Incredibly Rude

[Boudicca]

Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG

[ugotme]

Sorry to say that one of my "standard answers" applies -

YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID !

[graciegirl]

Sandra, if I could, I would find them and beat them up. :oops:I know what absolutely good manners, good sense and good driving habits you have and enormous patience as well.

I just want to bite.

I hope they weren't thinking to buy here.

[2BNTV]

First of all,, I am sorry this happened to you.

Some people can only see the person who matters in the mirror. :D

[Boudicca]

All three women hustled into the sales center, but went straight through to the square. I don't know if they intended to stop, but I was literally right at their heels, probably with steam blowing out of my ears. Fortunately my friends were waiting for me in the lobby. Thank you, Graciegirl for the vote of confidence. My friends made me laugh at myself when I related the incident, saying to me "well, they probably did not understand a single word you said"... :) (what with my British accent, and all)

[gocubsgo]

Ever seen Fried Green Tomatoes? You should have gone home, gotten your car and let them have it!Fried Green Tomatoes (7/10) Movie CLIP - Parking Lot Rage (1991) HD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lx0z9FjxP-Y)

[Chazz]

Is it possible that they might have thought that you were pulling out of the spot? Although, even if that were true, and I'm not saying it was, if it were me, I would have offered to pull out of the spot to let you in, once I was made to realize that you were going into the spot.

Assuming the worst, that they were inconsiderate slugs, it reminds me of the many parking spot battles I witnessed, or was victimized by, when I lived in NYC. That was SOP, in NYC, in the good old days.

[CaptJohn]

I hope this was a once in a lifetime occurance for you but if it happens again, let the air out of all 4 of their tires!
That's the Florida answer to an urban problem! :laugh:

[Geewiz]

This is one of the reasons I keep a small phillips head screwdriver in my car.

[Serenoa]

I hope this was a once in a lifetime occurance for you but if it happens again, let the air out of all 4 of their tires!
That's the Florida answer to an urban problem! :laugh:

and stuff a banana in their tailpipe(s).

[sandybill2]

My husband and I were in our golf cart----looking for a place to park so we could go to the square for a few hours. We ended up on the street that leads to the Lighthouse Restaurant--saw a car pulling out so we waited and then proceeded to park golf-cart style-- The driver of the vehicle pulling out---said "this is car parking----you shouldn't park here--go back to the Square". Don't know what that meant--kind of like the multi-modal paths--thought they were for all of us. We love The Villages as well--so many wonderful, kind, friendly people BUT there are a few out there--- We just let it roll off our backs--can't fix what can't be fixed.

[Serenoa]

My husband and I were in our golf cart----looking for a place to park so we could go to the square for a few hours. We ended up on the street that leads to the Lighthouse Restaurant--saw a car pulling out so we waited and then proceeded to park golf-cart style-- The driver of the vehicle pulling out---said "this is car parking----you shouldn't park here--go back to the Square". Don't know what that meant--kind of like the multi-modal paths--thought they were for all of us. We love The Villages as well--so many wonderful, kind, friendly people BUT there are a few out there--- We just let it roll off our backs--can't fix what can't be fixed.

I would have asked him/her to point out the sign that said "car parking only".

[justjim]

Unfortunately there are inconsiderate people even in TV. Fortunately not many!

[rp001]

Unfortunately there are inconsiderate people even in TV. Fortunately not many!

seems to be a lot more here now...I'm just sayin............

[missypie]

My husband and I were in our golf cart----looking for a place to park so we could go to the square for a few hours. We ended up on the street that leads to the Lighthouse Restaurant--saw a car pulling out so we waited and then proceeded to park golf-cart style-- The driver of the vehicle pulling out---said "this is car parking----you shouldn't park here--go back to the Square". Don't know what that meant--kind of like the multi-modal paths--thought they were for all of us. We love The Villages as well--so many wonderful, kind, friendly people BUT there are a few out there--- We just let it roll off our backs--can't fix what can't be fixed.

Sounds like they don't live in TV. This is a good story, cause when I am there full time and if someone says that to me, I would like to educate them on TV protocal.

[mickey100]

I had a similar situation happen yesterday. I had turned my signal on to turn right into a parking spot behind the bowling alleys by Spanish springs. Another car was coming the other way, obviously saw my signal, but proceeded to turn left into the same spot I was aiming for. They didn't signal or anything, just cut right in front of me. There's no arguing with rude.

[BobnBev]

I hope this was a once in a lifetime occurance for you but if it happens again, let the air out of all 4 of their tires!
That's the Florida answer to an urban problem! :laugh:
:mademyday::ho:

[skyguy79]

Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG
I really understand your feeling as I was so upset over a post made on this forum yesterday that it nearly had me brought to tears. Was there a full moon yesterday? I won't go into details about the post as I found this morning that the admin had taken the thread down and I also believe that the poster has had his account suspended or revoked. I will however say a few generic things about it.

To me the posting had the potential to be psychologically harmful to to some that are fighting depression because of their condition aligning to the flaming topic. Additionally, it was upsetting because it was offensive, condescending and outright rude. But it was not just the poster that made me livid, but a few other posters that mindlessly agreed with the poster. That made it even worse for me. I know that I was not alone in being upset by it. The reason I was so upset was because I fall into the type of human being having the condition that the poster was thoughtlessly flaming.

I'd like to say more about it, but I can't bring myself up to doing it. So I'll just wrap it up by saying sorry for you experience and thank you to Ken for taking action to eradicate the problem!

[KeepingItReal]

Sandra, I really understand your feeling as I was so upset over a post made on this forum yesterday that it nearly had me brought to tears. Was there a full moon yesterday? I won't go into details about the post as I found this morning that the admin had taken the thread down and I also believe that the poster has had his account suspended or revoked. I will however say a few generic things about it.

To me the posting had the potential to be psychologically harmful to to some that are fighting depression because of their condition aligning to the flaming topic. Additionally, it was upsetting because it was offensive, condescending and outright rude. But it was not just the poster that made me livid, but a few other posters that mindlessly agreed with the poster. That made it even worse for me. I know that I was not alone in being upset by it. The reason I was so upset was because I fall into the type of human being having the condition that the poster was thoughtlessly flaming.

I'd like to say more about it, but I can't bring myself up to doing it. So I'll just wrap it up by saying sorry for you experience and thank you to Ken for taking action to eradicate the problem!

:agree:

I totally agree, and noticed too the post had been removed, thanks to admin for removing it.

I don't believe any professional could possibly be that rude and insensitive and do not believe the OP was ever in the profession he/she claimed.

[Golf View]

This is one of the reasons I keep a small phillips head screwdriver in my car.

Please explain the screwdriver reference. Are you implying that you would use the screwdriver to damage the car of someone you thought did you wrong? If so I think you are a dangerous cowardly person.

[laceylady]

Sandra, I really understand your feeling as I was so upset over a post made on this forum yesterday that it nearly had me brought to tears. Was there a full moon yesterday? I won't go into details about the post as I found this morning that the admin had taken the thread down and I also believe that the poster has had his account suspended or revoked. I will however say a few generic things about it.

To me the posting had the potential to be psychologically harmful to to some that are fighting depression because of their condition aligning to the flaming topic. Additionally, it was upsetting because it was offensive, condescending and outright rude. But it was not just the poster that made me livid, but a few other posters that mindlessly agreed with the poster. That made it even worse for me. I know that I was not alone in being upset by it. The reason I was so upset was because I fall into the type of human being having the condition that the poster was thoughtlessly flaming.

I'd like to say more about it, but I can't bring myself up to doing it. So I'll just wrap it up by saying sorry for you experience and thank you to Ken for taking action to eradicate the problem!

I think I know which post you are referring to. I commented on the 'poster' on TOTV and got an even ruder PM. Glad to hear the problem has been fixed. Hopefully these people will disappear next month. :wave:

[Boudicca]

gocubsgo ---- Perfect...(clip from Fried Green Tomatoes)
OMG this was hilarious. My friend however just said "old age and treachery will overcome youth and inexperience every time"... LOl.. Thanks for sharing gocubgo.

[Boudicca]

Reply to CHAZZ
No mistake. The car came from the far end of the row, with a clear shot of me reversing into the parking space. They were aware of where I was going, and I could see them coming. All the more reason for my disbelief when they simply drove around me, just as shown in the clip from Fried Green Tomatoes, shown in the thread above. However, I did not wreck their car, nor (reluctantly) let the air out of their tires. :)

[2BNTV]

Please explain the screwdriver reference. Are you implying that you would use the screwdriver to damage the car of someone you thought did you wrong? If so I think you are a dangerous cowardly person.

I think Geewiz meant and it's just a guess but a phillips screwdriver would fit nicely into the pin of a tire an let the air out.

Personally, I would walk away as it is not worth getting upset. It's easy for me to say because it didn't happen to me.

[Boudicca]

I understand 2BNTV, and I should not have let it "get to me" and now it seems very silly. Everything else is just lovely here, and I guess after three years of living in Shangri-la, the complete ignorance and deliberate rudeness was such a shock.

[2BNTV]

I understand 2BNTV, and I should not have let it "get to me" and now it seems very silly. Everything else is just lovely here, and I guess after three years of living in Shangri-la, the complete ignorance and deliberate rudeness was such a shock.

I understand it's upseting that someone can be so uncaring. I am not 100% sure I would not get upset within myself but I would try to not let them "rent space in my head". :D

Like I said, it's easy for me because it didn't happen to me. :smiley:

[skyguy79]

I think Geewiz meant and it's just a guess but a phillips screwdriver would fit nicely into the pin of a tire an let the air out.

Personally, I would walk away as it is not worth getting upset. It's easy for me to say because it didn't happen to me.I would guess the same thing. BTW, not to suggest one does this, but there is a small tool that without damaging the vehicle or the tires that can loosen the pin in the tire just enough to let the air out slowly. Even when the driver finds out they need air, putting air back in (if they can) will only let the air back out again and again until they figure out why it's happening! Again, I DON'T suggest anyone do this... especially to my tires!

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[Ragman]

Their best punishment is being who they are!:evil6::evil6::evil6:

[Warren Kiefer]

Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG

Everytime I see a posting like this, it reminds me of one lady in particular who responded to me posting about shopping carts being left everywhere in the parking lots, persons emptying ashtrays in the grocery lots, dogs off leashes, and rude and nasty people, etc. If you are that person, I want to say to you ,,,,, I TOLD YOU SO !!!!! Do you recall your words when you said you had never witnessed rudeness on the part of Villagers.

[Geewiz]

I think Geewiz meant and it's just a guess but a phillips screwdriver would fit nicely into the pin of a tire an let the air out.

Personally, I would walk away as it is not worth getting upset. It's easy for me to say because it didn't happen to me.

Part of me was being facetious - but, the obvious answer is that I carry it to tighten loose screws - clearly, sometimes useful on this forum.

But...I kid....

[eremite06]

I understand 2BNTV, and I should not have let it "get to me" and now it seems very silly. Everything else is just lovely here, and I guess after three years of living in Shangri-la, the complete ignorance and deliberate rudeness was such a shock.

That's right, let it go. Not worth the stress. You give them all the power. These incidents tend to mount up over time and you'll drive yourself crazy.

[marianne237]

Did you ever notice that driving signals and nice personalities seem to be left at the Georgia state line?

Actually, these kind of rude and mean things seem to be happening more and more. When DH gets excited about stupid drivers (cars and/or carts) I remind him that when he's elected King, he can set the rules and send them all packing.

I am curious though, do you feel that it happens more during the "high" season? My neighbor just returned from 3 weeks with the grand kids and said we should put all these nasty drivers in "time out". Then there would be only you and me on the road, and I don't swear (too much) or get mean.

[Mikeod]

Their best punishment is being who they are!:evil6::evil6::evil6:
:agree:

[Skybo]

Sorry to hear about your experience Shandrell. I know how something like that can get under your skin and ruin the moment.

It reminds me of something that happened to me last summer at LSL. I was driving around the square (in the morning) and saw a car backing out of a spot in front of Starbucks (where I was going). I put on my blinker, stopped my cart, and waited for them to back out. All of a sudden I heard the blast of a golf cart horn behind me. I looked in my mirror and see a man having a conniption fit. I waved him around and as he pulled up next to me, he yelled “what are you stopping for?”. I replied “I’m waiting for this parking space”, to which he yelled “so you block two lanes of traffic to wait for a parking spot?!? Why don’t you just drive around the square until you find one?” Here’s the thing...he was the only person behind me...in either lane. For a moment I was shocked into silence by his vitriol, and then he sped off, cussing all the way. It pretty much ruined my whole morning. I spent it thinking of all of the things I could have/should have said to him.

In the end, I found comfort in the fact that at least I wasn’t so mad at the world, that I would act that way or speak to a fellow Villager that way.

[Mikeod]

Sorry to hear about your experience Shandrell. I know how something like that can get under your skin and ruin the moment.

It reminds me of something that happened to me last summer at LSL. I was driving around the square (in the morning) and saw a car backing out of a spot in front of Starbucks (where I was going). I put on my blinker, stopped my cart, and waited for them to back out. All of a sudden I heard the blast of a golf cart horn behind me. I looked in my mirror and see a man having a conniption fit. I waved him around and as he pulled up next to me, he yelled “what are you stopping for?”. I replied “I’m waiting for this parking space”, to which he yelled “so you block two lanes of traffic to wait for a parking spot?!? Why don’t you just drive around the square until you find one?” Here’s the thing...he was the only person behind me...in either lane. For a moment I was shocked into silence by his vitriol, and then he sped off, cussing all the way. It pretty much ruined my whole morning. I spent it thinking of all of the things I could have/should have said to him.

In the end, I found comfort in the fact that at least I wasn’t so mad at the world, that I would act that way or speak to a fellow Villager that way.

I suspect if the positions were reversed, that idiot would have considered it his right to sit there waiting for the space to open up no matter how many cars backed up behind him.

[2BNTV]

Their best punishment is being who they are!:evil6::evil6::evil6:

So true and one should be so glad they don't have to go home with them. :D

[Chazz]

I need to stop reading these types of posts, as they get me almost as angry as the original poster!:grumpy:

[dillywho]

First of all,, I am sorry this happened to you.

Some people can only see the person who matters in the mirror. :D

Unfortunately, this is how too many are bringing up their children these days. It's just with the "me, me, me" mentality. Thank God for parents who taught us about courtesy.

[memason]

Unfortunately, this is how too many are bringing up their children these days. It's just with the "me, me, me" mentality. Thank God for parents who taught us about courtesy.

Here's the irony.... Who raised the parents that are bringing up their children this way ???

[mulligan]

Therein lies the problem. It's the first generation of kids left at home by 2 working parents.

[Dafoe]

I loved the movie - Fried Green Tomatoes - Where Kathy Bates takes her frustration out on a little chippy who stole her parking space - and then told the stunned young girl, "I'm better insured than you" and walked away. If you've not seen it, rent the movie. It is very refreshing.

[ilovetv]

The parking lot Sandra was in (behind the Sales Center) is private property of The Villages. I would have jotted down the license plate number and state of the arrogant driver who did that, to take it into the Sales Office. I'd insist on speaking with the administrative or sales manager of the complex at LSL, to tell them how this driver portrays "Florida's Friendliest Hometown". Maybe TV would like to get the car towed and impounded. :clap2::clap2::clap2:

Fortunately I'd guess that level of rudeness rears its head with 1 in 5,000 people here.

[BAILYBOOHOO]

At this age I just let things dry up and blow away. You can't control other's just your own actions .I just would be glad it was not me acting like that.

[jbdlfan]

"Florida's Friendliest Hometown!"

[buggyone]

Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG

Yes, it was very rude of those New York women to do that and I would have been upset for a moment, too. However, there were lots of empty spaces for you to go into so it was no real inconvenience to you. Relax and continue to enjoy The Villages as you have for 3 years. Remember, it is Snowbird Season and these people will be going back home in 6 more weeks and we will have our Villages to ourselves again until next November.

[paulandjean]

I think Geewiz meant and it's just a guess but a phillips screwdriver would fit nicely into the pin of a tire an let the air out.

Personally, I would walk away as it is not worth getting upset. It's easy for me to say because it didn't happen to me.

No I do not think so.I think everyone understood what he meant with the phillips screwdriver.

[paulandjean]

The parking lot Sandra was in (behind the Sales Center) is private property of The Villages. I would have jotted down the license plate number and state of the arrogant driver who did that, to take it into the Sales Office. I'd insist on speaking with the administrative or sales manager of the complex at LSL, to tell them how this driver portrays "Florida's Friendliest Hometown". Maybe TV would like to get the car towed and impounded. :clap2::clap2::clap2:

Fortunately I'd guess that level of rudeness rears its head with 1 in 5,000 people here.

Maybe they could have worked in the sales office. Now that would be funny.

[CaptJohn]

Part of me was being facetious - but, the obvious answer is that I carry it to tighten loose screws - clearly, sometimes useful on this forum.

But...I kid....

MOST of us understood that! Great answer,btw.
The poster's name calling of you and wild assumption was rude in itself and you deserve an apology from that person, hint, hint. :laugh:

[Patty55]

Yes, it was very rude of those New York women to do that and I would have been upset for a moment, too. However, there were lots of empty spaces for you to go into so it was no real inconvenience to you. Relax and continue to enjoy The Villages as you have for 3 years. Remember, it is Snowbird Season and these people will be going back home in 6 more weeks and we will have our Villages to ourselves again until next November.

Where did it say "New Yorkers"?

[jbdlfan]

Unfortunately, this is how too many are bringing up their children these days. It's just with the "me, me, me" mentality. Thank God for parents who taught us about courtesy.

But I thought it was the residents here that are acting like this!!! Most of the post on TOTV is about poor behavior by the people that live here. Who raised these people??????

[simpkinp]

I am choosing to take all of these mean spirited solutions as attempts at humor. I do want to believe any of you would take such retaliatory actions. I know when someone yells at me for something, or treats me rudely, it upsets me and puts a damper on my day. I just wish everyone could be more patient. I will not stoop to their level or become one of them.

[2BNTV]

I sometimes have to remind myself that GOD gets even with mean spirited people.

It's easier to let it go when I think like that. Beside engaging the other person only escalates the problem. It's really not worth it.

[Bill32]

I sometimes have to remind myself that GOD gets even with mean spirited people.

It's easier to let it go when I think like that. Beside engaging the other person only escalates the problem. It's really not worth it.

I wish I could feel that way but unfortunately I'm not wired that way. I can't seem not to challenge bad behavior. These people are like undisciplined children and need to be told NO! at times. That's just me...............not for everyone.

[Barefoot]

Their best punishment is being who they are!:evil6::evil6::evil6:


Engaging the other person only escalates the problem. It's really not worth it.

It seems to me that confrontation just prolongs an uncomfortable situation and makes it worse. I doubt it ever changes the offender's behavior patterns.

[George Bieniaszek]

I sometimes have to remind myself that GOD gets even with mean spirited people.

GOD is all-knowing by having these mean spirited people live a long life here on earth. Do you blame HIM?? Why would he want these pain-in-the-back-sides reeking havoc in heaven any sooner than necessary!!!:thumbup:

[Bill32]

??????????????

[buggyone]

Where did it say "New Yorkers"?



It said New Yorkers in the title of "incredibly rude". Where else - except maybe Connecticut - where would you find such rude people?

At least, they will be Snowbirding or Snowflaking back to their home territories in another 6 weeks or so and The Villages will return to it's wonderful charm.

[2BNTV]

GOD is all-knowing by having these mean spirited people live a long life here on earth. Do you blame HIM?? Why would he want these pain-in-the-back-sides reeking havoc in heaven any sooner than necessary!!!:thumbup:

:1rotfl:

[2BNTV]

It said New Yorkers in the title of "incredibly rude". Where else - except maybe Connecticut - where would you find such rude people?

At least, they will be Snowbirding or Snowflaking back to their home territories in another 6 weeks or so and The Villages will return to it's wonderful charm.

I am originally fro New York and presently live in CT. I guess that's two strikes against me. :D

I hope I get a friendly reception when I get to Florida's Friendliest Town! :smiley:

[buggyone]

I am originally fro New York and presently live in CT. I guess that's two strikes against me. :D

I hope I get a friendly reception when I get to Florida's Friendliest Town! :smiley:

Wow, two strikes! You can eliminate those by (1) coming to Crispers for the TOTV get-together and/or buying me an ice cold Yeungling (or two) at CityFire. Otherwise, you do have two strikes!

[George Bieniaszek]

It said New Yorkers in the title of "incredibly rude". Where else - except maybe Connecticut - where would you find such rude people?

At least, they will be Snowbirding or Snowflaking back to their home territories in another 6 weeks or so and The Villages will return to it's wonderful charm.

HUH???? Where did that comment come from??

[buggyone]

HUH???? Where did that comment come from??

From observing both New York and Connecticut drivers. Do you disagree?

I was following a golf cart today on the Buena Vista multi-modal trail with a Connecticut outdated license plate on it. He was zipping and zagging around all the cart on the trail - speeding like his tailpipe was on fire - and getting mighty close to causing several accidents.

Never seen that except in the former (or current New York) drivers.

[Boudicca]

Having read some of the responses to my "rant", I should add, "Yes", I did pull across the aisle and parked with no other issue. "No" those women did not work in the sales office, and were casually dressed in shorts and tee shirts emblazoned with who knew what. As I walked into the sales office, so did the 3 women, by this time, casting quick glances over their shoulders to see what I was doing. Don't know what their intent was, but they went in one door, straight through the lobby and out the door to the square.

[CFrance]

Please explain the screwdriver reference. Are you implying that you would use the screwdriver to damage the car of someone you thought did you wrong? If so I think you are a dangerous cowardly person.

C'mon. He was JOKING!

[Geewiz]

C'mon. He was JOKING!

One of the interesting things about the internet is the willingness of some to engage in verbal violence because the nature of the internet provides the illusion of anonymity (after 30 years in systems security....trust me...it's just an illusion).

It's also ironic that a post about rude behavior stimulates a score of rude responses.

Come on folks, lighten up...we live in Disney for adults. Like Disney, there is a artificial reality about this place...but, for many of us, we have worked and struggled long enough - paid our dues - and now it is time to enjoy a beautiful unreality where each day is a summer vacation.

Don't sweat the little slights -- it's gonna be another beautiful day in TV!

[paulandjean]

Having read some of the responses to my "rant", I should add, "Yes", I did pull across the aisle and parked with no other issue. "No" those women did not work in the sales office, and were casually dressed in shorts and tee shirts emblazoned with who knew what. As I walked into the sales office, so did the 3 women, by this time, casting quick glances over their shoulders to see what I was doing. Don't know what their intent was, but they went in one door, straight through the lobby and out the door to the square.

Could it be,that they were a little worried about your behavior.You know following them,them looking over their shoulders and all. Could it be they were concerned about their safety,and thats why they took off out the other doors. Just wondered.

[graciegirl]

Could it be,that they were a little worried about your behavior.You know following them,them looking over their shoulders and all. Could it be they were concerned about their safety,and thats why they took off out the other doors. Just wondered.

The OP is a small woman with the friendliest and prettiest face you could imagine. PLUS she is British through and through, and that means she will be reserved, contained, polite, appropriate and correct in language and demeanor right up until she decks you. And believe me that would take a lot.

[Boudicca]

Thank you Graciegirl, I was beginning to feel as though I were at fault. "PaulandJean" It was coincidental that I followed the car's occupants, as my friends were waiting for me in the sales lobby. Now, my husband, on the other, a former police officer with ten years on the SWAT team, might (add MIGHT) have acted in a different manner from mine. OK FOLKS, JOKING, JOKING... It was a tempest in a teacup, and I am fully "over it"..... Peace...

[Heartnsoul]

Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG

that is really Sad. I hope with the population growing we don't lose the hometown friendliness we've always had. I remember when we first moved in we used to wave to each other in our golf carts.