I *almost* said something.

KoriBrett

Alas, I was a good girl and said nothing.

The kids & I waited in the car for DH to run in, grab something, run out. ?While we were there a van pulled into a handicap spot and an entire family got out & went into a diff. store. ?No tags, no plates, just some lazy ass rude people.

The kicker? ?They went shopping at the Family Christian Bookstore.

I was SO CLOSE to going in after tham & reaming them out. ?Part of me still wishes I had lol

JOEBunny

I have done that when I take my grandfather out.  He no longer drives, so doesn't have a permit anymore, but even when he did, I had the carseats.  I have the kids, and him.  All require assistance and I can't just dump the kids with him or leave him out in the cold alone at the door (which he can't really open on his own) and go park a mile away this time of year.  If I get a ticket I will pay it, but I have no qualms about using the handicapped spot. 

KoriBrett

it was a 30-ish year old couple and three teenagers. ?All of whom were walking just fine.

I wouldn't have batted an eye if someone less than spry got out, or needed help, what have you. ?But dude. ?Just a young family too lazy to park in the empty spot next to it.

Disneygeek77

That happens all the freaking time at my church. My church runs a Mother's Day our program and almost every time I go there on Tuesday for Bible study there is a mom or two who parks in the handicapped spots with her kids.  There is no tag and nothing on the license plate.  I guess since they are " busy" it is ok

I am not forward about it but more passive agressive.  When I get the the sign in desk for DD, I loudly say " So has anyone said anything about the people who park in the handicapped spots yet, it has been going on for a while now and is getting really old."

Serioulsly though I don't know why the church hasn't said anything yet.  The senior citizens in our church have their own bible studies and they need those spots. 

Katesmama

JOEBunny:

I have done that when I take my grandfather out.  He no longer drives, so doesn't have a permit anymore, but even when he did, I had the carseats.  I have the kids, and him.  All require assistance and I can't just dump the kids with him or leave him out in the cold alone at the door (which he can't really open on his own) and go park a mile away this time of year.  If I get a ticket I will pay it, but I have no qualms about using the handicapped spot. 

If your grandfather requires handicap parking, get him a hanging tag.  It's free, takes about 3 minutes of your time to get and can transfer to anyones car.  It will prevent people like myself from wanting to key your car, slash your tires and or punch you in the face.  
My husband is terminally ill.  He's in a wheelchair full time and getting him out is beyond difficult.  Add in a toddler and there is nobody requires that handicap spot more than me.  When you're out with grandpa you deserve to be there too but I don't know that because you're too lazy to get a tag that tells me that.  
Seriously, it's not about the ticket it about being kind to others and saving them the frustration of thinking someone  undeserving is using the space.  Get a clue.

Katesmama

KoriBrett:

Alas, I was a good girl and said nothing.

The kids & I waited in the car for DH to run in, grab something, run out.  While we were there a van pulled into a handicap spot and an entire family got out & went into a diff. store.  No tags, no plates, just some lazy ass rude people.

The kicker?  They went shopping at the Family Christian Bookstore.

I was SO CLOSE to going in after tham & reaming them out.  Part of me still wishes I had lol

Kori, don't be a "good" girl.  Tell them they're d-bags, give them the stare down and tell them that the God they so want to  worship is watching. 

BubblyToes

Katesmama:

JOEBunny:

I have done that when I take my grandfather out.  He no longer drives, so doesn't have a permit anymore, but even when he did, I had the carseats.  I have the kids, and him.  All require assistance and I can't just dump the kids with him or leave him out in the cold alone at the door (which he can't really open on his own) and go park a mile away this time of year.  If I get a ticket I will pay it, but I have no qualms about using the handicapped spot. 

If your grandfather requires handicap parking, get him a hanging tag.  It's free, takes about 3 minutes of your time to get and can transfer to anyones car.  It will prevent people like myself from wanting to key your car, slash your tires and or punch you in the face.  
My husband is terminally ill.  He's in a wheelchair full time and getting him out is beyond difficult.  Add in a toddler and there is nobody requires that handicap spot more than me.  When you're out with grandpa you deserve to be there too but I don't know that because you're too lazy to get a tag that tells me that.  
Seriously, it's not about the ticket it about being kind to others and saving them the frustration of thinking someone  undeserving is using the space.  Get a clue.

Well said.

JOEBunny

BubblyToes:

Katesmama:

JOEBunny:

I have done that when I take my grandfather out.  He no longer drives, so doesn't have a permit anymore, but even when he did, I had the carseats.  I have the kids, and him.  All require assistance and I can't just dump the kids with him or leave him out in the cold alone at the door (which he can't really open on his own) and go park a mile away this time of year.  If I get a ticket I will pay it, but I have no qualms about using the handicapped spot. 

If your grandfather requires handicap parking, get him a hanging tag.  It's free, takes about 3 minutes of your time to get and can transfer to anyones car.  It will prevent people like myself from wanting to key your car, slash your tires and or punch you in the face.  
My husband is terminally ill.  He's in a wheelchair full time and getting him out is beyond difficult.  Add in a toddler and there is nobody requires that handicap spot more than me.  When you're out with grandpa you deserve to be there too but I don't know that because you're too lazy to get a tag that tells me that.  
Seriously, it's not about the ticket it about being kind to others and saving them the frustration of thinking someone  undeserving is using the space.  Get a clue.

Well said.

I am sorry for your family.  It must be very difficult.  If it took 3 minutes I would get him one, but it doesn't and requires a good bit of documentation. It must be notarized, signed by a doctor, taken in person to the tag office, and is vehicle specific, which doesn't work for us because we rotate who takes grandfather out each week.  You are right in that it is free. 

We have gotten them for him in the past, but he loses them, as he often gets rides with friends and can't remember where he leaves them.  My uncle has been in a wheel chair or on crutches his entire life and has two kids he raised as a single dad.  I assure you I have a clue. 

Fiesty99

I can't stand circling the WalMart parking lot 10 times so I can get a handicap spot (that I have tags for) because some douchenozzles decided to park in them that have no tags . My husband can't get out of my van if I don't have one of those spots.  I went through the hassle of doctor approval, trip to the registries office, etc. to get one for my husband, so if you want to park there, get one. If they are vehicle specific where you live, then get everyone a tag. Katesmama, I feel you, I want to go on a rampage every time I drive in a circle with my disabled husband and three small kids because some teenagers thought they were too good for a regular parking spot.

Katesmama

Fiesty99:

I can't stand circling the WalMart parking lot 10 times so I can get a handicap spot (that I have tags for) because some douchenozzles decided to park in them that have no tags . My husband can't get out of my van if I don't have one of those spots.  I went through the hassle of doctor approval, trip to the registries office, etc. to get one for my husband, so if you want to park there, get one. If they are vehicle specific where you live, then get everyone a tag. Katesmama, I feel you, I want to go on a rampage every time I drive in a circle with my disabled husband and three small kids because some teenagers thought they were too good for a regular parking spot.

*fist bump*  The real caregivers in the world, (not the ones that pretend once in a while so they can come on message boards and act high and mighty) have to stick together. 
Oh and JOEbunny, my uncle is an accountant so why don't you let me do your taxes. 
Knowing someone that struggles with disability is totally and completely different from walking in their shoes.  When you wipe your husband's ass, cath him so he can pee, spend 2 hours a day doing complex wound dressings poking around in tendons, tissues and bone, prepare every meal, handling all the household decisions, and physically carry the man you married so he can get out of bed, then you can tell me you have a clue.  Until then suffice it so say, you don't know jack.  One inconvenient afternoon once in a blue moon does NOT make you an expert not does knowing someone with a disability.  You're comments are insulting and insensitive.   

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