I had a job in Wokingham yesterday, due there for 9am. No idea what the traffic on the M4 would be like, so arrived early, about 8:15. Trundled around the estate, like most modern estates, difficult to park. Found a parking spot, far enough away from a corner, (certainly beyond the 10m recommended in the Highway Code), plenty of scuffs on the kerb indicating the locals park there. Beside a garden wall, so not outside anyone's front door. Sat there, re-reading the job instructions, not paying much attention to movements outside. Around 8:30, a car stopped beside me. I was apparently slow to respond, so he parped his horn. (Anyone not yet up would be pleased. And a traffic offence) I looked up to see his passenger window open next to my window, so I wound mine down.
Him: "You're a driving instructor and you've parked there." (Is that a question, or a statement? Was he telling me in case I was unaware of who I am and where I was?)
Me: "It would appear so."
Him: "And you think that's a good place to park?"
Me: "I thought it was better than parking in the middle of the road, blocking it, and shouting at people."
Pause
Him: "I only shouted at you once."
Me: "Are you upset because you arrived around the corner too fast for the view, and think that might be my fault?"
He drove away. Going to have a grumpy day I think.
I wonder does he speak to the the cars that usually park there, or knock doors and complain to the owners?