PARKING ETIQUETTE-a must read

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by x#1, Jan 7, 2011.

  1. tracyq144

    tracyq144 Heavy Load Member

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    One of the major problems nowadays. "#### you, I can do what I want, even if it bothers you." Ever hear of "civility", #######?

    Of being a "good neighbor"?
     
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  3. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    That's weird. I like to park a little further back so I can easily watch you but you can't easily watch me.
    [​IMG]
     
  4. Ella

    Ella Bobtail Member

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    Wow...I am parking window to window with everyone now because of this.
     
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  5. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Perfect answer....If you can't have fun at someone elses expense, What's the use of livin'?

    Remember boys and girls....TRUCKIN' AIN'T FOR SISSIES!:biggrin_25523:
     
  6. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    I'm assumin' that you're aware that there are also other assumptions that one could decide to assume beside the assumption that you're assuming?

    I wonder if you're aware that, in the third sentence you seem to be assumin' something based on an assumption that X#1 (the OP) is upset "so much".
    MaN-0-MaN!
    Assumin' gets confusin'.
    Let's see if I have this right,..................Based on your assumption I could assume that because you presented a passive-aggressive assumption, I could assume, you're upset so much because you're one of the guys who has nothin' better to do than to walk around lookin' in the windows that one of the other guys is lookin' out of.

    Additionally, I could assume that upon observin' someone lookin' in, it could spook the guy with nothin' better to do, --- causin' the guy to wonder if the in-looker was/is casin' the place, --- plannin' to break in when the guy goes to sleep.
    In the example above, could I also assume that the guy would be inclined to remain awake and visible, --- lookin' out the window to prevent bein' robbed, ....... and that's the reason why the guy is there, lookin' out, every time you're lookin' in?
    You seem to notice a lot of detail concernin' those guys who look out windows .
    HaiL!
    If you're talkin' 'bout creepin' people out, ............
    Y'all probably have seen me sittin' thar with nothin' better to do, --- that I felt like doin' at that time. Sometimes there's somethin' soothin' 'bout starin' out the windshield as we unwind from the day's drive. Those with yellow bumpers (rookies) may not realize that simple pleasure, .......... yet. But if they stick around awhile, they will.

    Or it could be that the whole day was a perfect pleasure and the guy is just re-playin' it in his head over & over to last 'em 'till the next one of those days comes along again, ....... if ever.

    Then again, if the guys are in "the same position" half an hour later, it could be a medical problem, ......... heart attack? Stroke?
    Did y'all ask, .....................
    Hey driver, are you OK?
    Or come back in another half hour to see if the guy moved yet?
    (I'm just assuming) :yes2557:

    I've given it a second thought a couple of times. Once was a talkin' black felt cowboy hat in the Big truck (a Pete) parked on my right, window to window. All I could see was a black felt cowboy hat, --- the face was below the driver's door window. It wouldn't shut up, ..... kept askin' stoopid questions, ---- and sometimes even answered itself.

    Power right door windows are nice, ........ I rolled mine up, eliminating a nice breeze, ....... only to hear, HeY Driver!
    Kin y'all still hear ME?
    HellO?!!!
    HEY!!
    I forgot to tell ya somethin' --------


    But I'd forgotten that 'till X#1 brought the subject up.
    I'd classify it a non-problem (for me), too.
    I carried curtains and
    I knew how to use 'em.
    That's bein' considerate, and illustrates the caliber of the driver aboard that Big truck. Often it's the un-noticed little things a driver does that say more than the obvious big things we only do 'cause it's the law, ..... and someone is lookin'.
    Well,.................. what's considered a "problem" could differ from driver to driver. I transported a LOT of High Value, desirable commodities. The kind of stuff certain people wouldn't think twice about hurtin', or worse, anyone standin' betwixt them and the stuff they want to call their own.
    If they are bound and determined to watch me, I let 'em watch me check the .45 ACP to be sure a round was chambered and the clip was full.
    Shuck the slide and lock the safety.
    Ready to rock-n-roll, should the need arise.
    Good night.

    Park next to me.
    I have a sign that I put out that reads:
    QUIET ZONE
    NO Noise Of ANY kind
    A L L O W E D
    on the front of the sign.

    On the back of the sign, ........
    it don't say anything, ------- nothin' to see, ------- so,
    I reckon those spots are reserved for you and me. :biggrin_25523:

    That's my take too, Zen. :yes2557:

    Me too, --- sometimes.
    Me neither.
    I call it gut instinct.
    Goin' by past performance, my gut instinct has been correct waayyy more than it's been incorrect, so even if I don't completely understand why my gut is reactin', I'm inclined to follow that feelin'. :yes2557:
     
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  7. BIF MALIBU

    BIF MALIBU Heavy Load Member

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    what color is your large car? im so happy for you to see me im gonna back in and give you a big wave!:biggrin_25523:
     
  8. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    Be careful what you wave, Slim. Wave it at me and I'll laugh myself into tears whilst pointing in your general direction.
     
  9. Jolsen

    Jolsen Heavy Load Member

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    I would wave at you Injun but I would be running away in fear of something I might have said at some point in time :D
     
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  10. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    Jolsen...where have you been hiding? Go on ahead and wave it at me. I could use a good giggle.
     
  11. Jolsen

    Jolsen Heavy Load Member

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    east of the Mississippi river
     
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