Bubble Machine

[Russ_Boston]

This is for those of you that either have, or know someone who has, one of those bubble machines on the back of your cart:

Today, (not the first time), I drove behind a person who had one of those automatic bubble machines spewing hundreds of bubbles per minute out the back of her cart. I was behind this blasted thing for almost a mile up Bailey Trail until she turned into Miona rec center.

This is NOT playful, or cute, or fun. It IS rude, insensitive and possibly even dangerous. I was trying to leave enough room behind her so that the bubbles did not hit my face but they just kept coming in my open windshield. I finally let someone pass me just to avoid it any further. It took all I had to not turn into Miona and let her have a piece of my mind.

Your stupidity should not hinder my ability to keep have a clear field of vision without distractions while driving in those very skinny diamond lanes with cars going 30-40 mph by me!

[Cynbod]

I have never seen a cart with bubble machine attached to it. It sounds like it would be cute; however, your point it very well taken. It cannot be pleasant or safe for the cart immediately to the rear. Thanks for pointing this out.

[JoeC1947]

Boy, if I had a nickel every time there was a golf cart with a bubble machine in front of me.........

[pooh]

You're right, Russ....and it's probably not something one thinks about when installing the machines. Looks cute to have bubbles spewing out of the back of your cart....not realizing that these soapy orbs are going to either hit the face of the person driving behind you if their windshield is down or splatter on the windshield if it's up, leaving behind a soapy mess.

Sorry you had to deal with this situation, but thank you for reminding us that this little "cute" device impacts others, and not necessarily in a good way.

[JoeC1947]

Maybe it was Laurence Welk?

[paulandjean]

Cannot help myself,Love those machines. They are so neat.

[Russ_Boston]

Cannot help myself,Love those machines. They are so neat.

The question I have for those of you that love them or have one:

How do they help you (enjoyment wise) when you are driving? You can't even see the bubbles coming out of the back of your cart.

Another question:

Do you think these would be allowed on actual automobiles? I'm pretty sure that would be illegal.

No two ways about it. The are rude to the person who drives behind them. Period.

[rhood]

I would have just stopped for a few minutes ! !

[lovesports]

Boy, if I had a nickel every time there was a golf cart with a bubble machine in front of me.........

Funny. LOL
I've never seen one.

[manaboutown]

The question I have for those of you that love them or have one:

How do they help you (enjoyment wise) when you are driving? You can't even see the bubbles coming out of the back of your cart.

Another question:

Do you think these would be allowed on actual automobiles? I'm pretty sure that would be illegal.

No two ways about it. The are rude to the person who drives behind them. Period.

What an idiotic thing to have on a golf car! If the use of a bubble machine on a golf car causes an accident or damage of any sort I wonder if the tortfeasor's insurance would cover their stupid and negligent behavior? If not they might very well lose their shirts in any resulting lawsuit.

[paulandjean]

The question I have for those of you that love them or have one:

How do they help you (enjoyment wise) when you are driving? You can't even see the bubbles coming out of the back of your cart.

Another question:

Do you think these would be allowed on actual automobiles? I'm pretty sure that would be illegal.

No two ways about it. The are rude to the person who drives behind them. Period.

Come on, Just pull over and let the parade go by.I think the people that have them,just like people laughing.I have no problem.

[TicoTexan]

I am "Johnny Bubbles" - and have the T shirt.

I have a bubble machine on my cart and 'bubble' Lake Sumter and yes, Bailey Trail all the time. So I'm guessing it was probably me.

I like the bubbles. So does everybody else (well, maybe not the OP and the fellow that was worried that the soap/water solution would harm the paint job on his cat !!!)

I daily - repeat DAILY - have people comment to me that they LOVE THE BUBBLES.

Sorry if the OP and a few others don't care for them.

But hey ... here is a solution ....

BACK OFF about 10 feet and the bubbles will float out of your way ...

You can't please everyone, so ya gotta please yourself.

[redwitch]

I've never seen the bubble machine on carts and really have no opinion other than I love bubbles and I think I want one. That being said, I do think that some consideration could be given to those behind you. I really don't want soap bubbles on my windshield -- have enough stuff I have to clean as it is. Either pull over or turn it off when there a few carts behind you and let them get in front of you. Even at 10 feet bubbles are more than likely to hit the windshield.

Now, where do you get the bubble machine and how much is it?

[Linda Kay]

I am probably the person that Dennis was following down the trail the other day a simple beep of his horn and I would have pulled over and turned off the bubbles or he could have followed me and given me a piece of his mind I most likely would have enjoyed it. Just a word about the bubbles and the machine (it and they are green) a little soap and water is not going to hurt anyone. Actually when I am down and out sometimes it feels good to spread a little joy and for me spreading a little joy is spewing a few bubbles. Hope you all have a great day see you around and if I am spewing bubbles - back off - a bubble might hit you and what could be worse? Think about that!

[paulandjean]

I am probably the person that Dennis was following down the trail the other day a simple beep of his horn and I would have pulled over and turned off the bubbles or he could have followed me and given me a piece of his mind I most likely would have enjoyed it. Just a word about the bubbles and the machine (it and they are green) a little soap and water is not going to hurt anyone. Actually when I am down and out sometimes it feels good to spread a little joy and for me spreading a little joy is spewing a few bubbles. Hope you all have a great day see you around and if I am spewing bubbles - back off - a bubble might hit you and what could be worse? Think about that!

Great post,keep spreading the joy. Do not let a few spoil the fun for others.Soap on the cart the are complaining about,my my these people will always find something to complain about.

[paulandjean]

What an idiotic thing to have on a golf car! If the use of a bubble machine on a golf car causes an accident or damage of any sort I wonder if the tortfeasor's insurance would cover their stupid and negligent behavior? If not they might very well lose their shirts in any resulting lawsuit.

Cannot make much sense of this?

[Bonny]

If it was really bothering me, I would have just pulled over for a minute & let him get further up. Life is too short. If this is something we have to complain about, what a wonderful world !!!
I have to pick & choose what things are going to raise my blood pressure. This would definitely not be one of them.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day ! :sing:

[George Bieniaszek]

I have to be honest, this series of posts gave me a chuckle. I simply cannot believe that given a half a chance, some people will complain about anything and everything. Having your blood pressure come up to a boil over a bubble machine and God Forbid, being hit in the face with a bubble or have a bubble burst on your windshield??? Really???

I have seen the golf cart zooming around the Villages with a trail of bubbles behind and cannot help but smile when I see them. If they caused so much pain and agony for the OP, then why couldn't he just slow down and put some distance between the bubble maker instead of following him closer than a NASCAR driver and getting more upset by the minute. Wanting to pull into Lake Miona Rec Center and engage in a screaming match -- Come On, Chill Out!!

If something as insignificant as a bubble machine gets people so upset, they need to sit in their lanai's with a glass of wine or whatever calms them down and reflect. We all have been blessed to make the decisions we have made that enabled us to retire and have the financial means to be able to come to The Villages and enjoy the wonderful life that we have and not let these silly things get us so riled up.

In closing -- Where do I get one of those Bubble Machines :)

[getdul981]

I have not seen a golf cart with a bubble machine and not really interested in having one myself. I think they can be found at the costume/party stores that are located near 441. I have seen a fog machine there and would love to put one on our cart, but they require too much power for our little 75 watt inverter to supply.

[JoeC1947]

I have to be honest, this series of posts gave me a chuckle. I simply cannot believe that given a half a chance, some people will complain about anything and everything. Having your blood pressure come up to a boil over a bubble machine and God Forbid, being hit in the face with a bubble or have a bubble burst on your windshield??? Really???

I have seen the golf cart zooming around the Villages with a trail of bubbles behind and cannot help but smile when I see them. If they caused so much pain and agony for the OP, then why couldn't he just slow down and put some distance between the bubble maker instead of following him closer than a NASCAR driver and getting more upset by the minute. Wanting to pull into Lake Miona Rec Center and engage in a screaming match -- Come On, Chill Out!!

If something as insignificant as a bubble machine gets people so upset, they need to sit in their lanai's with a glass of wine or whatever calms them down and reflect. We all have been blessed to make the decisions we have made that enabled us to retire and have the financial means to be able to come to The Villages and enjoy the wonderful life that we have and not let these silly things get us so riled up.

In closing -- Where do I get one of those Bubble Machines :)


You can get a bubble machine here:

Bubbletron Bubble Machine (http://www.coolstuffcheap.com/bubbletron-bubble-machine.html).

This one blows the bubbles up and away. Should be included in the standard "Villages" golf cart equipment.

[jannd228]

I have to be honest, this series of posts gave me a chuckle. I simply cannot believe that given a half a chance, some people will complain about anything and everything. Having your blood pressure come up to a boil over a bubble machine and God Forbid, being hit in the face with a bubble or have a bubble burst on your windshield??? Really???

I have seen the golf cart zooming around the Villages with a trail of bubbles behind and cannot help but smile when I see them. If they caused so much pain and agony for the OP, then why couldn't he just slow down and put some distance between the bubble maker instead of following him closer than a NASCAR driver and getting more upset by the minute. Wanting to pull into Lake Miona Rec Center and engage in a screaming match -- Come On, Chill Out!!

If something as insignificant as a bubble machine gets people so upset, they need to sit in their lanai's with a glass of wine or whatever calms them down and reflect. We all have been blessed to make the decisions we have made that enabled us to retire and have the financial means to be able to come to The Villages and enjoy the wonderful life that we have and not let these silly things get us so riled up.

In closing -- Where do I get one of those Bubble Machines :)

:bigbow:

[villagerjack]

I hope no one from outside our bubble reads this thread.

[villagerjack]

I hope no one outside our bubble reads this or we may have to change our slogan. Of all the things to comp,win about, bubbles do not seem to make my list...in fact I don't have a list. Chill out.

[paulandjean]

You're right, Russ....and it's probably not something one thinks about when installing the machines. Looks cute to have bubbles spewing out of the back of your cart....not realizing that these soapy orbs are going to either hit the face of the person driving behind you if their windshield is down or splatter on the windshield if it's up, leaving behind a soapy mess.

Sorry you had to deal with this situation, but thank you for reminding us that this little "cute" device impacts others, and not necessarily in a good way.

Funny,I do not think a "soapy orb" are going to either hit the face or "splatter the windshield will do to much damage.What did you ever do when the car in front of you was burning oil.I am sure this has happened to you over the years.

[pooh]

Funny,I do not think a "soapy orb" are going to either hit the face or "splatter the windshield will do to much damage.What did you ever do when the car in front of you was burning oil.I am sure this has happened to you over the years.

Ah, it might not do damage on it's own, but think about getting bubbles in your eye or eyes.....then what....stings like he**, and now your vision isn't so good for a bit. Also, if by chance, you get a bunch of those bubbles bursting on your windshield....remember to wet the windshield before wiping off the soapy residue.

I don't dislike bubble machines, I think they're great!!! However, if I had one in my cart, I'd pull over if I had people behind me, at least I'd try to.. just because.

Personally, I haven't seen carts spewing bubbles....must be a sight that makes one smile....I know I would... :D

[CaptJohn]

Now I see why TV is called Disneyland for adults! :laugh:

[duffysmom]

I put the bubble machine in the same category as car's with gut pipes or motorcycles breaking the sound barrier. It all about look at me, look at me.

[logdog]

You can get a bubble machine here:

Bubbletron Bubble Machine (http://www.coolstuffcheap.com/bubbletron-bubble-machine.html).

This one blows the bubbles up and away. Should be included in the standard "Villages" golf cart equipment.

I've never seen one of these and don't have a nickel in my pocket. But, thanks to the original poster and the above info, this supplier is now out of stock. Guess we will start seeing a lot more of these in TV. Talk about unintended consequences... LOL

[manaboutown]

I put the bubble machine in the same category as car's with gut pipes or motorcycles breaking the sound barrier. It all about look at me, look at me.

Teenage males with their bodies full of testosterone love loud pipes on cars and motorcycles and the thrill of fast driving and riding. Babies and preschool children love making soap bubbles. Perhaps these drivers are well into their second childhood.

[duffysmom]

:1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[Geewiz]

You know those Italian cherub fountains with the cherub urinating in the fountain? I'm wondering if one of those cherubs could be converted to peeing bubbles? Now, that would make quite the statement....I'm not sure what the statement is...but, definitely a statement.

[graciegirl]

boyhowdy

[TicoTexan]

I bubbled through Lake Sumter this afternoon ... No mayhem ensued ... just thousands of iridescent little orbs floating gently through the air leaving smiles and chuckles behind.

There is no angry way to say bubbles.

Therapy is expensive. Bubbles are cheap. You choose.

It was a beautiful day in The Villages.

[lovesports]

Ah, it might not do damage on it's own, but think about getting bubbles in your eye or eyes.....then what... :D

Good grief! As other posters have said-fall back, pull over, honk or put up your windshield.

For you who haven't blow your bubbles lately, my granddaughter plays with them and they pop on her face and head. They are mainly water. They are approved as safe for young children.

Been here 8 years full time and I'm on golf paths all the time and never saw one bubble cart on the golf path. ( Only in a parade)

By the way I haven't heard loud motorcycles in here and the only loud cars are when the cruise cars are on parade leaving the town center. And believe me-they are not teenagers driving those cars!!

Course how we got from bubbles to loud teenagers with cars and motorcycles I'll never know. Do you people live in this beautiful place with me??? Good Grief!

[TicoTexan]

You know those Italian cherub fountains with the cherub urinating in the fountain? I'm wondering if one of those cherubs could be converted to peeing bubbles? Now, that would make quite the statement....I'm not sure what the statement is...but, definitely a statement.

Perfect match of subject and poster's name.

[Geewiz]

Perfect match of subject and poster's name.

lol -- very good!
:a20:

[pooh]

Good grief! As other posters have said-fall back, pull over, honk or put up your windshield.

For you who haven't blow your bubbles lately, my granddaughter plays with them and they pop on her face and head. They are mainly water. They are approved as safe for young children.

Been here 8 years full time and I'm on golf paths all the time and never saw one bubble cart on the golf path. ( Only in a parade)

By the way I haven't heard loud motorcycles in here and the only loud cars are when the cruise cars are on parade leaving the town center. And believe me-they are not teenagers driving those cars!!

Course how we got from bubbles to loud teenagers with cars and motorcycles I'll never know. Do you people live in this beautiful place with me??? Good Grief!

Never said I don't like bubbles....I love them and always had a bottle handy. My dog loved to chase the shiny orbs. My grandkids enjoyed playing with bubbles and when my daughter in law did children's entertainment, she had a small bubble machine that deposited the bubbles on the floor. It was fun and I never said the bubble machines on golf carts weren't fun.....just that they may cause eye irritation,...mostly water, but if you have a contact lens in....the bubbles could bother . I've had bubbles pop in my eyes, and it did irritate and burn my seeing orbs.
I also said, if I had a bubble machine on my cart, and even picturing that makes me smile, I would move aside to let carts pass by. Please don't assume I'm against them, far from it, I'm just offering what I would do because I do think some could be irritated by bubbles flowing towards and popping in their face.

Remember just because we enjoy something, doesn't mean everyone else does and in this thread, people are just expressing their feelings about this scenario and for some, the situation in general.

[paulandjean]

The wife and I just went out and purchased "Goggles" just in case.

[graciegirl]

Never said I don't like bubbles....I love them and always had a bottle handy. My dog loved to chase the shiny orbs. My grandkids enjoyed playing with bubbles and when my daughter in law did children's entertainment, she had a small bubble machine that deposited the bubbles on the floor. It was fun and I never said the bubble machines on golf carts weren't fun.....just that they may cause eye irritation,...mostly water, but if you have a contact lens in....the bubbles could bother . I've had bubbles pop in my eyes, and it did irritate and burn my seeing orbs.
I also said, if I had a bubble machine on my cart, and even picturing that makes me smile, I would move aside to let carts pass by. Please don't assume I'm against them, far from it, I'm just offering what I would do because I do think some could be irritated by bubbles flowing towards and popping in their face.

Remember just because we enjoy something, doesn't mean everyone else does and in this thread, people are just expressing their feelings about this scenario and for some, the situation in general.


Pooh, if everyone were as reasonable and fair and SMART as you, what a great world it would be.

That is what this forum is about, stating one's opinion. I always enjoy yours.

[lovesports]

Pooh and her friend,
Good grief again.
Reread all the posts. I was just expressing myself. Never said you didn't like bubbles.
Enough of this heavy conversation.!!!! Won't be back on tonight.
I'm going out with the boys to catch a drink and laugh about the danger of bubbles when you are following on the tail of the bubble cart.... google it!

There I stated my opinion. Good Grief!

[Patty55]

Whoever is doing the bubbles should add calliope music.

[pooh]

Pooh and her friend,
Good grief again.
Reread all the posts. I was just expressing myself. Never said you didn't like bubbles.
Enough of this heavy conversation.!!!! Won't be back on tonight.
I'm going out with the boys to catch a drink and laugh about the danger of bubbles when you are following on the tail of the bubble cart.... google it!

There I stated my opinion. Good Grief!

Oh wow, you're a poet,
Many of us here, didn't know it!

Have fun with your friends,
As your elbow you bend,
Drink and enjoy,
This is not a ploy,
As nighttime draws nigh,
I will say goodbye.
:wave::wave::wave:

[Geewiz]

Wizzing some bubbles
Wizzing some bubbles
Relieve all your troubles
And laughter - it doubles
Behind a golf cart
Is a naked Simpson - Bart!
Wizzing some bubbles
Relax - no more troubles!
The stars pose for Hubble.

[Villageshooter]

are times this is great therapy for folks driving around having them smile and feel good about themselves.... for the driver and those who see the bubbles,,, i am not here to cast judgement,, but it makes smile when I see my good friend johnny bubbles coming down the path! he is always grinning and making me wonder what he has been up to!! kinda like a waiterss at hooters that calls me by name,,, just makes me feel good... and her wings can sure cause my body more harm than Johnny bubbles soap can for my eyes.. I worry more about the lady that lets her dog urinate on the square or the birds that leave droppings all over... SO JOHNNY BUBBLES keep up the good work
ur good buddy the shooter!

[Bonny]

Yea, yea, you go John. We love the bubbles at Codys. LOL

[Trish Crocker]

The only thing I can think to say it to remind everyone that has left these northern areas that in just a few weeks I will probably be riding behind a vehicle that is throwing SNOW onto my windshield.....I'd trade that for bubbles any day!!!!