Chitty Chatty/Rohan Rec Ctr Bridge Move - Coming SOON!

[Goldwingnut]

Well the traffic signs are up that SR44 will be closing at night starting on May 4th and the crews are working this morning to put the trucks under the bridge in preparation for the move. So Monday or maybe Tuesday evening it looks like the move may happen.

I plan on live streaming an elevated view of the move when it happens. The link for the live streaming is below. You'll also be able to go direct to my YouTube page to access the feed.

Gold Wingnut Live Stream - Chitty Chatty Bridge Move - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag/live)

If this one goes like the Brownwood bridge move the entire move will take about 15-20 minutes to put the bridge in place. After the move is complete I'll post a time-lapse view of the move on YouTube.

If the move doesn't happen tomorrow evening I'll reschedule the feed for the next day and repeat as necessary until the move occurs. (Second hand information this morning is telling me Thursday for the move, but I'll keep a watch every day.)

[stings]

I assumed this was going to happen given the rapidity of the Chitty Chatty and Bradford villages. Looking forward to seeing your live feed. Thank you.

[Number 10 GI]

Cool, thanks

[dsnrbec]

Looking forward to progress but it doesn’t won’t help anyone but the residents of Chitty Chatty and maybe Bradford. Still, it will be good to see things moving forward.

[C4Boston]

Any idea on the time?

[graciegirl]

Well the traffic signs are up that SR44 will be closing at night starting on May 4th and the crews are working this morning to put the trucks under the bridge in preparation for the move. So Monday or maybe Tuesday evening it looks like the move may happen.

I plan on live streaming an elevated view of the move when it happens. The link for the live streaming is below. You'll also be able to go direct to my YouTube page to access the feed.

Gold Wingnut Live Stream - Chitty Chatty Bridge Move - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag/live)

If this one goes like the Brownwood bridge move the entire move will take about 15-20 minutes to put the bridge in place. After the move is complete I'll post a time-lapse view of the move on YouTube.

If the move doesn't happen tomorrow evening I'll reschedule the feed for the next day and repeat as necessary until the move occurs.

What good news. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the feed.

To all of the doubters ….I Told You So.

[Goldwingnut]

Any idea on the time?

Last time it was at 9:00 PM that they started. I'll start streaming at 9 or sooner if things start to happen.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Copy that info, thank you. Look forward to it.

[photo1902]

Last time it was at 9:00 PM that they started. I'll start streaming at 9 or sooner if things start to happen.

Just out of curiosity, what is the law pertaining to flying a drone at night?

[Goldwingnut]

Just out of curiosity, what is the law pertaining to flying a drone at night?

Here are the details, recreation rules are slightly different. Night flying is covered in 14CFR107.29 and .205.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2017-title14-vol2/pdf/CFR-2017-title14-vol2-part107.pdf

[photo1902]

Here are the details, recreation rules are slightly different. Night flying is covered in 14CFR107.29 and .205.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2017-title14-vol2/pdf/CFR-2017-title14-vol2-part107.pdf

§ 107.29 Daylight operation.
(a) No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system during night.

Got it. Thanks

[Goldwingnut]

§ 107.29 Daylight operation.
(a) No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system during night.

Got it. Thanks

What's your point?
Just like the fire and brimstone preachers who take a snippet from the Bible and loose the full context and meaning.

[photo1902]

What's your point?
Just like the fire and brimstone preachers who take a snippet from the Bible and loose the full context and meaning.
Priceless. Comparing me to a preacher. That’s rich.

So, back to question. Just so I’m clear. You’re allowed to fly at night?

And I’m also trying to figure out how you are able to fly over people and traffic. That’s all.

[Goldwingnut]

Huh? So you’re allowed to fly at night?

And I’m just trying figure out how you are able to fly over people and traffic. That’s all. Maybe you’re exempt.

Where did I say I was flying for this?
I don't fly over people unless they are directly and actively involved in the activity and they are fully aware of the risks. I also don't fly over moving vehicles. Per 14CFR107.39.

Don't let what you see in the videos be your only evidence. The camera angle and altitude put objects a lot farther from the aircraft than they appear and the extensive editing I do changes the perspective of where objects are in relation to the aircraft. The angles for direction of travel also affect what is actually below the aircraft as compared to what is in the video.

[Ecuadog]

Thank you very much, GoldWingNut. I really appreciate what you do.

[dewilson58]

Hurry up & wait.


:shocked:

[CWGUY]

Priceless. Comparing me to a preacher. That’s rich.

So, back to question. Just so I’m clear. You’re allowed to fly at night?

And I’m also trying to figure out how you are able to fly over people and traffic. That’s all.

:confused: You asked and it was answered before.......

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/construction-update-4-10-20-short-305114/

Post 10 and 11

[photo1902]

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[DeanFL]

What good news. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the feed.

To all of the doubters ….I Told You So.

....GG - I'm sensing a tongue-sticking-out as well.

[FenneyFanatic]

That’s exciting news!

Don..Have they done any work around the Bailey cattle bridge?

[spofford]

Thanks, look forward to seeing it.

[JoMar]

Stay away from water......:)

[Goldwingnut]

Stay away from water......:)

Ouch!

[Jac499]

Thank you, GoldWingNut. I look forward to seeing this feed.

[Shadia328]

Thank you, looking forward to seeing this!

[vinricci]

Wing nut, thank you for all you do. Your posts are always informative, precise and to the point and I’m amazed at your knowledge of so many things. Keep up the good work.
P.S. the wife likes you too!

[jarodrig]

What is the “official” name of that bridge ? Chitty Chatty bridge ???

[Goldwingnut]

What is the “official” name of that bridge ? Chitty Chatty bridge ???

Yes, I believe that will be the name, that's what has been appearing on the plans and documents.

[stadry]

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dust Bunny]

Tonight at 8 pm bring your camera

[M2inOR]

Re: OP's question about flying at night

In simple terms, there are recreational rules and commercial rules.

Read:
https://drones-pro.com/flying-drones-at-night/#First-Off-Can-You-Fly-Drones-At-Night

[ficoguy]

Its no good if they don't have the approach ramps done

[davem4616]

Well the traffic signs are up that SR44 will be closing at night starting on May 4th and the crews are working this morning to put the trucks under the bridge in preparation for the move. So Monday or maybe Tuesday evening it looks like the move may happen.

I plan on live streaming an elevated view of the move when it happens. The link for the live streaming is below. You'll also be able to go direct to my YouTube page to access the feed.

Gold Wingnut Live Stream - Chitty Chatty Bridge Move - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag/live)

If this one goes like the Brownwood bridge move the entire move will take about 15-20 minutes to put the bridge in place. After the move is complete I'll post a time-lapse view of the move on YouTube.

If the move doesn't happen tomorrow evening I'll reschedule the feed for the next day and repeat as necessary until the move occurs. (Second hand information this morning is telling me Thursday for the move, but I'll keep a watch every day.)



Thank you for recording this...I was thinking of going down to watch it....no need now :coolsmiley:

[golfing eagles]

What is the “official” name of that bridge ? Chitty Chatty bridge ???

If they had to use explosives to make a hole for the pylons, they could call it the "Chitty Chatty Bang Bang Bridge":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[RoadToad]

What Drone/Cam do you use? I am looking at the new DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More.
Opinion?

[Robin Hardwick]

What good news. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the feed.

To all of the doubters ….I Told You So.

The doubters are south of the turnpike and are STILL WAITING to be connected!

[jarodrig]

Its no good if they don't have the approach ramps done

Patience, grasshopper........

[Kdixon1260]

Thanks Goldwingnut! I am out of town but I really look forward to watching the process 👍

[Goldwingnut]

What Drone/Cam do you use? I am looking at the new DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More.
Opinion?

I'm still uncertain of the MA2 mainly because the software it uses - DJI Fly. The only other one using it is the Mavic Mini (which I have). All the rest of the DJI models use DJI Go4 to fly. The feature set on Fly is very very limited as compared to Go4 which is the concern. The aircraft itself, from what I am reading and other reviews, seems pretty good and has some great advances that everyone hopes to see on the Mavic 3 and/or Phantom 5.

Right now DJI has not released an SDK or the API calls for the Fly software so there is no 3rd party Apps that can integrate with the MM or MA2. This is a huge sort fall because of the other great flying Apps that are available like Litchi and DroneLink.

For now, I would wait to see how it shakes out in the market and also see what's coming next, a lot of rumors are flying about the Mavic 3 Pro for this summer.

I have 2 DJI Phantom 4 Pros, a DJI Mavic Pro with the NoLimitDronz hack installed, a DJI Mavic Mini, a DJI Tello, and a DJI Osmo Pocket. For the bridge move I will be using one of the P4Ps from an elevated position to do the live streaming.

[Goldwingnut]

Its no good if they don't have the approach ramps done

Spot on! Until the ramps and MMPs are built it will be just like the Brownwood bridge, a giant advertising billboard. Advertising and appeasement will be the biggest gains from this move, for now.

[justjim]

Wing nut, thank you for all you do. Your posts are always informative, precise and to the point and I’m amazed at your knowledge of so many things. Keep up the good work.
P.S. the wife likes you too!

Spot on! Until the ramps and MMPs are built it will be just like the Brownwood bridge, a giant advertising billboard. Advertising and appeasement will be the biggest gains from this move, for now.

Agree, it could still be months before you see any carts traveling on that bridge. Thanks for your drone work as it’s a great service to all Villagers. Jim

[stings]

I believe IMHO that the full completion of this bridge and the ramps thereto will be completed within the month. The speed with which Chitty Chatty and Bradford are being completed coupled with the current health crisis will necessitate a grand marketing event which the opening of this bridge will provide.

[Mary Windsor]

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

[thelegges]

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

Unless they had a commitment to a retail, why build. Look at the shopping plaza behind Miller’s, that the major retailer dropped out. Nice looking Empty Plaza

[Bogie Shooter]

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

Promised?

[JoMar]

Wing nut, thank you for all you do. Your posts are always informative, precise and to the point and I’m amazed at your knowledge of so many things. Keep up the good work.
P.S. the wife likes you too!

Don takes his responsibility as a CDD 10 Supervisor and a member of the Project Wide Advisory Committee very seriously. His research and exposure to the processes, division of authority and responsibility between TV and County and his past experiences make him a significant asset, not only the CDD 10 but to all in the Villages. We are fortunate to have him.

[VApeople]

I believe IMHO that the full completion of this bridge and the ramps thereto will be completed within the month.

I sure hope not. The way it is now, we can drive to C-C, park at the pool, and take a nice walk along the MMP with no fear of being run down by a golf cart.

[DanielM]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.

[Number 10 GI]

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

No business is going to build/lease retail space, stock it with merchandise and hire employees to man the store until there is enough population living in the area to generate sufficient sales for the business to make a profit. Businesses have to make a profit in order to stay in business, that's the first lesson in Business 101.

[Alto2548]

What's the latest re connectivity for those of us who are south of the turnpike?

[DanielM]

Thanks for the 101 let me give you the 102. Fenny is the largest Village and don’t make business promises you can’t keep - give them a rent break or subsidies them and keep a promise. The houses are all load for so the cash is in their till.

[jarodrig]

Thanks for the 101 let me give you the 102. Fenny is the largest Village and don’t make business promises you can’t keep - give them a rent break or subsidies them and keep a promise. The houses are all load for so the cash is in their till.

Let me give you the next lesson .... call it Business 103 .......

Never believe in “promises” , unless you also believe in the Easter Bunny !!! LOL ! ;)

[dewilson58]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.


Who promised??
(here we go again)

[Number 10 GI]

Thanks for the 101 let me give you the 102. Fenny is the largest Village and don’t make business promises you can’t keep - give them a rent break or subsidies them and keep a promise. The houses are all load for so the cash is in their till.

What ludicrous suggestion.

[rhood]

....GG - I'm sensing a tongue-sticking-out as well.
You have to consider where that comment came from

[dewilson58]

. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”.




Smell???.................you are in a Dutch Oven, lower the sheets.


:a040:

[DanielM]

The villages sales brochure POV397Ro119 Clearly states Note A “Connectivity Bridges &Tunnels - January 2020. This was a handout given to buyers in 2019. That’s no Easter Bunny and from the sales brochure, to the salesman’s mouth and to buyers ears. Just saying - that’s what was shown, said and promised. Nothing further to say. It’s in writing.

[jarodrig]

The villages sales brochure POV397Ro119 Clearly states Note A “Connectivity Bridges &Tunnels - January 2020. This was a handout given to buyers in 2019. That’s no Easter Bunny and from the sales brochure, to the salesman’s mouth and to buyers ears. Just saying - that’s what was shown, said and promised. Nothing further to say. It’s in writing.

I don’t interpret that as a “promise” . I read that to mean an “expectation” , nothing more and nothing less......

No one has a crystal ball . No one could have predicted the current pandemic which has effected all phases of life and living .

Bottom line is that connectivity will be completed when it’s completed.

No amount of whining or demanding is going to change that !

[renrod]

Don't let what you see in the videos be your only evidence. The camera angle and altitude put objects a lot farther from the aircraft than they appear and the extensive editing I do changes the perspective of where objects are in relation to the aircraft. The angles for direction of travel also affect what is actually below the aircraft as compared to what is in the video.[/QUOTE]

Don't let him/her drag you down to his/her level. Jealousy is not a virtue. You do a terrific job, and I enjoy the videos.

[dewilson58]

The villages sales brochure POV397Ro119 Clearly states Note A “Connectivity Bridges &Tunnels - January 2020. This was a handout given to buyers in 2019. That’s no Easter Bunny and from the sales brochure, to the salesman’s mouth and to buyers ears. Just saying - that’s what was shown, said and promised. Nothing further to say. It’s in writing.




That's a targeted completion date, not a promise. :faint:

[Bogie Shooter]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.

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[thelegges]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.

Many in the new area are in no great hurry to be invaded by the multitude coming from the north. They seem to wine the least on connection.

[yankygrl]

Well the traffic signs are up that SR44 will be closing at night starting on May 4th and the crews are working this morning to put the trucks under the bridge in preparation for the move. So Monday or maybe Tuesday evening it looks like the move may happen.

I plan on live streaming an elevated view of the move when it happens. The link for the live streaming is below. You'll also be able to go direct to my YouTube page to access the feed.

Gold Wingnut Live Stream - Chitty Chatty Bridge Move - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag/live)

If this one goes like the Brownwood bridge move the entire move will take about 15-20 minutes to put the bridge in place. After the move is complete I'll post a time-lapse view of the move on YouTube.

If the move doesn't happen tomorrow evening I'll reschedule the feed for the next day and repeat as necessary until the move occurs. (Second hand information this morning is telling me Thursday for the move, but I'll keep a watch every day.)
That would be great to see. Everyone needs to remember that it won't be functional for a long time. How long has the Brownwood bridge been in place yet there are no ramps to it. Rumors abound about end of 2020 opening. I'll believe it when I actually see the first carts go across.

[Bogie Shooter]

That would be great to see. Everyone needs to remember that it won't be functional for a long time. How long has the Brownwood bridge been in place yet there are no ramps to it. Rumors abound about end of 2020 opening. I'll believe it when I actually see the first carts go across.

Guess the carts would be a confirming sign.:)

[Goldwingnut]

Obviously this is not happening tonight.

I went by at about 5 PM and the bridge has been raised about 10 ft in preparation for the jacks to be placed on the trucks under the bridge. This allows lifting to remove the current ground supports and lifting into place over the roadway. The jacks are still sitting to the side.

Some second hand information I received earlier today was that it would be Thursday for the move. I'll keep checking every day. The real indicator is when the road signs change to "Road closed at 9:00PM tonight".

[Goldwingnut]

Guess the carts would be a confirming sign.:)

Doubtful, there will be some fool who tries to cross before it's open. The Brownwood bridge has already had people trying to walk across it. When the Water Lily bridge goes over I'm sure they're going to have lots of problems stopping people for trying to cross.

I'm not a naysayer or a gloom and doom type of person, this is just the result of my observations over the last 6 years of the acts of some of the people that have come to live here. If the sign says "Wet Paint" you're guaranteed to have hand prints on it in an hour.

[FenneyFanatic]

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[cmj1210]

Never believe a salesman. They are being paid by the developer. They will say what they need to to make a sale. They also are only giving the information that was given to them.

The villages sales brochure POV397Ro119 Clearly states Note A “Connectivity Bridges &Tunnels - January 2020. This was a handout given to buyers in 2019. That’s no Easter Bunny and from the sales brochure, to the salesman’s mouth and to buyers ears. Just saying - that’s what was shown, said and promised. Nothing further to say. It’s in writing.

[JerryLBell]

I wonder how long it will sit with no ramps built up to it and no actual connection to paths going south, especially going all the way south and over the turnpike. But then, I'm still wondering the same about the bridge by Brownwood. I'm looking forward to both because I think they (especially the Brownwood bridge) will allow for some scenic golf cart and bicycle rides south.

I know I could do southern trips on my bicycle but I've gotten so I do NOT like riding out in car traffic.Golf cart traffic on the multi-modal paths is scary enough but cars can and do go a LOT faster and are a LOT heavier.

[Altavia]

For safety reasons, it seems unlikely the bridge will open before construction adjacent to the connecting paths in those villages are substantially complete.

[Barborv]

Always enjoy seeing your videos Goldwingnut, especially that I'm in NY most of the year. Thank you

[Marathon Man]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.


Why does anyone who does not live there care? Many of us don't care about the bridges. We love living in our wonderful community. We understand that bridges allow traffic both ways. That's what I told the Morses the last time I had dinner with them. "Slow down, take your time", I said.

People need to be concerned about things that actually affects them. Geez, somepeople like to go find something to complain about.

[jarodrig]

Why does anyone who does not live there care? Many of us don't care about the bridges. We love living in our wonderful community. We understand that bridges allow traffic both ways. That's what I told the Morses the last time I had dinner with them. "Slow down, take your time", I said.

People need to be concerned about things that actually affects them. Geez, somepeople like to go find something to complain about.

MANY, many of the Villagers are what I would call “Professional Whiners” ...... if they’re not complaining about a “rebate” on amenity fees , it’s complaining about dogs pooping at the postal stations , or complaining about the pools not open , or complaining about what side of the multimodal path we should be walking on ....... <taking a breath >..... or complaining about the pickleball courses closed Or complaining about the condition of the golf courses or someone not wearing a mask or about the modest tax increase while not taking into consideration that the tax rate had not increased in 14 years or that they can’t get a tee time this week or ......

please feel free to fill in the rest of the blanks ......I’m sure I’ve missed another dozen or so complaints...... ;)

[FenneyFanatic]

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[wisbad1]

Well the traffic signs are up that SR44 will be closing at night starting on May 4th and the crews are working this morning to put the trucks under the bridge in preparation for the move. So Monday or maybe Tuesday evening it looks like the move may happen.

I plan on live streaming an elevated view of the move when it happens. The link for the live streaming is below. You'll also be able to go direct to my YouTube page to access the feed.

Gold Wingnut Live Stream - Chitty Chatty Bridge Move - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag/live)

If this one goes like the Brownwood bridge move the entire move will take about 15-20 minutes to put the bridge in place. After the move is complete I'll post a time-lapse view of the move on YouTube.

If the move doesn't happen tomorrow evening I'll reschedule the feed for the next day and repeat as necessary until the move occurs. (Second hand information this morning is telling me Thursday for the move, but I'll keep a watch every day.)
When’s it happening?

[Goldwingnut]

Here's an update video on the bridge movement. Not happening Tuesday, a reliable source tells me Thursday night, but that could be a red herring and they may be moving it Wednesday.

Chitty Chatty Bridge move update - YouTube (https://youtu.be/ga8VnRUyzIs)

[dewilson58]

Keep the drone gassed up!!!

[FenneyFanatic]

I'm always excited to see new developments!

[FenneyFanatic]

Fingers crossed for tonight..

[davem4616]

certainly looks like the bridge is going up tonight....road detour signs are everywhere

traffic will be detoured off of CR 44 to Kristine Way it looks like and then back to the highway via Morse Blvd

[Goldwingnut]

certainly looks like the bridge is going up tonight....road detour signs are everywhere

traffic will be detoured off of CR 44 to Kristine Way it looks like and then back to the highway via Morse Blvd

I'm thinking the same thing.

[FenneyFanatic]

Looks like the bridge is moving at 9:00 pm tonight. The Villages channel will be showing it live.. It’ll be nice to have two video feeds..

[rustyp]

I'm thinking the same thing.

Is this the website I can watch the bridge placement live 10 minutes from now - I don't see anything live.

–tinyurl.com/GWNP-01 tinyurl.com/GWNP-02

or this one

The Villages Florida
- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UimES_xLEu_7VPyMrIeKA)

[Goldwingnut]

Sorry I’m sitting in the PWAC meeting reviewing $90,000,000+ In budgets and unable to start the video stream. These budgets have a higher priority. As soon as I can get there I’ll start streaming.

[Kenswing]

It's streaming on The Villages channel right now..

Chitty Chatty Bridge Setting - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WsPVBPblKU)

[rustyp]

It's streaming on The Villages channel right now..

Chitty Chatty Bridge Setting - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WsPVBPblKU)

Got it - thanks

[rustyp]

And for 15 years I have been told nothing good happens after 9 PM in The VIllages. That was awesome.

[P A Paul]

It’s a shame after the delay in starting from the advertised time, they stopped the camera/video feed when it was ready to be hoisted and placed. It’s not like I had a baseball game to watch, after- all, and the the “pace of play” was similar. Would have liked to watch the end of the game.

[EdFNJ]

It’s a shame after the delay in starting from the advertised time, they stopped the camera/video feed when it was ready to be hoisted and placed. It’s not like I had a baseball game to watch, after- all, and the the “pace of play” was similar. Would have liked to watch the end of the game. Yea, that was strange. Maybe they realized it was after 9PM and had to stop. :)

[Altavia]

Didn't look too in place at 12:30, wondering if they had a problem?

[Marathon Man]

Sorry I’m sitting in the PWAC meeting reviewing $90,000,000+ In budgets and unable to start the video stream. These budgets have a higher priority. As soon as I can get there I’ll start streaming.

Good choice. And thank you for serving our community. I have attended many PWAC meetings and generally agree with every decision made. We (and our money) are well taken care of.

[birdiebill]

Chitty Chatty bridge is in place over hwy 44 and traffic is moving at normal speed under the bridge. Don't know what time it was finished.

[NoMoSno]

Chitty Chatty bridge is in place over hwy 44 and traffic is moving at normal speed under the bridge. Don't know what time it was finished.
Good to know.
When the stream ended abruptly I thought it didn't fit...:shocked:

[vintageogauge]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.

Not so great for Chitty Chatty, they have no access to any of the 5 executive courses down here, Everglades, the Pitch & Putt, Putt & Play, RC boat and car racing, nothing, they can't get across the turnpike, they have no choice but to go north to do anything CC has no amenities other than their neighborhood pool. Another note is you cannot come down here from the north on a golf car and go anywhere other than Chitty Chatty.

[Michael Charles]

Not so great for Chitty Chatty, they have no access to any of the 5 executive courses down here, Everglades, the Pitch & Putt, Putt & Play, RC boat and car racing, nothing, they can't get across the turnpike, they have no choice but to go north to do anything CC has no amenities other than their neighborhood pool. Another note is you cannot come down here from the north on a golf car and go anywhere other than Chitty Chatty.

So not true!

Once they finally build and/or finish the ramps on both side of the CCB, those folks will have the distinct pleasure of riding down into the soon to be finished village of Bradford then the soon to be finished village of St. Catherine (I thinks that's the name but know that it'll be corrected very quickly if I'm wrong!) then they can park their golf carts and watch the sunset over the turnpike looking right over at the everglades recreation center, waving to their friends enjoying the sunset on the other side of the turnpike!

[billethkid]

I guess us "northerners" will have to get a large capacity gas tank for our golf carts.......next? Rest areas with rest rooms and food courts on the MMP.

[Bogie Shooter]

I guess us "northerners" will have to get a large capacity gas tank for our golf carts.......next? Rest areas with rest rooms and food courts on the MMP.

As promised by the sales reps.:ho:

[tvbound]

I guess us "northerners" will have to get a large capacity gas tank for our golf carts.......next? Rest areas with rest rooms and food courts on the MMP.

That might not be as silly as it initially sounds.

If a location just north of the turnpike bridge next to the MMP (also accessible with a pull-off for cars?) was found to put up a small building, with lots of shaded tables/trees and had drinks, ice cream, coffee, baked goods, etc. were to be put up, it might actually do a good business for those making that long haul.

[MSchad]

Such great news. I’m sure all the folks in Fenny and Marsh Bend are over joyed to know their bridge and daily convenience center which were promised to be open in January 2020 when they bought have no announced open and now CC can have fully connectivity and access to conveniences via golf cart before them. As the saying goes - ”Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese”. All was PROMISED for January 2020.
As one of the “Fenney Folks”, the connectivity not happening exactly first thing 2020 doesn’t bother me as much as it seems to bother everyone else not living below 44. It is happening. Patience is a virtue.

[billethkid]

As one of the “Fenney Folks”, the connectivity not happening exactly first thing 2020 doesn’t bother me as much as it seems to bother everyone else not living below 44. It is happening. Patience is a virtue.

Just like everything between Arnold Palmer's and SR44 happened!

[thelegges]

As one of the “Fenney Folks”, the connectivity not happening exactly first thing 2020 doesn’t bother me as much as it seems to bother everyone else not living below 44. It is happening. Patience is a virtue.

It also bothers people who don’t live here:MOJE_whot:

[kansasr]

Taken around 7pm at Rohan

[Chi-Town]

Not so great for Chitty Chatty, they have no access to any of the 5 executive courses down here, Everglades, the Pitch & Putt, Putt & Play, RC boat and car racing, nothing, they can't get across the turnpike, they have no choice but to go north to do anything CC has no amenities other than their neighborhood pool. Another note is you cannot come down here from the north on a golf car and go anywhere other than Chitty Chatty.


As a defender of all negativity south of 44 I'm surprised that you are pointing out the negatives of a neighboring Village.