Fiery Villagers

[The Mountaineer]

It certainly isn’t boring in The Villages.

I’m in the Publix supermarket parking lot where one guy has his car stopped, waiting for a parking spot to open up, but he’s blocking the guy behind him, who keeps honking his horn.

The driver in the first car, who could easily have pulled a car length to let the second driver pull around, yells: “I hear you honking, *******!”

The driver in the second car responds, “You’re the *******! Move your car!”

Finally, the driver of the second car pulls up alongside the first car and a shouting match ensues. I think I heard these old guys use the word “asshole” a half-dozen more times.

Then the driver of the second car drove on, which he could have done in the first place.

A few days later I drive to Lady Lake Barber Shop to get a haircut. I’m sitting on a chair, waiting for my turn.

The customer in chair #2 (there are 4 in all) gets up, says “You didn’t cut the hair the way I asked you to. Never mind.”

The barber said, “I did cut it the way you asked me to.”

The customer pays and storms out. He comes back a few minutes later and the barber in chair #1 says, “I’ll fix it for you.”

When it’s my turn to get a haircut in chair #2, with the cranky barber, the customer in chair #1 and the barber of chair #2 get into an argument again.

I had had enough.

I said, “Look, I want a haircut and I don’t want to be scalped because you two are arguing. Stop arguing and give me a haircut.”

Barber #2 says, “Well, he won’t stop arguing with me.”

I said, “I don’t give a damn. I don’t want my haircut ruined because you are arguing.”

The rest of my haircut was done in silence.

I got out of my chair to pay and the customer in chair #1 says, “I want to pay for this man’s haircut. Thank you.”

I paid for my own haircut, but cut barber #2’s tip in half and said, “Mountaineers don’t take any crap.”

Outside in the parking lot, the outraged customer waved me over and said, “I don’t know what’s wrong with that barber today. I know the owner.”

I repeated my mantra: “Mountaineers don’t take any crap.”

And drove away.

It sure isn’t boring in The Villages.

[Nucky]

That was you? Nice to meet you, you handled yourself perfectly! The guy with the problem got the haircut he asked for. I heard it also.

[Bobbyrosebowl]

THE VILLAGES ROCK!!
Sounds like a lot of HANGOVERS!!

[Arctic Fox]

I love that phrase:

Barber #2 says, “Well, he won’t stop arguing with me.”

As if one person can argue by himself :-)

[manaboutown]

If I had been there for a shave I believe I would have left that shop unshaven.

[My Post]

Were the barbers young or older?

[Mrs. Robinson]

I'm sad to say I have found that kind of attitude very common in "The ""Friendliest"" Hometown."

[The Mountaineer]

Were the barbers young or older?

Older. And very cranky. #2 barber anyway.

[Topspinmo]

I observed one day guy entered the wrong way parked in handicapped spot in front of car getting ready to pull in. The guy jumped out of the vette and ran into the store. I watched the other car circle around and finely found spot. He was actually handicapped with leg half gone. Make you wonder where some get there handicapped stickers. Hell I couldn't crawl out of vette and run to the store and I one of the younger ones around here.

[NECHFalcon68]

sounds like episodes from Seinfeld...

[inda50]

Ya can't make this stuff up-

[Bay Kid]

Life is short

[Amb3rTastic]

Apparently there was a fight in the Spanish Springs square yesterday morning. I didn't see it, but I work at the Sun and could hear the commotion from my upstairs desk.
I can't count how many horns and arguments I hear on a daily basis up here.

"Friendliest Hometown" is a total joke. I've been working customer service for over 7 years here, and there are some nasty, unhappy people.
Luckily, the nice ones can weigh out the uglies, occasionally.

[joldnol]

I observed one day guy entered the wrong way parked in handicapped spot in front of car getting ready to pull in. The guy jumped out of the vette and ran into the store. I watched the other car circle around and finely found spot. He was actually handicapped with leg half gone. Make you wonder where some get there handicapped stickers. Hell I couldn't crawl out of vette and run to the store and I one of the younger ones around here.

It’s common for people to use a relatives placard, “inherit” one from a deceased relative, steal one (especially from folks using them in carts, why doesn’t the state offer stickers for carts), buy one from a thief. The easy cure is enforcement. In Jax they deputized handicapped persons who when trained could issue tickets.

[NotGolfer]

It’s common for people to use a relatives placard, “inherit” one from a deceased relative, steal one (especially from folks using them in carts, why doesn’t the state offer stickers for carts), buy one from a thief. The easy cure is enforcement. In Jax they deputized handicapped persons who when trained could issue tickets.

I just said yesterday (here at home) "they" should make it mandatory to have registered stickers on golf carts here. Though T.V. is within 3 counties so not sure how easy that would be to accomplish. I know of folks who've "inherited" placards and that's truly unfortunate. When I use mine (because it "is" legit) I wonder how many folks think I don't qualify. I don't "look" handicapped but believe me, my placard is warranted due to my RA and the limitations it's putting on my body!! You will always see people who push the limits and think rules and laws don't apply to them.

[LittleDog]

"Friendliest Hometown" is a total joke. I've been working customer service for over 7 years here, and there are some nasty, unhappy people.
Luckily, the nice ones can weigh out the uglies, occasionally.

You got that right. There are really some nasty people here. Just read some of the political comments.

John

[Amb3rTastic]

You got that right. There are really some nasty people here. Just read some of the political comments.

John

Oh noooo
I wouldn't touch politics with a 10 foot pole :laugh:

[Viperguy]

Bet I know where these folks are from.........

[TNGary]

I believe each of us could add a few, to say the least, similar examples. Thanks for the sharing and adding some levity.

[CWGUY]

Bet I know where these folks are from.........

:shrug: Village of Sanibel?:1rotfl:

:oops:Or maybe from all over the country.:wave:

[CWGUY]

Apparently there was a fight in the Spanish Springs square yesterday morning. I didn't see it, but I work at the Sun and could hear the commotion from my upstairs desk.
I can't count how many horns and arguments I hear on a daily basis up here.

"Friendliest Hometown" is a total joke. I've been working customer service for over 7 years here, and there are some nasty, unhappy people.
Luckily, the nice ones can weigh out the uglies, occasionally.

:ohdear: Trying to figure out what would upset your employer more.... talking badly about Villagers or doing it on their time?:wave: What's your guess?:ohdear:

[queasy27]

I wonder how many folks think I don't qualify. I don't "look" handicapped but believe me, my placard is warranted due to my RA and the limitations it's putting on my body!!

I don't use my walker when I get groceries because I can lean on the shopping cart for balance and support. I try to give others the same benefit of the doubt that I would like for myself regarding handicapped placards.

I certainly can get annoyed day to day, but try really hard to just take a breath and keep things in perspective. The last thing I want is to turn into is one of those angry seniors shouting obscenities at strangers! I couldn't stand those people when I was young. ;-)

[ColdNoMore]

I wonder how many folks think I don't qualify. I don't "look" handicapped but believe me, my placard is warranted due to my RA and the limitations it's putting on my body!! You will always see people who push the limits and think rules and laws don't apply to them.

I don't use my walker when I get groceries because I can lean on the shopping cart for balance and support. I try to give others the same benefit of the doubt that I would like for myself regarding handicapped placards.

I certainly can get annoyed day to day, but try really hard to just take a breath and keep things in perspective. The last thing I want is to turn into is one of those angry seniors shouting obscenities at strangers! I couldn't stand those people when I was young. ;-)

Yep. :thumbup:


I learned a long time ago, that handicaps can't always be easily spotted...and have tried to withhold judgement.


Those who are actually gaming the system and taking up spots not legitimately theirs...might have Karma catch up with them some day. :ho:

[Amb3rTastic]

:ohdear: Trying to figure out what would upset your employer more.... talking badly about Villagers or doing it on their time?:wave: What's your guess?:ohdear:

Not talking bad about TV, or the residents. I enjoy TV, they write my paychecks and provide my daughter with an excellent education.
As I said, there are the good ones, and they can outweigh the bad, but the bad ones ruin it for everyone when they poke their heads out. I've had fantastic regulars when I worked in retail and restaurants. When I went on maternity leave, I had multiple residents give me gifts and checks to help with the new baby.
I don't think their "slogan" is 100% accurate. That's all I'm saying. And I'm not the only one that feels that way.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Apparently there was a fight in the Spanish Springs square yesterday morning. I didn't see it, but I work at the Sun and could hear the commotion from my upstairs desk.
I can't count how many horns and arguments I hear on a daily basis up here.

"Friendliest Hometown" is a total joke. I've been working customer service for over 7 years here, and there are some nasty, unhappy people.
Luckily, the nice ones can weigh out the uglies, occasionally.

Trying to figure out what would upset your employer more.... talking badly about Villagers or doing it on their time? What's your guess?:ohdear:

Not talking bad about TV, or the residents. I enjoy TV, they write my paychecks and provide my daughter with an excellent education.
As I said, there are the good ones, and they can outweigh the bad, but the bad ones ruin it for everyone when they poke their heads out. I've had fantastic regulars when I worked in retail and restaurants. When I went on maternity leave, I had multiple residents give me gifts and checks to help with the new baby.
I don't think their "slogan" is 100% accurate. That's all I'm saying. And I'm not the only one that feels that way.

Sorry, but what someone does that may be regarded as personal when working, is not your business or mine. A somewhat unnecessary comment, no???

Unfortunately, the nasty ones remain in your mind forever, although there are loads of nice and kind residents. It's the old story -- "when they are bad, they are very, very bad . . ." I have been confronted by a few really nasty and objectionable residents who have left a terrible taste in my mouth. When I think about the incidents, I can still taste it!

I agree; this is not the "Friendliest Hometown." I have lived other places, even out of this country, where people are truly friendly. The developer has done a remarkable "Kool Aid" job, hasn't he??!?

[ColdNoMore]

Sorry, but what someone does that may be regarded as personal when working, is not your business or mine. A somewhat unnecessary comment, no???



:agree:


Not to mention, comments that could be construed as veiled threats to tell a persons employer about an employee...is pretty low IMHO. :ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

That was you? Nice to meet you, you handled yourself perfectly! The guy with the problem got the haircut he asked for. I heard it also.

I may have to try that barber shop sometime.