A few weeks ago I went on a night out (a very rare occurance these days!!!), to celebrate my friend, Natalies, 4oth birthday.....
There were about 18 of us on this night out, we went to a local chinese and had a lovely meal, I decided to drive (due to the bad weather, didn't want to pay for a taxi etc...), and parked where everyone else was parking, in the Aldi supermarket carpark. Before leaving the car, I checked for any signs saying that I could not park there etc etc (hate the thought of getting clamped or towed away...), but saw nothing (in the pouring rain and wind and cold - it was blowing a hurricane....well nearly!!!).
WELL.......this morning, a parking fine has arrived for £70 (yes you read that right £70!!!!!!!!!), because I stayed in the carpark for more than the alloted hour and a half........I didn't even know that there was a time limit, as I didn't see the sign.....and as they are stating that they have photographic evidence, I can't even dispute it (not that I would!!!).
It being April 1st, it did cross my mind that maybe it was a cruel April fools joke, but sadly this was not the case, when I rang the number on the form and got the most obnoxious person I have ever spoken to on the other end (who happily informed me that if I didn't want to get a fine, I shouldn't park there.....doh!!! Yeah - I know that now!!!)....
Anyway, I will pay the £70 and never ever ever park in that car park again (or shop at Aldi again.....just out of principle and the fact I am in a bad mood again now - ha ha!!!!!)......
So, happy April Fools Day everyone! Hope your April got off to a better start than mine did!!
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
APRIL FOOL???? - SADLY NOT....
Posted by Tabitha at 10:49
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The same thing happened in my local Aldi carpark. A woman got a fine of £80. It made the local papers, because, just like you said,there was not any signs stating the parking rules. The result was the fine was reduced to £40. Big deal, eh? Grrr ! Well, i hope that because your April came in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb!!
Thanks Amanda, I think I will ring them back and see if I can get mine reduced to £40, which I still grudge paying, but its better than £70....never mind, I am sure the month can only get better now, hope your day is going well so far.
Thanks alot for your comments, it is nice to know that there is someone out there actually reading my ramblings!!!!
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