Precious Cargo

[Chatbrat]

On the un-named online news source, there is a rather clear picture of a golf cart that is obviously own by grandparents being lent to children , but what really irks me is the picture of a toddler being held by the arms of a sub-teen

[asianthree]

On the un-named online news source, there is a rather clear picture of a golf cart that is obviously own by grandparents being lent to children , but what really irks me is the picture of a toddler being held by the arms of a sub-teen

Week of spring break always brings out strange and unsafe use of carts. I remember when one year redwitch noticed two kids strapped in to place where the clubs go. We alway go out of town during this week, so I Read the craziness from others. Hoping everyone stays safe this week

[billethkid]

How about a so called street legal cart, on the roadway, in a circle on Buena Vista with a 6-10 year old in the back seat, no seat belt holding on while Grampa goes bombing around the circle...with Grandma and another youngster up front.

The kid could be missing and nobody in the front seat would know it until too late.

Totally and completely inexcusable irresponsibility.

[Challenger]

How about a so called street legal cart, on the roadway, in a circle on Buena Vista with a 6-10 year old in the back seat, no seat belt holding on while Grampa goes bombing around the circle...with Grandma and another youngster up front.

The kid could be missing and nobody in the front seat would know it until too late.

Totally and completely inexcusable irresponsibility.

Golf carts in TV highlight the complete lack of judgement prevalent in a major portions of the population. These are the behaviors that make federal and state regulations necessary. Granpa - it is ok if you kill yourself, but criminal if you subject minors under your care to life threatening danger. There, I said it and I am glad!!!!

[DeanFL]

ToTV should have a Sticky Thread "Can't Fix Stupid".

We post photos of dumb things people do (as in this topic...) as time goes on here in TV land...

[NotGolfer]

ToTV should have a Sticky Thread "Can't Fix Stupid".

We post photos of dumb things people do (as in this topic...) as time goes on here in TV land...

:ho::ho:

[Chatbrat]

Darwin is right--thinning of the herd

[rustyp]

I hope you all are just as passionate about the stupidity of seniors driving their golf carts using cell phones.

[photo1902]

Or, people could mind their own business.

[rustyp]

I hope you all are just as passionate about the stupidity of seniors driving their golf carts using cell phones.

Had a lady coming at me driving a golf cart on the Morse bridge, cell phone in one hand cigarette in the other. This got my attention. Where are the pictures of these stunt drivers being published ?

[photo1902]

Had a lady coming at me driving a golf cart on the Morse bridge, cell phone in one hand cigarette in the other. This got my attention. Where are the pictures of these stunt drivers being published ?

Did she stay in her lane?

[Jim 9922]

Or, people could mind their own business.
:clap2:

[rustyp]

Did she stay in her lane?

Did the toddler fall out of the cart ?

[photo1902]

Did the toddler fall out of the cart ?

My point exactly. The world didn't come to a grinding halt.

[OCsun]

Or, people could mind their own business.

Seriously? We live in The Villages. In addition to all the wonderful things about the villages that I love, one of the things I noticed when I moved here were the number of people who, I observed criticizing and judging others. It's like an olympic sport and you can't change stupid is their mantra.

Just an observation!

[Jayhawk]

Seriously? We live in The Villages. In addition to all the wonderful things about the villages that I love, one of the things I noticed when I moved here were the number of people who, I observed criticizing and judging others. It's like an olympic sport and you can't change stupid is their mantra.

Just an observation!

If "you can't change stupid" is their mantra, then "Let's bitch and complain about everything" is their Vow.

[asianthree]

Did the toddler fall out of the cart ?

My point exactly. The world didn't come to a grinding halt.

Sadly in November 2016 we did see a 3 year only fall out of a cart, did the world come to a halt? Not for us, but it did for the grandparents that it happened to. Does it stay in my memory, yes, but I see worse on a day to day basis at work. When you do cpr on a child, the only thing going thru your mind besides counting, is please don’t die. You come to a grinding halt, the world not so much.

[EdFNJ]

It used to be kids took away the keys from their older parents who they felt couldn't drive a CAR safely. Now they still do that but give them a golf cart instead.

My 91 year old father was driving until 3 days before he passed away. He said "I've never had an accident or got a ticket in 75 years of driving." My answer to him was always "Have you ever looked in the rear-view mirror and saw the carnage you left BEHIND you?" He thought his reflexes were as good as they were when he was 17. Couldn't convince him otherwise.

[spring_chicken]

If "you can't change stupid" is their mantra, then "Let's bitch and complain about everything" is their Vow.

:bigbow:

[graciegirl]

Be careful. High season is drawing to a close. The roads won't be so clogged and the lines won't be as long soon, and the risky behaviors will drop...some.

Take good care of yourselves and your families. I want to know that you are all here and safe in a couple of weeks.

[New Englander]

Yesterday on my street a golf cart comes by with three kids in the seat with what looked like a 12 year old driving. No adults in sight. If something bad happens my guess is one of these television lawyers will be called.

[Chi-Town]

Yesterday on my street a golf cart comes by with three kids in the seat with what looked like a 12 year old driving. No adults in sight. If something bad happens my guess is one of these television lawyers will be called.Still amazed that 14 is the minimum age to drive a golf cart around here.

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[patfla06]

I just saw a Grandmother driving with 2 kids on the front seat with her and a boy sitting on the floor. The sides were down which are just flimsy fabric with snaps.

Grandparents should have better sense.
If you know 3 grands are coming why not rent a golf cart for 4 with seatbelts?

I don’t understand the “ why don’t you mind your own business?”
When we see total carelessness it is concerning!

[Rango]

Had a lady coming at me driving a golf cart on the Morse bridge, cell phone in one hand cigarette in the other. This got my attention. Where are the pictures of these stunt drivers being published ?

These people are called organ donors.

[Fredman]

Seriously? We live in The Villages. In addition to all the wonderful things about the villages that I love, one of the things I noticed when I moved here were the number of people who, I observed criticizing and judging others. It's like an olympic sport and you can't change stupid is their mantra.

Just an observation!

Another observation: people doing what the op posted need to be criticized and judged.

[Marathon Man]

Another observation: people doing what the op posted need to be criticized and judged.

Perhaps. Perhaps not. But why do some feel that they are the ones designated to do it?

[Barefoot]

Golf carts in TV highlight the complete lack of judgement prevalent in a major portions of the population. These are the behaviors that make federal and state regulations necessary. Granpa - it is ok if you kill yourself, but criminal if you subject minors under your care to life threatening danger. There, I said it and I am glad!!!!:agree:

[Fredman]

Perhaps. Perhaps not. But why do some feel that they are the ones designated to do it?

Did you forget that this is a forum where it is ok to express your opinion

[Marathon Man]

Did you forget that this is a forum where it is ok to express your opinion

"people doing what the op posted need to be criticized and judged"

Criticizing and judging people go beyond opinion. It is targeting.

[ColdNoMore]

Did you forget that this is a forum where it is ok to express your opinion?

Exactly. :oops:


The beauty of this (and most) sites is the fact that if a person doesn't like a particular subject/post...we're not forced to comment. :shrug:

[Fredman]

[QUOTE=Marathon Man;1528844]"people doing what the op posted need to be criticized and judged"

Criticizing and judging people go beyond opinion. It is targeting.[/


Being stupid deserves to be critcized, judged and targeted and call it what you want but that is my opinion. if You get into an accident with one of these privileged youngsters driving a cart maybe you will change your mind

[dnobles]

Children’s safety is everyone business

[villagerjack]

Still amazed that 14 is the minimum age to drive a golf cart around here.

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Accidents by 14 year olds driving carts—ZERO

Accidents by Adults—-PLENTY.

WE have 120,000 people here and 99.8% mind their own business.

[dnobles]

We just saw a young child driving on Pinelles by Winndixie. She ran up on the sidewalk.

[ColdNoMore]

Accidents by 14 year olds driving carts—ZERO

Accidents by Adults—-PLENTY.

WE have 120,000 people here and 99.8% mind their own business.

:1rotfl:


Sorry, I just couldn't help myself...as that hasn't been my experience. :ho:

[villagerjack]

On my way to Brownwood an aggressive adult cart driver wanted to desperately pass me on a curve around Turtle Mound and he almost had a head on when he realized he could not pass me in time. Shouted an obscenity at me when he had to pull back into his proper lane.

[villagerjack]

:1rotfl:


Sorry, I just couldn't help myself...as that hasn't been my experience. :ho:

Perhaps it is because I have been blessed with hearing loss and reject hearing devices. It keeps me out of trouble, for sure.

[Chi-Town]

Accidents by 14 year olds driving carts—ZERO

Accidents by Adults—-PLENTY.

WE have 120,000 people here and 99.8% mind their own business.

jack, I think you're off by a few percentage points.


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[DonH57]

On my way to Brownwood an aggressive adult cart driver wanted to desperately pass me on a curve around Turtle Mound and he almost had a head on when he realized he could not pass me in time. Shouted an obscenity at me when he had to pull back into his proper lane.

Oh Yeah. Been there, done that on many cart paths and on side streets. Always a jerk who can't manage his time and every one is at fault for him being late

[Barefoot]

Accidents by 14 year olds driving carts—ZERO
Accidents by Adults—-PLENTY.
WE have 120,000 people here and 99.8% mind their own business.
Sorry, but your statistic regarding accidents by 14 year olds driving carts is wrong! :ohdear:

[CFrance]

Darwin is right--thinning of the herd
That's okay for the stupid person, but not for his kids or grandkids.

[TimeForChange]

No one gets hurt in "la la" land! "We're here on vacation!". No worse than six or seven women walking in the middle of the street and chatting about where they are going to lunch!

[thelegges]

Accidents by 14 year olds driving carts—ZERO

Accidents by Adults—-PLENTY.

WE have 120,000 people here and 99.8% mind their own business.

Actually you are incorrect. Three 14year old turned at a high rate of speed into tunnel running in to and overturning a resident. The residents Injuries to his leg, wrist, and damage to shoulder. As this would a big deal for most, to him is was life changing, as he is also a professional bowler.

[VApeople]

Three 14year old turned at a high rate of speed into tunnel running in to and overturning a resident.

Was he walking thru a tunnel? BIG mistake!!

TV is tough for walkers. We like Lake Okahumpka much better.

[graciegirl]

Please think twice before letting your grandchildren drive your golf cart. Nine years ago when we first lived here, it took us the better part of a year to find our way around and know where to be especially wary, when driving a golf cart.

We have two grandchildren who visit regularly. One is 25 and one is 27 and both hold very prestigious jobs where they must multi-task, and neither have had an accident in their car. (Oh dear God be merciful to me for saying THAT)

We do not allow them to drive the golf carts unless we are seated next to them.

They are more precious than a truckload of diamonds.

JUST LIKE YOUR GRANDCHILDREN.

More than a dozen people have lost their lives in golf cart accidents here in the last ten years. Be mean and be aware and keep the golf cart keys.

[villagerjack]

Actually you are incorrect. Three 14year old turned at a high rate of speed into tunnel running in to and overturning a resident. The residents Injuries to his leg, wrist, and damage to shoulder. As this would a big deal for most, to him is was life changing, as he is also a professional bowler.

What is a high rate of speed? And how does anyone know what speed the Cart was going? Did you ask both the kids and the bowler? Lived here 11 years and would never go thru a tunnel unless I am in a golf cart. The bowler should have known better. Hope he or she is OK. 10 or 11 deaths in golf carts in The Villages and none had to do with kids, all adults.

[villagerjack]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;1528940

We do not allow them to drive the golf carts unless we are seated next to them.[/QUOTE]


I saw two twenty somethings in a cart with a grandparent. They were wearing short pants and white knee socks and beanies with propellers. :sing::sing::sing:

[asianthree]

GG you need to let those kid out by themselves. Actually our oldest will not drive the cart says it makes him uncomfortable with cars driving next to him.

[thelegges]

Was he walking thru a tunnel? BIG mistake!!

TV is tough for walkers. We like Lake Okahumpka much better.

What is a high rate of speed? And how does anyone know what speed the Cart was going? Did you ask both the kids and the bowler? Lived here 11 years and would never go thru a tunnel unless I am in a golf cart. The bowler should have known better. Hope he or she is OK. 10 or 11 deaths in golf carts in The Villages and none had to do with kids, all adults.



Yes resident was in a GOLF cart coming toward end of tunnel. Residents cart was hit and pushed into wall and then overturned.

Resident WAS NOT walking. Carts were destroyed. All went to hospital. Resident went thru extensive surgery and rehab. I still have the pictures of the carts in the tunnel, and no not taken by any involved.

So not sure how you can overturn a person, maybe run them over, run into, squish, but over turn, not so much.

I try to post so someone does not add incorrect information

[graciegirl]

GG you need to let those kid out by themselves. Actually our oldest will not drive the cart says it makes him uncomfortable with cars driving next to him.

They have cars. They drive cars. They can drive our cars.

[graciegirl]

Yes resident was in a GOLF cart coming toward end of tunnel. Residents cart was hit and pushed into wall and then overturned.

Resident WAS NOT walking. Carts were destroyed. All went to hospital. Resident went thru extensive surgery and rehab. I still have the pictures of the carts in the tunnel, and no not taken by any involved.

So not sure how you can overturn a person, maybe run them over, run into, squish, but over turn, not so much.

I try to post so someone does not add incorrect information

I hope that the resident that you know is better. Things do happen here and we certainly don't want them to happen to anyone we know or love...or anyone for that matter.

Be safe. Traffic will be much lighter in a week.

[salgent]

I am 4 days post op spinal fusion. Thanks Mr neighbor for not giving me a chance to put on a seat belt HMMM... You a cowboy recklessly hitting a left hand turn as we exited the Recreation Center, leaving me laying in blood, not calling 911.... And a few short weeks ago making a sharp left hand turn at high speed on our street corner nearly hitting my friends car while you wife was the potential victim passenger on this ride. How many more reckless rides with your radio blasting through our Village will it take before you learn to say something more when approached than "Um I am sorry" with a no care look on your face. Dont you think your building quite a reputation here? When will your behavior change?

[New Englander]

When will your behavior change?

When the police and courts get involved.

[Chatbrat]

To Salgent, was your car/cart hit while you were stopped--before starting any vehicle -put on your seat belt on--then start your engine--also you cancel the state to report bad driving

[Chatbrat]

Guess you can't be COOL in a golf cart, if you're strapped in

[JSR22]

Guess you can't be COOL in a golf cart, if you're strapped in

That is not what happened. He was reaching for the seat belt and the driver took off. He uses seat belts.

[rustyp]

I know the poster and the post is true. He had spinal surgery last week because of an injury falling out of a golf cart.

I would think a call to Dewey Cheaten and Howe will knock the cowboy off his horse a lot quicker than posting it here. My radar still says there is a blip on the screen that I don't comprehend.

[Chatbrat]

Unless the driver was real close & I mean close--I would sue him into oblivion--one very important ?--were they @ the 19th hole

[VApeople]

He was reaching for the seat belt and the driver took off.

When I used to play in a senior golf league, I hated it when the driver would take off before I had fully sat down because it would jar my back.

Golf carts are dangerous. I had a fried who was seriously injured when he was rear-ended by another cart when he was parked.

[thetruth]

Actually you are incorrect. Three 14year old turned at a high rate of speed into tunnel running in to and overturning a resident. The residents Injuries to his leg, wrist, and damage to shoulder. As this would a big deal for most, to him is was life changing, as he is also a professional bowler.

Sadly we cannot undo what has been done.

Sadly, we, INCLUDING ME, see only dumb acts. Most people drive properly and we do not notice.

I drive a car, a golf cart, ride a bike and walk. I perhaps to save an accident if you are walking, riding a bike etc WEAR BRIGHT CLOTHES. I've seen people walking two and three across in the tunnels in dark clothes walking in the same direction as traffic. ANY THOUGHT? ANY CONSIDERATION OF THEMSELVES OR OTHERS?

RULES-LAWS-they are written in an attempt to protect some of you from your own stupidity-FOLLOW THEM.
PERHAPS, realize that other people INCLUDING YOURSELF are not as great as you think you are.

LET HE WITHOUT SIN THROW THE FIRST STONE-NO NEW THOUGHTS JUST PERHaps a not gentile reminder. There are very few,"accidents." If, two drivers, a driver and a pendestiran either in almost all cases could have, IF, THEY WERE PAYING ATTENTION, avoided the impact

[snyd017]

This is why I won't move to the villages. Children not supervised and Villages Real Estate buying up residential homes to lease, you don't know who is "Camping" next to you. This is not how it is advertised and now children can live there!

[DonH57]

This is why I won't move to the villages. Children not supervised and Villages Real Estate buying up residential homes to lease, you don't know who is "Camping" next to you. This is not how it is advertised and now children can live there!

Seen one today. The boy couldn't be more than 10 years old cruising on the MMP along Buena Vista. No one else in the cart.

[tomwed]

I was watching a special on the Kennedy's. There is a film clip of JFK driving a golf cart with 14 grandchildren all hanging on. It's just crazy to see and you can find it online but I don't know how to capture it.

[bagboy]

jfk driving golf cart - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=jfk+driving+golf+cart&oq=jfk+driving+golf+cart&aqs=chrome..69i57j33.15091j0j8&client=tablet-android-samsung&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=A7jj8OJJeT56PM:)

[champion6]

<snip> Villages Real Estate buying up residential homes to lease <snip>This simply isn't true.

[Topspinmo]

Was he walking thru a tunnel? BIG mistake!!

TV is tough for walkers. We like Lake Okahumpka much better.

Some tunnels have sidewalk down the middle so they don't have to cross the busy street above. Walkers have right to cross in tunnel. The problem is stupid drivers.

[Topspinmo]

I was watching a special on the Kennedy's. There is a film clip of JFK driving a golf cart with 14 grandchildren all hanging on. It's just crazy to see and you can find it online but I don't know how to capture it.

50s and 60s had different rules, we've got little smarter sense then.

[Chatbrat]

Just saw a daughter and grandchild driving a street legal cart on Buena Vista--great place to learn -go out & play with the big boys

[New Englander]

50s and 60s had different rules, we've got little smarter sense then.

Most of us have....

[champion6]

Some tunnels have sidewalk down the middle so they don't have to cross the busy street above. <snip>I can't recall any tunnels like this. Where are they?

[VApeople]

Walkers have right to cross in tunnel. The problem is stupid drivers.

I agree with both of your statements.

But you won't catch me walking thru a tunnel. I did it once when we parked our car at Turtle Mound and walked thru the tunnel to get to Sandhill, but never again.

[tomwed]

Going from Turtle Mound parking lot to Sandhill if you are walking you can take the tunnel or cross the Buena Vista that has an island in the middle. For me, I like walking to the island when there are no cars around and waiting for the next break to finish getting across. I almost got hit walking in the tunnel. There is not a lot of room and it's dark.

[Barefoot]

Children not supervised and Villages Real Estate buying up residential homes to lease, you don't know who is "Camping" next to you. This is not how it is advertised and now children can live there!
Children are now allowed to live in The Villages?
Chiildren under 19 have always been allowed 30 days in The Villages.
Are you positive children are now allowed to live here full time?

[Carla B]

Children are now allowed to live in The Villages?
Chiildren under 19 have always been allowed 30 days in The Villages.
Are you positive children are now allowed to live here full time?

Perhaps a little Fact Checking is in order.

[CFrance]

Perhaps a little Fact Checking is in order.
Rully. Sounds like fake news!:loco:

[Barefoot]

This is why I won't move to the villages. Children not supervised and Villages Real Estate buying up residential homes to lease, you don't know who is "Camping" next to you. This is not how it is advertised and now children can live there!

Rully. Sounds like fake news!:loco:Exactly, sounds like fake news to me also. chilout
And snyd017 hasn't responded to my request for clarification.

[Bogie Shooter]

This is why I won't move to the villages. Children not supervised and Villages Real Estate buying up residential homes to lease, you don't know who is "Camping" next to you. This is not how it is advertised and now children can live there!

Where you getting your information?

[CFrance]

Exactly, sounds like fake news to me also. chilout
And snyd017 hasn't responded to my request for clarification.
Suspicious first post. Plus why would anyone who says "I won't move to The Villages" even bother to join a forum about The Villages? Not to mention read it. I smell a troll.

[Barefoot]

Suspicious first post. Plus why would anyone who says "I won't move to The Villages" even bother to join a forum about The Villages? Not to mention read it. I smell a troll.I think you're right. I know better, and yet I responded to the troll. :ohdear:

[thelegges]

Maybe they looked at Oxford Oakes where ad say park and great amenities for kids