Annoying car man

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jhopgood wrote: Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:15 pm
Have cars got that much wider since 1990 or was it never designed to be used by a car on a regular basis?
Basically "yes" all that side protection

1990 Ford Escort 66.6"
2017 Ford Focus 71.8"

1990 Asta 65.4"
2018 Astra 71.2"

Add to that the fact that in 1990 an Escort was still seen as a decent family car but a focus is now seen as a pretty small car
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Sometimes, I just wish I was still allowed to drive.

Oh ! Hang on a minute. Too many prats,idiots and near do wells use the roads these days.

I'll stick with my bus pass and use my one raised finger salute to those above who think they rule the world and road, when I'm trying to cross the road. Incidently, these 'drivers' need to consult the road traffic act regarding the right of pedestrians when in the road.
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Is he homeless and living in the camper van but worried he will get moved on?

In Seattle there are now a very large number of people doing this, because the rent has more than doubled in the last 8 years. It's the fastest growing city in the US but there's not enough remotely affordable housing.
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bakunin wrote: Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:09 pm Is he homeless and living in the camper van but worried he will get moved on?

In Seattle there are now a very large number of people doing this, because the rent has more than doubled in the last 8 years. It's the fastest growing city in the US but there's not enough remotely affordable housing.
No he's definitely not living in the van. I've seen him park it up, get out and get into his 4 x 4 and drive off. If he was homeless he might improve his situation by not owning 2 vehicles! I should also mention that he also kept a very old MG on the street for a few months too. It was untaxed (and therefore illegally parked) but that thankfully has now gone.

I think my feelings about this chap are two parts annoyance that he treats the road I live in as his own personal car yard (as mentioned there was a point when he had 3 vehicles in the road) and one part curiosity as to what he's up to and where he goes.
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You will have to tell us where he goes if you follow him!
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Great Plum wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:30 pm You will have to tell us where he goes if you follow him!
I am itching to but it's difficult a) having 2 young children and b) the guy's movements are erratic. He doesn't move his vehicles at regular times. For example last week the road was unusually busy so he had to park 60 metres round the corner, however he came back later (after 8pm) when some vehicles had left and moved his van back to outside my house. It really is bizarre.

If I ever manage to follow him I will post an update.
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He DEFINITELY sounds a dodgy character.
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