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Parking
When I take the Vette to work, I always park in a far corner with (but 90 degrees to) my friend's new Carrera. Our lot is generally only half full at any given time, plus it's good exercise.
This afternoon, both of us were still there, but there was a rather dilapidated Passat next to me. I think the guy was making a statement of some sort. No damage though.
This afternoon, both of us were still there, but there was a rather dilapidated Passat next to me. I think the guy was making a statement of some sort. No damage though.
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I park my car miles away from anyone and it always makes me mad when someone parks right next to it. I mean they have to be doing it on purpose...theres no reason to park out that far and they have to know that I did it for a reason...ughh
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Originally Posted by JDMvette7
I park my car miles away from anyone and it always makes me mad when someone parks right next to it. I mean they have to be doing it on purpose...theres no reason to park out that far and they have to know that I did it for a reason...ughh
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Originally Posted by RocketDawg
When I take the Vette to work, I always park in a far corner with (but 90 degrees to) my friend's new Carrera. Our lot is generally only half full at any given time, plus it's good exercise.
This afternoon, both of us were still there, but there was a rather dilapidated Passat next to me. I think the guy was making a statement of some sort. No damage though.
This afternoon, both of us were still there, but there was a rather dilapidated Passat next to me. I think the guy was making a statement of some sort. No damage though.
Ask Wayne how I park at JSC...farthest one in Mission Control Parking lot...Judy
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I park in a different county wherever I go. Sometimes I just want to hang around and smack the people that park next to me. Just because I have a nice ride and want to take care of it doesn't mean others need to be a jerk. I better stop before I rant about this all night.
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Originally Posted by RocketDawg
When I take the Vette to work, I always park in a far corner with (but 90 degrees to) my friend's new Carrera. Our lot is generally only half full at any given time, plus it's good exercise.
This afternoon, both of us were still there, but there was a rather dilapidated Passat next to me. I think the guy was making a statement of some sort. No damage though.
This afternoon, both of us were still there, but there was a rather dilapidated Passat next to me. I think the guy was making a statement of some sort. No damage though.
) & a few riced out (but well done) imports anyway we always used to park back there all the cars had to be backed in and everybody in the school knew us because of our cars
occationally people would park their not so nice cars, honda's with rust, cars with oxidized paint, cars parked forwards, etc. etc. just to get a rise out of us and "prove something" ..
For a while we just kinda were real nice to them when they showed up after school to get into their car, eventually we just started blocking them in (parking an inch (sometimes less) away from their car on both sides) We even once popped the backdoor of a truck and rolled it into the middle of the parking lot ..
(Before the end of first period every person from the backroom was called up to the front office) for the most part it was all fun and games.If you ever see him, start talking to him all friendly like it'll probably pi$$ him off because he didnt pi$$ you off.
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No matter where you park, somebody's gonna find you and park next to you just because they can and have every right to do so. I guess their attitude is..."so whatcha' gonna do about it?"
That would make an interesting psychology case study for you psych majors out there...
That would make an interesting psychology case study for you psych majors out there...
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Park out 'there', somewhere. But not so far as to make it obvious. The peckerheads that decide they want to pizz you off? They'll always exist. Jealously wears many hats.
It comes with the territory. In a twisted way, it's a sign of respect. But the day they intentionally do something bad, a line is crossed. And you'll have to make some tough decisions to keep yourself out of jail.
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It comes with the territory. In a twisted way, it's a sign of respect. But the day they intentionally do something bad, a line is crossed. And you'll have to make some tough decisions to keep yourself out of jail.
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They do it so everyone who looks thinks they are walking away from the Vette 
As long as they don't hurt anything let them dream
As long as they don't hurt anything let them dream
