Aussie Readers Share Wild Stories of Parking Peculiarity

Aussie Readers Share Wild Stories of Parking Peculiarity

You might recall the story of Mary Holmes' Simpson dryer lasting 55 years without a hitch, but what about the time sixth formers offered free car washes to their teachers and ended up parking the cars in a perfect circle? Murray Hutton of Mount Colah shares this gem from his school days: "We offered free car washes for all the teachers. Trouble was, we parked the cars nose-to-tail in a circle on the oval, with the final one (Mrs Pritchard's Mini Minor) carefully slotted into a small gap like a keystone. We didn't hang around to see how they managed to extricate the vehicles from the closed loop."

But cars stuck in circles aren't just a thing of the past. Neil Nicoll of Waverton remembers a time when his Mini Minor was parked in a car park and mysteriously moved to a new spot with a note on the windshield saying, "Needed your car spot to park the ambulance near the oval." This left Neil scratching his head, wondering who had a good reason for taking his car.

The new airport metro trains are getting ready to head to the Orchard Fields Stabling Yards, but Peter Reddel of Camperdown is questioning the trains' speed. "Dunno, but they're bound to be flighty," he said. We're willing to bet Peter's not the only one curious about the airport's latest addition.

Meanwhile, Seppo Ranki of Glenhaven is poking fun at Business Council of Australia CEO Bran Black's call for a "fulsome inquiry" into tax changes. "Does he really want a sickly, cloying, and disgusting inquiry?" Seppo asked. "Maybe he's not a Rhodes scholar like his supporters?" We wonder what's behind Bran's request for a more thorough investigation.

But let's get back to our parking circle conundrum. We know it's not just a quirky Australian thing. Faye Taylor of Kelso notes, "Dear Granny, your readers seem to be very well informed. Perhaps one of them could explain why birds only poop on the white clothes on the clothesline?" Good question, Faye. Maybe birds have a thing for Aussie whites? This has left us wondering if there's any science behind this phenomenon.

As for Carole Baxter of Woodgate Beach, QLD, she's more than happy to share her own experience with a Simpson dryer. "Pleased to read Mary's Simpson dryer lasted 55 years," she says. "I bought one in 1981 in Brisbane, gave it to my son in 2002. He took it to Biloela, Qld, then to four houses in WA, and it still works. Hopefully, my 2001 model will continue on for a long time too." Talk about dryer reliability! It's no wonder Simpson dryers have become a staple in many Australian homes.

And while we're on the topic of reliability, David Roberts of Dondingalong reminds us, "Our early 1970s Hoover is still going well, though it did develop a bit of a knock 20-odd years ago, which I should look into one day." Maybe David's Hoover could give Mary's Simpson dryer a run for its money? It's clear that these old appliances have stood the test of time.

Last but not least, Neil Jones of Panania is asking for help: "Can Granny please do something about the 'existential impact of cohort'?" Sorry, Neil, we're not sure what that means either. We're not experts, but maybe someone out there can help Neil understand this concept. If anyone has a clue, please share it with us!

So, Aussie readers, share your wild stories of parking peculiarity! Do you have a funny car-related tale to tell? Share it with us! We'd love to hear about any unusual parking experiences you've had.

The parking circle phenomenon might be more widespread than we think. Perhaps it's time for a national conversation about how to navigate these tricky parking situations. With so many Aussies sharing their quirky stories, it's clear that this is a issue worth discussing.