The Epitome of some Villages residents sense of entitlement?

[roob1]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.

[Kenswing]

Another first world problem. I don’t know which is worse, the “entitled Villagers or the ones who need to constantly point them out?

[roob1]

From my perspective, I see pointing these incidences out on this forum a much healthier response than many of the acting out behaviors by Villagers I have witnessed in similar situations.


Another first world problem. I don’t know which is worse, the “entitled Villagers or the ones who need to constantly point them out?

[ThirdOfFive]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.
In my opinion, the reason such incidents are noteworthy here in TV is because of their rarity. The overwhelming number of Villagers, again in my opinion, would never dream of doing such a thing.

[tophcfa]

I’m not condoning his actions, but the setup at that place is very unique and confusing, especially if it was his first time there. Having the pro shop across the street, buried in the Sawgrass marketplace building, with no clubhouse and associated parking, could have thrown the guy for a loop. He might have been asking the starter, “where the hell do I park, pay, and get a rental cart”?

[Laker14]

I’m not condoning his actions, but the setup at that place is very unique and confusing, especially if it was his first time there. Having the pro shop across the street, buried in the Sawgrass marketplace building, with no clubhouse and associated parking, could have thrown the guy for a loop. He might have been asking the starter, “where the hell do I park, pay, and get a rental cart”?

I agree. It's a goofy set-up. Unlike any other course in TV. I am baffled by the arrangement, and baffled trying to figure out what the designers were thinking when they created it. I've played there enough times to know how it works, but it took me a few times to figure it out. It's particularly unwieldy when someone coming by car has to hook up with a cart partner.

[golfing eagles]

I’m not condoning his actions, but the setup at that place is very unique and confusing, especially if it was his first time there. Having the pro shop across the street, buried in the Sawgrass marketplace building, with no clubhouse and associated parking, could have thrown the guy for a loop. He might have been asking the starter, “where the hell do I park, pay, and get a rental cart”?

I can honestly state that on the few occasions that I was unsure of where to go/park, it NEVER occurred to me to park in a lane of MOVING TRAFFIC!!!

I give him ZERO on the list of excuses. More than likely he was sharing a cart with his buddy who was already at the starter shack and he was too lazy to carry his clubs over from the parking lot.

[kansasr]

I agree. It's a goofy set-up. Unlike any other course in TV. I am baffled by the arrangement, and baffled trying to figure out what the designers were thinking when they created it. I've played there enough times to know how it works, but it took me a few times to figure it out. It's particularly unwieldy when someone coming by car has to hook up with a cart partner.

Perhaps championship courses, but for executive courses north of 44, this is pretty much the norm, having someone come pick you up in their cart from a remote parking lot.

[Kelevision]

I can honestly state that on the few occasions that I was unsure of where to go/park, it NEVER occurred to me to park in a lane of MOVING TRAFFIC!!!

I give him ZERO on the list of excuses. More than likely he was sharing a cart with his buddy who was already at the starter shack and he was too lazy to carry his clubs over from the parking lot.

Does this also apply to any plaza you pull into and the cars stopping to let the passengers out in front of their destination, then they go park?

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Kenswing;2342966]Another first world problem. I don’t know which is worse, the “entitled Villagers or the ones who need to constantly point them out?[/ QUOTE]

Agree, and yet, when I grab a morning coffee, or an afternoon break, flip open my laptop, and don't think I could find anything more entertaining than our own little community social media site. Too bad when James Michener wrote his novel Recessional about retirement communities in Florida, it was before the era of "social media sites", or he surely would have interwoven that aspect into his fiction based on face novels.

[roob1]

It is so common for cars to stop in plazas to let out passengers. I think most of us expect this and despite not liking it, are on the alert for this as we drive 10MPH. Parking a car in a traffic lane of 35MPH with no warning lights, cones etc., creates a much more dangerous situation.


Does this also apply to any plaza you pull into and the cars stopping to let the passengers out in front of their destination, then they go park?

[fdpaq0580]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.

WOW! Nuggets of steel or simply devoid of even one working brain cell? Wife and I see jerks and/or idiots on virtually every outing.

[Topspinmo]

Yet more obnoxious golfer storytelling.:MOJE_whot: Where does it end:duck:

[fdpaq0580]

Yet more obnoxious golfer storytelling.:MOJE_whot: Where does it end:duck:

When it no longer happens? 🫠🤭

[tophcfa]

Yet more obnoxious golfer storytelling.:MOJE_whot: Where does it end:duck:

There are obnoxious people involved in any and every activity. Golfing is extremely popular, so there are just more golfers and consequently more stories.

[vintageogauge]

I once saw a car on Morse parked with only his turn signal on letting his dog poop on the grass along the road. I don't know if anyone ran into the car or not but definitely not safe and was a brainless act.

[fdpaq0580]

I once saw a car on Morse parked with only his turn signal on letting his dog poop on the grass along the road. I don't know if anyone ran into the car or not but definitely not safe and was a brainless act.

I wonder what his defense would be if he had to go to court for that? "You know, judge, I'm special and so is my dog. Laws don't apply to us."!

[golfing eagles]

I wonder what his defense would be if he had to go to court for that? "You know, judge, I'm special and so is my dog. Laws don't apply to us."!

Doesn't it say that in small print on the signs at our borders---"Welcome to The Villages, America's Friendliest Home Town"???

"You know, judge, I'm special and so is my dog. Laws don't apply to us."!

[fdpaq0580]

Doesn't it say that in small print on the signs at our borders---"Welcome to The Villages, America's Friendliest Home Town"???

"Friendliest Home Town", yes. "Most Special and Entitled and Spoiled residents", I don’t believe so. I'll have to check it out next time I return from a foray outside of the bubble.

[fdpaq0580]

Really don't see that word in my posts. But yes, your conclusion is correct. It is annoying when one is driving down the road and a car is parked ahead in your lane because someone felt their convenience is more important than other's safety.

You're right! Just who do those people think they are? UPS! 🤬🤬🤬
Sometimes I wish I drove a steamroller! Without a license plate, of course. Wouldn't want to get caught flattering cars. Without a plate cops would never figure it out! 😆🤓🙃🤓 Just act normal.

[Robojo]

I can honestly state that on the few occasions that I was unsure of where to go/park, it NEVER occurred to me to park in a lane of MOVING TRAFFIC!!!

I give him ZERO on the list of excuses. More than likely he was sharing a cart with his buddy who was already at the starter shack and he was too lazy to carry his clubs over from the parking lot.

So really who's the entitled one here. What is our world coming to when people don't have the patience to wait for a confused old man.

[roob1]

If you see this situation as a reflection of patience, then you missed the whole point. He created a very dangerous hazard to oncoming traffic. Try telling the family of the injured or deceased aged driver who crashed into his car (which was parked in a traffic lane with no warning signs) that their family member should have been more patient.

So really who's the entitled one here. What is our world coming to when people don't have the patience to wait for a confused old man.

[Life as I know it]

Why do people have to back into a space at Church? Waiting for some of these people to pull back and forth, back and forth is not entertaining at the very least. They usually leave before the mass has ended so they can be the first ones out. Why? They are all retired.

[golfing eagles]

So really who's the entitled one here. What is our world coming to when people don't have the patience to wait for a confused old man.

You're joking? Right?

Didn't see "old" in the OP. Didn't see "confused" either.

There's a difference between being patient for a "confused old man" and a lazy entitled idiot.

[Rzepecki]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.

Why sweat the small stuff?!

[Rocksnap]

Another first world problem. I don’t know which is worse, the “entitled Villagers or the ones who need to constantly point them out?

It’s the Karens that usually point. From my humble experience.

[golfing eagles]

Why sweat the small stuff?!

I'll answer that for everyone:

Because it's stupid, dangerous and illegal.

[bark4me]

Another first world problem. I don’t know which is worse, the “entitled Villagers or the ones who need to constantly point them out?
I'm gonna say the entitled Villager

[bark4me]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.
Probably a snowbird that did not get out in time with the rest of the flock

[Craig Vernon]

In my opinion, the reason such incidents are noteworthy here in TV is because of their rarity. The overwhelming number of Villagers, again in my opinion, would never dream of doing such a thing.

Not sure rare is the correct word but very few make a larger reflection on the whole.

[nn0wheremann]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.
So call the Wildwood police and report the violation, if there is one.

[airstreamingypsy]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.

Was it a red Corvette?

[Bealman]

Why do people have to back into a space at Church? Waiting for some of these people to pull back and forth, back and forth is not entertaining at the very least. They usually leave before the mass has ended so they can be the first ones out. Why? They are all retired.

The reason you back into a spot is that it is safer. Both for parking and unparking the car. How well can you see traffic when you are backing out of a parking space?

In the past where I worked you were required to back in parking. It was at a refinery. Two reasons, one when parking you can back into a spot while seeing the area is clear and no crossing traffic behind you. 2) In an emergency, backing out of a parking spot interferes with traffic flow in an emergency.

The wait time for some one crossing in front of you is almost no different than waiting for someone to back into a spot. Don't they teach you patience at your church? Shame, shame, shame.....

[sdeikenberry]

The whole Sawgrass set up is whacky...but ESPECIALLY the golf set up. Why didn't they stay with a town square concept that has worked well? Why didn't they include a bag drop at the starter shack side? It's a real PIA the way they have it now if you don't drive your golf cart to the course. This is similar to the Fenney putt n play course...no auto parking at the course. Whoever their site planner is...I'd hire another person.

[Pete Swanson]

I’m not condoning his actions, but the setup at that place is very unique and confusing, especially if it was his first time there. Having the pro shop across the street, buried in the Sawgrass marketplace building, with no clubhouse and associated parking, could have thrown the guy for a loop. He might have been asking the starter, “where the hell do I park, pay, and get a rental cart”?

Folks needing to get over to the Starter Shack can ask the Pro Shop staff for a lift and he/she will certainly be accommodated. It's a service they gladly will render.

[fdpaq0580]

Why sweat the small stuff?!

Wasn't "small stuff" by any stretch of the imagination. It was very stupid and potentially deadly "stuff".

[tophcfa]

Folks needing to get over to the Starter Shack can ask the Pro Shop staff for a lift and he/she will certainly be accommodated. It's a service they gladly will render.

If it was the guys first time there he wouldn’t know that. In fact, he wouldn’t know where the pro shop is. It’s a really screwed up set up there, unlike any other golf course I have never played, with a very large sample size. I’m still not condoning his actions, but I can easily see a scenario where he was totally confused.

[fdpaq0580]

Why do people have to back into a space at Church? Waiting for some of these people to pull back and forth, back and forth is not entertaining at the very least. They usually leave before the mass has ended so they can be the first ones out. Why? They are all retired.

Makes one wonder, what would Jesus think of folks who bow their heads in church, but when they get behind the wheel they drive like Hell!

[JMintzer]

Folks needing to get over to the Starter Shack can ask the Pro Shop staff for a lift and he/she will certainly be accommodated. It's a service they gladly will render.

I've played Sawgrass at least a dozen tine and I never knew this...

[Caymus]

The reason you back into a spot is that it is safer. Both for parking and unparking the car. How well can you see traffic when you are backing out of a parking space?

In the past where I worked you were required to back in parking. It was at a refinery. Two reasons, one when parking you can back into a spot while seeing the area is clear and no crossing traffic behind you. 2) In an emergency, backing out of a parking spot interferes with traffic flow in an emergency.

The wait time for some one crossing in front of you is almost no different than waiting for someone to back into a spot. Don't they teach you patience at your church? Shame, shame, shame.....

Now most new cars have sensors and cameras to make it easier.

[LeRoySmith]

Makes one wonder, what would Jesus think of folks who bow their heads in church, but when they get behind the wheel they drive like Hell!

Jesus drives a BMW so he is one of the worst offenders.

[golfing eagles]

If it was the guys first time there he wouldn’t know that. In fact, he wouldn’t know where the pro shop is. It’s a really screwed up set up there, unlike any other golf course I have never played, with a very large sample size. I’m still not condoning his actions, but I can easily see a scenario where he was totally confused.

He might not know where the pro shop is, he may not know where to get a rental cart, he may not know where TO park, but he sure as heck should know NOT TO park in a lane of moving traffic posted at 35 mph!!!! Why are people making excuses for this moron??????

[Gpsma]

Golfers..the kings and queens of entitled villagers. Constantly complaining

[mikempp]

I've owned my home in the Villages since 2008 and can honestly say I have only seen a few "entitled" people here. I did have a next-door neighbor move from California that was downright nasty. She sold and moved back to California, said "not enough liberals here".

[golfing eagles]

I've owned my home in the Villages since 2008 and can honestly say I have only seen a few "entitled" people here. I did have a next-door neighbor move from California that was downright nasty. She sold and moved back to California, said "not enough liberals here".

Sounds about right :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[fdpaq0580]

He might not know where the pro shop is, he may not know where to get a rental cart, he may not know where TO park, but he sure as heck should know NOT TO park in a lane of moving traffic posted at 35 mph!!!! Why are people making excuses for this moron??????

Probably because they are the moron, know the moron or have done things equally moronic and want to make it seem no big deal.
You are correct, imho. The guy is a moron and a jerk and he created a potentially deadly hazard. He is a menace.

[fdpaq0580]

Jesus drives a BMW so he is one of the worst offenders.

He does not? He doesn't even have a license. He gets chauffeured around in a pearl white Bentley with snow white chamois upholstery. Like riding on a cloud, or so I've been told.

[tophcfa]

He might not know where the pro shop is, he may not know where to get a rental cart, he may not know where TO park, but he sure as heck should know NOT TO park in a lane of moving traffic posted at 35 mph!!!! Why are people making excuses for this moron??????

Exactly what part of not condoning his actions is so difficult to understand?

[Eg_cruz]

Meggison Rd southbound (2 lanes) adjacent to Southern Oaks Starter's shack: Guy parks his car in the curb lane, vacates car, and lugs his clubs to the starters shack.
Seems like anger management issues not a sense of entitlement.

[golfing eagles]

Exactly what part of not condoning his actions is so difficult to understand?

The part that is equivalent to not understanding the difference between condoning and excusing???????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[fdpaq0580]

Seems like anger management issues not a sense of entitlement.

Call it any way you want, it is still stupid as hell to park in traffic. Frustrated, angry or entitled, it was still stupid and potentially deadly and the guy is a brain dead jerk! imho.

[ElDiabloJoe]

The reason you back into a spot is that it is safer. Both for parking and unparking the car. How well can you see traffic when you are backing out of a parking space?

In the past where I worked you were required to back in parking. It was at a refinery. Two reasons, one when parking you can back into a spot while seeing the area is clear and no crossing traffic behind you. 2) In an emergency, backing out of a parking spot interferes with traffic flow in an emergency.

The wait time for some one crossing in front of you is almost no different than waiting for someone to back into a spot. Don't they teach you patience at your church? Shame, shame, shame.....

The other reason for backing into a space is personal readiness. My friend's dad used to say, "If you're always ready, you never have to GET ready."

If you have 2 seconds before you arrive somewhere to back into a space safely, do so, because when seconds count pulling out from being backed in is much safer and faster. This is why many first responders prefer to back into spaces whenever possible.