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Originally Posted by redwitch
Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.
As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.
TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.
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Well said, Redwitch!
You know, there are probably some people who have no interest in pets, or grandchildren or golf carts, living right here in TV, and love it in spite of those things. I am not speaking personally because I like dogs, grandchildren and golf carts, but I realize everyone does not and we need to be more tolerant.
Sometimes the same person who wants the right to bring their dog into a restaurant they share with others will be the same person who wants the golf cart driver who exceeds the speed limit by 3 miles put in an orange suit and prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law!" They also don't appreciate a family with children sitting next to them in restaurants or movie theaters, but probably see nothing wrong with bringing their dog. hmmm... food for thought
Tolerance, people, tolerance! We live in a paradise!
