Growing problem in the parking lots becoming very annoying Recommendations?
 

I love The Villages, but I find there is a growing problem.

It's starting to happen more often > Someone keeps moving my vehicle in the parking lots after I park it. I'm not sure why they do it ? When I have my car, at least I can use the key fob to beep the horn or lights to help me find where they moved it to, but with my golf cart, I have to walk up and down the aisles to find it. I guess I can't complain too much because I can at least increase my step count, which for some reason has also been getting a lot lower. I think The Villages or local police should provide more security in the parking lots to help stop this annoying issue, which is clearly getting worse. Has anyone else noticed this problem, or have any other recommendations? :)

Ummm. Is this a tongue-in-cheek attempt at humor? If not, you might seriously consider seeing a medical professional about possible memory issues. Seriously.

It's a joke, but not very funny.

Tough crowd

I did that a number of months back. Forget I had parked at Ace while shopping at Publix. I had bought something at Ace and put in the golf cart glove compartment and then gone shopping. But forgot all about that after coming out of the grocery store . Took me a while before realizing what I had done .

Have you considered attaching a colored loofah to the top of your rig? Although it makes it easier to find in the sea of carts, you may also find other things you didn't bargain for.... [ joke -> rejoke ]

Agree. This is the funniest post I have seen in quite a while. Gets the Post of the Month Award.

I see people wandering around the parking lots kind of often.

I always go for an upgrade on the car.

Lighten up

Use your cell phone , take a pic of the cars location, when you can not find the care check the pic, it is possible you think you left the car in another location. Of course a memory issue is possible, take care of yourself

I taught my parents to take a picture of the car and including a storefront for reference. Works everywhere even at Disney. Just because they are Older doesn’t mean can’t learn something new to adjust

That would be called a stupid joke..... not funny, just made the person posting look very mental!

Well, that's where the legend of the loofahs originated. Too many old timers forgetting where they parked, so they decorated their cart with a colored loofah to get it to stand out!

Air Tags

We recently bought a new SUV. I had some problems trying to figure out how to operate it in general. Shortly after purchasing it we came out of Hobby Lobby with some sacks full of purchases and I couldn't get the key fob to open the back lift gate. After cussing a bit and trying to figure out what I was doing wrong I realized it wasn't my car. It wasn't even the same brand.

I finally looked around and was able to identify my car. It was the one a row over with the lift gate up. There are just too many white SUVs around here.

On a serious note, Google Maps can set your parking space when you park, and then repeat the location back to you when you're ready to find your vehicle again.

Simple Solution
 

For a GolfCart, I found a very inexpensive solution that works beautifully.
I bought an air tracker THAT WORKS OFF GPS, and put it in my golf cart. The ones that work off GPS can locate your cart from a very far distance. It works perfectly and I use it everytime I am not sure where I parked.

There's an APP for that.

Simple Solution
 

I found a simple solution that is inexpensive and works great.

I bought an air tracker that is GPS supported (that is very important) and leave it in the glove box of my golf cart.

I easily find my golf cart every time by using the tracker on my phone.

Air Tag
 

Lets face it we are all getting older, and memory loss is part of that. Use the tools available to you, and install Apple air tags in all your vehicles.

AARP has got it figured out.
8 Ways to Find Your Car in a Parking Lot

So does Comedy Central:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0FMk2zUHA0

That was so funny. Thank for the chuckle.

And your comment would be akin to “the pot calling the kettle black.”

This is what this site has become really. Putting up senseless jokes on an Information site from a senior member. No it’s not funny and it’s a waste of time. Find something else to do.

Buy a golf cart flag holder and get a flag you identify with -- "Go Cubs!'

Get an apple tag
 

Get a Apple itag.

Actually, there are Apps for that....not surprising, many are called "Find My Car"....just do a search.

🤣😝 I resemble that remark!

I can only tell you what works for me. I'm not sure why it works, I just know it seems to prevent unauthorized vehicle movement by rascals and scoundrels.
You have to make up a song about where you've parked and sing it out loud at the highest possible level. This must be done after you've parked and, here's the important part, after you have exited the vehicle.
To ensure parking protection from misanthropes, additional dancing is highly recommended. This is best performed in spastic, jerking-like motions to cast a bubble of security over the vehicle. Latest research points towards variations of break dancing to be highly effective.
I recommend trying this remedy several times in various places for efficacy.

That happens when you and your spouse shop in different stores. Then your spouse forgets about you and drives home.

That's what the panic button the fob is for! Only problem is you do the walk of shame as your panic alarm announces to all that you have forgotten where you parked.

Attaching a colored loofah
 

Please don't encourage people to attach a colored loofah to the top of their cars or carts. I can finally find mine again. And don't tell me just to put two on the top, then I can't remember what two colors I have up there. (This is a joke, or at least I think it was, what were we talking about?)

I forgot to take a picture.

SERIOUSLY....
they do make remote "finders" that could work for a golf cart just like automobiles...designed for bicycles

Bike Alarm Rechargeable Wireless Anti-Theft Vibration System Waterproof w/Remote | eBay

I may buy one to test the range

Yeah, people forget where they park and it’s humid in TV during the summer. Some things never change. Ho hum.

Some people put a pineapple one on top

A similar memory issue happened to me last Saturday at church. We usually take our convertible cart to church a park in the designated golf cart lot next to the church. After the service was over last Saturday we walked out to the parking lot and our convertible cart was GONE! Silly me. Because of a threat of rain we had taken our other cart. No foul.

I forgot my cell phone

made this but it won't stay attached to the fin