22/06/2026
Woke up not once... but TWICE!!!!! π
Yesterday it was someone apparently looking for Security for a nearby site...
Today, it was a concerned member of the public who not only knocked on the van, but decided to open the driver's door too! π€¦ββοΈ
His concern? He thought the van had been abandoned and that dogs had been left inside. π€
Now, I'm parked up in a nice shady spot, off the main road. The back doors are wedged open, the side door is ajar, fans are running, it's nice and cool, and the dogs are all settled and relaxed. I'm not blocking anyone, not causing any issues, and there are even a couple of trucks parked in front of me.
Look, I genuinely appreciate people looking out for animal welfare, I really do. But please, knock and give someone a chance to answer before opening vehicle doors.
Especially considering what's in my van, that could have ended very differently if one of the boys had been in the back with me. Unfortunately, I can't lock the cab area while keeping the rear open for ventilation (but will now be looking for a solution)
Thankfully, all ended well, but maybe let's stick to knocking first and surprise vehicle inspections second! π