"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss)
04/01/2014 at 10:03 • Filed to: None
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"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss)
04/01/2014 at 10:03 • Filed to: None | 3
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Rant below...about people turning around.
Because of where my house is, a LOT of people turn around in my driveway. I can't say it thrills me, but I also can't say I haven't used other peoples driveways to turn around so live and let live right? It's not a constant stream of vehicles, although it ebbs and flows.
Anyways, one fine day I was lying on the ground, looking underneath my car, (an impressive feat in and of itself given how low my car is) and some idiot in a minivan decides it's a good idea to use my driveway to turn around. Seeing him coming, I panicked.
I am pretty much wedged underneath my car and certainly can't get out in a hurry. I didn't even know if he saw my legs sticking out from underneath the vehicle, but there was nothing I could do. It was terrifying 10 seconds. Luckily he did not run me over, and parked on the street.
I was extremely tempted to yell at him for scaring the crap out of me, but I didn't. Next time someone does that, I'm definitely yelling.
So here is my PSA: EVEN IF YOU SEE THE GUY UNDER THE CAR, HE DOESN'T KNOW THAT YOU SEE HIM AND HIS LIFE WILL FLASH BEFORE HIS EYES. FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE TO TURN AROUND!
If this happens again this summer, I am letting loose, I don't care if it's an 80 year old grandma. I will not be in fear of my life in my own driveway. Hell no.
Viper for your time.
Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> thebigbossyboss
04/01/2014 at 10:04 |
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Grab some orange cones to put at the bottom of your driveway when wrenching.
RazoE
> thebigbossyboss
04/01/2014 at 10:06 |
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Put a cone down whenever you work on your car, it let's people know not to get too close, plus it'll be easier for the police to find your splattered cadaver if a car ever does fall on you (hard reality).
jariten1781
> thebigbossyboss
04/01/2014 at 10:08 |
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thebigbossyboss
> RazoE
04/01/2014 at 10:28 |
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Well the car was just on it's normal wheels hence why I was wedged in there. I think I was checking the exhaust. However this a great idea. They are reconstructing a road nearby...so the traffic cone supply is plentiful. Just kidding. I will get some from home dept or similar.
case-sensitive
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
04/01/2014 at 10:44 |
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or get some "I'm working on my car, don't use my damn driveway to turn around asshat" signs made.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> case-sensitive
04/01/2014 at 10:46 |
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I like this idea too
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thebigbossyboss
> case-sensitive
04/01/2014 at 13:25 |
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This thought had crossed my mind...perhaps it shall be used in conjunction with the orange cones!