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Old 15-03-2005, 20:59
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Originally Posted by dave25285
there wrinkled little brain
Will your brain be small and more wrinkled when you become old? How will younger people regard you?
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Old 15-03-2005, 21:53
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Old probably. But I wont go shopping when all the youg'uns are there. Ill save it for a nice quiet time of day.
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Old 15-03-2005, 22:18
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Originally Posted by gomezz
There was a news story this morning about some airlines considering running some of their long-haul flights as adult-only.
That might make sense on some flights that are business-type traveller flights. Why not?

On the other hand, I regularly cart my children around the world, and the airlines, like the supermarkets, make very good money out of me. I happen to have a lot of disposable income, and airlines and supermarkets get a lot of it, largely based on the fact that I have three children. They want my business, they can compete for it. Which they do.

On the subject of pre-boarding - I tend to look at it in much the same way as I look at the Parent/Child parking spaces. It helps non-parents too. You don't want to be having to dodge toddlers running amok in Tesco's carpark any more than you want to be hanging around forever in the aisle waiting for parents to put away all the gear that they have to bring with their children, get them seated, and strap them in. I don't give a sh*t, frankly, if you have to wait while I sort them all out, but you might . And on non-assigned-seating flights, it's obviously necessary. Unless you want the pleasure of flying with my kids .

* "You", in this context, means "y'all", not you especially, gomezz .
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Old 15-03-2005, 22:36
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Originally Posted by mamasan
* "You", in this context, means "y'all", not you especially, gomezz .
Doesn't affect me much anyhow as I have rarely been on a plane (four times in the last 30 years I think)
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Old 15-03-2005, 22:57
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Another problem at our Tesco store is people park on the
yellow lines to get there money from the cash machines.
They even park on the crossing, just to get there cash. &
save them-selves a little walk
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Old 15-03-2005, 23:04
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I've seen them parked across *3* disabled spaces at Morrisons just to use the cash machines.
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Old 15-03-2005, 23:10
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Originally Posted by moza
I've seen them parked across *3* disabled spaces at Morrisons just to use the cash machines.
I've been known the complain to the managers of the shops when people do that or park in a disabled spot but don't have a badge. It's great when they call out the car's plate number over the loudpeakers and telling them to move it. It's even better when they get something pasted on their windows or get clamped.
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Old 15-03-2005, 23:32
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I never realised there were parent and child parking spaces! Thought there were only disabled spaces. I don't ever remember my mum and dad parking at a parent and child space when they took me shopping. Unless these spaces were introduced fairly recently.

+ am I the only one here who has been on a plane on average once every 6 months since they were born?
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Old 15-03-2005, 23:38
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Originally Posted by blackmagic
I+ am I the only one here who has been on a plane on average once every 6 months since they were born?
No. As I said above, my children travel with me several times a year, often long haul, and I've been doing the same all my life. It's no big deal.

The Parent/Child spaces are relatively recent - the past 7 or 8 years, I'd say. They made my life much easier when I had a baby and a toddler (now 7 and 9) , and had to juggle them into the trolley and back into the car. They weren't around when my now-13-year-old was a baby.
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Old 16-03-2005, 01:55
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They didn't exist when my children were young (as mamasan says, they're a fairly recent thing) but we managed OK.

IMO - if you can't do your shopping without special concessions for your children, then DON'T TAKE THEM.
If your kids are such a burden , then maybe you should've thought long and hard before having them.

Disabled spaces are another thing entirely - Nobody CHOOSES to be disabled - and IMO, anyone who uses them when they shouldn't, is lower than a rattlesnakes belly.


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Old 16-03-2005, 02:05
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I love the stickers that some disabled people have managed to get hold of:

Next time you take my parking space, make sure you take my disability too.
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Old 16-03-2005, 02:07
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Originally Posted by dave25285
If they used there wrinkled little brain they would realise that it makes much more sense to go in during the week and before half four!!. That way would save everybody a hell of alot of hastle!!
Maybe - but I bet most of them can spell 'their' and 'hassle'.

Before criticising someone's intelligence - maybe it would be a good idea to check your spelling - otherwise it's you who looks the fool!
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Old 16-03-2005, 10:43
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Originally Posted by Carlos_dfc
They didn't exist when my children were young (as mamasan says, they're a fairly recent thing) but we managed OK.

IMO - if you can't do your shopping without special concessions for your children, then DON'T TAKE THEM.
If your kids are such a burden , then maybe you should've thought long and hard before having them.

Disabled spaces are another thing entirely - Nobody CHOOSES to be disabled - and IMO, anyone who uses them when they shouldn't, is lower than a rattlesnakes belly.


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Its called development and responding to customer needs. They're a good idea.

I don't think my children are a burden, and I can't always shop without them (husband works).

Perhaps I should not have any, would that suit you better?

Are we becoming that selfish that we can't help people out a little. I despair! Sometimes I wish I hadn't had children when I look around at the sort of people they have to mix with.
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Old 16-03-2005, 10:48
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Originally Posted by Snozzwangler
Are we becoming that selfish that we can't help people out a little. I despair! Sometimes I wish I hadn't had children when I look around at the sort of people they have to mix with.
Don't worry, Snozz. When our children are funding their pensions, they'll be glad we did .
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Old 16-03-2005, 10:49
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Ah, thanks for that This thread has made me feel really sad.
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Old 16-03-2005, 10:50
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Originally Posted by Snozzwangler
Ah, thanks for that This thread has made me feel really sad.
Aww come on Snozz it's just a car parking space. There are other, more important things to feel really sad about.
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Old 16-03-2005, 10:50
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I suppose its easy to say make do with what you've got. i.e woman with children doesn't drive, has to do grocery shopping by public transport (which I imagine is pretty difficult) and will make do because she has to.
Woman in car with children will make do without parent child spaces if they have to - but what is wrong with a little bit of help, grocery shopping is a pian at the best of times anyay.
All of us I am sure like things that make life just a little bit easier
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Old 16-03-2005, 10:53
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Originally Posted by Snozzwangler
Ah, thanks for that This thread has made me feel really sad.
I still reckon more people like to help others, than don't. This is just one of those things that gets people going. And where human nature lets us down, at least money does the talking .
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Old 16-03-2005, 11:39
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Originally Posted by Snozzwangler
I don't think my children are a burden, and I can't always shop without them (husband works).

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Why is it that kids appear to be such a burgen to other people

When my eldest was 6mths old I took her shopping with me while her mum was at work. As I was shopping, she started crying - Not much I could do as we needed food and nappies for her so I carried on. A young couple nearby started talking about my daughter crying. I overheard what the were saying and it wasn't very nice. Stuff like. "Shouldn't have had kids if they can't stop them crying", "Shouldn't take kids shopping", "What an awful father".

Anyway, the gist of what they were saying was that, I shouldn't have had kids. So off I walked and continued my shopping and trying my best to stop my daughter crying. So a short while later, I came across the couple again. They started complaining again, this time louder still so others around them could hear. I went off again, angry that this couple were critical of me and the need for me to go shopping.

A few minutes latter, I turned into an aisle and saw the couple again. At this point another parent and her crying child entered the aisle at the other end and a third whith her grumpy toddler entered in the middle. We all happend to be walking towards the childless couple and as we approached, they had had enough. Left their trolly where it was and left the shop. I left the shop a happy man
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Old 16-03-2005, 11:47
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Shouldn't this thread be titled "Are you a lazy git who can't be bothered to walk an extra few metres and who thinks the rules don't apply to them?"

It's no wonder people are getting unhealthier. Park as close to the door as you can, straight pass the fresh fruit and veg and load the trolley up with ready meals...
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Old 16-03-2005, 13:42
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I liked your story Munta

I try and shop at a time when the children are a bit perkier so as not to annoy other shoppers, but sometimes they don't buy into your plan
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Old 16-03-2005, 14:08
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Originally Posted by daveyboyscot
Does anyone park in them when at the supermarket and don't have any kids?? I do and I'll admit it....
I do too - why? The spaces are bigger and I am fed up at the times I have had my doors hit/bumped and scratched from other people who don't give a toss about their car, whereas I do care about mine.

Non of the supermarkets say anything to any one because the staff aren't allowed too for fear of upsetting a customer!!

And you can no longer (since October) discriminate against disable people, they have to be treated like any other human, so they can park in our "normal" spaces, we can park in disabled ones too now!
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Old 16-03-2005, 14:13
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Originally Posted by simonipswich
I do too - why? The spaces are bigger and I am fed up at the times I have had my doors hit/bumped and scratched from other people who don't give a toss about their car, whereas I do care about mine.

Non of the supermarkets say anything to any one because the staff aren't allowed too for fear of upsetting a customer!!

And you can no longer (since October) discriminate against disable people, they have to be treated like any other human, so they can park in our "normal" spaces, we can park in disabled ones too now!

YAY am glad am not the only one who parks in these spaces and feels no shame
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Old 16-03-2005, 14:14
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Originally Posted by simonipswich
I do too - why? The spaces are bigger and I am fed up at the times I have had my doors hit/bumped and scratched from other people who don't give a toss about their car, whereas I do care about mine.

Non of the supermarkets say anything to any one because the staff aren't allowed too for fear of upsetting a customer!!

And you can no longer (since October) discriminate against disable people, they have to be treated like any other human, so they can park in our "normal" spaces, we can park in disabled ones too now!
You are a grade 1 ****. Next time someone sees you park there I hope they ram their trolly into your pride and joy.

And if you wish to park in a disabled space - you wilol get a ticket eventually. Its the law.
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Old 16-03-2005, 14:18
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Originally Posted by munta
You are a grade 1 ****. Next time someone sees you park there I hope they ram their trolly into your pride and joy.

And if you wish to park in a disabled space - you wilol get a ticket eventually. Its the law.

LOL not in a private carpark it aint surely
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