We senior citizens, elders, golden-agers (heck, old people!) can be quite inventive when it comes to getting even with inconsiderate drivers in parking lots and curbside.
Let's begin the lesson:
Angle Parking - When a driver has swung into an angle spot from the wrong direction, the tail end of his (always a man) vehicle will be dangerously close to the yellow line on his left. If you are driving a junker, pull in as closely as you can to the right yellow line for your spot. In other words, pin him in! He will have to wait until you return or the vehicle facing him leaves before he can pull out.
If said man has pulled in too closely to his left yellow line, pull in so closely to your right yellow line that he can't open his door. That will irritate him highly and he deserves to have to crawl across the front seat. You get extra bonus points if you have a friend who will crowd him on the other side.
If you are driving a decent vehicle, skip the above and move on to other strategies. As you squeeze pass his vehicle, allow your key to leave your message. Bend over to tie a shoe string and let some air out of a tire before you straighten up. If you are not feeling so malicious, simply leave your shopping cart at his back bumper.
If you are driving a van, park to his right. That way he may have to back out blindly in traffic . This works well if the errant driver has a convertible , VW, or PT Cruiser.
Curbside Parking - You have fewer options in this situation. If the driver has squeezed into a space too small for his vehicle and is touching the white line with his back bumper, about the only thing you can do is pull as far forward in your space as possible. Pin him in and let him fume.
If you have parking meter maids who chalk tires, carry your own eraser and chalk. You know what to do!
If you notice a parking ticket, pluck it up quickly and put it in your pocket. That way, the inconsiderate driver will have an outstanding parking ticket and you will have a big smile on your face.
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We senior citizens, elders, golden-agers (heck, old people!) can be quite inventive when it comes to getting even with inconsiderate drivers in parking lots and curbside.
Angle Parking - When a driver has swung into an angle spot from the wrong direction, the tail end of his (always a man) vehicle will be dangerously close to the yellow line on his left. If you are driving a junker, pull in as closely as you can to the right yellow line for your spot. In other words, pin him in! He will have to wait until you return or the vehicle facing him leaves before he can pull out.
If said man has pulled in too closely to his left yellow line, pull in so closely to your right yellow line that he can't open his door. That will irritate him highly and he deserves to have to crawl across the front seat. You get extra bonus points if you have a friend who will crowd him on the other side.
If you are driving a decent vehicle, skip the above and move on to other strategies. As you squeeze pass his vehicle, allow your key to leave your message. Bend over to tie a shoe string and let some air out of a tire before you straighten up. If you are not feeling so malicious, simply leave your shopping cart at his back bumper. 
If you are driving a van, park to his right. That way he may have to back out blindly in traffic . This works well if the errant driver has a convertible , VW, or PT Cruiser.
Curbside Parking - You have fewer options in this situation. If the driver has squeezed into a space too small for his vehicle and is touching the white line with his back bumper, about the only thing you can do is pull as far forward in your space as possible. Pin him in and let him fume.
If you notice a parking ticket, pluck it up quickly and put it in your pocket. That way, the inconsiderate driver will have an outstanding parking ticket and you will have a big smile on your face.