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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:53:50 PM EDT
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This "kid" is 19 and comes to visit his mom every other day. Today I came home and he's parked in front of my mailbox and partially blocking my driveway. He could park in front of his mother's house but that would block their mailbox. Apparently it's OK to block mine but not theirs. They have a Driveway that can accommodate 4 cars. Not sure why he doesn't use it. Maybe his car is too low? Anyway, where I come from it's impolite to park in front of someone's house/ mailbox and he's done it quite a few times. So, I checked for mail and I didn't have any and thought the mail hadn't arrived. I walked over and knocked on the door and politely asked her to have him move his car. She said the mail already came. I said OK and said I didn't have any because his car was blocking the mailbox and to not park in front of it any more. She screams I'll have him move it and slams the door. Don't know WTF her issue is. She makes her kids come inside when mine go out to play. She used to talk to us and we used to watch her pets when she left for vacation. Wtf? Should I ask if there is something we did to piss her off or just leave it alone and just let her be the way she's being. Tell her not to park in front of your mailbox and driveway. If that fails, have the car towed. Stupidity has consequences. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:54:50 PM EDT
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This "kid" is 19 and comes to visit his mom every other day. Today I came home and he's parked in front of my mailbox and partially blocking my driveway. He could park in front of his mother's house but that would block their mailbox. Apparently it's OK to block mine but not theirs. They have a Driveway that can accommodate 4 cars. Not sure why he doesn't use it. Maybe his car is too low? Anyway, where I come from it's impolite to park in front of someone's house/ mailbox and he's done it quite a few times. So, I checked for mail and I didn't have any and thought the mail hadn't arrived. I walked over and knocked on the door and politely asked her to have him move his car. She said the mail already came. I said OK and said I didn't have any because his car was blocking the mailbox and to not park in front of it any more. She screams I'll have him move it and slams the door. Don't know WTF her issue is. She makes her kids come inside when mine go out to play. She used to talk to us and we used to watch her pets when she left for vacation. Wtf? Should I ask if there is something we did to piss her off or just leave it alone and just let her be the way she's being. Take a picture of his car parked in front of the mailbox, file a complaint with local PD, and if he parks it there again or ivernight have it towed. Fuck them. Eta, beat by seconds |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:55:39 PM EDT
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OP, that is a crappy situation for sure. I HATE rude people. Karma is a B!
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:56:11 PM EDT
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IMO having to counsel neighbors in order to have a rainbows and sunshine relationship isn't worth it. It will always be something with people like that.
Stick to the neighbors who you have a real connection with. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:57:05 PM EDT
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move your mailbox
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:58:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: move your mailbox Fuck that, why inconvenience himself? |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:59:12 PM EDT
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move your mailbox Better yet, move his car for him. 
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:59:16 PM EDT
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Let it be. But definitely press the parking.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 6:59:49 PM EDT
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Not much you can do, since it's a public street...
I have the same problem. Neighbor's grandson lives with them. GF always over to visit, parks her hooptie right in front of my house, despite the fact that there's no house across the street (big fucking hedgerow). She'll use my driveway as part of her 3 point turn to park in front of my house. All to avoid waddling across the street to see her boo. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:03:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: move your mailbox Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:04:49 PM EDT
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Would be an awful shame if something happened to his car every time he parks in front of your mailbox.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:06:00 PM EDT
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Take a picture of his car parked in front of the mailbox, file a complaint with local PD, and if he parks it there again or ivernight have it towed. Fuck them. Eta, beat by seconds Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This "kid" is 19 and comes to visit his mom every other day. Today I came home and he's parked in front of my mailbox and partially blocking my driveway. He could park in front of his mother's house but that would block their mailbox. Apparently it's OK to block mine but not theirs. They have a Driveway that can accommodate 4 cars. Not sure why he doesn't use it. Maybe his car is too low? Anyway, where I come from it's impolite to park in front of someone's house/ mailbox and he's done it quite a few times. So, I checked for mail and I didn't have any and thought the mail hadn't arrived. I walked over and knocked on the door and politely asked her to have him move his car. She said the mail already came. I said OK and said I didn't have any because his car was blocking the mailbox and to not park in front of it any more. She screams I'll have him move it and slams the door. Don't know WTF her issue is. She makes her kids come inside when mine go out to play. She used to talk to us and we used to watch her pets when she left for vacation. Wtf? Should I ask if there is something we did to piss her off or just leave it alone and just let her be the way she's being. Take a picture of his car parked in front of the mailbox, file a complaint with local PD, and if he parks it there again or ivernight have it towed. Fuck them. Eta, beat by seconds What do you think the police will do? |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:07:44 PM EDT
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Back into the kid's car. Tell her it was at a funny angle. Hit it three or four times and maybe they'll get the hint.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:08:08 PM EDT
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Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? no and no |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:08:33 PM EDT
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I should mention, it's a cul de sac so room is at a premium. Second, I'm renting while I'm stationed out here. That means I can't move the mailbox. Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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move your mailbox Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? I don't think so, but parking in front of someone's driveway usually is. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:08:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Better yet, move his car for him. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: move your mailbox Better yet, move his car for him.  IT IS AGAINST COC TO ADVOCATE GRAND THEFT AUTO. PLEASE REMOVE AND REPORTED |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:08:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Back into the kid's car. Tell her it was at a funny angle. Hit it three or four times and maybe they'll get the hint. Eta: not that I would do that. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:09:59 PM EDT
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Would be an awful shame if something happened to his car every time he parks in front of your mailbox. Take a few wood screws, get them rusty. Usually battery acid does this in 1-2 days. Leave them under tires leaning in to the tread. It's not illegal to block a mailbox. If you want to press the issue, your mail carrier has to report it up the chain of command. Unfortunately based on past interactions with the postal service, GFL |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:10:03 PM EDT
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I should mention, it's a cul de sac so room is at a premium. Second, I'm renting while I'm stationed out here. That means I can't move the mailbox. Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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move your mailbox Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? You don't NEED an tow truck to move a car. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:10:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: no and no Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Can you really have a vehicle towed that's on a public street? Isn't blocking mail box against the law? no and no |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:10:54 PM EDT
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Start parking in front of her mailbox
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:11:21 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s230.photobucket.com/user/justinsbuckeyes/media/Flashing_Lights_Police.gif.html" target="_blank">http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/justinsbuckeyes/Flashing_Lights_Police.gif</a> IT IS AGAINST COC TO ADVOCATE GRAND THEFT AUTO. PLEASE REMOVE AND REPORTED I hope you are kidding as I am sure the "move his car for him" was a joke. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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move your mailbox Better yet, move his car for him. <a href="http://s230.photobucket.com/user/justinsbuckeyes/media/Flashing_Lights_Police.gif.html" target="_blank">http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/justinsbuckeyes/Flashing_Lights_Police.gif</a> IT IS AGAINST COC TO ADVOCATE GRAND THEFT AUTO. PLEASE REMOVE AND REPORTED I hope you are kidding as I am sure the "move his car for him" was a joke. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:12:24 PM EDT
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Start parking in front of her mailbox BOOM |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:13:03 PM EDT
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This "kid" is 19 and comes to visit his mom every other day. Today I came home and he's parked in front of my mailbox and partially blocking my driveway. He could park in front of his mother's house but that would block their mailbox. Apparently it's OK to block mine but not theirs. They have a Driveway that can accommodate 4 cars. Not sure why he doesn't use it. Maybe his car is too low? Anyway, where I come from it's impolite to park in front of someone's house/ mailbox and he's done it quite a few times. So, I checked for mail and I didn't have any and thought the mail hadn't arrived. I walked over and knocked on the door and politely asked her to have him move his car. She said the mail already came. I said OK and said I didn't have any because his car was blocking the mailbox and to not park in front of it any more. She screams I'll have him move it and slams the door. Don't know WTF her issue is. She makes her kids come inside when mine go out to play. She used to talk to us and we used to watch her pets when she left for vacation. Wtf? Should I ask if there is something we did to piss her off or just leave it alone and just let her be the way she's being. park in her driveway, if she asks say you thought she wouldnt mind ...continue until shithead figures it out |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:13:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BOOM Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Start parking in front of her mailbox BOOM |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:14:35 PM EDT
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Next time, uproot your mailbox, and slam it straight through the roof of his car. It might be a bit too high for the mailman to reach, so remove his wheels and slam the roof down lower with a sledge hammer. Stencil your last name and house number on the door of his car.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:15:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Start parking in front of her mailbox Fucking works. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:16:06 PM EDT
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Start parking in front of her mailbox Simplest answer, is best answer.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:16:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:16:09 PM EDT
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Action Figure Therapy has already addressed this.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:16:44 PM EDT
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Communication is key. I would talk to her and find out what the issue is. ....but that's me.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:17:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:19:29 PM EDT
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Mailbox laws depend on city state, it's pretty cut and dry in my city:
Drivers may not stop, stand or park vehicles in the right-of-way in front of mailboxes between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except on postal holidays or to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device. (Ord. 1092 § 4, 2015) If it's not ticketable/towable offense, that sucks... it really should be... |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:19:55 PM EDT
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damage the mailbox, depending on how it is anchored, pull it in towards the yard, as if it was hit by a car parking by it,
put a corresponding dent in the kids car. photograph it. profit. not that you should actually do this, but it is an interesting thought experiment.... |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:20:18 PM EDT
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This is the best way. Fucking works. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Start parking in front of her mailbox Fucking works. Agreed! |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:22:01 PM EDT
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Tell her not to park in front of your mailbox and driveway. If that fails, have the car towed. Stupidity has consequences. Good luck getting a car legally parked on the street towed. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:22:33 PM EDT
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Couple options:
Put a traffic cone in front of your mailbox in the street. Call the city and tell them you're moving, and the truck needs a place to park. They may have no parking signs put out. Once dipdork parks there ignoring the signs, call the city and have him towed. Contact your HOA and/or landlord. whatever you do, DO NOT deal with the people doing it again. I had a similar issue with the dude across the street where I lived in Baltimore. He'd write notes on our cars telling us "or else" and crap like that. I went to the county and got a peace order on him. It was ridiculously easy, and he had to give up his guns. It's been like four years, and I'm not sure he ever got them back. (FWIW, it was a single Sears 12-gauge.) |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:25:03 PM EDT
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Just set the car on fire.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:26:34 PM EDT
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Truck
Chain ....... Profit! |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:27:19 PM EDT
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Park in front of hers.
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:27:25 PM EDT
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Just set the car on fire. This is the only reasonable solution I could think of, as well. If there is a risk of the fire damaging your grass, just pour some cat urine in his cowl vents. I'm not sure where to buy cat urine, but surely there is a cat urine supplier in the yellow pages somewhere. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:28:08 PM EDT
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Just set the car on fire. or her house? |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:29:11 PM EDT
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Maybe you could move to a better neighborhood...with a better class of people around?
I don't have these sort of problems, because I own 500 acres and my neighbors are far away. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:29:25 PM EDT
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Better yet, move his car for him. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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move your mailbox Better yet, move his car for him. This is always an option for a man with a 4WD truck with a 2-speed transfer case and a 6,000 lb tow strap. One of life's little pleasures. Way back, I had a girlfriend who had this dumbass frat boy neighbor who liked to park blocking her driveway. I asked once nicely. Next time, I asked less nicely. Next time I backed up, hooked him up and dragged his shitty SUV out and left it in the middle of the street blocking traffic. We never had a problem with him doing that again. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:30:48 PM EDT
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Take a picture of his car parked in front of the mailbox, file a complaint with local PD, and if he parks it there again or ivernight have it towed. Fuck them. Eta, beat by seconds Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This "kid" is 19 and comes to visit his mom every other day. Today I came home and he's parked in front of my mailbox and partially blocking my driveway. He could park in front of his mother's house but that would block their mailbox. Apparently it's OK to block mine but not theirs. They have a Driveway that can accommodate 4 cars. Not sure why he doesn't use it. Maybe his car is too low? Anyway, where I come from it's impolite to park in front of someone's house/ mailbox and he's done it quite a few times. So, I checked for mail and I didn't have any and thought the mail hadn't arrived. I walked over and knocked on the door and politely asked her to have him move his car. She said the mail already came. I said OK and said I didn't have any because his car was blocking the mailbox and to not park in front of it any more. She screams I'll have him move it and slams the door. Don't know WTF her issue is. She makes her kids come inside when mine go out to play. She used to talk to us and we used to watch her pets when she left for vacation. Wtf? Should I ask if there is something we did to piss her off or just leave it alone and just let her be the way she's being. Take a picture of his car parked in front of the mailbox, file a complaint with local PD, and if he parks it there again or ivernight have it towed. Fuck them. Eta, beat by seconds This. I had this same issue, and have friends at the local PD. He told me it could be towed. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:31:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe you could move to a better neighborhood...with a better class of people around? I don't have these sort of problems, because I own 500 acres and my neighbors are far away. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:32:45 PM EDT
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China marker on the window explaining his error in plain language.
I did this to an asshole parking in front of my mailbox. (Several others as well) He never parked there again. BTW: It wipes off with a paper towel. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:33:14 PM EDT
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Have some friends over, and make sure to park in front and behind his car so close he cant move.
Or if his drivers door is available, park so close to it he cant get in it. Or move it for him, drag his car into the middle of the street and call the cops telling them someone is blocking the road. |
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Posted: 12/16/2015 7:33:15 PM EDT
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Check with the Post Office OP. The mail carrier might be able to tag his car with a notice.
Call upon the Power of the Postal Clause! |
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