Do you have your name(s) on your golf cart?

[Taltarzac]

I was checking my mail this morning at the postal center and noticed all the male names which have been painted on the driver's side of Villagers' golf cart front panels. I did not see any female names on the driver's side.

So, I decided to post a poll on golf cart names.

This is about human names on golf carts. I have also seen some what look to be pet names on golf carts, but these are usually on the side or the back of the golf cart.

[Army Guy]

Yes, mine and my wife's. I am the Driver.

Army Guy

[barbjim]

I was checking my mail this morning at the postal center and noticed all the male names which have been painted on the driver's side of Villagers' golf cart front panels. I did not see any female names on the driver's side.

So, I decided to post a poll on golf cart names.

This is about human names on golf carts. I have also seen some what look to be pet names on golf carts, but these are usually on the side or the back of the golf cart.

:bowdown:Cart #1 , his name on drivers side, :2excited:Cart #2, my name drivers side.

[zcaveman]

Mime is on the driver's side because I am the principal driver. The wife prefers to ride.

[Taltarzac]

:bowdown:Cart #1 , his name on drivers side, :2excited:Cart #2, my name drivers side.

I guessed I missed a category or maybe a whole group of categories if a gay/lesbian couple have two or more golf carts.

[zcaveman]

I guessed I missed a category or maybe a whole group of categories if a gay/lesbian couple have two or more golf carts.

I am not going to touch that one.

[mak44070]

hmmm....How about 'Me' on the driver's side, and 'You' on the passenger side. Then it would cover all situations.

[barbjim]

I guessed I missed a category or maybe a whole group of categories if a gay/lesbian couple have two or more golf carts.

I have also noticed that most homes have signs with the male name first than the female, but if ladies come first, doesn't it stand to reason their name should as well?
Also, I have noticed a great number of carts with the owners dog name on the cart as well. Should that be on the driver side, hmmmm, guess it would depend if they were old enough to drive

[REH7380]

Somebody has to get a life. If this is the most serious problem some are dealing with while the country is in such turmoil then maybe they should reevaluate their priorities.chilout

[Army Guy]

I guessed I missed a category or maybe a whole group of categories if a gay/lesbian couple have two or more golf carts.

In my world, we handle that with, "Don't ask, Don't tell"!!!!


Army Guy

[Taltarzac]

In my world, we handle that with, "Don't ask, Don't tell"!!!!


Army Guy


...painted on a golf cart. I wonder what Larry King would do about his golf cart if he had names of his wife on it? Perhaps, just get a new golf cart every few years to go along with his new wife. Of course, it would also have to be the newest model of golf cart.

[Whalen]

Somebody has to get a life. If this is the most serious problem some are dealing with while the country is in such turmoil then maybe they should reevaluate their priorities.chilout

Lighten up!:girlneener:

[Whalen]

My cart, my name on drivers side.

:coolsmiley:

[cashman]

If we decide to put both names in the middle then you would have a problem dealing with who goes on top.

[golfnut]

This is TV's version of turmoil...gn

[swrinfla]

BUT, actually I only have my name, as my wife passed away well before I came to TV.

I gave a few second's thought to getting "Position Vacant" for the passenger's side, but thought it disrespectful of my late wife!

SWR
:beer3:

[billethkid]

How much more interesting it would be if only the participation were higher. The non participants would/could have a richer experience also.

What a shame....the deadly silent majority...

btk

[schotzyb]

Own two carts; wife's name on driver side of her cart with my name on the passenger side; no names on my cart

[barb1191]

Lighten up!:girlneener:

WTG Whalen......:agree:

[nkrifats]

My name drivers side; wife's name passenger side. I am principal driver

[stjade]

My name ,my wifes name and the the names of our 14 grandchildren proudly listed:sigh::sigh:

[Taltarzac]

My name ,my wifes name and the the names of our 14 grandchildren proudly listed:sigh::sigh:

I am surprised that you could get 16 names on the front panel of a golf cart unless they are on many different places on the golf cart.

I am waiting to see a golf cart much like a WWII fighter ace with the number of eagles, birdies, pars, and bogeys indicated on the side???

[njbchbum]

no names on cart - decorated with fiire dept gold leaf of ex-cheif badges, fire hydrant, fleur de lis, nozzle to be added at end of pinstripe that doubles as fire hose.

often wondered why names are on cart - first thought it was just a 'cute' idea - then realized it was so that you would know which cart was yours!

luv our cart!

[Russ_Boston]

My name ,my wife's name and the the names of our 14 grandchildren proudly listed:sigh::sigh:

Thanks for the idea - but since only the 1st granddaughter is in the oven we have a ways to go!

Oh yeah, sorry I'm not out solving the world's problems this morning. Maybe tomorrow:) Oh no never mind, the Celts start their playoff with Clev tomorrow. Maybe Monday!

[Barefoot]

How much more interesting it would be if only the participation were higher. The non participants would/could have a richer experience also.

What a shame....the deadly silent majority... btk

BTK, perhaps it was Tal checking 400 times to see the responses. :girlneener:

[zcaveman]

often wondered why names are on cart - first thought it was just a 'cute' idea - then realized it was so that you would know which cart was yours!

I like the names on the cart so I don't have to remember the names of the people I am golfing with. I can look at the car and say "good shot ????".

[Taltarzac]

BTK, perhaps it was Tal checking 400 times to see the responses. :girlneener:

At least, it has been on 906 views a few times after I went back and checked it a a number of times.

I suppose that some of the male names I have seen on the driver's side could be females as well as males. Not Bob, Chuck, John, Dick, Larry, Mitch, Ron, George, Robert, Rick, Brad, Gary, Clint; but names like Jan, Pat, Sam, Connie, Lonnie, Ronnie, Charlie, Tracey, Travis, or Taylor could be female or male first names.

[dfn8tly]

No name but I do have my monogram.

[Pturner]

Thanks for the idea - but since only the 1st granddaughter is in the oven we have a ways to go!

Oh yeah, sorry I'm not out solving the world's problems this morning. Maybe tomorrow:) Oh no never mind, the Celts start their playoff with Clev tomorrow. Maybe Monday!

Re: granddaughter in the oven -- Oh joy, congratulations!

Re: response to "get a life" post -- :laugh:

[Pturner]

Oh, forgot to mention...

Hubby's name on driver's side, my name on passenger's side.

Your welcome, Tony, for not calling him DH.

[Russ_Boston]

Thought Celts played Sunday - Oh well, 1 down to Clev. I guess I'm actually free to start solving world issues after all!

[phnzz]

No names on our carts. Silly idea.

[Barefoot]

No names on our carts. Silly idea.

One thing I love about TV is the freedom to be carefree and silly!

I have Barefoot on the driver's side of my golf cart cuz Fireboy didn't put my name on his motorcycle.

[k2at]

My name on driver side, wife's name on passenger side, and girlfriend in the middle.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.ehow.com/how_2250214_personalize-golf-cart.html

I wonder how many Tiger Woods fans in the Villages have removed his name from their golf cart if that was one of the ways they personalized it?

[tony]

:bowdown:

[chuckinca]

At least, it has been on 906 views a few times after I went back and checked it a a number of times.

I suppose that some of the male names I have seen on the driver's side could be females as well as males. Not Bob, Chuck, John, Dick, Larry, Mitch, Ron, George, Robert, Rick, Brad, Gary, Clint; but names like Jan, Pat, Sam, Connie, Lonnie, Ronnie, Charlie, Tracey, Travis, or Taylor could be female or male first names.


We have neighbors whose lamp post sign is "General and Andy"; have no idea of the genders?

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[Taltarzac]

We have neighbors whose lamp post sign is "General and Andy"; have no idea of the genders?

.

General is a great name for a dog!

I noticed that the Villages phone book lists the male first and then the female. Or, it looks that way from most of the names from which a certain gender is a strong possibility-- Bob and Sissy; Dick and Dora; Bob and Carol; Edmond and Carol Ann; Normand and Georgie; Thomas and Ardis; Richard and Joy; Al and Carol; Frederick and Patricia; Robert and Suzanne; Raymond and Jane; Norman and Lorraine; John and Sue; Joe and Barbara; Robert and Georgia; Dennis and Linda; Peter and Margaret, etc.

[swrinfla]

Tal:

You and I are both old enough to remember (and, possibly, still live by) the convention that the male was always listed first! So, that doesn't surprise me! :ohdear:

As an extension to this discussion, does any one have more than their own and their pets' names on their cart(s)? Mine bears "La sottise d'Etienne" on the left and "Steve's Folly" on the right. These follow my penchant for naming my vehicles. As you may gather, the right translates the left.

SWR
:beer3:

[Taltarzac]

Tal:

You and I are both old enough to remember (and, possibly, still live by) the convention that the male was always listed first! So, that doesn't surprise me! :ohdear:

As an extension to this discussion, does any one have more than their own and their pets' names on their cart(s)? Mine bears "La sottise d'Etienne" on the left and "Steve's Folly" on the right. These follow my penchant for naming my vehicles. As you may gather, the right translates the left.

SWR
:beer3:

If your dog or cat is like Marley, maybe he/she is your folly?? Remember Marley from the book and movie of the same name -- Marley and Me? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marley_&_Me That dog continously got into trouble like a canine Dennis the Menace.

[Taltarzac]

http://stylecrave.com/2010-03-31/the-garia-edition-soleil-de-minuit-golf-car/

I would not like you would need your name on this one even if it seems quite extravagant. It is the $52,000 Garia Edition Soleil de Minuit Golf Car. The little refigerator is neat though.

[Taltarzac]

Hopefully, we will get some more. Male name on the driver's side is winning but not by as much as I thought it would.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19417205/

I have never seen one of these solar powered golf carts in TV but then again I do not golf so I guess my potential exposure to them is severely limited.

[BaylorBear]

The hubs name is on driver's side and mine on passenger's side. We also have our college decals on the cart! We refuse to grow up!

[Taltarzac]

The hubs name is on driver's side and mine on passenger's side. We also have our college decals on the cart! We refuse to grow up!

Or, license plates that have their alma maters and/or favorite teams (college, pro, high school) on them.

Go Buffalo.

[graciegirl]

We have friends, Fred and Nancy who bought a used golf cart and there were names already on it. Nan and Mel.

They scraped off the L in Mel and they were set.

Nan and Me.

[Taltarzac]

We have friends, Fred and Nancy who bought a used golf cart and there were names already on it. Nan and Mel.

They scraped off the L in Mel and they were set.

Nan and Me.

For all those psychology majors out there, what would "Nan and I" signify??

[Pturner]

For all those psychology majors out there, what would "Nan and I" signify??

I was curious, so I googled it. Foundation for Shamanic Studies. http://www.shamanism.org/index.php How did you know Tal? I had never heard of it.

[Army Guy]

BUT, actually I only have my name, as my wife passed away well before I came to TV.

I gave a few second's thought to getting "Position Vacant" for the passenger's side, but thought it disrespectful of my late wife!

SWR
:beer3:

I think that would have looked neat, but totally understand why you didn't.

Army Guy

[Taltarzac]

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/sports_and_games/golf/longest_golf_cart.aspx

I also wonder what it's top speed is. I would guess at most 14 m.p.h.

Would not need your name on this one. Here comes Goliath in his 21 foot golf cart.

[Russ_Boston]

I think they'd have a little trouble getting out/in some of those TV tunnels! :)

[Taltarzac]

I think they'd have a little trouble getting out/in some of those TV tunnels! :)

Some of the tunnels do not even seem 21 feet long.

Just think if you got stuck behind the world's longest golf parade while waiting to go through a tunnel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2005-10-30/features/LKWGOLFCARTS30_1_golf-cart-villages-guinness

This article puts the Villages population at 52,000. No wonder it is from 2005! I wonder why that record has not been topped again.

[swrinfla]

Tal:

First, probably because we broke the old record so badly no one sees a need to try again! It was close to 1,100 (folks in Sun City Center, near Tampa, early Spring 2005). We gathered better than 3,200.

Second, my memory is that Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer and/or his staff actually capped our try for logistical reasons! There were rumors that 10,000 wanted to participate!

As it was, it took some four hours to pass a given point!

It was fun event!

SWR
:beer3:

[TrudyM]

General is a great name for a dog!

I noticed that the Villages phone book lists the male first and then the female. Or, it looks that way from most of the names from which a certain gender is a strong possibility-- Bob and Sissy; Dick and Dora; Bob and Carol; Edmond and Carol Ann; Normand and Georgie; Thomas and Ardis; Richard and Joy; Al and Carol; Frederick and Patricia; Robert and Suzanne; Raymond and Jane; Norman and Lorraine; John and Sue; Joe and Barbara; Robert and Georgia; Dennis and Linda; Peter and Margaret, etc.

Now that you mention it I just realized my husband always says hello we are Trudy and Larry. And the response from the Hubby in the other couple is usually Hi Im Bob (Joe, Fred , whatever) and this is my wife so and so. Never noticed that my hubby introduces us backwards as far as convention goes.

[Pturner]

General is a great name for a dog!

I noticed that the Villages phone book lists the male first and then the female. Or, it looks that way from most of the names from which a certain gender is a strong possibility-- Bob and Sissy; Dick and Dora; Bob and Carol; Edmond and Carol Ann; Normand and Georgie; Thomas and Ardis; Richard and Joy; Al and Carol; Frederick and Patricia; Robert and Suzanne; Raymond and Jane; Norman and Lorraine; John and Sue; Joe and Barbara; Robert and Georgia; Dennis and Linda; Peter and Margaret, etc.

You mentioned Bob and Carol. Have Ted and Alice moved away? :024:

[Taltarzac]

You mentioned Bob and Carol. Have Ted and Alice moved away? :024:

Ted and Alive just do not have the same last name's first letters as Bob and Carol. These names were just a few inches f names from one page in the Villages Phone Book.


On another note about the varities of golf cart and how one might stick out. How would you like to hear this boom box affixed golf carton your closest golf course at 7 a.m. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs_GS9-W284

[Pturner]

Ted and Alive just do not have the same last name's first letters as Bob and Carol. These names were just a few inches f names from one page in the Villages Phone Book.

Geez Tal,
You are not an "old geezer" afterall if you don't remember the movie, "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice".

[Taltarzac]

Geez Tal,
You are not an "old geezer" afterall if you don't remember the movie, "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice".

I wonder if I will ever see that on a Villages golf cart-- "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice." I suppose Bob and Alice could have two dogs named Carol and Ted. My dog's name used to be Paul.

[Pturner]

I wonder if I will ever see that on a Villages golf cart-- "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice." I suppose Bob and Alice could have two dogs named Carol and Ted. My dog's name used to be Paul.

It would be funny to put those names on a four seater.

[SABRMnLgs]

Our 1st names are on our golf cart but in vynel peel offs.


Jerry and Melanie

[Army Guy]

Alice, who the H@ll is Alice???? (Only Scooter fans will get that)!
Yes, I do remember Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice. It was the first risque movie I saw.

Army Guy

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg01ZQqb5oE

[Army Guy]

Darn! No sneaking in at night with that!

Army Guy

[Taltarzac]

...make your golf cart stand out.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/1117598793053697648DgxHPx

[Taltarzac]

http://fxb.worth1000.com/entries/359941/the-flying-golf-cart

Something seems quite off with this picture as we would need a driver.

[Taltarzac]

Would not want to get in this guy's way on the fairway. http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/pages/monster-golf-cart.html

[Taltarzac]

http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/magazine/17-10/ff_ecars

Check out the gallery of Villagers with their golf carts too. http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/magazine/17-10/gallery_ecars

[Taltarzac]

Wonder if this golf cart driver likes the comic Nancy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_(comics)

[Taltarzac]

What's wrong with this picture. :what:

That does seem to be fairly successful for a poll though with that many first time viewers. I wonder if the voters are a representative sampling of golf cart owners in TV?

[Taltarzac]

http://golf.about.com/b/2005/10/16/are-you-a-candidate-for-the-bad-pants-open.htm

https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=510

You could always add some of these pants somewhere on your golf cart. Doubt if many people would have an urge to steal these pants.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xS5LB5GBBg

[Taltarzac]

http://www2.eprisenow.com/ent/news/local/article/fat_dog_sends_golf_cart_to_bottom_of_pool/65874/

[Taltarzac]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8319749.stm



"Eighteen holes spread over 1,365 km (848 miles) of outback terrain that can take as long as seven days to play...." From above linked story.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.strangevehicles.com/content/item/134916.html

I had heard that Alice Cooper is some kind of golfer.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFant65IwNw

[Taltarzac]

http://jalopnik.com/5473646/india-builds-anti+terrorist-armored-electric-golf-cart

It's an armored electric golf cart. Wonder how long it will take for one of these to show up in the latest James Bond movie?

[Taltarzac]

http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/the-history-of-golf-carts-519071.html

They did not mention names on golf carts though. :grumpy:

[Taltarzac]

http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/parade-photo-contest/gallery137547.html?photoId=c9ff5a4a-ca8f-4d95-94b8-564babe772a9&rp=1

Would not need a name on this one.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNX_wiGcJzQ&feature=related

[Taltarzac]

http://www.storn.com/Stuff/MonsterCart/home.html

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeiiWeD_6Jg

[Taltarzac]

http://blog.spinninghat.com/2009/11/underwater-golf.html

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4nfBOkjTPw

He never actually plays the drums in this you tube video though.

[Taltarzac]

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=19670210&id=3YAsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=M80EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6482,1571372

Have not seen one of these hovering over the 18th in TV.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.bestinhome-kids.com/Battery-Powered-Kids-Golf-Carts-s/1700.htm

Hope they do not show up sometime here in TV though.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06ny8R2OLg

I would think you would want your name on this golf cart unless you were with the Jackass show.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNhvTRbTcc&feature=related

It is distinctive however. Everything in the cart would smell like exhaust after a few holes though.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8f0vQ-XjaY

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySBmDl8NK14

[Taltarzac]

http://www.vintagegolfcartparts.com/cgi-bin/ccp5/cp-app.cgi?rrc=n&cip=66.249.66.38&pg=cat&ref=marketeer

Would not need your names on these unless they make a comeback.

More pictures of these first gold carts. http://www.vintagegolfcartparts.com/cgi-bin/gallery/gallery.cgi?Category=100021

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAveOB_QoBE

Let alone needing your name on this but where would you put your golf clubs??

[Taltarzac]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/sports/golf/27parmain.html?_r=1

The story is very informative too.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675073187_Dwight-D-Eisenhower_Cypress-Point-Club_golf-cart_sign-board_Del-Monte-Forest

[Taltarzac]

http://www.lopeztonight.com/photo_gallery_georges_golf_cart.php

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but does the same go for "ugly"?

[getdul981]

Nope, beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone.

[GERALDINE]

Somebody has to get a life. If this is the most serious problem some are dealing with while the country is in such turmoil then maybe they should reevaluate their priorities.chilout

Awwwww come on now...we're all just having a little fun here. Of course this is not the most serious of problems...it's not even a problem...just a little fun diversion...join in!!

[Taltarzac]

Awwwww come on now...we're all just having a little fun here. Of course this is not the most serious of problems...it's not even a problem...just a little fun diversion...join in!!

...but only 158 poll responses. So I suppose there are a lot more important issues than personifying your golf cart. Many of the golf carts in the Villages do look pretty much alike.

Of course, you could be like George Lopez and make a loud statement about bad taste. http://www.lopeztonight.com/photo_gallery_georges_golf_cart.php

[Taltarzac]

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/photo/photo-of-the-day/38876

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36EwnYcc1a4&feature=related

[Taltarzac]

http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/g/golf_cart.asp

[Taltarzac]

http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/magazine/17-10/ff_ecars

Check out the gallery of Villagers with their golf carts too. http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/magazine/17-10/gallery_ecars

Some really goodlooking Villagers' golf carts here.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPTvoabcU-k

[andkerans]

I was checking my mail this morning at the postal center and noticed all the male names which have been painted on the driver's side of Villagers' golf cart front panels. I did not see any female names on the driver's side.

So, I decided to post a poll on golf cart names.

This is about human names on golf carts. I have also seen some what look to be pet names on golf carts, but these are usually on the side or the back of the golf cart.

"The cart is mine (WOMAN) the HUMMER is his (MAN).
:MOJE_whot:

[Vinny]

I do not know about anyone else but without the names on mine I would not know which seat is mine and which is my wifes. :a20:

[Taltarzac]

http://www.golf-cart-guide.com/florida-golf-cart/

This website has a lot of information on golf carts but none about names on them that I could see.

[Taltarzac]

These carts are quite distinctive. There was one at a Villages Publix yesterday and it did have a name on it done with some class as you had to really look for it. It was in rather small print on the driver's side door.

[Taltarzac]

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/golf-cart/139446390e2f4c5d5c2a139446390e2f4c5d5c2a-85882044667?q=golf%20cart%20videos&FORM=VIRE4

I would be a chore to get your golf clubs down from way up there though.

[Taltarzac]

...I saw a painting of the dog along with her name. The portrait was a very good likeness of the pooch.

Anyone ever seen illustrations of the human cart owners on golf carts here in the Villages??

[wilsonem]

We couldn't decide which name to put on the driver's side so decided to leave them off.. I told my husband, as long as I still know my own name we don't need it on the cart. He said, "When you don't know it we won't need it either!"

[Zass38]

No, I have not added a name ..... at least for now I can still remember my name ... eh...heh

[fizzbyn]

No names. If I do something stupid :eek: I don't want to be easily identified.

[Taltarzac]

No names. If I do something stupid :eek: I don't want to be easily identified.

I guess the corollary of the MadTV description of a culprit--"It looked like a man." would be: "It looked like a golf cart!"

[Taltarzac]

...melds into a golf cart with hundreds of 3 or so inch US flags stuck all over it. Did not see any names on this one and cannot fathom any reason to put a name on something like this as it is probably the only golf cart like this in the world.

[Tom Hannon]

On the cart we just bought, I will be the main driver so my name (TOM) is on drivers side and my wifes name (CARYL) on passenger. When she buys her own cart- Caryl will be on the drivers side and Tom on passenger side.

[nitehawk]

I have two names - male on driver side and female on pass- only they are names of the people i bought the cart from four years ago