Growing problem in the parking lots becoming very annoying Recommendations?

[dadspet]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

[ElDiabloJoe]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

Ummm. Is this a tongue-in-cheek attempt at humor? If not, you might seriously consider seeing a medical professional about possible memory issues. Seriously.

[MrFlorida]

It's a joke, but not very funny.

[Arctic Fox]

Ummm. Is this a tongue-in-cheek attempt at humor? If not, you might seriously consider seeing a medical professional about possible memory issues. Seriously.

It's a joke, but not very funny.

Tough crowd

[Taltarzac725]

I did that a number of months back. Forget I had parked at Ace while shopping at Publix. I had bought something at Ace and put in the golf cart glove compartment and then gone shopping. But forgot all about that after coming out of the grocery store . Took me a while before realizing what I had done .

[Pugchief]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

Have you considered attaching a colored loofah to the top of your rig? Although it makes it easier to find in the sea of carts, you may also find other things you didn't bargain for.... [ joke -> rejoke ]

[Marathon Man]

Tough crowd

Agree. This is the funniest post I have seen in quite a while. Gets the Post of the Month Award.

[Taltarzac725]

Agree. This is the funniest post I have seen in quite a while. Gets the Post of the Month Award.

I see people wandering around the parking lots kind of often.

[villagetinker]

I always go for an upgrade on the car.

[Stu from NYC]

It's a joke, but not very funny.

Lighten up

[jimbomaybe]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)
Use your cell phone , take a pic of the cars location, when you can not find the care check the pic, it is possible you think you left the car in another location. Of course a memory issue is possible, take care of yourself

[thelegges]

I taught my parents to take a picture of the car and including a storefront for reference. Works everywhere even at Disney. Just because they are Older doesn’t mean can’t learn something new to adjust

[xcaligirl]

It's a joke, but not very funny.
That would be called a stupid joke..... not funny, just made the person posting look very mental!

[Dotneko]

Well, that's where the legend of the loofahs originated. Too many old timers forgetting where they parked, so they decorated their cart with a colored loofah to get it to stand out!

[JoMar]

Air Tags

[Tom52]

We recently bought a new SUV. I had some problems trying to figure out how to operate it in general. Shortly after purchasing it we came out of Hobby Lobby with some sacks full of purchases and I couldn't get the key fob to open the back lift gate. After cussing a bit and trying to figure out what I was doing wrong I realized it wasn't my car. It wasn't even the same brand.

I finally looked around and was able to identify my car. It was the one a row over with the lift gate up. There are just too many white SUVs around here.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

On a serious note, Google Maps can set your parking space when you park, and then repeat the location back to you when you're ready to find your vehicle again.

[MarkGoldberg]

For a GolfCart, I found a very inexpensive solution that works beautifully.
I bought an air tracker THAT WORKS OFF GPS, and put it in my golf cart. The ones that work off GPS can locate your cart from a very far distance. It works perfectly and I use it everytime I am not sure where I parked.

[RoadToad]

There's an APP for that.

[MarkGoldberg]

I found a simple solution that is inexpensive and works great.

I bought an air tracker that is GPS supported (that is very important) and leave it in the glove box of my golf cart.

I easily find my golf cart every time by using the tracker on my phone.

[USOTR]

Lets face it we are all getting older, and memory loss is part of that. Use the tools available to you, and install Apple air tags in all your vehicles.

[ithos]

AARP has got it figured out.
8 Ways to Find Your Car in a Parking Lot (https://www.aarp.org/auto/trends-technology/ways-to-find-lost-car/)

So does Comedy Central:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0FMk2zUHA0

[Diane M]

That was so funny. Thank for the chuckle.

[Teemotay]

That would be called a stupid joke..... not funny, just made the person posting look very mental!

And your comment would be akin to “the pot calling the kettle black.”

[Chamo]

This is what this site has become really. Putting up senseless jokes on an Information site from a senior member. No it’s not funny and it’s a waste of time. Find something else to do.

[Taltarzac725]

Buy a golf cart flag holder and get a flag you identify with -- "Go Cubs!'

[Beyond The Wall]

Get a Apple itag.

[TJ SoBos]

Actually, there are Apps for that....not surprising, many are called "Find My Car"....just do a search.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

🤣😝 I resemble that remark!

[CoastGuardCowboy]

I can only tell you what works for me. I'm not sure why it works, I just know it seems to prevent unauthorized vehicle movement by rascals and scoundrels.
You have to make up a song about where you've parked and sing it out loud at the highest possible level. This must be done after you've parked and, here's the important part, after you have exited the vehicle.
To ensure parking protection from misanthropes, additional dancing is highly recommended. This is best performed in spastic, jerking-like motions to cast a bubble of security over the vehicle. Latest research points towards variations of break dancing to be highly effective.
I recommend trying this remedy several times in various places for efficacy.

[FredMitchell]

That happens when you and your spouse shop in different stores. Then your spouse forgets about you and drives home.

[bragones]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

That's what the panic button the fob is for! Only problem is you do the walk of shame as your panic alarm announces to all that you have forgotten where you parked.

[lpkruege1]

Have you considered attaching a colored loofah to the top of your rig? Although it makes it easier to find in the sea of carts, you may also find other things you didn't bargain for.... [ joke -> rejoke ]

Please don't encourage people to attach a colored loofah to the top of their cars or carts. I can finally find mine again. And don't tell me just to put two on the top, then I can't remember what two colors I have up there. (This is a joke, or at least I think it was, what were we talking about?)

[gorillarick]

Use your cell phone , take a pic of the cars location, when you can not find the care check the pic, it is possible you think you left the car in another location. Of course a memory issue is possible, take care of yourself
I forgot to take a picture.

[DrHitch]

SERIOUSLY....
they do make remote "finders" that could work for a golf cart just like automobiles...designed for bicycles

Bike Alarm Rechargeable Wireless Anti-Theft Vibration System Waterproof w/Remote | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185569041921)

I may buy one to test the range

[Bilyclub]

Yeah, people forget where they park and it’s humid in TV during the summer. Some things never change. Ho hum.

[Stu from NYC]

Please don't encourage people to attach a colored loofah to the top of their cars or carts. I can finally find mine again. And don't tell me just to put two on the top, then I can't remember what two colors I have up there. (This is a joke, or at least I think it was, what were we talking about?)

Some people put a pineapple one on top

[chuckpedrey]

A similar memory issue happened to me last Saturday at church. We usually take our convertible cart to church a park in the designated golf cart lot next to the church. After the service was over last Saturday we walked out to the parking lot and our convertible cart was GONE! Silly me. Because of a threat of rain we had taken our other cart. No foul.

[jimbomaybe]

I forgot to take a picture.

I forgot my cell phone

[jimbomaybe]

Some people put a pineapple one on top

made this but it won't stay attached to the fin

[ElDiabloJoe]

Lets face it we are all getting older, and memory loss is part of that. Use the tools available to you, and install Apple air tags in all your vehicles.

I have them on both cars, the cart, my wallet, my keys, my Jetski, and my boat. Oh, and one on a collar for the dog.

They work like magic. Every January 1 (thereabouts), I go around and change their batteries. Same as I do for smoke detectors.

[Psrichardson]

That is SO funny!!!

[SHIBUMI]

My wife and I were at the driving range and she approached a man having some difficulties in his golf car. She showed him how to use the seat belt and turn the golf car on. I asked what was that all about, she said he forgot how to start the golf car and how to work the seat belt! Sounds like you did find your way home. Maybe some B12 would help and not leaving your key in the golf car. :shrug:

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

[airstreamingypsy]

I had no idea so many people here don't have a sense of humor.......

[FFlank]

I had no idea so many people here don't have a sense of humor.......

I agree, and while we are on the subject, let me second the idea of taking a photo with your cell phone. For added security, lock the cell phone in the golf cart’s glove box so that when you find one, you find both 🤣

[Mulliganguy]

That would be called a stupid joke..... not funny, just made the person posting look very mental!

Says the California girl

[fdpaq0580]

It's a joke, but not very funny.

Made me smile.

[fdpaq0580]

This is what this site has become really. Putting up senseless jokes on an Information site from a senior member. No it’s not funny and it’s a waste of time. Find something else to do.

So many people with no sense of humor, but ready to be rude to those of us that do. If you don't like the joke, what bother to post a putdown?

[fdpaq0580]

Says the California girl

Without my reading glasses, I thought it was X CALLgirl. Thanks for straightening it out for me.

[fdpaq0580]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

I leave a trail of bread crumbs.

That's me! The guy wandering the parking lot looking for bread crumbs.

[juddfl]

I came out of the dollar tree and opened the door to the car. Boy was I surprised, there was a man in the drivers seat talking on his cell phone. I was startled and jumped back. Then I realized my car was 2 cars over from his. I'll never forget that day.

[bowlingal]

you probably parked illegally and your cart was moved to hopefully get you to park properly.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Says the California girl

What does being from California have to do with what she perceives as humor?

On the other hand, there is a valid argument that people truly born and raised in California do not refer to their state as "Cali." That became popular in 1988 with the rap song from LL Cool J (You might know him from NCIS- Los Angeles) and the soundtrack from the movie "Less Than Zero." Of course LL Cool J (real name James Smith) is from New York. Bonus if you know what LL Cool J means.

[Topspinmo]

One time while working swing shift I went out for lunch and parked in different spot. When I got off work the fog had set in (and I mean Heavy fog) from 10 feet you couldn’t see nothing except it you bend down within foot or two from ground. I forget which lane I parked in and had to go down isles bending down looking at bumpers and licenses plates. The drive home wasn’t fun either could not see one white line ahead of me. I also see few often roaming isles looking for where they parked down here. We may all get there one day?

[aldeana]

There's an app for that. Just google "find my car" in your app store, depending on whether you use Android or iPhone. It's a good price: free! You set it when you leave your car in the paring space, and when ready to find it again, press the "find my car" icon and it will guide you there!

[Villager24]

Hahaha

[Remembergoldenrule]

I keep those scoundrels from moving my car by taking one of the tires with me! To have real fun, roll it through the parking lot seeing how far it rolls each time. Added bonus if it dents a few cars along the way those cars become a bread trail back to your car.

[Chandra10100]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)



YES !!!!! and the same trouble makers move my shoes , my keys and make sure I’m out of exactly what I’m reaching for in the cabinet or refrigerator!

[Chandra10100]

We recently bought a new SUV. I had some problems trying to figure out how to operate it in general. Shortly after purchasing it we came out of Hobby Lobby with some sacks full of purchases and I couldn't get the key fob to open the back lift gate. After cussing a bit and trying to figure out what I was doing wrong I realized it wasn't my car. It wasn't even the same brand.

I finally looked around and was able to identify my car. It was the one a row over with the lift gate up. There are just too many white SUVs around here.

This is how the loofahs that people have on their car came about !! Weatherproof and easy .
But of course someone made it into a swingers club !!

[Mike&Silvia]

I thought loofas were designed to address this issue? I’m not sure why, but black and teal seem to work best.

[chuckpedrey]

When I was in college I lived within walking distance from the local tavern. I often found that rather than searching through the whole parking lot looking for my car it to be easier to walk home and come back the night morning to find my car sitting all by itself and very easy to find.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Have you considered attaching a colored loofah to the top of your rig? Although it makes it easier to find in the sea of carts, you may also find other things you didn't bargain for.... [ joke -> rejoke ]

:agree:

:bigbow:

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

When I was in college I lived within walking distance from the local tavern. I often found that rather than searching through the whole parking lot looking for my car it to be easier to walk home and come back the night morning to find my car sitting all by itself and very easy to find.

Assuming it was not taken

[DonnaNi4os]

It’s even more troublesome when you arrive in your car and someone drives it back to your house and then replaces it with your golf cart!! 😉

[Sully2023]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

Add a golf cart alarm to your cart. No one will try to start it or move it.

Btw, I never heard of anything like what you described. I’ve lost my golf cart when I first moved here because all the parking lots looked alike. No one moved my golf cart.

[jjombrello]

Lighten up! It was just a reminder that as we all age, memory lapses occur. I thought it was a good tongue-in-cheek joke.

[rochellepfaff]

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

If you have Google Maps on your phone, there is a feature to tell it where you parked. Then when you come out of the store, it will lead you right to it. It's very useful when going to a large venue, such as the theme parks, a theater, or shopping centers.

[rjm1cc]

If you are losing your car or golf cart there are apps you can put on your cell phone that will help. Look for the free app Find My Car. The apple app Find My may help. Also get some Apple tags and these may help

[BobnBev]

Ummm. Is this a tongue-in-cheek attempt at humor? If not, you might seriously consider seeing a medical professional about possible memory issues. Seriously. I guess most of the serious types here didn't notice the smiley face, bottom right corner.;)

[dadspet]

WOW, thanks for all the recommendations. I’ve learned a few things from them: I don’t want to quit my day job (looking for doctors, finding my lost golf balls, losing at Texas Hold-em poker, reading TEMU advertisements, watching the world news on Jimmy Kemmel live, and listening to my wonderful wife of 61 years give me much-needed advice, to name a few).

Perhaps my brief venture into satire didn’t go over as well with everyone as I thought it would, but as a very senior citizen, I do believe you can’t take life too seriously; it's way too short.

BTW, some had asked for real information only, if you like satire, the Villages has hosted several shows called: My father is Italian and my mother is Jewish and I’m in therapy (a few other I’m in ….) that are nonstop laughter! If you get a chance, check them out. At his last show, he mentioned Netflix is planning a series on them.

BTW2, if your looking to kill some more time and need a Outhouse, do a YouTube search on
dadspet How to build a cheap outhouse.

Full disclosure, my wife’s assessment of it is “This is stupid, why in the world would you waste your time doing this,” and as usual, she’s right. You're fully warned!

Now I have to try and remember what I did with my cell phone. I know if I remembered the number, I could call it, but it's probably out of battery. I wonder what all this mail is piled up around my desk?

[ElDiabloJoe]

I guess most of the serious types here didn't notice the smiley face, bottom right corner.;)
Didn't think the smiley was, "Hahahaha, this is a joke, enjoy!" Nope, thought the smiley was, "I'm a nice person asking for help and soliciting recommendations, please reply."

:D is usually laugh
:) is usually meant in good nature
;) is usually tongue-in-cheek

At least that is how I have always perceived these emoticons. YMMV

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There's even a "Just For Fun" category for joke threads on this forum.

I did find it funny and knew it was said in jest. But since it wasn't in the "Just for Fun" section, I figured I'd add a "by the way - since you brought up the subject" tidbit for people who find it funny BECAUSE they experience it themselves, and it was ironic.

[Ecuadog]

WOW, thanks for all the recommendations. I’ve learned a few things from them: I don’t want to quit my day job (looking for doctors, finding my lost golf balls, losing at Texas Hold-em poker, reading TEMU advertisements, watching the world news on Jimmy Kemmel live, and listening to my wonderful wife of 61 years give me much-needed advice, to name a few).

Perhaps my brief venture into satire didn’t go over as well with everyone as I thought it would, ...

Keep it up. I'm liking it.

[Ecuadog]

...

BTW2, if your looking to kill some more time and need a Outhouse, do a YouTube search on
dadspet How to build a cheap outhouse.

...

Can't find it. Got a link?

[CrazyTiki]

It's a joke, but not very funny.

Come on, lighten up. This sounds like the beginning of a great detective novel—“The Case of the Wandering Golf Cart.” But honestly, it seems like the golf cart is just living its best life, roaming free like a wild stallion in the open parking lot plains. Maybe it just wants a better view? If this keeps happening, I say embrace it—start leaving a note on the dashboard that says “If you’re going to move it, at least leave me a beer and a snack in the cup holder”. You wont solve the mystery but you’ll get free snacks out of it.

[dadspet]

Can't find it. Got a link?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBSHZf7jHuQ&t=10s

[Ecuadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBSHZf7jHuQ&t=10s

Thanks, but your wife was right. Nice E-Type though.

[dadspet]

Thanks, but your wife was right. Nice E-Type though.

See is more than I will admit, I'm a slow learner:ohdear:

[Cher_561]

[QUOTE=dadspet;2429840]I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park, I have to walk up and down…………

Like a gazillion others who live here, I have a white SUV. My class over, I left the Rec Center and walked to my usual car spot. Hit the remote to open the door, opened it, threw my purse and mahjongg case onto the passenger seat … the car wouldn’t start. uh oh.
Then I saw the sunglasses. They weren’t mine. People, please lock your car doors! People like me will think it was their key fob that unlocked it when you never locked it in the first place!!! Next time I’m getting a purple car!

[bilcon]

Well, that's where the legend of the loofahs originated. Too many old timers forgetting where they parked, so they decorated their cart with a colored loofah to get it to stand out!

Nothing new. We used to go to a beach on Long Island in the early 1950's and the parking lots were so big that my father put a flag on his car arial. (Arial- used on older car to get good reception from a car radio) so we could find our car.