Breaking News! Progress Energy blocks golf cart access to Wal-Mart

[EdV]

While returning from a doctor�s appointment on the short dirt path that runs between Aldi�s and Wal-Mart (on 441) I encountered workmen from Progress Energy putting up a barrior fence to block golf carts. The path is on Progress property and they said the directive came from higher ups.

This affects Stonecrest residents too, but we can add an automatic gate elsewhere that gets us into the parking lots on the other side of Aldi�s if we get permission like we did from Wal-Mart.

Update: The path has been re-opened

[graciegirl]

While returning from a doctor’s appointment on the short dirt path that runs between Aldi’s and Wal-Mart (on 441) encountered workmen from Progress Energy butting up a barrio fence to block golf carts. The path is on Progress property and they said the directive came from higher ups.

This affects Stonecrest residents too, but we can add an automatic gate elsewhere that gets us into the parking lots on the other side of Aldi’s if we get permission like we did from Wal-Mart.


Help us here Ed. Is Progress Energy owned by the Morses? What residents in what areas does this affect. Effect? Afflict? Bother? Inhibit?

[Bogie Shooter]

Help us here Ed. Is Progress Energy owned by the Morses? What residents in what areas does this affect. Effect? Afflict? Bother? Inhibit?

That would be a big stretch.............
Duke Energy and Progress Energy have merged to create the new Duke Energy, the nation�s largest utility. Our combined assets and expertise will help us achieve more efficiency to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy to approximately 7 million customers, both today and in the future.

Anybody who has been trespassing on private property will be impacted.

[graciegirl]

That would be a big stretch.............
Duke Energy and Progress Energy have merged to create the new Duke Energy, the nation�s largest utility. Our combined assets and expertise will help us achieve more efficiency to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy to approximately 7 million customers, both today and in the future.

Anybody who has been trespassing on private property will be impacted.

Oh. I was gonna stand up for those Morses again.

Whew.

[EdV]

Help us here Ed. Is Progress Energy owned by the Morses? What residents in what areas does this affect. Effect? Afflict? Bother? Inhibit?

Gracie, Marion County Property Appraiser lists Florida Power Corporation as the land owner.

It will prevent mostly TV residents in the historical section from accessing Wal-Mart by golf cart. Stonecrest residents will not have golf cart access to Aldi�s, Lowes, medical facilities, and The Villages until we install our own gate between our property and one of the numerous parking areas behind Aldi�s.

It was never clear to me whether it was power company Wal-Mart property as the path was outside of the fence that the power company placed around the power equipment. Looks like we know now.

[Patty55]

I'm lost again, I always thought Stonecrest was behind the other Walmart.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Patty, EdVinMass is talking about the Wal Mart on 441, not the one on 466. Stonecrest is behind the one on 441.

Bill :)

[aljetmet]

Whether or not to get a steet legal.
Restrictions of this kind can make a difference in my decision.
I'm assuming I might need to go north for awhile as stores will take awhile to be built where our house is located (south of 466A).

FYI, at this point we'll probably have a cart for me and a car for my wife.

Any thoughts?

[Mack184]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

[renrod]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

If you don't understand, then none of the almost 100,000 people here can help you understand.

[Madelaine Amee]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

............... but, imagine what it would be like here if we were all driving cars! I want them in their golf carts.

[Mack184]

If you don't understand, then none of the almost 100,000 people here can help you understand.
Nor do I expect them to. It's just NOT me. It will never make any sense to me.

[eweissenbach]

If you don't understand, then none of the almost 100,000 people here can help you understand.

Almost 100,000 people who dreamed of a battery operated miniature car when they were pre teens, but whose parents wouldn't buy them one. :gc:

[rubicon]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

mack184 my thoughts precisely. The only use for my golf cart is golf. However you have some folks who want The Village Lifestyle without paying the premium villagers paid. Its like not joining a country club but attending all the sport and sopcial events. wonder exactly how many non villager golf carts are clogging our cartpaths?

[janmcn]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

It's a lot easier and faster "zooming" around in a golf cart at 19mph than sitting in a car stuck in traffic. Plus you're not polluting the air, unless you have a gas cart.

[bkcunningham1]

While returning from a doctor�s appointment on the short dirt path that runs between Aldi�s and Wal-Mart (on 441) I encountered workmen from Progress Energy putting up a barrior fence to block golf carts. The path is on Progress property and they said the directive came from higher ups.

This affects Stonecrest residents too, but we can add an automatic gate elsewhere that gets us into the parking lots on the other side of Aldi�s if we get permission like we did from Wal-Mart.

Daggone it. Say it isn't so. Since they detoured golf cart traffic around the new assisted living facility between Lowe's and the parking lot at the lab near the historic side of TV, I stopped driving over in my golf cart. The path is too bumpy and so much longer. I just hope that they really make good on their "promise" to allow us access through the property once the assisted living is completed.

I don't really understand where you are saying there may be a gate. Could you please try to explain it to me again. Thank you.

[EdV]

mack184 my thoughts precisely. The only use for my golf cart is golf. However you have some folks who want The Village Lifestyle without paying the premium villagers paid. Its like not joining a country club but attending all the sport and sopcial events. wonder exactly how many non villager golf carts are clogging our cartpaths?

Unlike Rubicon who takes every opportunity to dis residents in adjoining communities for accessing public restaurants, stores, and medical buildings that he thinks belong to him and other Villages residents, I feel sorry for the residenst of the historical section of TV. Many of these folks are on limited fixed income. As such, they rely on the discounted pricing for food, clothing and household essentials that Wal-Mart provides. Unfortunately they will now have to travel all the way to 466 for that, or use their car.

And for the record, one can travel nearly the entire length of 441 on both sides in a cart to all of the shops, restaurants and medical buildings without ever needing to be on an amenity maintained path. I’ve mentioned this before on TOTV but some people insist on ignoring this fact.

[EdV]

I don't really understand where you are saying there may be a gate. Could you please try to explain it to me again. Thank you.

Are you asking me where the barier fence is being errected or where Stonecrest might install a private gate to get around the barrier for its residents?

[bkcunningham1]

Are you asking me where the barier fence is being errected or where Stonecrest might install a private gate to get around the barrier for its residents?

I am wondering where Stonecrest might install a private gate to get around the barrier.

[bkcunningham1]

The only place I can imagine is behind Lowe's, @EdVinMass. Will you put in a request to allow the residents of TV access to the gate?

[Golfingnut]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

I get a lot of pleasure out of my golf CARTS. Give me the wind in my hair etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

[EdV]

I am wondering where Stonecrest might install a private gate to get around the barrier.

Any where inside the red box. It's right behind Aldi's. Behind Lowes is private property.

[jblum315]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

:mademyday:I agree wholeheartedly. I don't play golf. I do not own a golf car. I have a smallish car that gets around 32 mpg. It takes me safely and comfortably wherever I want to go. I would never feel safe or comfortable in a golf cart.

[EdV]

In the meantime I think people will start blazing a new trail by cutting through Aldi�s parking lot and onto the grass skirt that borders 441 until another barrier is put up.

[bkcunningham1]

Any where inside the red box. It's right behind Aldi's. Behind Lowes is private property.

That area is a retention pond isn't it, EdVinMass? I'm trying to picture it and the map you posted isn't something I recognize. I suppose it is Stonecrest.

I hate to be a pain trying to figure it out. I appreciate your help.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I get a lot of pleasure out of my golf CARTS. Give me the wind in my hair etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

I agree 110%. I hate it when I'm forced to use my car.

The problem for the people at Stonecrest is that they can no longer get to Aldi or Lowes. I wonder how this will impact the business of Wal-Mart, Aldi, Lowes and the medical buildings between Paradise and Lowes.

[Mack184]

It's a lot easier and faster "zooming" around in a golf cart at 19mph than sitting in a car stuck in traffic. Plus you're not polluting the air, unless you have a gas cart.
Prior to buying a home down south we had made multiple visits to TV to visit my wife's parents and I have yet to be "stuck in traffic". I've never had any trouble getting around in my F-150. If I go shopping I want to be able to put my bags inside my vehicle where they have a chance of staying safe, and in the case of cold and/or frozen things, I'd like them to stay that way. If I'm travelling around and it's raining I'm not interested in getting soaked or riding around zipped-up in something that looks like a pup-tent with wheels. I just cannot find any possible use for a golf cart if you don't play golf except for one thing. It's easier to take one to the pool so you don't have to wrap your car seats in towels to keep them from getting wet.

Now my in-laws have one that's tricked out to look like a '32 Ford and they love it and have a great time in it. It makes them happy. That's cool. I just can't see it personally.

Now as far as being "stuck in traffic" come sit with me some afternoon on the Baltimore Beltway about 445pm and then we can talk about "stuck in traffic".

[paulandjean]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

This why I love my golf cart.Having a beer in my cart listening to the music at the square. Try doing that in your truck. Cops will bother you,but not me.Pure Heaven.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

That area is a retention pond isn't it, EdVinMass? I'm trying to picture it and the map you posted isn't something I recognize. I suppose it is Stonecrest.

I hate to be a pain trying to figure it out. I appreciate your help.

There's a gate at 1159 Paradise Ave that goes to the parking lot of a medical complex. If you follow that parking lot you come to a big parcel of open land, that is currently being developed and through which runs a dirt cart path that goes to Lowes parking lot. If you take the road between 441/27 and Lowes parking lot you'll pass several banks, a little strip mall and a car wash. That ends up at another medical complex and ends at Aldi's parking lot. There is an exit at the back of the Aldi parking lot that goes to another dirt trail that ends at Wal Mart. From there, you can go on to another little strip mall where there is a Dollar Tree.
The little dirt trail between Aldi and Wal Mart is what we are discussing.
Here's the address of Aldi if you want to plug it into Google Earth: 13937 U.S. 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159

[bkcunningham1]

There's a gate at 1159 Paradise Ave that goes to the parking lot of a medical complex. If you follow that parking lot you come to a big parcel of open land, that is currently being developed and through which runs a dirt cart path that goes to Lowes parking lot. If you take the road between 441/27 and Lowes parking lot you'll pass several banks, a little strip mall and a car wash. That ends up at another medical complex and ends at Aldi's parking lot. There is an exit at the back of the Aldi parking lot that goes to another dirt trail that ends at Wal Mart. From there, you can go on to another little strip mall where there is a Dollar Tree.
The little dirt trail between Aldi and Wal Mart is what we are discussing.

Thank you, Dr. I understand all of that and appreciate your assistance. But, I was wondering where Ed is saying that the powers-that-be would put an access gate since, apparently, the little path between Aldi's and Walmart is now closed.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=28.961006,-81.964187&spn=0.005651,0.007349&t=h&z=17)

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Thank you, Dr. I understand all of that and appreciate your assistance. But, I was wondering where Ed is saying that the powers-that-be would put an access gate since, apparently, the little path between Aldi's and Walmart is now closed.

Stonecrest could put a gate going into Lowes parking lot. That would also give them access to Aldi. I can't see where the Villages could put any kind of gate to get to Wal Mart.

This is a bit scary for me because my wife works at Aldi.

[bkcunningham1]

Stonecrest could put a gate going into Lowes parking lot. That would also give them access to Aldi. I can't see where the Villages could put any kind of gate to get to Wal Mart.

This is a bit scary for me because my wife works at Aldi.

Why is it scary?

[Mack184]

This why I love my golf cart.Having a beer in my cart listening to the music at the square. Try doing that in your truck. Cops will bother you,but not me.Pure Heaven.
We don't drink so that will never be an issue for us.

[redwitch]

So, if I understand this correctly, we'll be able to get to Aldi's via golf cart but no further, which means either taking our car or taking our cart to the Wal-Mart on 466. Not as convenient but doable. Personally, as long as I can get to Aldi's, the world is good.

I'm still trying to understand how Stonecrest is going to be able to bypass that little stretch between Aldi's and Wal-Mart and, if they do install a gate somewhere, how hard would it be for TVers to find a way through it.

[downeaster]

This why I love my golf cart.Having a beer in my cart listening to the music at the square. Try doing that in your truck. Cops will bother you,but not me.Pure Heaven.

You may want to look into Florida's open container law. One of our members posted here a while ago saying he got a ticket for having an open container in his golf cart.

[chuckinca]

I was just thru there at 5:20 PM and the fence blocking access to Walmart etc from the south for TV residents and Aldi's etc from the north for Stonecrest residents has been removed.

The Ho Chi Mihn Trail is open again!

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[jkpender]

EdVinMass isn't the area that you indicated with a red box where a possible gate could be located also land that is owned by the power company. Could they run a fence all along there to prevent anyone from crossing their power cut?

[paulandjean]

You may want to look into Florida's open container law. One of our members posted here a while ago saying he got a ticket for having an open container in his golf cart.

I do not believe that. Everyone has talked about that poster,but no one knows who he or she is.I know from personal evperience that I have sat in my cart with my wife on many occasions drinking a beer while talking to the police and never never had a problem.Think that rumor was started by a non-drinking poster.

[EdV]

EdVinMass isn't the area that you indicated with a red box where a possible gate could be located also land that is owned by the power company. Could they run a fence all along there to prevent anyone from crossing their power cut?

Nope, that highlighted box is Stonecrest POA property. So a remote access gate could be placed there. I have no idea of the legalities or the cost to do it. Also the non golf cart residents of Stonecrest might challenge using our HOA funds for it, but it's an option.

The lower left side of that highlighted rectangle abuts the Aldi's parking lot, the rest abuts the parking for the newly built medical buildings.

[JC and John]

It's a lot easier and faster "zooming" around in a golf cart at 19mph than sitting in a car stuck in traffic. Plus you're not polluting the air, unless you have a gas cart.

I agree with Mack. Air conditioned SUV is the way to go for me. I have yet to be stuck in any traffic jam. If you call the traffic during the winter season with the snowbirds traffic, then I have to laugh. Rush hour in Washington DC is a "traffic jam". Please! Yes we have a cart but I like getting from point A to B in less time it takes to go by cart. We didn't buy here to run around in a cart. If I golfed yes it would be good. Good for those who do love their carts. Not my bag. I do hope something can be done for those missing out on getting to Walmart on 441by cart.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Why is it scary?

Number one , if they're closing this path, they could conceivably close the path from the medical complex and Lowes which would mean she'd have to take the car to work.
Secondly, if Aldi ends up losing business from this, they could start laying off some of the their people or cutting hours. My wife has not been there very long.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

So, if I understand this correctly, we'll be able to get to Aldi's via golf cart but no further, which means either taking our car or taking our cart to the Wal-Mart on 466. Not as convenient but doable. Personally, as long as I can get to Aldi's, the world is good.

I'm still trying to understand how Stonecrest is going to be able to bypass that little stretch between Aldi's and Wal-Mart and, if they do install a gate somewhere, how hard would it be for TVers to find a way through it.

SE 115 Ave which is in Stonecrest runs behind and very close to Lowes. There are several options for them to put in a path and a gate. The problem for us Villages is that we would have to be given permission to use that gate and drive our golf carts on Stonecrest property.

[raynitsche]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.



You'll have one within the year!

[Mack184]

You may want to look into Florida's open container law. One of our members posted here a while ago saying he got a ticket for having an open container in his golf cart.
I do not know about how Florida applies their DWI laws, but in many states operating ANYTHING with ANY kind of motor requires you to be in compliance with the state's DWI laws. So whether you're operating a Cadillac, motor boat, milk truck, golf cart or a John Deere lawn tractor in a public place, you need to be driving below the legal limit.

One poster mentions that the cops haven't hassled him while sitting in his golf cart drinking a beer while listening to music. That's not really unbelieveable. If the cop's talking to you he's doing his own informal interview with you. You're not slurring, you don't act drunk, and it's not illegal to drink a beer and drive. If he can see you're behaving normally and not likely to cause trouble, why would he give you grief in the first place?

But..if as he's chatting with you you're acting a little "off", or being loud and/or rowdy, don't be quite so sure that you won't get asked to blow up the little balloon. Even if your only mode of transport is an E-Z Go. :o

[Mack184]

You'll have one within the year!
You only quoted part of my post. I said I could see only one reason why I might use a golf cart outside of being on a golf course. (I don't play golf) That reason was to drive to the pool (something I'll be doing daily) so I don't have to wrap towels around my truck seats to keep them from getting wet. Yes, I expect to probably purchase a used cart for that purpose only. I can out right guarantee that will be the ONLY time it will get used. I will never drive it to town, to the doctor's, to the store, to the square and so on. It will not happen. Should it ever happen, I will post it here and admit my sins. :pray:

[paulandjean]

I do not know about how Florida applies their DWI laws, but in many states operating ANYTHING with ANY kind of motor requires you to be in compliance with the state's DWI laws. So whether you're operating a Cadillac, motor boat, milk truck, golf cart or a John Deere lawn tractor in a public place, you need to be driving below the legal limit.

One poster mentions that the cops haven't hassled him while sitting in his golf cart drinking a beer while listening to music. That's not really unbelieveable. If the cop's talking to you he's doing his own informal interview with you. You're not slurring, you don't act drunk, and it's not illegal to drink a beer and drive. If he can see you're behaving normally and not likely to cause trouble, why would he give you grief in the first place?

But..if as he's chatting with you you're acting a little "off", or being loud and/or rowdy, don't be quite so sure that you won't get asked to blow up the little balloon. Even if your only mode of transport is an E-Z Go. :o

Thank You,Very Much........

[eweissenbach]

I do not know about how Florida applies their DWI laws, but in many states operating ANYTHING with ANY kind of motor requires you to be in compliance with the state's DWI laws. So whether you're operating a Cadillac, motor boat, milk truck, golf cart or a John Deere lawn tractor in a public place, you need to be driving below the legal limit.

One poster mentions that the cops haven't hassled him while sitting in his golf cart drinking a beer while listening to music. That's not really unbelieveable. If the cop's talking to you he's doing his own informal interview with you. You're not slurring, you don't act drunk, and it's not illegal to drink a beer and drive. If he can see you're behaving normally and not likely to cause trouble, why would he give you grief in the first place?

But..if as he's chatting with you you're acting a little "off", or being loud and/or rowdy, don't be quite so sure that you won't get asked to blow up the little balloon. Even if your only mode of transport is an E-Z Go. :o

Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles is prohibited under Florida Statutes 316.1936 and anyone found with an “open container” in their vehicle will have to face penalties, including possible jail time, fines and a criminal conviction on their record.
Under Florida law, you can be ticketed or arrested for possessing an open container, either in a vehicle or in public. This means that both driver and passenger must abide by open container laws, or else they risk being ticketed or arrested for violation. To receive a ticket, you do not necessarily have to be intoxicated or under the influence. If a passenger is in physical possession of an open container, the passenger will be charged and the driver may also receive a ticket for the passenger who is in violation.

[chuckinca]

SE 115 Ave which is in Stonecrest runs behind and very close to Lowes. There are several options for them to put in a path and a gate. The problem for us Villages is that we would have to be given permission to use that gate and drive our golf carts on Stonecrest property.


Stonecrest is a strictly enforced gated community and has private roads. I doubt the POA/residents would approve allowing non-residents unrestricted access.


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[renrod]

You only quoted part of my post. I said I could see only one reason why I might use a golf cart outside of being on a golf course. (I don't play golf) That reason was to drive to the pool (something I'll be doing daily) so I don't have to wrap towels around my truck seats to keep them from getting wet. Yes, I expect to probably purchase a used cart for that purpose only. I can out right guarantee that will be the ONLY time it will get used. I will never drive it to town, to the doctor's, to the store, to the square and so on. It will not happen. Should it ever happen, I will post it here and admit my sins. :pray:
Hey Let me know when you want to sell that cart. You'll find it taking up too much space, if it is electric the batteries will go bad from lack of use, and when you find out how much insurance costs to drive to the pool (most are within walking distance) you'll be selling. I'm one that likes to find good gently used items.

[renrod]

You only quoted part of my post. I said I could see only one reason why I might use a golf cart outside of being on a golf course. (I don't play golf) That reason was to drive to the pool (something I'll be doing daily) so I don't have to wrap towels around my truck seats to keep them from getting wet. Yes, I expect to probably purchase a used cart for that purpose only. I can out right guarantee that will be the ONLY time it will get used. I will never drive it to town, to the doctor's, to the store, to the square and so on. It will not happen. Should it ever happen, I will post it here and admit my sins. :pray:
Hey Let me know when you want to sell that cart. You'll find it taking up too much space, if it is electric the batteries will go bad from lack of use, and when you find out how much insurance costs to drive to the pool (most are within walking distance) you'll be selling. I'm one that likes to find good gently used items. :gc:

[EdV]

I was just thru there at 5:20 PM and the fence blocking access to Walmart etc from the south for TV residents and Aldi's etc from the north for Stonecrest residents has been removed.

The Ho Chi Mihn Trail is open again!

Chuck, just checked it a little while ago and you're correct. But I think that's about to change.

Stay tuned.

[eweissenbach]

Hey Let me know when you want to sell that cart. You'll find it taking up too much space, if it is electric the batteries will go bad from lack of use, and when you find out how much insurance costs to drive to the pool (most are within walking distance) you'll be selling. I'm one that likes to find good gently used items. :gc:

It bears repeating! :girlneener:

[renrod]

While returning from a doctor�s appointment on the short dirt path that runs between Aldi�s and Wal-Mart (on 441) I encountered workmen from Progress Energy putting up a barrior fence to block golf carts. The path is on Progress property and they said the directive came from higher ups.

This affects Stonecrest residents too, but we can add an automatic gate elsewhere that gets us into the parking lots on the other side of Aldi�s if we get permission like we did from Wal-Mart.

Do you think that Wal-Mart store manager will let the amount of business "cart drivers" bring to him go elsewhere? A call to headquarters and something will get done, even if they have to spend money.

[bkcunningham1]

I was just thru there at 5:20 PM and the fence blocking access to Walmart etc from the south for TV residents and Aldi's etc from the north for Stonecrest residents has been removed.

The Ho Chi Mihn Trail is open again!

.

Woo Hoo!!

[Down Sized]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

Well, one less golf cart might help a little on the heavy traffic this winter.:gc:

[downeaster]

Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles is prohibited under Florida Statutes 316.1936 and anyone found with an �open container� in their vehicle will have to face penalties, including possible jail time, fines and a criminal conviction on their record.
Under Florida law, you can be ticketed or arrested for possessing an open container, either in a vehicle or in public. This means that both driver and passenger must abide by open container laws, or else they risk being ticketed or arrested for violation. To receive a ticket, you do not necessarily have to be intoxicated or under the influence. If a passenger is in physical possession of an open container, the passenger will be charged and the driver may also receive a ticket for the passenger who is in violation.


And if you don't believe Oldcoach ED, read the complete statute here: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=open+container&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.1936.html)

[Mack184]

Hey Let me know when you want to sell that cart. You'll find it taking up too much space, if it is electric the batteries will go bad from lack of use, and when you find out how much insurance costs to drive to the pool (most are within walking distance) you'll be selling. I'm one that likes to find good gently used items. :gc:
Sell it? I haven't even bought it yet! More likely than not I'll try riding my lawn tractor to the pool instead!

[wendyquat]

I do not believe that. Everyone has talked about that poster,but no one knows who he or she is.I know from personal evperience that I have sat in my cart with my wife on many occasions drinking a beer while talking to the police and never never had a problem.Think that rumor was started by a non-drinking poster.

I hate to burst your bubble but we saw a Lady Lake policeman writing a ticket for a couple sitting in their golf cart drinking beer at Spanish Springs just a couple of months ago. They did not appear to be intoxicated so don't know if the ticket was for open container or not. It could have been a warning for all I know but I know the couple acted very surprised!

[paulandjean]

I hate to burst your bubble but we saw a Lady Lake policeman writing a ticket for a couple sitting in their golf cart drinking beer at Spanish Springs just a couple of months ago. They did not appear to be intoxicated so don't know if the ticket was for open container or not. It could have been a warning for all I know but I know the couple acted very surprised!

No you did not burst my bubble,Tell me then why did the police not issue me tickets while talking to them or waving to them on many occasions.As you stated "You do not know if the ticket was for an open containor not. It could have been a warning as you stated. So actually you really do not have solid facts.

[BobnBev]

Ticket or no ticket, it's up to the individual officer. It's called "Officers discretion". And believe me, attitude has a LOT to do with it. Whether you agree with that, or not, makes no difference to me, that's just the way it is. :duck:

[janmcn]

Sell it? I haven't even bought it yet! More likely than not I'll try riding my lawn tractor to the pool instead!

Why don't you just buy a bike or walk, much better for exercise and the environment.

[Posh 08]

Almost 100,000 people who dreamed of a battery operated miniature car when they were pre teens, but whose parents wouldn't buy them one. :gc:

or a BB gun. :icon_wink:

[EdV]

This topic thread is about the sudden attempt by Progress Energy to block golf cart access to Wal-Mart. If you are bored by this and want to talk about other issues, start your own topic thread, but don�t hijack mine.

TIA

[Ooper]

:agree:

Let's get back on topic.

[gwscott]

I just drove by golf cart thru the trail and there is no block drove right thru?

[paulandjean]

Sounds like this post is done,trail is open,he drove right thru.

[Bogie Shooter]

Sounds like this post is done,trail is open,he drove right thru.

What about the drinking and driving? And using a truck or a golf cart?
Oh, my mistake thats not the thread topic.:confused:

[graciegirl]

Sometimes the enjoyment is not in the destination but the journey.:icon_wink:

[BarryRX]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

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[skyguy79]

Why don't you just buy a bike or walk, much better for exercise and the environment.Your statement may be generally accurate, but it's not for those of us who cannot ride a bike or do that much walking!

[EdV]

Sounds like this post is done,trail is open,he drove right thru.

Yes indeed they removed part of the fence that they had installed yesterday. Not sure why the sudden change. I do know I made phone calls yesterday alerting various entities and even spoke with the assistant manager of Wal-Mart about it around noon time yesterday.

So unless there�s a change in status, we can move on to other discussions and leave this be.

[Villages PL]

Help us here Ed. Is Progress Energy owned by the Morses? What residents in what areas does this affect. Effect? Afflict? Bother? Inhibit?

Affect is correct. But, if I tell you this, what effect will it have?

:duck:

[graciegirl]

Affect is correct. But, if I tell you this, what effect will it have?

:duck:

It was a joke son. Or to be precise, me playing with words.

I knew the meaning Mrs. Belcher. I was paying attention in your class.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

For the life of me I cannot understand this area's love affair with golf carts. I have a truck, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. My wife has a car, it works really well, it's comfortable and most of all it's AIR CONDITIONED. If I wind up living here 50 years (which is highly unlikely) I will never understand why you would want a golf cart for anything but a golf course. But hey..that's just me.

Well you are in the minority. Acording to a CBS report back in May of 2011 there were over 50,000 golf carts in the Villages and only 16,000 regular golfers. I'm sure that the number is much more than that now.

For the life of me, I cannot understand why someone would buy a retirement home in a community that is advertised as a "golf cart community", has over 90 miles of cart paths and think that it is strange that so many people prefer golf carts.

The golf cart accessibility is one of the main reasons that I live here. I really try to avoid taking my car unless absolutely necessary. I much prefer the open air and the fun of riding in my cart.Sometimes I just take the cart for a ride because I enjoy it.

[chuckinca]

It was a joke son. Or to be precise, me playing with words.

I knew the meaning Mrs. Belcher. I was paying attention in your class.


I didn't know the correct usage, probably because I didn't pay attention to Mrs. Traphagen in 10th grade English.

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[Villages PL]

It was a joke son.

Okay, mom. :)

[Villages PL]

I didn't know the correct usage, probably because I didn't pay attention to Mrs. Traphagen in 10th grade English.

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At one time, maybe about a year ago, I was getting mixed up and couldn't decide which word to use. So I went to the dictionary and made some notes. I can't explain why I suddenly had that problem, maybe I'll blame it on old age. :)

[paulandjean]

What about the drinking and driving? And using a truck or a golf cart?
Oh, my mistake thats not the thread topic.:confused:

Maybe I should have put one of those funny stickers on the bottow. Have a great day, Sit back ,relax, and chill. To much stress.

[graciegirl]

Don't we all act like a bunch of old people with too much time on our hands sometimes?

The world will continue. And so will we. Sometimes there is a cloud or two in the sky. But we will do what we have always done; the best we can each day.

[Bogie Shooter]

Ed , you and I have disagreed in the past on some issues........but on this one we are in agreement.

[Mack184]

Well you are in the minority. Acording to a CBS report back in May of 2011 there were over 50,000 golf carts in the Villages and only 16,000 regular golfers. I'm sure that the number is much more than that now.

For the life of me, I cannot understand why someone would buy a retirement home in a community that is advertised as a "golf cart community", has over 90 miles of cart paths and think that it is strange that so many people prefer golf carts.

The golf cart accessibility is one of the main reasons that I live here. I really try to avoid taking my car unless absolutely necessary. I much prefer the open air and the fun of riding in my cart.Sometimes I just take the cart for a ride because I enjoy it.
Just because it's a "golf cart community" where golf carts are welcome doesn't exactly explain why everyone seems to be so in love with them. Obviously if you're a golfer it makes great sense. To me, it makes none.

But our likes & dislikes don't exactly fit with the majority of people here. We're also here for different reasons than most people who come to the TV area. So I guess in many ways I'm trying to learn about & understand the "culture" which for the most part I do not.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Just because it's a "golf cart community" where golf carts are welcome doesn't exactly explain why everyone seems to be so in love with them. Obviously if you're a golfer it makes great sense. To me, it makes none.

But our likes & dislikes don't exactly fit with the majority of people here. We're also here for different reasons than most people who come to the TV area. So I guess in many ways I'm trying to learn about & understand the "culture" which for the most part I do not.

For me I have a golf car because it's so much easier to get around and park than it is a car. Plus an added bonus is the added gas mileage and it's more fun to drive than my car

[Bill-n-Brillo]

To me, the carts versus cars perspectives are comparable to the opinions of those who like to ride motorcycles versus those who don't. Motorcycles are a different mode of transportation that some folks really enjoy - others think they're dangerous, not sensible, expensive, etc.

I say "to each their own". Nobody's right and nobody's wrong.......and nothing anybody says is probably going to sway someone 'to the other side'.

Bill :)

[Bogie Shooter]

Maybe I should have put one of those funny stickers on the bottow. Have a great day, Sit back ,relax, and chill. To much stress.

Couldn't find one of those smilies with tongue in cheek. Don't jump too soon. Sit back, relax, and chill. Too much stress.

[EdV]

All I can say is that it�s amazing how our members can take a simple straightforward discussion off into the most bizarre directions. It�s like trying to record a single discussion in the middle of a cocktail party.

[Bogie Shooter]

All I can say is that it�s amazing how our members can take a simple straightforward discussion off into the most bizarre directions. It�s like trying to record a single discussion in the middle of a cocktail party.

:beer3:
We are who we are and we do what we do!

[linko38]

While returning from a doctor�s appointment on the short dirt path that runs between Aldi�s and Wal-Mart (on 441) I encountered workmen from Progress Energy putting up a barrior fence to block golf carts. The path is on Progress property and they said the directive came from higher ups.

This affects Stonecrest residents too, but we can add an automatic gate elsewhere that gets us into the parking lots on the other side of Aldi�s if we get permission like we did from Wal-Mart.

The path is now open. Actually the day they were installing it we talked to the guy. He recieved a phone call while about 6 carts were waiting. He said "Good news, We are taking it down. It's now open for all!

[graciegirl]

The path is now open. Actually the day they were installing it we talked to the guy. He recieved a phone call while about 6 carts were waiting. He said "Good news, We are taking it down. It's now open for all!


Another calamity averted. Another tempest in a teapot. All is good in lower Paradise until the next issue arises/:wave: