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In reply to the discussion: Maybe some advice? [View all]

usonian

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6. After some 10,000 dings from shopping carts, I have not heard from a single responsible person.
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 12:51 PM
Mar 2026

I tapped a BMW in a parking lot and offered to rub out whatever invisible bumper scratches there were.

Never heard back.

Next time, park as far from the store as you can, like the really expensive car owners do.

What I REALLY want to know is this:

I live in the foothills. There ain't nothing level anywhere here, so when I visit the valley, flat as an optical bench, why are the parking lots tilted? (I know, rain runoff) but just last weekend my cart started rolling away. I can run pretty fast for someone my age.

It ain't fair, I tell you.

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Maybe some advice? [View all] Marthe48 Mar 2026 OP
Hi, Marthe Niagara Mar 2026 #1
Thank you Marthe48 Mar 2026 #3
You're welcome, Marthe Niagara Mar 2026 #4
I second that answer. yellow dahlia Mar 2026 #7
Thank you, yellow dahlia Niagara Mar 2026 #8
There was essentially no damage. You made an effort to contact the owner. You can let it go. CrispyQ Mar 2026 #2
Hi Marthe48 UpInArms Mar 2026 #5
After some 10,000 dings from shopping carts, I have not heard from a single responsible person. usonian Mar 2026 #6
Oh, Marthe cyclonefence Mar 2026 #9
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