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  1. whaap

    whaap New Member

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    LOL. I've always considered myself a pessimist but when you think about it, a pessimist is nothing more than a well informed optimist.:wink:
     
  2. Metalman

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    These guy's can park anywhere.....

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    I those wheels for my zombie apocalypse vehicle. Cut them off at the knee so they can't run.
     
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    Truth.

    WTH Minivan owners? Do your joyless vehicles so drain you of sense and reason that you have no happiness left for others?

    Every. Freaking. Time.
     
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    I've parked in the far corner of a lot and returned to find an older car parked next to mine but I take a different look at it. Sure, my car is new, that's what I buy. The car next to mine might be close to a heap but for all I know it might have taken the owner two years to save up for the down payment and he's perhaps even more proud of his car than I am of mine. The fact he parked out of the way and next to me suggests he's as concerned as I am and because he knew I was particular he felt safe parking next to my car.
     
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    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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    I try to park between 2 newer more expensive cars that know how to put it the space. I figure 2 things 1. Since they know how to park they are a little more conscious of what they are doing. 2. Since the car is newer and more expensive they may care about it a little more.

    Knock on wood it has been working so far.
     
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    I empathize completely, Metalman. Wherever parked, I look for dings now. I used to look for oil spots and low tires. But that was a long time ago!
     
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    I do the same thing. Though, I have a hard time keeping my cool knowing someone deliberately went out of there way to park next to my car. I can understand if I parked like one of those tools who take up 2 spots, those punks deserve to be parked in. If I purposely park away from everyone and you park on top of my car... Your car will be slightly different than when you last saw it. Just sayin.
     
  10. Metalman

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    I parkit between the paint lines....

    I drive the Dragon and know which side of the line to stay on and never drift over...

    Parking lot lines are not an issue with me....:cool:
     
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    The 2 parking spot guys, if they park in the back away from the general population, I don't have an issue with that. It's the toolbags that park in by the crowd and take up 2, sometimes 4 spots.... drives me insane, But I'm a bit of a control freak so I'm really my own worst enemy.
     
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    YES:mad2:
     
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    Ok I like this, you are an optimist! Now that you have me thinking more positive, maybe they are a car nut and are protecting our cars for us.:biggrin5: