People cutting through side yard as a shortcut to Odell

[krausaj]

Just curious to see if anyone else has people cutting through their lawns/yards as a "short-cut." We have walkers, people on bikes, etc. cutting through. I greet the person, as I'm alerted by our dog that a stranger is by our home. I'll say things like, Hi, Can I help you? Did you lose something on our lawn? The response is something like, Oh no-just taking a short cut to the mailbox, or to Odell Rec. Center. I hate to be the get off our lawn type of person, but there are issues with this. What if the person falls? The bicycle leaves tracks, etc, etc....?
What do you all think?

[Barefoot]

Just curious to see if anyone else has people cutting through their lawns/yards as a "short-cut." We have walkers, people on bikes, etc. cutting through. I greet the person, as I'm alerted by our dog that a stranger is by our home. I'll say things like, Hi, Can I help you? Did you lose something on our lawn? The response is something like, Oh no-just taking a short cut to the mailbox, or to Odell Rec. Center. I hate to be the get off our lawn type of person, but there are issues with this. What if the person falls? The bicycle leaves tracks, etc, etc....?
What do you all think?

Cotton headed ninny muggins.

[buggyone]

A simple - but elegant - sign in the yard saying not to cross the property should do the trick.

A paintball gun also would work wonders.

Punji stakes have been known to deter trespassers.

Do not forget the cotton headed ninny muggin warning, too.

[KatieDidNot]

Get yourself some Motion Activated Sprinklers and enjoy the show. :oops:

Katie

[ewstanley]

Cotton headed ninny muggins.
That says it all.
I don't know what people are thinking when they cut through yards.

[jazzy48]

How about a hedge of some type planted in the appropriate pathway?

[Taltarzac725]

Cotton headed ninny muggins.

Like Barefoot's answer the best. People being inconsiderate. I would put a big one of these out. http://www.amazon.com/Funny-BEWARE-poop-Plaque-Stone/dp/B004YMCSW8

[gomoho]

IMHO - this is just wrong.

[krausaj]

Cute!

[jnieman]

Get yourself some Motion Activated Sprinklers and enjoy the show. :oops:

Katie

I love this idea! They sell them on amazon!

[Mallory]

We've had that problem in Mallory with a certain tennis player who likes to cut through yards and the Mallory Country Club Caroline golf course on his bike. IT IS TRESPASSING according to the Sumter County Sheriff's office. We've identified him and reported him to Community Watch, the golf course manager, and most importantly to Deputy Richard Bennett of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at Morse & 466, who is very receptive to our complaint. Deputy Bennett now regularly cruises our neighborhood both in his cruiser and private vehicle at the approximate times when he goes or comes home from tennis. Our case # is 2013-024239.

We want no Moe!

[gomoho]

So has this stopped him or has he figured out a different time to trespass?

[Mallory]

Seems to be working so far but we're still keeping an eye open when his schedule calls for it. Happens mostly on Monday & Wednesday since his tennis dates went from Tuesday & Thursday.

By the way, we had signs but they were not allowed by covenants, shrubs can't be put in because of the easement between houses, and we did put up a small barricade which he moved. We've toyed with the automatic sprinkler idea but it doesn't come on fast enough.

[asianthree]

Get yourself some Motion Activated Sprinklers and enjoy the show. :oops:

Katie

funny

[downeaster]

Seems to be working so far but we're still keeping an eye open when his schedule calls for it. Happens mostly on Monday & Wednesday since his tennis dates went from Tuesday & Thursday.

By the way, we had signs but they were not allowed by covenants, shrubs can't be put in because of the easement between houses, and we did put up a small barricade which he moved. We've toyed with the automatic sprinkler idea but it doesn't come on fast enough.

This doesn't sound like a typical, thoughtless, lazy shortcut taker. He has challenged you. Be careful. The authorities sound willing to help so I would leave it up to them.

[mulligan]

A couple of 1/4" cables anchored a foot off the ground should stop it.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Our neighborhood pool sits behind my house about 90 yards away. But I would have to cut through a neighbors property in order to get there. Instead, I always take my gold cart and drive all the way around the block to get to the pool. I wouldn't even think of trespassing on their property.
I've thought about asking them if it's OK, but that would put them in an uncomfortable position so I wouldn't do that either.

[graciegirl]

When we lived in Hadley a few people would cut through our side yard to get to Odell Pool. OP must live on Havana or Ambrosia.

It was just a few and it didn't harm anything.

What did bother us is when someone trimmed back two bushes that screened us from the shuffleboard court on Odells property so they could cut through easier.

[blueeagle65]

Excellent web cam fodder :laugh:

Get yourself some Motion Activated Sprinklers and enjoy the show. :oops:

Katie

[Patty55]

I hate to ruin all the drama, but have you ever thought about just being honest?

The next time it happens go out and say "Stop cutting through my yard, you're making me MENTAL, please Knock it off."

[Cantwaittoarrive]

All I can say is what I say when ever I hear anything about the different behaviors of people. God is great, beer is good and people are crazy!

[Chazz]

...
What did bother us is when someone trimmed back two bushes that screened us from the shuffleboard court on Odells property so they could cut through easier.

That is unbelievable! Not satisfied to be trespassers, they became impromptu landscapers. Was this a motivating factor for you to move?

[graciegirl]

That is unbelievable! Not satisfied to be trespassers, they became impromptu landscapers. Was this a motivating factor for you to move?

No. Not in the least. The wonderful neighbors we had there were absolute treasures and the Gardenia is a lovely home.

We moved because we were going to live here year 'round and there are three of us and we were used to a little more space.

[gjbl8114]

I don't think it matters what you do, some people are just rude and inconsiderate. We have navel orange trees in our yard and without fail, people pick the fruit from them whether we are watching them from our lanai or not. I once sat in my living area to see someone with a bag and handful of fruit from our tree. When I went to the lanai to inquire, they simply smiled and said "Hi" and kept picking the fruit. Who knew people could be so IGNORANT??????

[patfla06]

It's called chutzpah - unbelievable nerve!

[graciegirl]

It's called chutzpah - unbelievable nerve!

Never heard that word used, I had read it, never heard it spoken, and certainly couldn't spell it, before we moved here.

Back home in Ohio it is called balls. OR bad manners. Depending on how mad it makes you.

[asianthree]

It's Hebrew ....a Yiddish comment

[patfla06]

Chutzpah - a New York thing (Yiddish is right).
It's really a good word for someone who is so thoughtless
that it defies words.

[tommy steam]

I don't think it matters what you do, some people are just rude and inconsiderate. We have navel orange trees in our yard and without fail, people pick the fruit from them whether we are watching them from our lanai or not. I once sat in my living area to see someone with a bag and handful of fruit from our tree. When I went to the lanai to inquire, they simply smiled and said "Hi" and kept picking the fruit. Who knew people could be so IGNORANT??????

Turn on your lawn sprinklers when you see someone picking the oranges.

[TrudyM]

I remember a story my mom told of a person in their neighborhood who always stole the next door neighbors oranges and grapefruit. The neighbor posted a sign at the base of the trees.(I know you couldn't in the villages)
It read
Good trade
My fruit for your car.
I will be by to collect soon.

[Topspinmo]

I don't understand some of the village villages design. Seems some have to drive 1/2 mile to get 30 foot on the other side of the wall.... Seems to me for thought would of been to golf cart lane out at the other ends of some of the villages or at least sidewalk on nobody property? . But, I guess that maybe security risk. In this case I guess not cause they are trustpassing cutting through.

[graciegirl]

I don't understand some of the village villages design. Seems some have to drive 1/2 mile to get 30 foot on the other side of the wall.... Seems to me for thought would of been to golf cart lane out at the other ends of some of the villages or at least sidewalk on nobody property? . But, I guess that maybe security risk. In this case I guess not cause they are trustpassing cutting through.

I can hear the mom tapes play today.

Don't go into someone else's yard.

Don't touch stuff that isn't yours.

Don't hang around if someone is called in to dinner.

I heard them and learned them and I taught the same stuff to my kids.

I think that people must have had softer moms than mine.

She was NOT kiddin'. (My mom was my grandmother who raised me. And she loved me a lot.)

[NotGolfer]

I can hear the mom tapes play today.

Don't go into someone else's yard.

Don't touch stuff that isn't yours.

Don't hang around if someone is called in to dinner.

I heard them and learned them and I taught the same stuff to my kids.

I think that people must have had softer moms than mine.

She was NOT kiddin'.

The Golden Rule should apply! On this site, I can't believe how 'some' folks think the rules apply to others, but not to them! I hear a "whine" in my head that goes something like...."but, but, but---it wasn't MY fault!" Remember in school when the teacher caught someone breaking the rules?? Sounds quite similar here at times. Why do 'some' folks think it's o.k. to cross thru someone else's property? Would it apply if the roles were reversed??? Just asking...... Oh, and I agree with Gracie!!!

[birdawg]

Hate to be a alarmist, but working and living in urban area's when we found someone in our side yard we thought the worst, in this day and age how do you know that they are not casing out your home or worse looking to harm someone just beacuse you live in the villages and think what they are saying is true. call the sheriff don't put your saftey at risk.

[3puttharry]

A simple - but elegant - sign in the yard saying not to cross the property should do the trick.

A paintball gun also would work wonders.

Punji stakes have been known to deter trespassers.

Do not forget the cotton headed ninny muggin warning, too.



buggy. can't have any yard signs south of 466 in the newer villages

[Barefoot]

buggy. can't have any yard signs south of 466 in the newer villages

I hate to ruin all the drama, but have you ever thought about just being honest? The next time it happens go out and say "Stop cutting through my yard, you're making me MENTAL, please Knock it off."

We should all be as clear and direct as Patty suggests.

[buggyone]

"A simple - but elegant - sign in the yard saying not to cross the property should do the trick.

A paintball gun also would work wonders.

Punji stakes have been known to deter trespassers."

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buggy. can't have any yard signs south of 466 in the newer villages

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Well, that leaves two other excellent options, doesn't it?

[Topspinmo]

OMG I said something negitive about the Villages.................... They can't be design flaw>>>>>>> In heavnly paradise!!! especially in the well to do areas. :bowdown::bowdown:

[justjim]

"A simple - but elegant - sign in the yard saying not to cross the property should do the trick.

A paintball gun also would work wonders.

Punji stakes have been known to deter trespassers."

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buggy. can't have any yard signs south of 466 in the newer villages

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Well, that leaves two other excellent options, doesn't it?

:gc: 99% of TV residents wouldn't even think about walking or biking through somebody's yard. Then there is the 1%! Logic would say that one walking or biking is doing it, at least somewhat, for exercise and would take the long way to wherever instead of a short cut across someone's private yard. Obviously, logic doesn't apply. A small sign makes sense to me----something like the signs I see on golf course property where people are going onto private property to retrieve golf balls. People are interesting.

[skyguy79]

OMG I said something negitive about the Villages.................... They can't be design flaw>>>>>>> In heavnly paradise!!! especially in the well to do areas. :bowdown::bowdown:I didn't think your post was negative. Matter of fact, I think I may agree with you, in part at least. Between my home and the Colony Plaza it's 0.36 of a mile, but I have to go about 1.7 miles or more to actually get there on my mobility scooter... and I don't even have to cut through anyone's yard to get there. It would have been nice to have a golf cart trail running along the Lake Co. like from Hadley to the Plaza, but... c'est la vie, it is what it is!

[graciegirl]

OMG I said something negitive about the Villages.................... They can't be design flaw>>>>>>> In heavnly paradise!!! especially in the well to do areas. :bowdown::bowdown:

I think that I put my response about my mom (actually my grandmother who raised me) telling me to stay out of people's yards in your post and it may have seemed like I disagree with you but I don't.

I think that there are lots of ways that the streets could have been layed out differently and probably the rec centers could have had better access.

I think sidewalks everywhere would have improved this place too And sidewalks between lots at times leading to rec centers and all landscaped would have helped. Maybe, maybe not, I am not an urban design expert.

I didn't really MIND that people cut through. It is when they cut through and let their dogs poop and didn't clean it up. And this mostly happened when we were snowbirds and away and we paid extra for the lot to back on Odell. I don't understand about the well to do areas. All areas have about the same design of streets meandering around, don't they?

[senior citizen]

I think that I put my response about my mom telling me to stay out of people's yards in your post and it may have seemed like I disagree with you but I don't.

I think that there are lots of ways that the streets could have been layed out differently and probably the rec centers could have had better access.

I think sidewalks everywhere would have improved this place too And sidewalks between lots at times leading to rec centers and all landscaped would have helped. Maybe, maybe not, I am not an urban design expert.

I didn't really MIND that people cut through. It is when they cut through and let their dogs poop and didn't clean it up. And this mostly happened when we were snowbirds and away and we paid extra for the lot to back on Odell. I don't understand about the well to do areas. All areas have about the same design of streets meandering around, don't they?

This comment doesn't relate to cutting through yards in The Villages , however, when we were younger in this neighborhood in Vermont and all of the trees, shrubbery and other landscaping hadn't matured enough to create a "boundary" between one acre and half an acre lots (properties), it was our pet peeve when not only did people cut across our back yard, but actually SIT DOWN WITH THEIR KIDS and have a snack in our back yard.

Everyone, back then......cut through everyone's property to get to the next street.....or to wherever they were going.

Years later, when we put our inground pool in......and fenced all around.........the young moms would hang over our fence and strike up a conversation, with their little ones drooling to dive into the pool..........i guess it's done all over.

Now, fences, and such prevent that......shrubbery, etc.
Fences make for good neighbors........

We still have the dog owners who think our front lawn is their dog's potty, even with our dog poop sign down by the mailbox on the road.

However, in full explanation..........this had all been apple orchards and people were used to walking their dogs, etc. and taking hikes up the hills , etc.........prior to 1970 when the new homes began going in........

Our own kids, as they grew from babies to school age, along with their friends.........all knew which properties to cut through as "short cuts" to get down into town to the library or the movie theatre, etc........they called it "The pine trail"......but some of it was through folks' backyards...

So, we've been on both sides of the situation.......and there are still wide open trails up here which border some newer homes....but are still woods and edges of farmland.......and people do walk on it.

[OnTrack]

I hate to ruin all the drama, but have you ever thought about just being honest?

The next time it happens go out and say "Stop cutting through my yard, you're making me MENTAL, please Knock it off."

That gets my vote. :thumbup:

I might add....."MORE MENTAL. I don't want to go back to jail.". :D

.

[Parker]

Maybe you could hire one of those sign twirlers they have out front of businesses.

[OnTrack]

Maybe you could hire one of those sign twirlers they have out front of businesses.

:eclipsee_gold_cup:

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[JourneyOfLife]

Do you have any form of video or "still picture" security system outside the home?

What are the TV rules regarding plants in the front yard.... say a row of knockout rose bushes along the front?

[asianthree]

Do you have any form of video or "still picture" security system outside the home?

What are the TV rules regarding plants in the front yard.... say a row of knockout rose bushes along the front?

Then you could post the picture of cutting in the yard:pepper2:

[krausaj]

Thank you all for your points of view and suggestions. Instead of believing that the person/muggin will "get it" when I say that my dog is barking at you because he is protecting his house. Or asking, did you lose something on my lawn? I will directly ask the person not to cut through. That should do it, I hope!

[njbchbum]

hope you'll let us know how that works out...if not too well received, feel free to mention that the girl's posse might be called in to assist with the pest removal problem! ;)

[Bogie Shooter]

Do you have any form of video or "still picture" security system outside the home?

What are the TV rules regarding plants in the front yard.... say a row of knockout rose bushes along the front?

No rules on planting rose bushes.

[DonH57]

If you need to get a picture of the person caught in the act go to Dick's or another sporting goods store and buy one of those cameras deer hunters use which are motion activated they mount to a tree or bushes unless it's an area where cars or carts would set it off.

[gocubsgo]

How about a motion activated dog bark? They sell those on Amazon too. BIG dog bark...put it on a tree or a bush. Grab a lawn chair, a cold drink and laugh till you pee !

[DonH57]

LOL, Now, that's a good one...............

[TrudyM]

How about a motion activated dog bark? They sell those on Amazon too. BIG dog bark...put it on a tree or a bush. Grab a lawn chair, a cold drink and laugh till you pee !

love it... A motion detector can be wired to anything. I vote for a recording yelling out what you want to say followed by a bark or growl.

How about " Barking" (Loud Voice) "Its a trespasser Killer sic him boy." (followed by) 'growl" "bark"

Or a voice that says "Electric fence controlled attack dog on property do not enter"

:clap2:

[BobnBev]

love it... A motion detector can be wired to anything. I vote for a recording yelling out what you want to say followed by a bark or growl.

How about " Barking" (Loud Voice) "Its a trespasser Killer sic him boy." (followed by) 'growl" "bark"

Or a voice that says "Electric fence controlled attack dog on property do not enter"

:clap2:My opinion is worth what it costs that and $3.75 will get you a cut of coffee

I'd rather have a "CUP" of coffee.:evil6:

[skyguy79]

My opinion is worth what it costs that and $3.75 will get you a cut of coffee

I'd rather have a "CUP" of coffee.:evil6:Your wish is my command...

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[TrudyM]

My opinion is worth what it costs that and $3.75 will get you a cut of coffee

I'd rather have a "CUP" of coffee.:evil6:

Well EXCUSE MEEEE....I'll shut up now. Just trying to be funny and failing apparently

[JB in TV]

I think BobnBev was refering to a typo in your signature line...cut=cup? I think you took the comment wrong. sorry... relax it is all good natured

[TrudyM]

I think BobnBev was refering to a typo in your signature line...cut=cup? I think you took the comment wrong. sorry... relax it is all good natured

Thanks I have severe dyslexia and I don't notice typos

[CFrance]

Well EXCUSE MEEEE....I'll shut up now. Just trying to be funny and failing apparently

I thought it was funny, Trudy.:pepper2:

[Roaddog53]

Ya know...as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture. We just shake our heads and attribute it again tothe boldness of these people. So be aware you are not the only one that has people in your yard. However, there is NO shortcut here, just nosy busybodies wanting to look and feel it is their right to do so. LOL

[Bucco]

Ya know...as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture. We just shake our heads and attribute it again tothe boldness of these people. So be aware you are not the only one that has people in your yard. However, there is NO shortcut here, just nosy busybodies wanting to look and feel it is their right to do so. LOL

You know, as I sit here and read this posting and the thread itself, I have to comment.

The Villages has changed so very much; we have been here since 2000; lived in a number of Villages' bought and sold a number of homes. I worked for The Villages and recall the day when we were called together for the announcement of the purchase of the land south of 466, which as long time residents know, was NOTHING.

One BIG THING that has changed is the manners of those moving here and those who visit. It just seems as if The Villages is not considered someone's HOME any longer....just a spot to visit for a bit, whether it be 5/6 months or a week or so. People will do what ROADDOG has described, turn around in our driveway, and in general disrespect the fact that this is our home. While the amenities are great, this place is HOME for us, not a place to get drunk, play golf, etc.

Perhaps it is just me, but folks sure seemed to have more manners and respect a few years ago. Maybe it is my age, but when I compare the lack of respect and lack of manners that I see here today, I worry a lot about the direction of everything.

Sorry...had to comment and if I offended anyone, I apologize. Just saying how I see it as they say !

[BobnBev]

Thanks I have severe dyslexia and I don't notice typos

Trudy, I was just havin fun with you. Sorry you took it the wrong way.:shrug:

[BobnBev]

You know, as I sit here and read this posting and the thread itself, I have to comment.

The Villages has changed so very much; we have been here since 2000; lived in a number of Villages' bought and sold a number of homes. I worked for The Villages and recall the day when we were called together for the announcement of the purchase of the land south of 466, which as long time residents know, was NOTHING.

One BIG THING that has changed is the manners of those moving here and those who visit. It just seems as if The Villages is not considered someone's HOME any longer....just a spot to visit for a bit, whether it be 5/6 months or a week or so. People will do what ROADDOG has described, turn around in our driveway, and in general disrespect the fact that this is our home. While the amenities are great, this place is HOME for us, not a place to get drunk, play golf, etc.

Perhaps it is just me, but folks sure seemed to have more manners and respect a few years ago. Maybe it is my age, but when I compare the lack of respect and lack of manners that I see here today, I worry a lot about the direction of everything.

Sorry...had to comment and if I offended anyone, I apologize. Just saying how I see it as they say !

:agree::agree::agree:

[OnTrack]

Ya know...as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture. We just shake our heads and attribute it again tothe boldness of these people. So be aware you are not the only one that has people in your yard. However, there is NO shortcut here, just nosy busybodies wanting to look and feel it is their right to do so. LOL

That's beyond rude. :doh:

.

[asianthree]

OP i have a five foot long black snake that lives nearby you can come by and let it play in your yard for awhile to be a watch snake

[buggyone]

"as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture."

Sounds to me as if you have a very nice looking birdcage. However, it is rude of people to be walking in your yard and looking in.

You did have some input on this, though, as you decided where to purchase your house and you decided next to a sidewalk.

Still, I agree with you it is extremely rude.

Bucco is also right when he says that it looks as though manners of full-time, seasonal, and renters have changed over the years. I do not consider it disrespecting my space if someone turns around in my driveway, but sure would if they looked in my windows or crossed my yard.

[TrudyM]

Trudy, I was just havin fun with you. Sorry you took it the wrong way.:shrug:

Sorry I am more than a little jumpy lately. I come on here as you guys for the most part are very witty. And it lightens my mood. I try to join in but I fall short as I am neither clever or witty.

[Roaddog53]

"as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture."

Sounds to me as if you have a very nice looking birdcage. However, it is rude of people to be walking in your yard and looking in.

You did have some input on this, though, as you decided where to purchase your house and you decided next to a sidewalk.

Still, I agree with you it is extremely rude.

Bucco is also right when he says that it looks as though manners of full-time, seasonal, and renters have changed over the years. I do not consider it disrespecting my space if someone turns around in my driveway, but sure would if they looked in my windows or crossed my yard.

Very true we had input on where we live, but so did the OP as they walk through their yard/s, so do those on golf courses as they get their balls or hit them in the yard, sidewalk lots, end driveways in villas as turnarounds, corner lots where dogs go, and on and on. It STILL does not make it right and is extremely rude. But than again, I attribute it to the few that decide they are entitled to do so, and their manners. It is just a part of here. I have been all over this country in my travels and still have not found it as prevalent as here. AND.. Yes I like it here and the few won't ruin it for the many. Just grin and bear it. Life goes on. But, for fun, we still have the game we play sometimes for a day on how many rude, self-centered acts can be performed here. :) We should start a thread on here and see who comes up with the most. lol

[CFrance]

I think it's kind of over the top to blame the rudeness on people living south of 466, as a poster five or so pages back suggested. I've been stewing on that awhile and decided to respond. How can one make a blanket statement like that without some kind of statistics?

[Roaddog53]

:agree:
Although it is humorous, and sometimes down right astonishing what people do, a first in many cases that we have seen, the positives and good people definitely outweigh those. When you see it, just smile, they don't know what you are up to or thinking than :) We are getting used to it though and THAT is scary!
That is why when it sounds like complaining, it is more a sanity check asking or informing others what just happened and seeing if it is us or...

[BobnBev]

Sorry I am more than a little jumpy lately. I come on here as you guys for the most part are very witty. And it lightens my mood. I try to join in but I fall short as I am neither clever or witty.

Trudy, listen to me-----------

You are just as clever and witty as most people on here. Stop beating
yourself up.

Please continue to join in whenever you feel like it. I enjoy your posts.

I especially enjoy the picture in your signature. I feel like that sometimes
also.:D:D

[Parker]

Sorry I am more than a little jumpy lately. I come on here as you guys for the most part are very witty. And it lightens my mood. I try to join in but I fall short as I am neither clever or witty.

Hey Trudy, that statement WAS clever and witty!

[Madelaine Amee]

You know, as I sit here and read this posting and the thread itself, I have to comment.

The Villages has changed so very much; we have been here since 2000; lived in a number of Villages' bought and sold a number of homes. I worked for The Villages and recall the day when we were called together for the announcement of the purchase of the land south of 466, which as long time residents know, was NOTHING.

One BIG THING that has changed is the manners of those moving here and those who visit. It just seems as if The Villages is not considered someone's HOME any longer....just a spot to visit for a bit, whether it be 5/6 months or a week or so. People will do what ROADDOG has described, turn around in our driveway, and in general disrespect the fact that this is our home. While the amenities are great, this place is HOME for us, not a place to get drunk, play golf, etc.

Perhaps it is just me, but folks sure seemed to have more manners and respect a few years ago. Maybe it is my age, but when I compare the lack of respect and lack of manners that I see here today, I worry a lot about the direction of everything.

Sorry...had to comment and if I offended anyone, I apologize. Just saying how I see it as they say !

Agree ............ and I just thought it was me getting nastier with age!

[notlongnow]

First of all I don't live there, YET! But after reading the whole thread I am going to be the the one that does not get it. I lived on a very busy corner in my town for about 2 1/2 decades and had people walk across the corner of my yard everyday. In all that time I had no damage and in some cases got a chance to meet someone in my neighborhood that I otherwise would not know.
In all the responses the one that was the most sane was,

I hate to ruin all the drama, but have you ever thought about just being honest?

The next time it happens go out and say "Stop cutting through my yard, you're making me MENTAL, please Knock it off."


Posted by Patty55.

I also have my office on an acre that I have many people walk across everyday and still no damage nor do I feel the need to confront them or detour them. It is just someone on their way to somewhere and but a moment in my life.

I would draw the line at looking into any space in my house or private areas, that is a different subject altoghether and does not sound like the case here.
As far as the responses, I know that some of them were tongue in cheek but some were very serious and sounded like they were solutions that were in use in TV.
I am not one to cut accross someone yard but I find it hard to see much harm in it if no damage is done, no poo is left and nobody is looking into a birdcage, that one was weird!
I hope that when I live there that my neighbors are not employing trip wires, Punji stakes, barracades or calling the sherrif. Sounds like over thinking the problem to me.

To me it seems like a chance to meet someone new and if that does not work out then do like Patty55 says, tell them to quit it because you can't get over it for some reason.

The lawn maintenance people probably do more damage than someone walking accross your yard and you pay them!

I don't think that someone walking accross your corner is an assault on you but just a short cut.
I have walked around TV several times and have never felt the need for a short cut. However, where my dad lives I could see me walking down between someones house to talk to a neighbor rather than getting in my cart and driving to the next road over and then walking back to them behind their house, seems silly.

I would end with maybe this is a learning moment for those in the future. If something like this gets under your skin so much then a corner lot may not be for you.

EB:shrug:

[graciegirl]

First of all I don't live there, YET! But after reading the whole thread I am going to be the the one that does not get it. I lived on a very busy corner in my town for about 2 1/2 decades and had people walk across the corner of my yard everyday. In all that time I had no damage and in some cases got a chance to meet someone in my neighborhood that I otherwise would not know.
In all the responses the one that was the most sane was,



Posted by Patty55.

I also have my office on an acre that I have many people walk across everyday and still no damage nor do I feel the need to confront them or detour them. It is just someone on their way to somewhere and but a moment in my life.

I would draw the line at looking into any space in my house or private areas, that is a different subject altoghether and does not sound like the case here.
As far as the responses, I know that some of them were tongue in cheek but some were very serious and sounded like they were solutions that were in use in TV.
I am not one to cut accross someone yard but I find it hard to see much harm in it if no damage is done, no poo is left and nobody is looking into a birdcage, that one was weird!
I hope that when I live there that my neighbors are not employing trip wires, Punji stakes, barracades or calling the sherrif. Sounds like over thinking the problem to me.

To me it seems like a chance to meet someone new and if that does not work out then do like Patty55 says, tell them to quit it because you can't get over it for some reason.

The lawn maintenance people probably do more damage than someone walking accross your yard and you pay them!

I don't think that someone walking accross your corner is an assault on you but just a short cut.
I have walked around TV several times and have never felt the need for a short cut. However, where my dad lives I could see me walking down between someones house to talk to a neighbor rather than getting in my cart and driving to the next road over and then walking back to them behind their house, seems silly.

I would end with maybe this is a learning moment for those in the future. If something like this gets under your skin so much then a corner lot may not be for you.

EB:shrug:

You are such a reasonable person. I so agree with what you said. I am from Ohio and people are never looked at strangely for cutting across your yard. It doesn't harm the grass and we knew the folks around us.

I think we bring some attitudes with us from the places that we grew up in. They are neither right nor wrong, just the way we were taught and the kind of behavior we watched that was either accepted or unaccepted.

Coming up an peering in your lanai isn't among the things that I am used to and cutting back plants that are not yours isn't nice either. But those are things I was taught. I remember when our preschooler picked the green tomatoes she could reach through the fence and out of the yard of our neighbor next door. I swear I was standing there talking to the neighbor at the time. She got a very stern time out and a voice raised..."WE DON'T DO THAT!" That isn't your stuff! And maybe one love tap on the bottom.

But those are ideas and values that may differ from family to family and area to area.

I don't understand why people would continue to cut through after they are politely asked..."May I help you?". Or told "I just planted some flowers right there" or some other diplomatic fib.

I just don't understand.

I would be so embarassed if someone said that to me. "A house doesn't have to fall on you" as my mom, (my sainted grandmother) would say.

My sermon for the day. ;)

[notlongnow]

What graciegirl said..... I agree.

My point boiled down to it's essence is, "Don't sweat the small stuff" or maybe, "Life is too short"
When ever I am in TV I am never in such a hurry to need a short cut and I hope that does not change when I live there.

Thanks graciegirl,
EB

[Polar Bear]

I'm too lazy to read 7 pages of the posts to catch up...heheh. So...

Are we talking about somebody just cutting the corner a bit on a corner lot? Or are we talking about somebody walking though property at mid-block?

[Bogie Shooter]

I'm too lazy to read 7 pages of the posts to catch up...heheh. So...

Are we talking about somebody just cutting the corner a bit on a corner lot? Or are we talking about somebody walking though property at mid-block?

Are you asking me to read all 7 pages?:shrug:

[Tweety Bird]

When we lived in Hadley a few people would cut through our side yard to get to Odell Pool. OP must live on Havana or Ambrosia.

It was just a few and it didn't harm anything.

What did bother us is when someone trimmed back two bushes that screened us from the shuffleboard court on Odells property so they could cut through easier.

Trimming of bushes? Now THAT'S rude

[Tweety Bird]

Never heard that word used, I had read it, never heard it spoken, and certainly couldn't spell it, before we moved here.

Back home in Ohio it is called balls. OR bad manners. Depending on how mad it makes you.

Pretend you are ready to hock a loogie (sp)? and without the f of the word "foots" and pah! LOVE the Yiddish word. :a20:

[Skybo]

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