Directional arrows

[nhgolfer1]

Would it be possible to add an N or S to the directional arrows so us non directional people would know if we are heading north or south when traveling within TV.

[quirky3]

That's a great idea! I have gone in the wrong direction a few different times without realizing it!

[Down Sized]

We don't need directional arrows. The learning curve is usually three months and it's been proven by 100,000 residents.

[LuckySevens]

We don't need directional arrows. The learning curve is usually three months and it's been proven by 100,000 residents.

Speak for yourself. I still sometimes have issues as I don't often drive. What would a few more directions hurt?

[rubicon]

There are signs listing directions for various roads all around TV. This way to Buena vista, etc

[mrfixit]

After spending some time totally lost ( no compass in me head)
I broke down and stuck a Portable GPS in all Golf Carts and Cars.
Set all GPS to show direction of travel.
The 4 Choices to Display in bottom left corner are.....
......MPH..or..Elevation..or..Direction of Travel..or..Damifino.

Later discovered a button on the rear view mirrors in the cars..
..Lo and Behold... it activates the N+S+E+W icon ON the mirrors.
..........Who Knew.

HELLO....Earth to ME...
...Later, I Found a Display IN the Dashboards ...
...it shows the same stuff the portable GPS shows,
IF you are smart enough to activate the displays.

Nobody ever said that I was the brightest fish in the drawer.

ALSO...
13 Years ago SOUTH Morse.....would have been North of CR466.
I Remember when Pete Wahl said.....
.........."NOTHING will be built South of CR 466 - there is no land available."

SURPRISE>>SURPRISE...
............80% of The Villages is now SOUTH of CR 466.

Where does South Morse begin now?...OR...after it is opened to SR44.
Would have been a lot of N and S sign changes in the last few years.

[2BNTV]

I was going to add on the survey, the powers to be, need to stagger the street signs, as most of them are at the same eye level, making it impossible to see the side street.

Even more difficult to see at night, as driving at night in TV, is a different animal.

After getting 2/3 of the way through 200 questions they ask, before you take the survey, I lost interest.

I also realized it would never happen, as it not cost effective. Why would Mr Morse invest in changing the eye level, of every signpost in TV? Same goes for the arrows idea.

I agree in three months, you will know the directions from one place to another easier, and won't have to think about it.

This will not resolve trying to find streets at night, because of the same eye level signpost, especially side streets. It's a nice to have type item, but doesn't destroy TV experience.

Many years ago before DUI was in effect, a friend of mine while drunk, was stopped in Manhattan by LEO. LEO asked, didn't you see the arrows?

My friend replied, "i didn't even see the Indians".

The LEO laughed and said, "get out of here"! True story.

[old moe]

We don't need directional arrows. The learning curve is usually three months and it's been proven by 100,000 residents.

:cryin2:That is great BUT WHAT ABOUT VISITORS?? :Screen_of_Death:

[yabbadu]

Compass at Wally Mart under $10.00

[Bogie Shooter]

Let's see.................the sun comes up where? and sets where?

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Let's see.................the sun comes up where? and sets where?

You would think that people could tell by that but I was walking the boardwalk in a small NJ beach town and someone asked me where so and so town was and I said it's the next town north. They asked me which way north was from there. If they knew they were on the Atlantic Coast you would think it would be easier. Go figure...

[graciegirl]

Thank heavens for Girl Scouts.

[casita37]

You would think that people could tell by that but I was walking the boardwalk in a small NJ beach town and someone asked me where so and so town was and I said it's the next town north. They asked me which way north was from there. If they knew they were on the Atlantic Coast you would think it would be easier. Go figure...


Who remembers The Newlywed Game? The wives were asked, "At your house, or apartment, does the sun come up in the north, south, east or west?" THREE out of four got it wrong!

My car has a compass built in, and I love it, but as already mentioned, you can buy a little stick on type for a few bucks.

[CFrance]

Let's see.................the sun comes up where? and sets where?
And after dark it's where?:loco:

[mulligan]

Most smart phones have a free compass app.

[Bogie Shooter]

And after dark it's where?:loco:

Some of the best work is done in the dark.......................:laugh:

[casita37]

Most smart phones have a free compass app.

Yes, but someone who is already lost, or at least "turned around" doesn't need to be looking at their phone while driving.

I've never figured out the GPS in my car, and now it's a bit older, so outdated anyway, but I often pull over and check the map on my phone or iPad when traveling.

We've been here over 2 years now, so I pretty much just zip around wherever I want with few problems. I'm still finding new routes, however.

[bluedog103]

Let's see.................the sun comes up where? and sets where?
Doesn't help too much at night does it?

[graciegirl]

Doesn't help too much at night does it?



That is when you have to pull over and check the bark on the trees for moss.


Carry a flash light.:read::read:

[mixsonci]

There are signs listing directions for various roads all around TV. This way to Buena vista, etc

Yes, there are, but for those of us who are directionally challenged, which way on Buena Vista do I want to go? I was staying in Collier for a couple of weeks with my 83 year old mom and we wanted to Golf Cart it up to LSL, some nice gentleman let me follow him all the way up. However, on the way back, was following signs back to Collier (I thought), didn't realize I had gone in the wrong direction until I got to 466:grumpy:

[graciegirl]

Yes, there are, but for those of us who are directionally challenged, which way on Buena Vista do I want to go? I was staying in Collier for a couple of weeks with my 83 year old mom and we wanted to Golf Cart it up to LSL, some nice gentleman let me follow him all the way up. However, on the way back, was following signs back to Collier (I thought), didn't realize I had gone in the wrong direction until I got to 466:grumpy:


You can get a stick-em-up compass for the golfcart at Walmart for less than ten dollars and stick-em-up lights for the ceiling to read it.


But even knowing what direction you are heading it is still tough for new folks to find their way in the dark.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Let's see.................the sun comes up where? and sets where?

Yes, we used this tried and true method when we first moved in. And yes, there is a learning curve-- not to worry.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Most modern cars have a comps and all smart phones have one you can download. No need to spend money on more signs in the Villages. You will not get lost forever.