Maybe I am turning into a grumpy old man, as I am becoming increasing annoyed at Post Office vans parking right across the pavement while picking up mail from a Post Office branch, despite plenty of parking spaces being available in a service road.
As a result of this ignorance, I have witnessed both the elderly and mums with young kids, forced into the busy service road (Long Lane near Hillingdon Circus) to walk around the van.
I asked Postman Pratt recently why he didn't use the marked spaces and got a mouthful of abuse from him. On another day, a passing traffic warden said they can park where they like as - despite them now being a private company - they are on the 'Queen's business'
Even if this is true, it still seems wrong when there's free parking available 6 foot away!
If I had more time, I would go and stand on that bit of pavement to stop this abuse of privileges. Perhaps something to look forward to when I retire and become a real life Victor Meldrew
