[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by quirky3

No, I never have. I don't think it's that common.

Do you really drive on the highways ??? Probably everytime I drive I see drivers (especially cell phone users) drive off onto the shoulder. You are a miracle, But I still cannot believe there is any driver who has never let their drift onto the shoulder. Never to do that is really something.

[redwitch]

I don't think it is really much of an issue for drivers and it is not meant for drivers. It is meant for parkers. Too often, people visiting their neighbors park on the street. The problem is, especially in the villas, they also park on the edge of neighbors' yards and the landscaping. The large rocks are a definite deterrent and keep cars and carts on the street.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by Gerald

WOW I never thought of using big rocks. Great idea. I guess it is better then the nails on wood planks I have been using.

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Are you telling me you have NEVER ran off the road at least a foot or so ??? If you haven't, I can tell you that you are one in a million. I personally can say I have become distracted and left momentarily left the roadway. Or finally, how about the situation where a oncoming vehicle is on your side of the road, what do you do ??? Certainly, you steer off the road to the right.

I'm just wondering if you are serious or a rabble rouser? If you can't keep your car on the roadway then maybe rocks on somebody's lawn isn't your biggest problem.

[Lark7]

Amen !

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I don't think it is really much of an issue for drivers and it is not meant for drivers. It is meant for parkers. Too often, people visiting their neighbors park on the street. The problem is, especially in the villas, they also park on the edge of neighbors' yards and the landscaping. The large rocks are a definite deterrent and keep cars and carts on the street.

Thank you Red. My dear friend, Scarlet Halloween flying woman.

Your post makes sense.

But I love the humor of the fellow with the nails in planks.

[Cisco Kid]

rabble rousers on TOTV

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Do you really drive on the highways ??? Probably everytime I drive I see drivers (especially cell phone users) drive off onto the shoulder. You are a miracle, But I still cannot believe there is any driver who has never let their drift onto the shoulder. Never to do that is really something.

Count me in as a "have never"

[batman911]

Originally Posted by Lark7

For the record, the individual (s) who drove through my front yard and damaged both sod and sprinkler heads (with donuts), caused me to spend almost $400. No, I do not want to cause any damage to another's property but others should be just as respectful of property which is not theirs.

Are you sure you would not smile just a little if you saw an oil pan laying next to those tire tracks :-).

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Thank you Red. My dear friend, Scarlet Halloween flying woman.

Your post makes sense.

But I love the humor of the fellow with the nails in planks.

Don't you think the same deterrent could be achieved with those short flexible markers rether than boulders two feet in height. It would bother be greatly if I had a friend come to my home and somehow run over one of the boulders and do 4 or 5 thousands of dollars damage. Anyway, this is why we have "pop up" sprinkler heads so they won't be hit by mowers or whatever. Mine are below the lawn level and it is impossible for them to be struck.

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

I'm just wondering if you are serious or a rabble rouser? If you can't keep your car on the roadway then maybe rocks on somebody's lawn isn't your biggest problem.

Not long ago I parked my car knowing there was a low obstruction just to the right of my front right wheel. When I prepared to leave by backing up( forgetting the obstruction was there) , I turned the front of my car to the right and struck the obstruction. It only cost $2700 to have my car repaired and you know what?? I later viewed the obstruction and saw no reason what-so-ever for it being there. It just makes more sense to me to highlight sprinkler heads with PVC pipe or something that will make a driver aware yet not cause thousands in damages.

[redwitch]

So, if I understand you correctly, you parked on the grass (or rock landscaping) at a friend's or friend's neighbor's house. You parked too close to a large, decorative rock and damaged your car when leaving. Yes, it's a shame your car was damaged to "protect a sprinkler head" (which is not quite accurate -- people are trying to protect their yard from tire damage), but why were you parking on the grass? Had you made sure your car was on the street, it would have been a none issue.

[Warren Kiefer]

Where in my post does it say I parked on the grass, or that I was at a friend or neighbors house or that I struck a boulder, or that a sprinkler head was being protected ???????? I was actually attending an event where we all were parking on the grass and the obstruction was a sign post base... I merely used my experience to show that a person could park on the street edge, have cars in front and back and as one leaves could swing the front of their auto into a boulder and cause a lot of damage.

[HMLRHT1]

Warren Kiefer, you are a confused individual. First you talk about sprinkler heads and then low obstructions. Just to be clear for YOU, when YOU drive a vehicle at anytime YOU are responsible for what happens. Just because other people put something in a particular location and YOU feel it impedes YOU, that is your problem to deal with and accept responsibility if YOU hit it or damage it. It's called accepting responsibility for your own actions or lack there of.
Enough of trying to past the blame to others. YOU won't let it end here but you have over stayed youR welcome on this site.
Good night sir!

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by redwitch

So, if I understand you correctly, you parked on the grass (or rock landscaping) at a friend's or friend's neighbor's house. You parked too close to a large, decorative rock and damaged your car when leaving. Yes, it's a shame your car was damaged to "protect a sprinkler head" (which is not quite accurate -- people are trying to protect their yard from tire damage), but why were you parking on the grass? Had you made sure your car was on the street, it would have been a none issue.

Does anyone know where I can buy some of those big rocks. You wouldn't believe what my corner looks like with the ruts and destroyed sod. A few large bolders would do the trick I think.