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Old 07-08-2018, 09:58 AM
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Looks like you hired a bodyguard, LOL
Old 07-08-2018, 10:07 AM
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I think of the protection factor too when taking my cars into parking lots. I usually won't park 'way out there' but if I see a nice ride I know they won't swing the doors open wildly so I park next to them. I hope they feel the same way.
Just a side note for laughs. I live in a rather small town and our cars stand out to fellow car club, car show attendees,etc..and we all seem to know each other's cars. I parked way out in a Lowe's parking lot one day to avoid others with lumber or whatever. When I came outside I found an older Mustang parked real tight to my driver's door. I could barely get in. Of course I recognized the ride. Wise guy!!! We had a good laugh later.
Old 07-08-2018, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by owc6
Staged picture, call BS.

This forum is intended to be a friendly exchange of ideas and interests. Calling someone dishonest isn't very friendly. I thought this situation was humorous, I didn't expect personal attacks for posting it.
Old 07-08-2018, 10:17 AM
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You parked wrong, you should have the passenger side tires on or over that outside line. Seriously, I agree with the protection theories as I do the same with my DD.
Old 07-08-2018, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Welker1
Maybe he wanted to check your car out or he knew you wouldn't ding his vehicle with your doors
Originally Posted by GREENKAR
He was just making sure no one else could get close to you !!!! Very
Originally Posted by Dano523
Nice looking truck, and was banking that your not going to slam your door into the side of his truck when you get in vet.
While it looks a little strange what is the problem?
Old 07-08-2018, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GREENKAR
He was just making sure no one else could get close to you !!!! Very
I agree. You are in the last spot so your right side is protected. The P/U protects your left side.
Old 07-08-2018, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tstad9i1
...And of course they get all ripe in no time.
No kidding. Had a guy that would work himself into a huge stinky sweat and then go stand in front of one of the floor stand fans and "cool off". Blew stink all over the gym. I changed my workout time...
Old 07-08-2018, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by salmonarmvette
I was the first one at the golf course this morning, got my cart and was heading up to the pro shop. I turned around and saw this.
I guess he just didn't want me to feel lonely.
He is doing you a favor keeping other cars from getting too close.his truck is a fair distance away from car
Old 07-08-2018, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by salmonarmvette
This forum is intended to be a friendly exchange of ideas and interests. Calling someone dishonest isn't very friendly. I thought this situation was humorous, I didn't expect personal attacks for posting it.
I apologize that my tongue-in-cheek tone did not come through better. Will edit to clarify.
Old 07-08-2018, 02:47 PM
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Looks to me that you took parking spot #1 and he took parking spot #2 in relation to the whole parking lot, maybe he was just following the logical order? :-p
Old 07-08-2018, 07:35 PM
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Have you considered that maybe he's also a vette owner and just created a buffer for you? I sometimes do the same thing when I'm in my Jeep and see a nice vette in a lot. I keep my distance from them but I feel it's my duty to keep the riff raff away. Vettes for life!
Old 07-08-2018, 11:12 PM
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Several have said they think he parked in order to protect your Vette. Notice how far away yet still in the next spot. I would agree with that assessment, and say that the truck owner may be a "Sheep Dog" sort of person. Firefighters, Military Active Duty or Veterans and Law Enforcement. We simply have the innate desire and need to stand between the innocent and the wolves of the world. Sometimes also known as the Three Percent. We voluntarily enlist in dangerous, protective work, and run toward the sound of gunfire. I would imagine that many are also Corvette owners.
Old 07-08-2018, 11:36 PM
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I've been in situations where I thought it odd that they seemed to go out of their way to park adjacent to me. I always snap a quick photo, just in case.....
Old 07-09-2018, 07:52 AM
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His truck probably costs more than your vette,
Old 07-09-2018, 08:24 AM
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Ive had that happen and came out and the lady had her child seat on my hood. With the baby in it.

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Old 07-09-2018, 09:00 AM
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Some people just don’t care about anything but themselves. At work we have an annual car show. Some people will just open doors and hop in (even encouraging their kids to do it too).
Old 07-09-2018, 10:50 AM
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I think the person did that just to irritate you a bit. Kinda like when you're running down the interstate and some clown has to tailgate you because they are usually jealous you are in a vette and they are not so they want to bother you. Or they think you think you are some kind of "hot shot in a badass car" and they want to bother you.

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Old 07-09-2018, 10:53 AM
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Put one of these on his bumper next to the license plate where he won't see it:

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Old 07-09-2018, 11:33 AM
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This is to be expected. When you park way out in the middle of nowhere like that, you give the impression that you refuse to mingle with "those people."

Also, why are there blood stains all over the lot? What kind of golf club are they running there??
Old 07-09-2018, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
Why?

Others have the same right to park wherever they want to in a public parking lot. As long as they don't door ding your car, what's the problem?
problem is they only do it because it's a Corvette and think it's funny

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