Towing services

[Conquiztador]

The guy has the right to use the space he pays for. No issue there. And I hope some sort of solution is sorted out here. And the ones using it should be confronted about it. Fully support that view.

But lets look at it. A whole evening (maybe even night?) was consumed. And as a result of what? That someone had parked in his space. He was unhappy, probably pissed off and had a beer or two to calm down. His g/f / mates / kids noticed it and kept their distance. He was walking around planning how to get to the bastards. Revenge! Everyone who came close yesterday (probably today also) heard about it. The cu..s that used his space took all his focus.

But they did not deserve more then a minute of his time(probably less). And his time could have been put to much better use.

How about this: He comes home, sees that some azzhole has parked in his space. He writes a note and sticks it on their windscreen. It says: "Hey, I pay for this spot. I be back in a few hours and U better move this car or it will be towed!" Then he gets his g/f and says: "Hey sweety, some dork has taken my space, so I thought that instead of wasting an evening fuming about it, how about if we go and see that movie we were talking about, then have late dinner. And when we come home he will be gone and I be in such a good moode that you will not be able to keep your hands away from me..."

See, why waste energy on negative stuff when U can use it better.

That is all I was on about.

And dude, I sincerely hope you have the spot back today!!

[Beemer]

How about this: He comes home, sees that some azzhole has parked in his space. He writes a note and sticks it on their windscreen. It says: "Hey, I pay for this spot. I be back in a few hours and U better move this car or it will be towed!" Then he gets his g/f and says: "Hey sweety, some dork has taken my space, so I thought that instead of wasting an evening fuming about it, how about if we go and see that movie we were talking about, then have late dinner. And when we come home he will be gone and I be in such a good moode that you will not be able to keep your hands away from me..."

And in the REAL world:

Guy comes home, arsehole is in his parking space, he leaves a note on the windscreen and has to park out on the road. He goes back out two hours later and the car is still in his spot, so he gives up and goes to bed. In the morning, the car has gone - in fact he heard it roar off at 5am - and his car is vandalised/stolen/sideswiped/clamped/ticketed/towed. His wife yells at him for not "being a man" and getting the offending car towed the night before. Now she is going to be late for work because he can't drop her off.

And meanwhile a little girl waits... their little girl... to be dropped off at school!

[irishlad]

The guy has the right to use the space he pays for. No issue there. And I hope some sort of solution is sorted out here. And the ones using it should be confronted about it. Fully support that view.

But lets look at it. A whole evening (maybe even night?) was consumed. And as a result of what? That someone had parked in his space. He was unhappy, probably pissed off and had a beer or two to calm down. His g/f / mates / kids noticed it and kept their distance. He was walking around planning how to get to the bastards. Revenge! Everyone who came close yesterday (probably today also) heard about it. The cu..s that used his space took all his focus.

But they did not deserve more then a minute of his time(probably less). And his time could have been put to much better use.

How about this: He comes home, sees that some azzhole has parked in his space. He writes a note and sticks it on their windscreen. It says: "Hey, I pay for this spot. I be back in a few hours and U better move this car or it will be towed!" Then he gets his g/f and says: "Hey sweety, some dork has taken my space, so I thought that instead of wasting an evening fuming about it, how about if we go and see that movie we were talking about, then have late dinner. And when we come home he will be gone and I be in such a good moode that you will not be able to keep your hands away from me..."

See, why waste energy on negative stuff when U can use it better.

That is all I was on about.

And dude, I sincerely hope you have the spot back today!!

Came home found space gone.
Had to park elsewhere.
Had to cart 2wks of groceries into house.
Rang towing company.
Watched some tv.
Checked to see if I could move my car back.
Couldnt.
Rang company.
Then had to start ringing round.
20-30mins frustration.
Walked out to check space.
Found people getting into car.
I asked why theyd parked there? I told them it wasn't ok! I told them not to do it again.

I then went an put a post on KB.
Then I had my first encounter with you!!
Now I remember why I dont post much on websites.
Sorry for annoying you.
Sorry people are dying in Africa, Asia & Auckland.
Man I must be such a shallow piece of work!
How many people have you saved?
How many relationships have you put right?

How about in future you dont analyse people from your ivory tower!
If you cant say anything nice or helpfull. Don't say anything at all !!

[PuppetMaster]

If you cant say anything nice or helpfull. Don't say anything at all !!

Well Im fucked then

[irishlad]

Well Im fucked then

We all are. But right now I'm on moral high ground. Not sure if I like it

[Dilligaf]

We all are. But right now I'm on moral high ground. Not sure if I like it

Enjoy the views before the clouds roll in...

[driftn]

Get a spark plug smash the porcelan off, get mortar a pestal grind up the porcelan in to a powder and spinkle said powder on there window wipers.
When they turn them on it will scratch the f@#k out the windscreen.

[Macktheknife]

Walked out to check space.
Found people getting into car.
I asked why theyd parked there? I told them it wasn't ok! I told them not to do it again.
!

Now I am fascinated, what was there excuse and did you take a note of who they went to see in the building?
You are so much more restrained than I would have been, I would have given them a big serve!

[peasea]

Bit fucked off at the moment. Came back from supermarket to find some cunt had parked in my space.
I live in a complex with 105 units. Rang up towing service to get them shifted. Was told they had a job in Wellsford & would do it in 1.5 - 2 hrs. Rang 2hrs later to find that no one'd had passed on message. Went through yellow pages on web to get someone else. After ring around found no one wants to tow from Albany.
Anyone now where I can get this towed? Probably a losted cause tonight. This is the second time RJ Don couldn't be arsed to do there fucking job.
If not I'm going back to pelting cars with flour & eggs.

Don't forget to knife the tyres, key the paint and bust all the glass.

[peasea]

just call your building manager and tell them if the tow service isnt there in 10 minutes ,, the fire service WILL be ..

pretty sure that will work..

Yeah, and give the fire service a reason for coming.

[SARGE]

Yeah, and give the fire service a reason for coming.

kinda what i was hinting at Poindexter

[Conquiztador]

How about in future you dont analyse people from your ivory tower!
If you cant say anything nice or helpfull. Don't say anything at all !!

Yep, sorry that I was the only one that did not offer any nice or helpfull advise. I should have done that like all others. Joined in and offered helpfull advice like: Spray some brake fluid on the fucken car. (You would have thanked me!!) Tag the bloody car with a can of fluro paint (That would have made your day!!) Put dogshit on the door handles. (Would have made U sleep soo well!!) Or my favorite: with a hammer and a nail make a hole in their radiator. (Tha'll teach the phuckers to park in your spot!!)

Dude, from what I read of your version of what did happen, all well. Now is when U need to do something to try to make so this can be solved next time. What can be done? Signs? Better relationship with towing company? Change towing company? Get a meeting with others there and come up with a solution? Put together a note/letter re the issue and forward to all there?

All the "road rage" solutions would only have made it worse and if the guys in the other car were any of the ones from KB you would now have a war. (You did realise that they knew where your car would be parked that night...)

[Conquiztador]

I then went an put a post on KB.
Then I had my first encounter with you!!
Now I remember why I dont post much on websites.
Sorry for annoying you.
Sorry people are dying in Africa, Asia & Auckland.
Man I must be such a shallow piece of work!
How many people have you saved?
How many relationships have you put right?

When you post on a web site like KB you have no idea what the response will be. But is that not part of the attraction? If you want the same answers that you would give, you might as well stand in front of the mirror.

Yes, I have a totally different view on it to all other posters here. It is my view and you asked for it so I gave it. If you do not want it, why ask for it? Or maybe you should state: "Only road rage replies wanted" Or you can in the future state: "Conquiztador's opinion not wanted" and I be happy to leave you alone.

And re saved people? Hard to say. But if my opinions have made a positive difference in one persons life, then has it not been worth the time it took?

Sadly I am not in to fixing relationships, if I was, perhaps I could have fixed mine??

When younger I was quick to get in to confrontations. But as the hair has gotten thinner and greyer I have realised that wasting time and energy on "I phucking get you" is not where it is.

Take care.

[irishlad]

Fair enough Con. Many thanks for all advice given. Will contact people who PM with company names to get details. meeting cancelled last night due to power out.
Will put 3 options forward at AGM
1 Do nothing. Get frustrated. Then next year moan yet again about parking.
2 Change towing services to someone that'll do the job.
3 Set up residents own clamping service. Nice idea, potential nightmare to run.

No I will not trash other peoples cars. Egged a nice 5 series BMW one night when I came home after 11.5hr working day. No retaliation on my car. So got off lightly on that one.