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Hi there brains trust,
So....this morning I was dropping off some additional pavers at my new house. The only 'sensible' way to do so meant parking across the narrow road blocking all traffic. At the chosen spot, using the neighbours driveway (with permission) there is a way around effectively meaning cars could do a block (about 400m) to get around. Tradies (who have to do this all day) were happy and went around. All up we blocked the road for about 5 mins.
Mid-way through unloading, and after cutting all the bindings, a lady drives up and starts hurling abuse at us. Typical "you're making me late" stuff. I politely approached her and asked if should go around. "Why the F should I??!!" was the response. I explained that we had cut the tape and moving would only have the pavers break. "Not my F'ing problem...MOVE!". At this point I politely said no, pointed to the detour and quickly went back to unloading the pavers. Every tradie in the area had come out to have a giggle. In a huff, she floors the Statesman, smokes up the tyres and promptly heads home.
A minute or two later, we've finished and I've moved the car and trailer. Madam grumpy turns up with husband and points at me and carries on a bit (I'll admit one tradie - not mine, called her a 'silly old cow' at this point) and she says she's calling the authorities. I tell her that's her choice and I'd be happy to have a chat with whomever she wants.
The local council ranger turns up (while I'm not there), has a chat with some of the guys and leaves issuing no warning etc.
When I get back all the tradies (from about 5 or so sites) are saying they're going to report her burn-out and get her car confiscated. Now I'm not one for stirring the pot but I had to laugh but apparently they've done it before.^_^
Misuse or fair game?
BTW: I get she was probably having a bad morning and this might happen often in a new estate, and I have no ill-will.
So....this morning I was dropping off some additional pavers at my new house. The only 'sensible' way to do so meant parking across the narrow road blocking all traffic. At the chosen spot, using the neighbours driveway (with permission) there is a way around effectively meaning cars could do a block (about 400m) to get around. Tradies (who have to do this all day) were happy and went around. All up we blocked the road for about 5 mins.
Mid-way through unloading, and after cutting all the bindings, a lady drives up and starts hurling abuse at us. Typical "you're making me late" stuff. I politely approached her and asked if should go around. "Why the F should I??!!" was the response. I explained that we had cut the tape and moving would only have the pavers break. "Not my F'ing problem...MOVE!". At this point I politely said no, pointed to the detour and quickly went back to unloading the pavers. Every tradie in the area had come out to have a giggle. In a huff, she floors the Statesman, smokes up the tyres and promptly heads home.
A minute or two later, we've finished and I've moved the car and trailer. Madam grumpy turns up with husband and points at me and carries on a bit (I'll admit one tradie - not mine, called her a 'silly old cow' at this point) and she says she's calling the authorities. I tell her that's her choice and I'd be happy to have a chat with whomever she wants.
The local council ranger turns up (while I'm not there), has a chat with some of the guys and leaves issuing no warning etc.
When I get back all the tradies (from about 5 or so sites) are saying they're going to report her burn-out and get her car confiscated. Now I'm not one for stirring the pot but I had to laugh but apparently they've done it before.^_^
Misuse or fair game?
BTW: I get she was probably having a bad morning and this might happen often in a new estate, and I have no ill-will.
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