Sick of parking!

Why can’t someone simply develop and axel tire/wheel system where the wheels rotate completely perpendicular to the curb, so that the car can literally slide sideways into place? Or is that the “smart car” I have heard about? I have thought about this for the last twenty years. I am a LOUSY parallel parker, first to admit it, and I would be thrilled for this type of innovation. It would also save space, because people would be able to park closer without having difficulty getting in and out.

omg omg that is very funny, oomis1105 you missed the whole thread… and yes lexus does has a car which parks itself

“omg omg that is very funny, oomis1105 you missed the whole thread… and yes lexus does has a car which parks itself “

Mea Culpa. I didn’t read the car thread at all. Now I will.

bym, not always are you able to stop for 3 minutes on a block without getting honked at, forced to move or a cop coming…but when you are able to wait than it prob. is a good idea because like you said if you move you loose it…

but remember: if someone else is also waiting for a spot and about to get it…do NOT zoom up from behind or in fron of them and snatch the spot! it’s not courteous and nice and definitely not worth upsetting someone else !

That happened to me a few times, and the other drivers knew exactly what they were doing (in Boro Park, btw). They even smirked at me when I told them I had been waiting for the spot. I have been guilty myself of inadvertently taking a space that someone was waiting for, because I came to the spot from a different direction, and couldn’t see another car standing a bit away, waiting for the car to pull out. As soon as the driver of the other car told me he had been waiting, I immediately appologized and pulled away.

lol no oomis – i think people on here have issues with you being a female.

oomis is a she!!

nope. don’t know oomis outside the CR. she has made it clear in more than one thread that’s she’s female, though. it’s kinda funny how people are always thinking otherwise :}

lol, its good to have a variety, you have your school, camp, sem and now cr… ( just more wedding invites to send out, but cr maybe well have to do it virtually…

got it oomis…! thanks for the clarification … so gr8 to be friends with u!

question- why is waiting for a parking spot better then circling? By stopping you cause traffic to back up, people cant get around you, and a lot more honking! It is the same with double-parking. Circle or take public transportation. I know some cities dont have a decent bus/train/subway system (or one at all) but if your area has one- PLEASE TAKE IT! It is really annoying to see people drive their car to go down the block… and then end up parking three blocks away.

I guess in the situation that you mention, it may be better to circle. If the road is not wide enough for a half-decent driver to get by your pulled-over car, you should keep moving. Otherwise, sitting beats circling for a number of reasons:

1) It is just as likely that someone will pull out right where you are sitting as it is that someone will pull out near the random spot you are at while circling. And…

2) If you are sitting, then you have chosen the most convenient location to park

3) Sitting is less stressful than driving around in circles, especially when you have to face red lights, double parked cars, stop and go, etc.

4) It uses less gas, so you waste less (both from a yiddishe gelt perspective and an environmental one)

5) There is a better chance that someone will notice that you want a spot and inform you of one opening up.

ooomis, u make me laugh! didnt think you were a real real tzaddekes, was just sayin your nice…a good person..but aspire to be one and ya never kno!

blahblah, thats not nice, brook def has its benefits

and i agree with bored@work, i absolutely despise public transportation and besides for my year in e”y i havent used buses in ages ! i much rather drive there (even if it isnt so far) and have to find parking!

and as long as the street is wide enough for ppl to pass by you prob are better off waiting than circling. trust me, i’ve tried it. but remember to consider other ppl and make sure you arent blocking the street!

the convenience…everythin is right here…

Blahblah, I lived in Brooklyn for 5 years. I hate Brooklyn – its gross, dirty, houses are small and close together, there is NO nature (except for that lone tree that grows in Brooklyn LOL)…

But…if you don’t have a car its very convenient. The grocery store is right there, shuls abound and every Jewish amenity is around the corner.

I actually like public transportation – many times taking it is cheaper and faster (such as getting to Manhattan during rush hour). Its also environmentally irresponsible to use your car many times.

Although Blahblah has a point, but creating a report has advantages and I believe you have about 60 days if you want to write one.

rosh what kind of car do you drive and how exactly do you plan on catching the guy

Rosh welcome to brooklyn, get over it. pay the money and move on it’s not worth starting up with these ppl.

SJSinNYC, what do you mean brooklyn has no nature?? We have raccoons, oppossums, squrriels, tons of feral cats, pigeons, blue jays, cardinals, woodpeckers,starlings, seagulls,crows. While living in my apartment on Ocean Parkway, I have seen not once, but Twice!! from my 3rd floor window, a sparrow hawk eating an actual sparrow!! The Second time, My husband and close friend were there to witness it. If they can make it here, they can make it anywhere!! LOL. Okay so we don’t have lions, and tigers and bears, oh my!!

“blah i can’t tell you which car i drive that might give away my identity”

Unless you own something like an Aston Martin Vanquish I doubt you’ll give away your identity..