We just moved into a stupid gated community but our driveway only fits 2 cars. So, my parents park their cars on it. But there is a stupid rule where you arent allowed to park on the street overnight, so I have to park like half a mile away on another street outside of the community, and every time I want to go somewhere, I have to walk 7 minutes to my car. It gets real annoying, and I am wondering if someone can help me figure out a solution to my problem.
2007-01-13 10:17:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
"And the rule is only stupid because you don't like it."
How would you like to walk 7 minutes every time you need to drive somewhere. The rule is stupid because it causes inconvenience for no reason. Why should I not be allowed to park on the street? What difference does it make?
2007-01-13 10:27:40 · update #1
The main problem is that I have to go to work early in the morning, which means I cant just walk outside and leave. I have to walk 7 minutes in the blistering cold.
2007-01-13 10:29:10 · update #2
So far, I like the idea bout the bicycle. Thats the best solution yet
2007-01-13 10:29:50 · update #3
The situation has gotten worse. I sprained my ankle last night and now it takes me 40 minutes to walk to my car. ****.
2007-01-14 07:39:38 · update #4
To shed a little light on the situation, the community has a rule about no parking on the street to increase the aesthetic value of the community. For instance, cars parking overnight on the street can allow for some cars to never move at all, i.e. junk cars. This at least insures that all cars run or it seriously inconveniences those with non-running cars. Also, it means that folks actually clean out their garages (the new storage bin for America) and park within them when they have more than 2 cars. Folks are merely keeping their property values high by removing ugly sights. I'm sure the community has similar rules about paint colors for exterior of homes, the construction and location of jungle gyms (I've seen them specify the colors and materials which may be used), and other external things. I'm pretty sure no one is allowed to have a metal building on their lot, such as a metal carport or a metal storage shed. It's a common rule.
Can you, instead of looking at the 7 minute walk as a pain, look at this as an opportunity to do something worthwhile during that tie. The bicycle is a great idea. However, no need to get so fancy. Change clothes at work to workout clothes, carry your belongings in a backback, and go for a jog for 10 minutes each day (lengthen the trip by parking fartehr away or simply circling around on additional streets). I would also invest in an Ipod or similar mp3 player, to listen to an audiobook (you can download them off the internet now) or a podcast. I am learning Italian as I drive to work, so it's just the start of something fun. You could get rolller blades for the trip to work (you won't get so sweaty) and the jog for returning home ... it's just a matter of seeing this from another perspective. You can get mad (and waste all those endorphins) or you can accept what you can't change and adapt, by making it your own. Me, I would adapt ... have a great day!
2007-01-14 03:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your parents get first dibs on the parking spots in their driveway, since it's their house. You could ask if any of your neighbours have a parking spot in their driveway that you could use or rent. Other than that, get used to walking.
And the rule is only stupid because you don't like it.
Edit: I never minded walking. I had a job that I had to walk three miles to every day, and then be on my feet the rest of the day except for breaks. I had a girlfriend that lived two miles away from me who I would walk to visit two days a week. Every school I attended I lived at least a mile away from and there was never any bus service to them until my senior year. And I walked to all of them. Walking for 7 minutes is easy.
And when I was a kid I delivered papers in all types of weather and it took me an hour to deliver them, so 7 minutes in the cold is nothing. Why don't you run to your car, then you'll only be out in the cold for 4-5 minutes? Hopefully you won't have to endure any real hardships in life if you find this parking problem to be such a difficulty.
And there is a reason why they don't allow parking on the street, so why don't you learn what it is? You consider the rule stupid because you can't park on the street, not because you disagree with the reasoning behind it or because the reasoning behind it is stupid. Ergo, the rule is only stupid because you don't like it.
2007-01-13 10:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i really like the park too close to them. also, if it is a constant irritant to go out and find Mr. Pontiac and you're the first one in the lot in the evening, I would do this: #1 place a poliet note on Mr. Pontiac's car #2 consider not parking near him, as it sonds that there is not assigned parking, but a free lot here. #3 directly address Mr. Pontiac to the office manager and say why would someone do this over and over and not be towed. maybe also suggest that they mark this spot with paint : no parking, tow zone.
2016-05-23 22:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know plenty of people with 2 car driveways, but they manage to squeeze 3 ? Is there no way? Can't you write or call whoever is in charge of this rule and see if they can make an acception maybe certain times you can park in front like between 11p.m. to 6a.m.? no ones really going to see your car really in-between those times.
2007-01-13 11:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by DropTopAle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get friendly with a neighbor that only has 1 car and borrow his extra spot :)
2nd there should be some guest parking, maybe you could slip into those
3rd, trade your car for a motorcycle, they can park just about anywhere :)
2007-01-13 10:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just deal with it. Stay out longer when you have your car. Or when your car is parked, don't be so quick to get your car for every little thing. Be more efficient so you don't have to spend so much time walking to and fro'.
2007-01-13 10:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't they (your parents) have a garage? Can't they park there? I would find it strange for someone living in a gated community to not have a garage. If they don't, build a garage and get your parents to park in it so you can park in the driveway.
2007-01-13 10:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by Scottee25 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can think of a lot of problems that are more serious than having to walk half a mile.
2007-01-13 14:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can buy small fold up cycles put it in your trunk when you get to your car, when you park up for the night cycle home
2007-01-13 10:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
park on the grass
2007-01-13 10:20:39 · answer #10 · answered by Corey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋