[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

I was on my way to a golf tee time early this afternoon, driving in the golf cart lane on O'Dell Circle headed towards Buena Vista. As we approached the drive into the Amelia mail station and pool, some lady raced by me on my left, slammed on her brakes and pulled a hard right turn into the Amelia entry drive, cutting me off and causing an unavoidable collision.

What the h*ll was she thinking? I know the answer to that one...she's a very important person and in a big hurry to pick up her mail. Those pesky golf carts should get out of her way.

Anyway, neither my neighbor and golf partner nor I was injured. My new E-Z-Go had a couple 'ooowies' to the fibreglass front section and left headlight, but the cart was drivable to our tee time. Her Honda Civic must have had $2,000 worth of damage though. My cart's left front tire and fibreglass front end caved in her right rear quarter panel and bent her right rear bumper.

Hooray! Golf cart beats inconsiderate driver and flimsy car. Her Allstate insurance is going to pay for both my repairs as well as hers. After she pays her deductible, she's going to find out very soon how expensive her 'hurry' was. And when she gets her premium notice next year...oh my! Maybe the 'tuition' for her lesson will slow her down. And make her a bit more considerate of others.

I'm glad that you're both OK. I hope that the lady in the car was remorseful and gave you a heartfelt apology for her neglect. She should be charged with dangerous driving.