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OP’s parents face a recurring issue with a guy parking a tractor trailer on their pecan grove. Despite warnings, the problem persists. After numerous calls to the sheriff, the sheriff suggests treating it as a “theft of services.” Signs with a hefty parking fee are posted. When Dude ignores them and gets towed, his employer covers the $7800 bill. The ordeal teaches Dude a lesson, and payroll deductions follow. The ingenious solution turns a nuisance into a win, and OP’s dad enjoys the sweet taste of success and a well-earned poker night. Cheers to innovative problem-solving!
In a nutshell, tired of trespassing, OP’s dad charges the offender for parking, leading to a successful resolution and compensation.
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OP’s parents faced a recurring issue with a guy parking a tractor trailer on their pecan grove. Despite warnings, the problem persisted.
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Mechanical harvesting in OP’s parents’ flat pecan grove requires precision. A truck’s groove can trap valuable pecans until fixed, impacting livelihoods significantly.
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After the first offense, OP’s dad explains the damage to Dude, who apologizes. Dad fixes the damage midweek, expecting no further issues.
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Despite warnings, the truck returns. OP’s dad contacts the sheriff, leading to temporary resolution. However, the truck reappears, and Dude claims forgetfulness.
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Dude conveniently forgets, using his employer’s rig to save time and gas. This deceptive strategy allows him to avoid penalties and retain his preferred truck.
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OP receives a trespassing citation but no fine. Despite fixing damage caused by a recurring truck, OP keeps a tractor on the property for quicker repairs.
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OP calls sheriff, who arrives to discuss enforcement challenges with Dad. Despite apologies and truck movement, proving harm in court for trespassing charges remains difficult.
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The sheriff, bless his heart, noted that getting Dude for trespassing would be challenging due to limited patrols. However, he suggested pursuing charges for theft of services.
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OP employs malicious compliance. Signs on 80 trees demand $500/hour for semi parking, threatening towing. Ignored by Dude until the tow truck arrives, sparking his frantic reaction.
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Before OP’s dad towed, all documented, sheriff took photos. Dude’s employer arrives, concedes, cuts a $7800 check for fees.
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Dude’s boss concedes after 3 hours, cuts $7800 check for fees, covering tow truck, repairs, signs, and a year of beer for OP’s dad’s poker gathering. Cheers.
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Dude stopped parking in the pecan grove after his boss deducted checks for 2 years. TLDR: Charge for parking works. OP’s dad is awesome.
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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
Entitled people have all the excuses in the world.
We have remarks from a truck driver.
People have been amused with the story.
The sheriff needs to be praised for his work.
Pecan trees are not ordinary ones.
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