Mannerz Guy has experienced one of the unfortunate acts of inconsideration that happens in Los Angeles -- Piggy Parking. That's when the person who is doing the parking puts their own interests ahead of others.
It seems that when Mannerz Guy arrived home he found his driveway blocked by a purple Honda Civic -- Mannerz Guy can hear your head wheels turning wondering exactly what kind of person would drive a purple Honda Civic? Well, MG cannot tell you, nor will he tell you that the license plate number is 6GKJ067.
It happens in Mannerz Guy's 1920's neighborhood with its narrow streets and narrower driveways. When someone such as Mr. Purple Honda Civic decides to overlap the driveway, it renders the driveway unusable. That is, of course, if one wishes to avoid hitting the car in question. If Mannerz Guy was driving a purple Honda Civic with part of the front fender torn off (such as Mr. Purple Honda Civic), then he may too drive recklessly.
Now, Mannerz Guy was understandably peeved, but he did not react in anger -- unless this blog post counts. He wrote a note asking for care and consideration in the future and that the residents of his house were unable to utilize the parking space. He suggested that they could move the car forward two feet and all would be right as rain.
So here is a simple rule when parking:
* When parking, take care that your automobile does not block the entry or egress of another vehicle.
This simple rule applies not only to the above situation, but many other parking situations both on and off the street. Mannerz Guy is amazed how many people will park in another's spot, park in two spots, park in the handicapped spot without a placard, or simply double parking... and when confronted they all seem to have the same excuse: "I was just going to be a few minutes."
Mannerz Guy has now endured hours of Mr. Purple Honda Civic. If it is still there when morning comes, Mannerz Guy may have to introduce him to his friend, Mr. Tow Truck.
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