hyphen

26,262 posts

105 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
Mentally disabled and not physically perhaps.

didnotbat

12 posts

150 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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I cannot. Pre brain haem my P&J fun car was a 70's V8 which was difficult to get out of even with all limbs working. Post-haem I tried once and it was impossible without assistance.

rjg48

2,671 posts

76 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Outside the same shop near glamourous Gravesend the last couple of times I have been passed.

Alextodrive

367 posts

90 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
I’ve felt and thought the same way before. It’s hard not to be cynical when someone springs out of a sports car or looks perfectly abled getting out of a big shiny SUV and strutting off into the shops. A friend in the Police has come across quite a few people using their parents badges and whatnot in his time.

However... there are plenty of invisible disabilities like autism, dementia and anxiety that qualify these days. So best give them benefit of the doubt and keep the inner cynic at bay!

If you genuinely think they might be misusing it. Write to your council and they’ll check it’s validity. They’re usually apparently keen to clamp down and take them off people who shouldn’t have them.

Europa1

10,923 posts

203 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
Because not all disabilities involve the limbs. I have a Z4, and a blue badge. I am also in the advanced stages of pulmonary fibrosis, meaning I am on oxygen 24/7 and even with that, cannot walk any distance without extreme difficulty and my oxygen saturation level dropping dangerously.

I can still park between the lines of a disabled bay, however.

Frank7

6,619 posts

102 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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1ians said:
Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY


I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.

MartG

21,802 posts

219 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Frank7 said:
1ians said:
Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY


I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.
Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW

DoubleD

22,154 posts

123 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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MartG said:
Frank7 said:
1ians said:
Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY


I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.
Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW
Yep, he was trying to look clever.

vaderface

523 posts

155 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-chesh...
Someone,s not happy. The naughty word has been fuzzed out.

Master Bean

4,433 posts

135 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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DoubleD said:
MartG said:
Frank7 said:
1ians said:
Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY


I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.
Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW
Yep, he was trying to look clever.
The Ghibli head unit is pure Chrysler. It's crap.

MrGTI6

3,251 posts

145 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Master Bean said:
DoubleD said:
MartG said:
Frank7 said:
1ians said:
Crowded underground car park, but someone in their Chrysler is far too important to leave a space for others.

RV17 NBY


I have a feeling that I’m going to regret this, but humour me, I know little of cars, even though this is a car enthusiasts forum, but in my ignorance, if the white car is a Chrysler, why does it appear to have Maserati across the back?
Please don’t tell me that Chrysler have brought out a model called a Maserati, or that Chrysler and Maserati merged?
I remember when BMW merged with the Mini, some 20 years ago, the father of a friend of mine who lived in Florida told me when he saw me, “Artie’s bought a new BMW.”
Imagine my surprise when I met I met Art in a restaurant near Tampa, and he arrived in a shiny new Mini.
Chrysler and Maserati are both owned by FIAT...and the Mini is made by BMW
Yep, he was trying to look clever.
The Ghibli head unit is pure Chrysler. It's crap.
I drove a Maserati Levante earlier in the week. Most of the switch gear appeared to have been nicked from the Grand Cherokee. It had the same engine as well.

HTP99

24,005 posts

155 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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This guys is far too important to park in an actual space:



And there is this guy:


Sticks.

9,316 posts

266 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Europa1 said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
Because not all disabilities involve the limbs. I have a Z4, and a blue badge. I am also in the advanced stages of pulmonary fibrosis, meaning I am on oxygen 24/7 and even with that, cannot walk any distance without extreme difficulty and my oxygen saturation level dropping dangerously.

I can still park between the lines of a disabled bay, however.
Sorry to hear that.

I have a BB and a Z4 too. I don't use it much, but I'm OK when I'm in it, but still walk like st. It's harder getting in and out but the reward is greater as I know before I'm that old I won't be able to do. But while I can, I will. I can't get in a high vehicle like a Land Rover without great difficulty.

It is still st parking though.


borcy

7,531 posts

71 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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HTP99 said:
And there is this guy:

I think that's the worst I've seen on here so far. smash

Bobberoo99

42,743 posts

113 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Europa1 said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
Because not all disabilities involve the limbs. I have a Z4, and a blue badge. I am also in the advanced stages of pulmonary fibrosis, meaning I am on oxygen 24/7 and even with that, cannot walk any distance without extreme difficulty and my oxygen saturation level dropping dangerously.

I can still park between the lines of a disabled bay, however.
Very sorry to hear that Europa1, my FIL had idiosyncratic pulmonary fibrosis, it took him early too, although it was a heart attack due the stress on his heart. I really don't begrudge anyone having and using a blue badge if they, like you are unable to walk, whatever distance it may be, but I do have an issue with able bodied people having them.

Bluedot

3,796 posts

122 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
Yesterday was obviously a practice wink

Much better today...


MartG

21,802 posts

219 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Bobberoo99

42,743 posts

113 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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Bluedot said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Yesterday at the Locks Heath centre, yes it has a blue badge in the windscreen, and I know I'm going to take some st over this, but, just how does someone who's disabled get in and out of a low slung sports car like that?
Anyway it's badly parked!!
Yesterday was obviously a practice wink

Much better today...

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