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W.W.L.D. · 08-04-2003, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by mmm3587
I park in a big parking garage with lots of cars. It is usually full up to the ninth floor or so after about 8:00 am (because it's mostly used by traders and others who work with the markets and get into work at 7:00 am or so). If you park above the ninth floor, your car is exposed to the elements. Given the recent rain in Chicago, I kind of like keeping my car relatively nice looking when it is possible, and I'd rather park inside the structure. Plus, the lower you park, the less time you are driving, in and out. There are several assholes in SUVs who will park poorly and stick out into the next space a little bit. A lof of people won't take these spaces. The assholes have plenty of space to get out on the driver's side; it's the car to their right which is inconvenienced. I would rather park next to them and just carefully slide out of my car than drive for another five minutes and risk getting my car all wet. Any maybe key their shit if they keep doing it, but I have too much restraint to fuck with somebody's car.

My, my, my!!!

I do believe I have anger envy.

ltl/fb · 08-04-2003, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by mmm3587
I park in a big parking garage with lots of cars. It is usually full up to the ninth floor or so after about 8:00 am (because it's mostly used by traders and others who work with the markets and get into work at 7:00 am or so). If you park above the ninth floor, your car is exposed to the elements. Given the recent rain in Chicago, I kind of like keeping my car relatively nice looking when it is possible, and I'd rather park inside the structure. Plus, the lower you park, the less time you are driving, in and out. There are several assholes in SUVs who will park poorly and stick out into the next space a little bit. A lof of people won't take these spaces. The assholes have plenty of space to get out on the driver's side; it's the car to their right which is inconvenienced. I would rather park next to them and just carefully slide out of my car than drive for another five minutes and risk getting my car all wet. Any maybe key their shit if they keep doing it, but I have too much restraint to fuck with somebody's car.

I am still kind of shocked I didn't key the SUV that parked so close to the driver's side of my car that I had to get in from the passenger side. I'm getting all ticked off again just thinking about it. The three witnesses seemed to think I'd be justified. When the SUVs park right in front of the "compact car only" signs I really want to key into the paint "Since when is an SUV a compact car, asshole?" but it would be time consuming. And I'm a chicken.

NotFromHere · 08-04-2003, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by purse junkie
Or, the storks could simply share the sidewalk on rainy days, and move slightly to one side instead of insisting on walking exactly in the middle. Otherwise, they deserve to be gouged in the face with umbrellas.

And don't give me any crap please--I just wear Gore-Tex instead.

Umbrellas are for wusses and tourists.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 08-04-2003, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I am still kind of shocked I didn't key the SUV that parked so close to the driver's side of my car that I had to get in from the passenger side. .

Let teh air out of a tire. no lasting damage, but massive hassle.

ltl/fb · 08-04-2003, 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Let teh air out of a tire. no lasting damage, but massive hassle.

How does one do that?

Edited to say: And should I leave an explanatory note?

bilmore · 08-04-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
And should I leave an explanatory note?

Given that most garages now maintain security tapes, I would say, leave a note only if you want to meet that person at your front door some evening.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 08-04-2003, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
How does one do that?

remove valve cap stem. use key to push down on little valve point in center. enjoy satisfying sound of air escaping. optional: replace valve-cap stem.

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NotFromHere · 08-04-2003, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by bilmore
Given that most garages now maintain security tapes, I would say, leave a note only if you want to meet that person at your front door some evening.

Plus, have you ever let the air out of a truck tire - that would take hours. Yeah and the security tape thing. Don't bother. Leaving a note for an inconsiderate asshole is like telling a fat person that they're spilling over into your seat and to stop eating. No effect.

str8outavannuys · 08-04-2003, 04:22 PM

Gigli. It's the greatest thing ever. Gobble gobble.

No seriously, I recommend the following rental. Wet Hot American Summer. It's got a fantastic cast (Janine Garrofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Molly Shannon, and most of the guys from the State). It's a send-up of stupid summer camp movies, with gags along the lines of the counsellors make a trip into town for some fun. In the first shot you see them buying beer and celebrating. Then they buy a bag of coke. Then they're shown shooting up in a crack house. It misfires some of the time, but it's a pretty solid comedy. And the ending is spectacular.

idle acts · 08-04-2003, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Just confirming that the pencil skirt will be slit up the side to expose your fishnet-clad thigh? Or does a slit up the side make it something other than a pencil skirt? (Note, this is somewhat of a rhetorical question and does not require any answer longer than It's still a pencil skirt; It's not a pencil skirt, it's a &*(^$# skirt, or People are undecided.)

People are undecided.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 08-04-2003, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by paigowprincess
It's okay. You clearly have a case of "My name is in lights" syndrome. Plus you are so cute. Except for those wretched shorts. Tell me, is she a GF or an SO?

That's why I was trying to change the subject. I felt guilty. I guess I could have changed the SUBJECT LINE instead.

GF

Plus I would honestly rather discuss TITS.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 08-04-2003, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by NotFromHere
Leaving a note for an inconsiderate asshole is like telling a fat person that they're spilling over into your seat and to stop eating. No effect.

I do kind of fancy the mock tickets that some environmental groups have. They're made to look like the tickets that the particular city hands out -- bright orange or whatever. The sight of those generally make a heart skip a beat. It might induce a heart attack if it's a fat slob driving the suv. even though most of them are fit kayakers.

notcasesensitive · 08-04-2003, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I am still kind of shocked I didn't key the SUV that parked so close to the driver's side of my car that I had to get in from the passenger side. I'm getting all ticked off again just thinking about it. The three witnesses seemed to think I'd be justified. When the SUVs park right in front of the "compact car only" signs I really want to key into the paint "Since when is an SUV a compact car, asshole?" but it would be time consuming. And I'm a chicken.

Heh, heh, heh, that reminds me of the time that I did the opposite to one of said-obnoxious-SUV-parkers. I squeezed my car in, leaving plenty of space for me to depart on the driver's side, but no space for asshole to open his driver side door. I will note that in completing such maneuver I was still inside the lines of my spot. I came out to see him crawling into his car from the passenger side (with wife and 2 kids in tow) and hilarity ensued! I also watched him very carefully as he tried to pull out and already had his license plate # written down in case he did any damage to my cute little compact car.

Atticus Grinch · 08-04-2003, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I do kind of fancy the mock tickets that some environmental groups have.

I kind of fancy the "I'm Changing the Climate -- Ask Me How!" bumperstickers the guerrilla enviromentalists are using. I think everybody should immediately start sticking them on mega-SUVs in mall parking lots across America.*

*This statement should not be interpreted as advocating the defacing of private property to make political statements.

notcasesensitive · 08-04-2003, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I do kind of fancy the mock tickets that some environmental groups have. They're made to look like the tickets that the particular city hands out -- bright orange or whatever. The sight of those generally make a heart skip a beat. It might induce a heart attack if it's a fat slob driving the suv. even though most of them are fit kayakers.

Another option (though pricier) is those stick-on magnetic bumper stickers. I have a friend who bought several with varying messages and keeps them handy in case someone pisses her off. The added advantage of those is the chance that the owner won't realize it is there and will drive around for a while with an embarrassing message on the back on his/her vehicle.

Edited to say this is like Atticus' idea, except "look, ma, no property damage!"