A man, full-timing in a white van, has parked a couple of times across the street from my house. I was a little nervous about it because I don't know him but, I figured if he doesn't bother me, I won't bother him. He just wants to get some sleep. He left garbage last time he spent the night here, so I was going to say something to him about that because I hate picking up people's garbage. Anyway, he parked Sunday night and came back and parked Monday night. I live in a sort of rural setting with a nice view, so I understand why he likes to stay here over night. This morning when I awakened, I saw a police car in back of his van and my heart sank. I realized, my neighbor (who I don't like) must have called them. Unfortunately, he parked directly in front of my neighbor's house, obstructing his view with his van. When he parked further down the hill, there was no problem. Anyway, I've called the police before when I thought a crime was occurring, but I've never called the police for someone who was sleeping. Besides, where is he supposed to go? His van is a bit of a mess, so he can't go to a campground. I thought I'd offer to let him park in my driveway until he figures out where he can go but, while the police where here, he left. About 20 minutes later, he came speeding up the hill, made a u-turn and sat staring at me though my kitchen window. I looked at him (couldn't really see him well because of the distance) and then turned to go the door to catch him, but he took off again. I realized, he must have thought I called the police and he was pissed. So now, I'm worried. I wish he was in one of the full-timing forums so I could meet him.
You know, if someone who is living in their RV, car, van, etc. parks in your neighborhood and you don't like it, why not just talk to them? Find out how long they're going to be there. Ask them if they need some help. Give them some food, money, etc. Why call the police? Okay, I don't want 40 old vans parked in front of my house, but police? I don't get it. This man was just trying to sleep. Where's the crime in that? It makes me think about what might happen to me when I'm full-timing. I may do just what this man did when I'm on my way from point a to point b. I guess I will knock on doors to introduce myself and let people know how long I plan to stay and what I'm doing there. It's a free country and, as far as I know, anyone can park on a public street for up to 3 days before they have to move their car.
Thanks for listening while I vent. I just felt so bad that I couldn't help this man and also worried that he thinks I called the police.
You know, if someone who is living in their RV, car, van, etc. parks in your neighborhood and you don't like it, why not just talk to them? Find out how long they're going to be there. Ask them if they need some help. Give them some food, money, etc. Why call the police? Okay, I don't want 40 old vans parked in front of my house, but police? I don't get it. This man was just trying to sleep. Where's the crime in that? It makes me think about what might happen to me when I'm full-timing. I may do just what this man did when I'm on my way from point a to point b. I guess I will knock on doors to introduce myself and let people know how long I plan to stay and what I'm doing there. It's a free country and, as far as I know, anyone can park on a public street for up to 3 days before they have to move their car.
Thanks for listening while I vent. I just felt so bad that I couldn't help this man and also worried that he thinks I called the police.