Sometimes you just wonder why..

[Joe Hogan]

The other day I went to the market. It was an off time to avoid crowds. The lot as expected was almost empty.
Returning to my vehicle I found someone else had come to market. Not sure what they were thinking when they parked next to the only car in the lot.

 

[Neal]

Was this by any chance a WalMart?

 

[Buly]

Florida

 

[Joe Hogan]

Publix parking lot, with a series of strip mall stores. Yes it is Florida, but through out my life across the country I have found folks do the most unexpected things when parking. I try my best to protect the space around the drivers door for access.
Note that I have parked to the far fight in the space provided. This is due to habit as people like to leave carts in the lined spaces.

 

[L884593]

it seems that common courtesy, amongst drivers, has disappeared especially amongst the younger generation.

 

[FL-JOE]

We thought Chicago driver's were rude until we became Florida residents. In our experience the Florida drivers under 40 years old are the worse at parking and driving.

 

[Old Bubblehead]

I got nothing. Vapor lock. You parked where they normally park and they couldn't figure out a better solution. Unreal to see, had to be very aggravating to work around.

 

[Fish]

I think I might have left a note that started with Hey Nitwit.

I've always parked at the back even before I had a dually because I had vehicles that I was proud of and didn't want idiots to bang my doors.

Still yet they'll find you anyway.

When my daughter was in college 20 years ago her car went in for repair and they gave us a loaner. She couldn't drive it because she was under 25, so she had to drive my suv to college and I drove the loaner. I was a nervous wreck for 3 days.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

it seems that common courtesy, amongst drivers, has disappeared especially amongst the younger generation.

“Common” anything seems much less common these days; common courtesy, common sense, etc. By the angle of the “parked” car, I’m wondering if a “wee dram of the spirits” might have been involved?

TJ

 

[redbaron]

I cannot tell if the car on the right, properly within the lines, has a tag permitting it for the space. The car that is out of lines does have a tag in the windshield.

Could it be that the car on the right was not legally displaying a permit for the space, and the driver "out of bounds" was trying to make a statement?

If so, he did a half job--a true statement would have forced the driver to use the passenger side to enter the vehicle.

The window tint on the "properly in the lines" vehicle is so dark, I cannot tell if the permit is hanging or not.

 

[Neal]

The space to the left is also available, question is was it at the time of parking?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Could it be that the car on the right was not legally displaying a permit for the space, and the driver "out of bounds" was trying to make a statement?

First, we are talking about someone we know here; @Joe Goodxrvn, and I doubt that he would not have the proper tag displayed. Second, there is no valid excuse for parking in a cross-hatched access area.

Second-guessing this situation is “out of bounds” in my book.

TJ

 

[Joe Hogan]

I cannot tell if the car on the right, properly within the lines, has a tag permitting it for the space. The car that is out of lines does have a tag in the windshield.

Could it be that the car on the right was not legally displaying a permit for the space, and the driver "out of bounds" was trying to make a statement?

If so, he did a half job--a true statement would have forced the driver to use the passenger side to enter the vehicle.

The window tint on the "properly in the lines" vehicle is so dark, I cannot tell if the permit is hanging or not.

Yes I had my valid permit displayed VW, but regardless why would anyone choose to park in this manner right next to the only other car in the lot.

 

[Neal]

It should definitely raise flags for personal security. If you come out of the store and see this think twice, make sure others are around, etc.

 

[Joe Hogan]

My first thought?? quick visual sweep??. On alert??

when something doesn’t make sense, approach with eyes open

actually I am glad you brought this up as this could have clearly been a ruse..

 

[redbaron]

Yes I had my valid permit displayed VW, but regardless why would anyone choose to park in this manner right next to the only other car in the lot.

Didn't realize it was your VW

As to why--some people have the mentality that they are "teachers" and want to "teach a lesson"---obviously not this situation, and not the proper way.

Only other guess I could make--did they have a "urgent toilet" need? Been there---done that

 

[redbaron]

First, we are talking about someone we know here; @Joe Goodxrvn, and I doubt that he would not have the proper tag displayed. Second, there is no valid excuse for parking in a cross-hatched access area.

Second-guessing this situation is “out of bounds” in my book.

TJ

Seriously?? I was just looking for reasons why they would do that. NOT justifying their actions--just having a discussion..you know those actually can exist right? Debates don't have to be argumentative and reasonable people can discuss opposing opinions, no matter who they are, or what the situation is.

Of course, all parties have to be reasonable.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Maybe the were late for a Nail or Hair appt.?

 

[redbaron]

Maybe the were late for a Nail or Hair appt.?

Sadly, yes, there are people that will say that.

 

[Neal]

Hoarders