Parking in front of Sweet Bay

[DDoug]

Why does a lot of people have to park in front of Sweet Bay or any store and block the entrance. If you are waiting for someone pull over to a parking space . Your not handy cap. And by doing this you prove your not handy. This just proves people really don't give a crap about others.

[buggyone]

Wow, someone had a bad day!! :ohdear:

[sueandskip]

People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE !

[graciegirl]

Just a few. Just a few. I find most people do care.

[paulandjean]

[QUOTE=sueandskip;603084]People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE ! When they park in the street they are getting exercise,walking further to their home.I think its a great idea.I have been parking in front of "My" home for over 6 years. Thanks what the streets are for.Think of it this way, If you do not like cars on the street, then know one would be going anywhere.

[JoeC1947]

People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE !

Why do people drive on the parkway and park on the driveway?

[Barefoot]

I have been parking in front of "My" home for over 6 years. Thanks what the streets are for.

I thought streets were for driving; and parking lots and garages were for parking. :shrug:

[Suzi]

I also find it annoying that sometimes it is difficult to walk from my car and enter a store because someone is idling their car in front of the door. Sometimes it is worse than that: sometimes the trunk is up and they are loading packages. Whats with that? Pulling a few feet beyond the entrance shouldn't inconvenience them and it would allow others to get in the door without problem. Its the same ole' same ole' "I'm the most important" and they don't look around to see if the are inconveniencing any one else.

[duffysmom]

Wow..... personally I refuse to let people's actions disturb my peace of mind. People are people and I'm never surprised by what goes on with one caveat; hurting or exploiting children and animals. Sacrificing my peace of mind, therefore my health, isn't worth it. Some days it's a struggle but well worth the effort. Live and Let Live.

[tag460]

Let it go, I agree with duffysmom!

[gerryann]

The ones who park in front of the store are the same one's who throw butts out of the car, leave dog poop behind, snap their finger for service, complain about the most minor things.....but thankfully they are way less than 1% of the wonderful caring folks that live here in TV. The incidences are so few and far between that the only way I know of them is reading it here.

Hope everyone on TOTV has a wonderful and happy New Year!!

[Halle]

I thought streets were for driving; and parking lots and garages were for parking. :shrug:

:agree:

I understand there are many situations that may require temporary parking on the street, but why would you choose to park in the street if your driveway is available?

[njbchbum]

if anyone can get as upset as the op [and others here] over what i consider to be the 'small stuff' i hafta wonder how upset thay get over the 'big stuff'!

[skyguy79]

Wow..... personally I refuse to let people's actions disturb my peace of mind. People are people and I'm never surprised by what goes on with one caveat; hurting or exploiting children and animals. Sacrificing my peace of mind, therefore my health, isn't worth it. Some days it's a struggle but well worth the effort. Live and Let Live.I agree with you and can add to it by stating that if I were able, I would perfer to take the few extra steps to walk around the vehicle and into and around the store to do my shopping than be negative about the vehicle blocking my path.

[gerryann]

if anyone can get as upset as the op [and others here] over what i consider to be the 'small stuff' i hafta wonder how upset thay get over the 'big stuff'!

Maybe their life is so smooth and uncomplicated that this kind of stuff IS is the big stuff!

[paulandjean]

:agree:

I understand there are many situations that may require temporary parking on the street, but why would you choose to park in the street if your driveway is available?

Golf cart in, golf cart out, golf cart in, golf cart out, get my drift......................

[Mr Hanky]

Maybe their life is so smooth and uncomplicated that this kind of stuff IS is the big stuff!


Ya,another tuff day in the villages:1rotfl:

[Barefoot]

Golf cart in, golf cart out, golf cart in, golf cart out, get my drift......................

Luckily, most people have parking for a golf cart and a vehicle in their garage.

[uujudy]

....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE !

Uh oh. This might be me. I never thought I was being rude; I thought I was being considerate. Whenever I visit someone who has a fancy driveway with pavers or beautiful paint I always park in the street -- just in case my golf cart or my car accidentally leaks something onto their beautiful driveway. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. :shrug:

[rubicon]

Because they can

[JoeC1947]

People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE !

Why the heck would you think that parking in the street is rude?? Do you own the road? I think saying that "People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves" is a rude, ignorant and false statement.

[gerryann]

I don't think the OP meant street parking if you're a guest. I believe he was referring to parking all the time in front of your house. We have one near us. Car and golf cart in garage. 2nd car always on the road. I don't think"fat and lazy" has anything to do with it. I think just inconsiderate of anyone else.

[Barefoot]

Uh oh. This might be me. I never thought I was being rude; I thought I was being considerate. Whenever I visit someone who has a fancy driveway with pavers or beautiful paint I always park in the street -- just in case my golf cart or my car accidentally leaks something onto their beautiful driveway. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. :shrug:

I think it is considerate when visiting to park in the street, which allows the owners to drive in and out. I think it is considerate for owners to park in their garage. IMHO, if everyone parked in the street, it would make the area look like a used car parking lot. But it's not against the law, just personal preference.

[cquick]

I also find it annoying that sometimes it is difficult to walk from my car and enter a store because someone is idling their car in front of the door. .

I often have trouble with people parking to "load and unload" directly in front of stores....esp. grocery stores, because they are parked over the ramp. I push a wheelchair.....if the car is across the ramp, it's a problem. The driver could easily have pulled up a few feet and it would not be inconvienent to load their people or car with purchases.

Not a big deal usually. But sometimes it is.

[Patty55]

Uh oh. This might be me. I never thought I was being rude; I thought I was being considerate. Whenever I visit someone who has a fancy driveway with pavers or beautiful paint I always park in the street -- just in case my golf cart or my car accidentally leaks something onto their beautiful driveway. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. :shrug:

I do the same thing, for the same reason and I always thought it was rude to block peoples cars in.

WHO KNEW.

[rubicon]

One of the posters ask why sweat the small stuff..... I can't speak for the OP but my purpose for addressing such an issue would reflect what I am thinking and not what I am feeling.

It amuses me to see a driver block a lane in a parking lot for a respectable period of time just because they are waiting to get an up front parking spot (handicap exempt here). I say amused because they have placed themselves at a disadvantge when leaving since they are in the most congested section of the parking lot. It is even more amusing when that parking lot is for the MVP Fitness Center.
My wife and I always park a good deal away from the front of the store and take advantage of a chance to walk with the added benefit of less worry about a pedestrian behind or in front of us.

I cannot fault every driver from parking in front of a store as it may have been to let off a handicap person or because they had a heavy return to carry or if there wife is like mine and says she will just be a minute.

But BLOCKING A LANE to get the front paring space that is more than I can take:D

[BobnBev]

Let it go, I agree with duffysmom!

Sure, just roll over and play dead. Why take a stand on anything.:shrug:

[paulandjean]

Luckily, most people have parking for a golf cart and a vehicle in their garage.

Not this person.I have a ranch.I cannot put a car and a golf cart together in my garage. If I park in the driveway,How do I go around my car,drive on the grass. No I will stick parking in front of my house. There will always be complainers. Not one person one my street ever complained.Cannot understand people,one states if everyone parked inthe street it would look like a car lot.Sooooooooooooooooo...

[Mr Hanky]

I don't think the OP meant street parking if you're a guest. I believe he was referring to parking all the time in front of your house. We have one near us. Car and golf cart in garage. 2nd car always on the road. I don't think"fat and lazy" has anything to do with it. I think just inconsiderate of anyone else.



As long as he not parking in front of my house I could care less if he parked two cars in front of his house.

[nancyher]

not a happy place have to move to a happy place:pepper2::bowdown::0000000000luvmyhors

[Suzi]

I often have trouble with people parking to "load and unload" directly in front of stores....esp. grocery stores, because they are parked over the ramp. I push a wheelchair.....if the car is across the ramp, it's a problem. The driver could easily have pulled up a few feet and it would not be inconvienent to load their people or car with purchases.

Not a big deal usually. But sometimes it is.

Yes. Not only wheelchairs but canes and walkers as many can't easily safety lift their leg high enough to climb the curb. That is the very reason for having the ramp vs curbs at entrances.
Its not a matter of "cooling it" and just ignore it.....it is a safety issue in many cases.

[Roaddog53]

People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE !

:agree:

[janmcn]

People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE !

Are these people you mention fat because they are lazy, or are they lazy because they are fat?

[travelguy]

it is all about laziness. and folks who feel entitled to do whatever they want to. go ahead, park in a fire zone. who is going to ask them to move? go ahead, coast through a stop sign; afterall you are in a hurry. don't carry your own groceries to your car even if you are more than capable to do it for yourself. afterall, now that you are retired you don't have to do anything for yourself..you earned the right to be obnoxious.

[Roaddog53]

:bigbow: Well said

[KeepingItReal]

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[Sanibel7]

Why does a lot of people have to park in front of Sweet Bay or any store and block the entrance. If you are waiting for someone pull over to a parking space . Your not handy cap. And by doing this you prove your not handy. This just proves people really don't give a crap about others.

they are lazy and rude and think they are entitled. i go to the library and see that all the time, not parking just waiting. so makes us wonder what are they doing? should I pass or will they move when I pass, could cause an accident.

[Golfingnut]

[QUOTE=sueandskip;603084]People are basically fat and lazy....and most don't care about anybody but themselves....These are the same people who park in the street instead of parking in a driveway .... RUDE ! When they park in the street they are getting exercise,walking further to their home.I think its a great idea.I have been parking in front of "My" home for over 6 years. Thanks what the streets are for.Think of it this way, If you do not like cars on the street, then know one would be going anywhere.

Our streets are more narrow than other places; therefore, if you park on the street and the neighbor across the street does the same, you are blocking delivery trucks and making it a little dicey for walkers and bicycles etc. If you have a driveway, use it and give the rest of us some respect.

[Golfingnut]

I would like to note, that in this thread, the vast majority agree that it is in fact WRONG/RUDE to park in the street when you have room in the garage or driveway.

Just the facts.

[gsmchugh]

How wonderful it is that someone has to dig WAY down and complain about parking in front on Sweetbay! That is being so petty, and I totally agree to let it go! I also don't let people destroy my wonderful day in The Villages!

[Golfingnut]

How wonderful it is that someone has to dig WAY down and complain about parking in front on Sweetbay! That is being so petty, and I totally agree to let it go! I also don't let people destroy my wonderful day in The Villages!

I agree that you have the most mentally healthy way to handle a situation like that, but on the other side of that coin, why then don't we all park in the street right in front of the handicap ramp or flip our cigarettes on the ground or spit on the sidewalk. I am not sure confronting anyone is the answer, but lets try a list of the top ten most annoying things people do. Put that in as a column in the daily sun. Just perhaps people that do these selfish things do not even realize how they look to the normal person.

[paulandjean]

[quote=paulandjean;603102]

Our streets are more narrow than other places; therefore, if you park on the street and the neighbor across the street does the same, you are blocking delivery trucks and making it a little dicey for walkers and bicycles etc. If you have a driveway, use it and give the rest of us some respect.

Has nothing to do with respect. They are not narrow where I live.delivery trucks have plenty of room. They would not build then if their was not enough room. It is not "dicey for walkers and bicycles , just pay attention to what you are doing. I do not think a vast majority agree with you, just the ones who want to complain do.You just have a good day, and let the petty stuff go.

[Parker]

The vast majority of people park in the right place and do the right thing. There will always be irritating folks, but you can't change that. Move on.

[Golfingnut]

The vast majority of people park in the right place and do the right thing. There will always be irritating folks, but you can't change that. Move on.

Your right, I would find it convenient to park in the street leaving me with my entire drive way and garage for other things, but I understand that is not the way to respect your neighbors.

[Taltarzac725]

Wow..... personally I refuse to let people's actions disturb my peace of mind. People are people and I'm never surprised by what goes on with one caveat; hurting or exploiting children and animals. Sacrificing my peace of mind, therefore my health, isn't worth it. Some days it's a struggle but well worth the effort. Live and Let Live.

Parents, Tend Your Own Garden: Practicing Good Self-Care | How's Your Family Really Doing? (http://howsyourfamily.com/parents-tend-your-own-garden-practicing-good-self-care/)

Good advice about not letting the little things bother you.

I have done that at Ace Hardwire. Drive up to the curb. Mainly because of the very heavy propane tank I had to pick up. Maybe people have bad backs, arthritis, or other medical problems and need help getting their bags to their vehicles. Publix almost always offers people a hand with their groceries. Does Sweet Bay?

[Barefoot]

I would like to note, that in this thread, the vast majority agree that it is in fact WRONG/RUDE to park in the street when you have room in the garage or driveway.


The vast majority of people park in the right place and do the right thing. There will always be irritating folks, but you can't change that.

You are right, there will always be irritating folks, whether it is parking or driving or whatever. I guess we all need to work on having the serenity to ignore petty irritations. Ommmmmmmmmmm.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Woosah.........

Bill :)

[memason]

Woosah.........

Bill :)

oh yeah, Bill . . . :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[skyguy79]

Woosah.........

Bill :)There are two clearly different meaning to the term... and both just might be applicable!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

There are two clearly different meaning to the term... and both just might be applicable!

"Clearly" only if you're aware of them. Enlighten us to the second one, if you would, kind sir..........

Bill :)

[graciegirl]

I don't know what either one means.

[skyguy79]

"Clearly" only if you're aware of them. Enlighten us to the second one, if you would, kind sir..........

Bill :)

I don't know what either one means.
1) To tell yourself to calm down and relax or chill. "Woosah Dumdum!"
2) To tell others to calm down and relax or chill. "Woosah Dude!"
(There is only one word that differentiates the two)

[Taltarzac725]

1) To tell yourself to calm down and relax or chill. "Woosah Dumdum!"
2) To tell others to calm down and relax or chill. "Woosah Dude!"
(There is only one word that differentiates the two)

Long time since I have seen Bad Boys II. bad boys 2 scene - woosah - YouTube (http://youtu.be/hibtZPMF9D0)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

1) To tell yourself to calm down and relax or chill. "Woosah Dumdum!"
2) To tell others to calm down and relax or chill. "Woosah Dude!"
(There is only one word that differentiates the two)

Subtle.....very subtle. :D

Bill :wave:

[skyguy79]

Subtle.....very subtle. :D

Bill :wave:Better subtlety http://r29.imgfast.net/users/2913/11/83/97/smiles/466859.gifthan curmudgeonly! http://sdrbuzz.com/forum/images/smilies/CurmudgeonANI.gif

[Trish Crocker]

:ohdear::ohdear:I find it funny....although I agree that it can be annoying when someone parks their vehicle in front of a doorway, the reality is unless you are handicapped and need the entrance ramp these are CARS we are talking about..not 1/4 mile long trains...all it means is you have to walk an extra 5 feet to walk around it! In an area where most residents are retired and spending their days walking golf courses, swimming, playing pickleball, dancing, etc, etc..why gripe about walking an extra few feet??? I could even understand it if the temperature was 20 degrees but, for petes sake..the weather is beautiful. I just don't get it.

[memason]

After reading this thread and all the gnashing of teeth about parking in front of Sweetbay, when I was at Sweetbay last night, I parked in front . . .:loco:

[Golfingnut]

When someone trips and falls to the ground, do you:

1. Offer to help them to their feet.

2. Laugh hysterically.

Some people always think of others, and some people always think of their own enjoyment.

I don't know, but suspect it has to do with how you were raised, personal experience with someone that was selfish or uncaring, or even a personality disorder. We have them all even here in the Friendliest Home Town in America. Fortunately for us, the numbers of the kind and sensitive folks far outnumber the other.

[graciegirl]

When someone trips and falls to the ground, do you:

1. Offer to help them to their feet.

2. Laugh hysterically.

Some people always think of others, and some people always think of their own enjoyment.

I don't know, but suspect it has to do with how you were raised, personal experience with someone that was selfish or uncaring, or even a personality disorder. We have them all even here in the Friendliest Home Town in America. Fortunately for us, the numbers of the kind and sensitive folks far outnumber the other.


It SHOULD say SAGE under your name, because you ARE!

[rubicon]

The reality of the thinking of this rude guy who could care less about anyone else and park in front of Sweetbay is that (wait for it) "There is no sense being rude and caring less about others unless you can act like it.:boom:

[memason]

Hmmmm..... are these negative posts directed at me???

[janmcn]

:ohdear::ohdear:I find it funny....although I agree that it can be annoying when someone parks their vehicle in front of a doorway, the reality is unless you are handicapped and need the entrance ramp these are CARS we are talking about..not 1/4 mile long trains...all it means is you have to walk an extra 5 feet to walk around it! In an area where most residents are retired and spending their days walking golf courses, swimming, playing pickleball, dancing, etc, etc..why gripe about walking an extra few feet??? I could even understand it if the temperature was 20 degrees but, for petes sake..the weather is beautiful. I just don't get it.

I totally agree. I'm just thankful that I can walk from anywhere in the parking lot and back, and even remember where my car is...most of the time.