Security Gate Protocol

[brostholder]

As everyone knows, many of our security gates have 2 lanes, one marked for residents and one for visitors. Often there is a line waiting for people to scan their cards on the resident side while the visitor side is empty. I have always just gotten in line with everyone else on the resident side and waited my turn. But I see others going to the visitor side. They are obviously residents because the guard just waves them on through. Is this considered proper etiquette or is it sort of like line cutting?

[The Shadow]

That's my biggest concern in TV not counting my IRS concerns.

[RichieLion]

As everyone knows, many of our security gates have 2 lanes, one marked for residents and one for visitors. Often there is a line waiting for people to scan their cards on the resident side while the visitor side is empty. I have always just gotten in line with everyone else on the resident side and waited my turn. But I see others going to the visitor side. They are obviously residents because the guard just waves them on through. Is this considered proper etiquette or is it sort of like line cutting?

Everybody is just waved through, resident or non-resident. We're not a closed community.

If I see 5 cars in line at the resident gate at my village I'll go to the visitor gate at times. That's just the way I roll :)

[finley]

Community Watch encourages the use of both lanes. Next time you pass Morse North or Morse South, you will note that the lane to the left is marked visitor/resident.

[graciegirl]

I believe that people are making WAY too much an issue of the gates. They slow down traffic where there is merging with golf carts. I would guess that few of you have EVER lived in a gated community before. I just don't understand WHY people think it is a huge issue.

There are gated communities in Orlando. Sell and move there if you think it is such a big deal. For PETE'S SAKE!!!!!

[Hancle704]

I try to always use the Visitor/Resident lane so I don't have to open my window in the rain, or when A/C or heat is running and to avoid a lane change once I pass the gate.

The worst gates are gates where residents have to cut into the thru lane once they pass the gate. IMO, neither the Developer or Sumter County anticpated or planned for the volumes of traffic that must pass through gates north of CR 466 when they were originally constructed..

[Hancle704]

I just don't understand WHY people think it is a huge issue.

There are gated communities in Orlando. Sell and move there if you think it is such a big deal. For PETE'S SAKE!!!!!

It's not a huge issue and just because someone asked a question, hardly calls for the suggestion that they should sell and move. But since you seem to know about gated communities in Orlando, maybe you can shed some light on which of these communities have gates that open to County or Town roads and are basically open to anyone wishing to pass through? As a former resident or Orlando, I can't think of any that fit that description. :shrug:

[VillagesFlorida]

[QUOTE=Hancle704;434264]I try to always use the Visitor/Resident lane so I don't have to open my window in the rain, or when A/C or heat is running and to avoid a lane change once I pass the gate.

We wore out the power window motor on the driver's side of our last car, from all of the opening and closing, going through the resident side of the gates. The gate we use the most is the south Morse gate and we always go through the resident/visitor side now. We are hoping that we won't burn out the window motor in THIS car.

[Challenger]

:agree:I believe that people are making WAY too much an issue of the gates. They slow down traffic where there is merging with golf carts. I would guess that few of you have EVER lived in a gated community before. I just don't understand WHY people think it is a huge issue.

There are gated communities in Orlando. Sell and move there if you think it is such a big deal. For PETE'S SAKE!!!!!

:agree:

[graciegirl]

It's not a huge issue and just because someone asked a question, hardly calls for the suggestion that they should sell and move. But since you seem to know about gated communities in Orlando, maybe you can shed some light on which of these communities have gates that open to County or Town roads and are basically open to anyone wishing to pass through? As a former resident or Orlando, I can't think of any that fit that description. :shrug:

You are right. My post was mean spirited.

[CarGuys]

Gracie,

Now remember you were going to be more funny less mean! Naaaaaaaaaaa stay the way your are!

OK all! Here is my ( NEWBIE ) question.

You are waved through either gate lane and you see a Cart on the Right getting ready to cross.

Do you stop and they have the right of way to cross?

Or do you have the straight ahead right away and go?

Orrrrrrrrrrrr do you just Goose it and run over the cart!

Or do you stop quick let em go and get rear ended?

Oh I am gonna get it now aren't I?

Just asking?

[old moe]

Everybody is just waved through, resident or non-resident. We're not a closed community.

If I see 5 cars in line at the resident gate at my village I'll go to the visitor gate at times. That's just the way I roll :)

:cus:So I guess you are saying TV is not truely a GATED COMM.??:bigbow:

[angiefox10]

Gracie,

Now remember you were going to be more funny less mean! Naaaaaaaaaaa stay the way your are!

OK all! Here is my ( NEWBIE ) question.

You are waved thrrough either gate lane and you see a Cart on the Right getting ready to cross.

Do you stop and they have the right of way to cross?

Or do you have the straight ahead right away and go?

Orrrrrrrrrrrr do you just Goose it and run over the cart!

Or do you stop quick let em go and get rear ended?

Oh I am gonna get it now aren't I?

Just asking?

For crying out loud Herv!!! Have you not been reading the forum!!! The answer is...

You run over the cart! DUH!!!

Wait... that's not right....

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk1/romadose/cart_accident_6lb5-1.jpg

[pooh]

Gracie,

Now remember you were going to be more funny less mean! Naaaaaaaaaaa stay the way your are!

OK all! Here is my ( NEWBIE ) question.

You are waved thrrough either gate lane and you see a Cart on the Right getting ready to cross.

Do you stop and they have the right of way to cross?

Or do you have the straight ahead right away and go?

Orrrrrrrrrrrr do you just Goose it and run over the cart!

Or do you stop quick let em go and get rear ended?

Oh I am gonna get it now aren't I?

Just asking?

Carts must yield, HOWEVER, those who might be new to this community, might not know this...and when a car stops to let a cart pass, the cart could be in danger with cars coming from the opposite direction.....AND, cars are now backed up while waiting for that cart to go by. It's much easier for a cart to wait for the cars to go through...and it's the correct thing to do.

Personally, there are times when running over the cart could seem like the right thing to do....but we mustn't .... ;)

[CatskillBill]

The carts have the stop sign and must wait for the road traffic to end before crossing.

I've seen cars stop after going through the gate and then wave carts to cross. This is a bad habit by motorists who think they're being polite. But it just causes mayhem, and you may get rear ended by car behind you because they don't expect you to be stopped.

If I'm driving my cart from the left side at a gated entrance, I stop, then venture out to the island in between the lanes and let cars through then cross when the gate goes down. I don't even cross when the motorist will motion me to. I just tell them "you first".

This keeps car backups at the gate to a minimum. I never argue with someone four times my size.

Be really careful driving your cart and crossing the new gates where a lot of construction is going on like the St James entrance where vehicles barely
slow down because they gates open automatically. And time is money.

[CarGuys]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA thats the way we do it

:bigbow:

[angiefox10]

Personally, there are times when running over the cart could seem like the right thing to do....but we mustn't .... ;)

Mybad..... :evil6:

[Advisor]

Why are there gates in TV?
What is the cost in $, gates/attendants?

[Mikeod]

Why are there gates in TV?
What is the cost in $, gates/attendants?

One of the functions of the gates is to slow traffic going into a village. This lets carts cross with more safety than if the traffic is not slowed/stopped by the gates. That's why I get a little annoyed when the gate attendant raises the gate to let someone through without slowing them or stopping them. With the fences or shrubs at the gates it is sometimes difficult to see if any vehicles are at the visitor lane. So you have to creep out into the lane to see. Suddenly the gate opens and a truck goes through at speed. Yikes!

[The Shadow]

Why are there gates in TV?
What is the cost in $, gates/attendants?

Its part of the dog and pony show for the people taking the trolley tour.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii199/The_Villages/trolley.jpg

[Advisor]

Eliminate the gate attendants, install traffic lights where needed,save money.

[angiefox10]

Eliminate the gate attendants, install traffic lights where needed,save money.

I understand what you are saying... But, I kind of like the gates. It gives the impression that it's a gated community. Slows down the rift raft. I mean... I would think that if someone comes in to do something they shouldn't, they would think twice with a gate or gatekeeper in attendance.

Your thoughts?

[hedoman]

make 'em toll booths

[Chopper]

Don't forget, there are also cameras at all of the gates. Pictures from the cameras are sometimes used to see who tore off the gate arm or maybe even to determine who came through the gate at a specific time when some incident has occurred that is being investigated. We are definitely not a gated community but we do have monitored gates. I for one like that idea.

[jblum315]

I think many people contemplate moving to TV under the mistaken impression that it is a gated community. My real estate agent was quick to set me straight. TV is a community with gates, the purpose of which is to slow down traffic at intersections and roundabouts. Try to imagine the mayhem if there were drivers speeding to make a green light, or whizzing through a red light. Or waiting interminably for the light to change (as at the intersection of Rolling Acres and CR 466)

[brostholder]

To be honest, I really didn't expect this kind of reaction when I first posted the question. All I was asking was if it is considered ok to use the visitors lane or do others waiting on line on the residents side consider that rude. Nowhere in that post did I express any displeasure with the gates.

[Barefoot]

To be honest, I really didn't expect this kind of reaction when I first posted the question. All I was asking was if it is considered ok to use the visitors lane or do others waiting on line on the residents side consider that rude. Nowhere in that post did I express any displeasure with the gates.

Ask an innocent question, and :boom::boom:

As a resident, I do not think it is rude to use the Visitor's lane. It makes sense to me.

[paulandjean]

Correct, Like I posted yesterday. If you make a mistake on here BAM -or if you ask the wrong question-BAM. Its like there are people waiting in hiding. Yes I also use visitors gate when long lines.

[The Village Girl]

To be honest, I really didn't expect this kind of reaction when I first posted the question. All I was asking was if it is considered ok to use the visitors lane or do others waiting on line on the residents side consider that rude. Nowhere in that post did I express any displeasure with the gates.

Aw brostholder, you should know by now the threads morph... This will be a dog poop thread before you know it! :laugh:

[Figmo Bohica]

Speaking of the gates, should one pick up the doggie doo while the gate is closed or open?

See Village Girl, you got your New Years wish. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[Barefoot]

Speaking of the gates, should one pick up the doggie doo while the gate is closed or open?

See Village Girl, you got your New Years wish. Happy New Year to you and yours.

And another thread morphs into the armpit world of doggie doo .... LOL.

..... Back to the discussion of whether to use the Visitors Lane at busy gates, or move to Orlando. :popcorn:

[Figmo Bohica]

If you move to Orlando we will all miss you and yes you can use the visitor gates. When I do, I always tell the gate guard good (time of day) greeting.

[kathy and al]

For those who have posted about getting wet when it is raining and having to replace window motors because they roll their driver's side window down so many times all while going through the security gate, I offer this:

Keep your window rolled up and merely hold your gate card right up to the driver's window as you approach the "sensor" and guest what? The gate will open without your having to roll the window down. Works for me. Don't know why everyone doesn't do the same. Merely an observation on my part.

[skyguy79]

OK everybody! Let's settle this for once and for all.

Everybody feel free to use the visitors gate anytime you want. If anybody says anything to you about it, just tell them that I said it was OK for you to use it. You can also tell them to see me if they have a problem with that and they can find me in The Village of Whoopdedo.
:spoken:

[angiefox10]

OK everybody! Let's settle this for once and for all.

Everybody feel free to use the visitors gate anytime you want. If anybody says anything to you about it, just tell them that I said it was OK for you to use it. You can also tell them to see me if they have a problem with that and they can find me in The Village of Whoopdedo.
:spoken:

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[memason]

For those who have posted about getting wet when it is raining and having to replace window motors because they roll their driver's side window down so many times all while going through the security gate, I offer this:

Keep your window rolled up and merely hold your gate card right up to the driver's window as you approach the "sensor" and guest what? The gate will open without your having to roll the window down. Works for me. Don't know why everyone doesn't do the same. Merely an observation on my part.

I tried that too.... DIDN'T work for me :-(

[kathy and al]

I tried that too.... DIDN'T work for me :-(
I use the gates (primarily on Morse) several times each day and 7 days a week(at least 30-35 weekly). Holding my gate card up to the window without having to roll it down has worked 100% of the time for me. Can't understand why it doesn't work for everyone??

[skyguy79]

I use the gates (primarily on Morse) several times each day and 7 days a week(at least 30-35 weekly). Holding my gate card up to the window without having to roll it down has worked 100% of the time for me. Can't understand why it doesn't work for everyone??I remember someone on here explaining how gates with cameras have more trouble sensing our cards. I would presume that the need for rolling or not rolling windows may depend somewhat on which gate you use as well as the makeup of the side window of ones car. i.e. are some windows tinted and if so to what degree?

[Skybo]

... as well as the makeup of the side window of ones car. i.e. are some windows tinted and if so to what degree?

I think this has a lot to do with it. I didn't have to roll down the window on my old car, but I do with my new one. I suspect it is due to the tinting.

[golf2140]

I believe that people are making WAY too much an issue of the gates. They slow down traffic where there is merging with golf carts. I would guess that few of you have EVER lived in a gated community before. I just don't understand WHY people think it is a huge issue.

There are gated communities in Orlando. Sell and move there if you think it is such a big deal. For PETE'S SAKE!!!!!

:bigbow:

[memason]

I think this has a lot to do with it. I didn't have to roll down the window on my old car, but I do with my new one. I suspect it is due to the tinting.

Aren't the cards proximity cards...ie. magnetic ?? What would window tinting have to do with that ?

[Skybo]

Aren't the cards proximity cards...ie. magnetic ?? What would window tinting have to do with that ?

I don't know. I could be (probably am) wrong...but the amount of window tinting is the only obvious difference between the two cars. :shrug:

[RichieLion]

For those who have posted about getting wet when it is raining and having to replace window motors because they roll their driver's side window down so many times all while going through the security gate, I offer this:

Keep your window rolled up and merely hold your gate card right up to the driver's window as you approach the "sensor" and guest what? The gate will open without your having to roll the window down. Works for me. Don't know why everyone doesn't do the same. Merely an observation on my part.

It depends on the height of you window on your vehicle, and the height of the sensor you're accessing. Some sensors are too high to use the closed window technique. Of course it depends how good a driver you are in coming close enough to the sensor station to use the closed window technique.

I know I'm a little irked by someone in front of me who taking extended seconds to get the gate to open. Maybe now I know why. Which is why if I see more than a couple of cars there I veer to the visitor gate.

[homeball]

For those who have posted about getting wet when it is raining and having to replace window motors because they roll their driver's side window down so many times all while going through the security gate, I offer this:

Keep your window rolled up and merely hold your gate card right up to the driver's window as you approach the "sensor" and guest what? The gate will open without your having to roll the window down. Works for me. Don't know why everyone doesn't do the same. Merely an observation on my part.

Consider yourself lucky if your gate card is that sensitive. More often than not you have to hold the card outside the window close to the gate sensor.

[Hancle704]

Aren't the cards proximity cards...ie. magnetic ?? What would window tinting have to do with that ?

Maybe he paid more and got the Priority Gate Card.

Don't know if it's true, but I've heard from a reliable source, that these upgraded cards work by sending a stronger signal through windows. They also allow you to go past stop signs without stopping, make turns without signaling, leave doggie doo for others to pick up and to not repair ball marks on greens.

[homeball]

I think this has a lot to do with it. I didn't have to roll down the window on my old car, but I do with my new one. I suspect it is due to the tinting.

The gate cards are not infra red or light activated so window tinting has no play in its function. The cards are actually along the lines of the Sun Pass that you put on your windshield. Since their signal is very weak, they must be at close proximity to the gate sensor. And this proximity varies from gate to gate.

[homeball]

Remember that at unmanned gates the gate cards work in both the visitor and resident lanes.

[The Village Girl]

Maybe he paid more and got the Priority Gate Card.

Don't know if it's true, but I've heard from a reliable source, that these upgraded cards work by sending a stronger signal through windows. They also allow you to go past stop signs without stopping, make turns without signaling, leave doggie doo for others to pick up and to not repair ball marks on greens.

I'm pretty sure that's the card I have! :laugh:

[kathy and al]

I'm pretty sure that's the card I have! :laugh:
I can tell you that I have had my gate card since March 2007 (almost 5 years) and I don't believe that it is anything special like the Priority Gate Card as mentioned. I will admit that I do approach the gate sensor as closely as possible - never to the far right. And, again, I've had 100% capability to access without ever having to roll down the window. I have 2 vehicles and one has tinted windows and one does not. Makes no differene which vehicle I'm in-they both work OK at the gates without the window being rolled down.

[skyguy79]

I think this has a lot to do with it. I didn't have to roll down the window on my old car, but I do with my new one. I suspect it is due to the tinting.
Ooooh Nooo... another Sky.
He really does exist!!!
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[jblum315]

I use the gates (primarily on Morse) several times each day and 7 days a week(at least 30-35 weekly). Holding my gate card up to the window without having to roll it down has worked 100% of the time for me. Can't understand why it doesn't work for everyone??

Maybe your side window is not tinted. Mine is.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I know this is waaaaaay off topic......but we use the Visitor's gate when there are a few cars already stacking up at the Resident's gate.

No.....WAIT!!! That IS the original topic!!! :D

Bill :wave:

[angiefox10]

I know this is waaaaaay off topic......but we use the Visitor's gate when there are a few cars already stacking up at the Resident's gate.

No.....WAIT!!! That IS the original topic!!! :D

Bill :wave:

How dare you bring this back to the topic!! YOU KNOW the rule is to see how far off topic you can get and how fast.

I can put a thread off topic in 2 comments!!! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[rubicon]

Is there any difference if your making your move from the resident lane to the vistors lane or from one metered lane on the interstate to another or the left lane to the right lane and back. Finally any difference in making amove to the lane you guess has less people with less groceries. Gosh just make your move but......do it safely;)

[handyman]

I agree 100%, all traffic should have to come to a complete stop at the gates and not be waved through,it is the only way a cart has chance of making a safe crossing

[handyman]

You are right Mike

[The Shadow]

I agree 100%, all traffic should have to come to a complete stop at the gates and not be waved through,it is the only way a cart has chance of making a safe crossing

It would seem this is a direct contradiction to post #14 and I quote…..

Carts must yield, HOWEVER, those who might be new to this community, might not know this...and when a car stops to let a cart pass, the cart could be in danger with cars coming from the opposite direction.....AND, cars are now backed up while waiting for that cart to go by. It's much easier for a cart to wait for the cars to go through...and it's the correct thing to do.

Personally, there are times when running over the cart could seem like the right thing to do....but we mustn't ....

[Mikeod]

It would seem this is a direct contradiction to post #14 and I quote…..
No, it's not.

The post was agreeing with my post that the gate attendants should not open the visitor lane gate in advance to allow vehicles (usually vendors) to pass through without slowing or stopping. It has nothing to do with stopping after the gate has been opened to allow a cart to cross.

[Indydealmaker]

I believe that people are making WAY too much an issue of the gates. They slow down traffic where there is merging with golf carts. I would guess that few of you have EVER lived in a gated community before. I just don't understand WHY people think it is a huge issue.

There are gated communities in Orlando. Sell and move there if you think it is such a big deal. For PETE'S SAKE!!!!!

Gracie, Are you having a bad day? You normally have the patience of a saint.

[graciegirl]

Gracie, Are you having a bad day? You normally have the patience of a saint.


Yes I was. I was gonna say it is that time of the month but I know no one would believe me and the best thing I can come up with is The kids left for the North.:sad: But that isn't really a good excuse.

I get so tired of people saying that the damned developers sold them a gated community and it is NO gated community and the burglers and robbers and rapists and people who aren't English majors and other groups of bad people are just waiting to pounce on us, break in and steal all of our Precious Moments Collections and doilies and we should go out and learn to use firearms and Katie bar the door and don't leave windows open in nice weather either.

I didn't even see that the theme of the thread was how to get through one of our fake gates and whether to use the visitors side and try not to run over people in golf carts, except for snowbirds (Since I am now a frog). I just showed my fanny. I am sorry. I will try to do better. Please, no one sell their homes and move to Orlando. I didn't really mean it.

Thank you. I feel better. I do so love to hear what you all have to say. Please give me one more chance to be nice.

[getdul981]

There, there, Gracie!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

.....Please give me one more chance to be nice.

Well..............o.k., since you asked so politely. But just ONE more.........and that's gonna be it!! :icon_wink:

:1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

[Barefoot]

I'm pretty sure that the correct way to navigate a gate is to get really close to the car in front of you. And then you zoom through when the bar goes up. :icon_wink:

[lightworker888]

Hope you don't have to zoom too much or go through too many gates on your trip down from the great white north! Have a safe trip.

LW888

[Barefoot]

I'm pretty sure that the correct way to navigate a gate is to get really close to the car in front of you. And then you zoom through when the bar goes up. :icon_wink:

Hope you don't have to zoom too much or go through too many gates on your trip down from the great white north! Have a safe trip. LW888

Thanks a lot Lightworker. This is why my husband never lets me drive! :laugh:

[Bogie Shooter]

I'm pretty sure that the correct way to navigate a gate is to get really close to the car in front of you. And then you zoom through when the bar goes up. :icon_wink:

That should work really well, especially when the car in front hits their brakes to avoid hitting a lady pushing a dog in a stroller.:duck:

[Barefoot]

That should work really well, especially when the car in front hits their brakes to avoid hitting a lady pushing a dog in a stroller.:duck:

Good one, Bogie. :bigbow:

[CarGuys]

Gracie,

I Love you Man! Cause Ruthie said Girlfreind could be considered sexual harassment! LOL

Kids headed North- I remember leaving my inlaws years ago in Hobe Sound. Which is now a boarded up abondoned retirement community. Pool filled in Sad.

Anyway I hated to leave Florida and go back home , but soon I get to stay! YEA!!!

Anyway back to Proper Gate Procedures.

So let me get it right

Pic a lane any lane

Wave to the attendant while talking on you cell phone

Focus ahead and just floor it home!

Easy!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

That should work really well, especially when the car in front hits their brakes to avoid hitting a lady pushing a dog in a stroller.:duck:

.............without a lease. :shocked:

Bill :wave:

[CarGuys]

Your kidding right! A Dog in a stroller. :ohdear::ohdear:

Ohhhhhhh my I better be carefull looking down to see a cute little baby, might get snapped at!:doggie:

[angiefox10]

Your kidding right! A Dog in a stroller. :ohdear::ohdear:

Ohhhhhhh my I better be carefull looking down to see a cute little baby, might get snapped at!:doggie:

The name of my dog in the stroller. :laugh:

[CarGuys]

We rename TV Animal House

Cougars Coyetes Fox's Gators Snakes and now :coolsmiley: Killer Stroller Doggies! Throw in Mr. Midnight, sponsered by Viagra or whatever!

Wow! Bill lets make a movie:popcorn::popcorn:

[angiefox10]

We rename TV Animal House

Cougars Coyetes Fox's Gators Snakes and now :coolsmiley: Killer Stroller Doggies! Throw in Mr. Midnight, sponsered by Viagra or whatever!

Wow! Bill lets make a movie:popcorn::popcorn:
:coolsmiley:

[graciegirl]

We rename TV Animal House

Cougars Coyetes Fox's Gators Snakes and now :coolsmiley: Killer Stroller Doggies! Throw in Mr. Midnight, sponsered by Viagra or whatever!

Wow! Bill lets make a movie:popcorn::popcorn:

How about calling it The Animal Kingdom?

Don't forget Gary Morse.

God save the king!

[skyguy79]

We rename TV Animal House

Cougars Coyetes Fox's Gators Snakes and now :coolsmiley: Killer Stroller Doggies! Throw in Mr. Midnight, sponsered by Viagra or whatever!

Wow! Bill lets make a movie:popcorn::popcorn:How about calling it The Animal Kingdom?

Don't forget Gary Morse.

God save the king!Maybe in honor of Bill we could call it "The Popcorn Jungle!" God save the kernel! :popcorn::)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I've got dibs on the concession rights!!!!! :popcorn: :popcorn:

Bill :wave:

[jblum315]

Maybe in honor of Bill we could call it "The Popcorn Jungle!" God save the kernel! :popcorn::)

And don't forget the monkey squirrels!

[Happinow]

I have to admit, you are all very funny. However, you're making me a little scared about moving to TV! As a Newbie I won't know if I'm on foot or horseback while trying to navigate the roads, roundabouts, gates and dog poop! I think I'll put a sign on the back of my golf cart and car stating that I'm a newbie and please don't be too hard on me for my poor choice of gate, not being able to get in the gate, slowing down in a roundabout or rambling on about the dog that just pooped in my yard. I think when you buy a golf cart you should be able to purchase a caution sign to put on the back so you all will know we have no idea what we are doing. I have a feeling that with some guidance from you frogs we will have it down in no time! :sigh:

[Barefoot]

I think when you buy a golf cart you should be able to purchase a caution sign to put on the back so you all will know we have no idea what we are doing.

The most dangerous mistake that I see newbies make in a golf cart is crossing "forbidden" roads, like CR 466, because they can't find a tunnel.
When in doubt, I suggest that you pull over and watch where the other golf carts are going.

[memason]

The most dangerous mistake that I see newbies make in a golf cart is crossing "forbidden" roads, like CR 466, because they can't find a tunnel.
When in doubt, I suggest that you pull over and watch where the other golf carts are going.

Even this isn't so dangerous if done at a traffic light. It is illegal though and you could get a ticket, if you get caught. I must admit, I have cheated a couple times . . . :laugh:


Your advise of watching other carts is a good tip!

[Bogie Shooter]

Your kidding right! A Dog in a stroller. :ohdear::ohdear:

Ohhhhhhh my I better be carefull looking down to see a cute little baby, might get snapped at!:doggie:

No not kidding.
I once was in a store in LSL and overheard a customer ask a sales persone "if it would be alright if they came in". Silly me I assumed they were talking about some children. Then I see a double stroller come in with two dogs. Since then have seen many of these strollers.

[CarGuys]

Boggie

Tried to sneak our puppy schnauzer into Cabelas in a carry basket. We got busted and escorted to the doggie day car section where we had to pay and pen her up!

They allow this in FLA stores? I am surprised the health department and security allow that. Look what happened to the Buffalo ! They have been banned for chopping at a Grandchild's fingers!

But I'm way off topic again- MyBad!

[uujudy]

I'm pretty sure that the correct way to navigate a gate is to get really close to the car in front of you. And then you zoom through when the bar goes up. :icon_wink:

Or the other option is to use the 'smash right through the gate' technique that's popular in Virginia Trace. All 3 of our Canal Street gates are broken. That's how we know New Year's Eve was a good one!