shull Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) This Car Park has a one way system which i've used correctly in the last two evenings. I drive past the Main Entrance, towards the parking spaces, then take a first right into the one way system, going the correct direction according to the road markings. Why,on the last 2 times have i met vehicles coming towards me with drivers completely ignoring the system in operation. and they look at me as if i've committed a major sin. Dae road rules not apply in Supermarket Car Parks ? Edited January 20, 2013 by shull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Talking about the above protocol, i may have sinned. Leaving St Mirren Park Car Park yesterday, i managed tae avoid the gridlock at the North gate exit and not for the first time this Season. Again the Steward in charge of the South end had wandered away from his open gate to have his usual blether with Supporters. I just took the opportunity to swiftly make my bye byes and was hame in no time. Am i bad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky1 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Is that not a taxi driver changing the rules of the road to suit themselves, I mean it's an unwritten rule that you do own the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zurich_allan Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 This Car Park has a one way system which i've used correctly in the last two evenings.I drive past the Main Entrance, towards the parking spaces, then take a first right into the one way system, going the correct direction according to the road markings. Why,on the last 2 times have i met vehicles coming towards me with drivers completely ignoring the system in operation. and they look at me as if i've committed a major sign. Dae road rules not apply in Supermarket Car Parks ? A lot of shite and inconsiderate driving going on these days. Some stupid b*tch nearly ran me over in there just before Christmas at the wee bit you're talking about when you turn right. I was walking back to my car, which was parked in one of those spaces, and another one a car space down was empty, though tight as the car next to it was on the line. This woman went to go into the space forward, then appeared to change her mind (it looked like she thought better of it and started to drive on). As she drove on I walked behind her car (she hadn't indicated), before she slammed on the brakes and immediately started to reverse (without checking her mirrors). So obviously she had actually changed her mind and decided to reverse in. Clearly I was supposed to be a mind reader - as I say, it was very much a speed, turn in, change mind charge forward, slam on brake and reverse in, driven in quite an aggressive manner - no indication throughout. As she swooped toward me I had to jump back to avoid my impending death, and said out loud "Jesus Christ" - at which point she threw open her door and proceeded to shout abuse at me, asking if there was a problem. I calmly said back, without raising my voice, "well apart from you nearly knocking me over by driving so aggressively, without indicating and clearly without checking your mirrors, no, not really...". She continued to give me abuse at which point I just shook my head, made the short walk to my car and thought "Merry bloody Christmas!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Great post Z.A., sums modern driving up perfectly. Some of these nutters got tae relax a bit. Anyway, why do some reverse into Supermarket car park spaces, then struggle like f**k tae get their trolleys near their boots to deposit their goods in them. Ah dinnae get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Just deduced the manic inadequates in Supermarket Car Parks are the same fuds who dinnae use the Checkout conveyor belt messages divider while queuing in front of me. BAISTURTS ! Edited January 20, 2013 by shull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTheBoss Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Great post Z.A., sums modern driving up perfectly.Some of these nutters got tae relax a bit. Anyway, why do some reverse into Supermarket car park spaces, then struggle like f**k tae get their trolleys near their boots to deposit their goods in them. Ah dinnae get it. Because, shullster, reverse gear uses more petrol than first, and its more economical to use reverse when the engine's warm not cold. All about the £££s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 R.T.B. above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcc Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Because, shullster, reverse gear uses more petrol than first, and its more economical to use reverse when the engine's warm not cold.All about the £££s I hardly think that reversing for a few yards will make an appreciable difference to your petrol bill. Also, how long do you think it takes for a warm engine to cool down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 This Car Park has a one way system which i've used correctly in the last two evenings.I drive past the Main Entrance, towards the parking spaces, then take a first right into the one way system, going the correct direction according to the road markings. Why,on the last 2 times have i met vehicles coming towards me with drivers completely ignoring the system in operation. and they look at me as if i've committed a major sin. Dae road rules not apply in Supermarket Car Parks ? No they don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Some stupid b*tch nearly ran me over in there just before Christmas at the wee bit you're talking about when you turn right. I was walking back to my car, which was parked in one of those spaces, and another one a car space down was empty, though tight as the car next to it was on the line. This woman went to go into the space forward, then appeared to change her mind (it looked like she thought better of it and started to drive on). As she drove on I walked behind her car (she hadn't indicated), before she slammed on the brakes and immediately started to reverse (without checking her mirrors). So obviously she had actually changed her mind and decided to reverse in.Clearly I was supposed to be a mind reader - as I say, it was very much a speed, turn in, change mind charge forward, slam on brake and reverse in, driven in quite an aggressive manner - no indication throughout. As she swooped toward me I had to jump back to avoid my impending death, and said out loud "Jesus Christ" - at which point she threw open her door and proceeded to shout abuse at me, asking if there was a problem. I calmly said back, without raising my voice, "well apart from you nearly knocking me over by driving so aggressively, without indicating and clearly without checking your mirrors, no, not really...". She continued to give me abuse at which point I just shook my head, made the short walk to my car and thought "Merry bloody Christmas!" Aye Mrs Zurich can be hard going at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTheBoss Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I hardly think that reversing for a few yards will make an appreciable difference to your petrol bill. Also, how long do you think it takes for a warm engine to cool down? keeping in with the theme of the thread...every little helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Heading tae the above Tesco now. Hope i survive the trauma of negotiating the Car Park. Anybody want anything ? Gies yir orders .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Aye a 2 lt bottle of diet coke and 6 pack of mars bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Oh f**king dammit Insanitary. Just went thru checkoot before i noticed yir order. Good balanced diet yir on tae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledfan Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Oh f**king dammit Insanitary.Just went thru checkoot before i noticed yir order. Good balanced diet yir on tae. Did you remember to pay this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Did you remember to pay this time? Dinnae be cheeky or i'll start a thread aboot ye when it's no yir birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just deduced the manic inadequates in Supermarket Car Parks are the same fuds who dinnae use the Checkout conveyor belt messages divider while queuing in front of me.BAISTURTS ! Had one of them in front of me at lunchtime today. I just waited for her to notice and exclaim indignantly "hoy thats no mine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Had one of them in front of me at lunchtime today. I just waited for her to notice and exclaim indignantly "hoy thats no mine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zurich_allan Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Had one of them in front of me at lunchtime today. I just waited for her to notice and exclaim indignantly "hoy thats no mine" Would have been funnier if she hadn't noticed, and just bought and paid for all your stuff while you stood there gobsmacked, realising you were going to have to go back round the shop again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Was making my way correctly round the Tesco car park earlier, only to be met by a convoy of 3 vehicles coming the opposite and incorrect way. Me being courteous and of good manners pulled to the side to let the trio of tadgers pass unhindered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 There have been great threads on here but this is the greatest thread ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 There have been great threads on here but this is the greatest thread ever. Thank you, you're so kind Sir ! I'm assuming you're sober tonight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 You assumed wrang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 You assumed wrang Bloody Jakey !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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