I remember many years ago. It was my first experience of an Adelaide summer, and so, a friend and I had driven down to the beach. It was seriusly hot.

Of course everyone and his dog was heading to the beach. Car parks were at a premium. Still, I was polite, and waited.

And then I found one! I waited until the driver pulled out, and suddenly an oncoming car was heading straight into my spot.

I was angry, and was just about to take off and go home, but then a policeman tapped the bonnet of my car and told me to wait.

"Out!" he commanded.

"But..."

"But nothing, buddy," he replied. "'Ive beem watching this young woman waiting patiently. Out, or I book you. Which will it be?"

These boys were so angry, but they skulked away and I was left in awe of a wrong having been rightfully righted.

What that young woman was wrong! It's also the reason I avoid Christmas shopping.