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asianthree 10-13-2020 05:26 PM

New way to cross Chitty Chatty Bridge
 
Must have been a lot of partying on Columbus Day.. went to the grocery by the bridge. We stopped at the stop sign, looked right, and there was a car (Fl plates) in the turning Lane for the bridge. She was determined to go across. Not sure how far she got, didn’t watch the drama.

Then stopped at the bank at Colony, coming out of the bank, a car is turning into the cart path next to the rec center. Hope they stopped before the tunnel. It’s never a dull day in TV

Stu from NYC 10-13-2020 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1846981)
Must have been a lot of partying on Columbus Day.. went to the grocery by the bridge. We stopped at the stop sign, looked right, and there was a car (Fl plates) in the turning Lane for the bridge. She was determined to go across. Not sure how far she got, didn’t watch the drama.

Then stopped at the bank at Colony, coming out of the bank, a car is turning into the cart path next to the rec center. Hope they stopped before the tunnel. It’s never a dull day in TV

Guess she got out again:doggie:

EdFNJ 10-13-2020 10:11 PM

There was a car (it was a Chevy Malibu IIRC) a week or so ago around 11AM that drove through the tunnel by Morse/Stillwater circle. We assume he went onto the golf cart path at Winn-DIxie then made a left into the tunnel somehow avoiding the post there. He drove right past us as we were walking in that same direction. Fortunately no carts were coming the other way. Evidently he ended up on the grass over the curb to avoid the post at the Stillwater end then took off through the gate and onto Morse. We yelled at him before we (and he) got to the tunnel but he just waved. Probably thought we were one of the "friendly Villagers" everyone reads about. Couldn't get my camera out fast enough. The gate guard just shook his head when we walked by. Then another time someone tried to go OUT the IN gate at the same spot on Stillwater. They had to be British. :)

DonH57 10-14-2020 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1846981)
Must have been a lot of partying on Columbus Day.. went to the grocery by the bridge. We stopped at the stop sign, looked right, and there was a car (Fl plates) in the turning Lane for the bridge. She was determined to go across. Not sure how far she got, didn’t watch the drama.

Then stopped at the bank at Colony, coming out of the bank, a car is turning into the cart path next to the rec center. Hope they stopped before the tunnel. It’s never a dull day in TV


Ok. So who had the over/under on when this would happen? Anybody?:1rotfl:

Lottoguy 10-14-2020 09:45 AM

I've seen a golf cart going westbound on 466 about 1/4 mile from Morse Blvd. Have no idea how he got out there.

La lamy 10-14-2020 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lottoguy (Post 1847253)
I've seen a golf cart going westbound on 466 about 1/4 mile from Morse Blvd. Have no idea how he got out there.

Man I hope that's not me when I have to figure out how to navigate TV with a golf cart for the first time this winter since I can't drive my car through the border. :pray:

Taltarzac725 10-14-2020 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1846981)
Must have been a lot of partying on Columbus Day.. went to the grocery by the bridge. We stopped at the stop sign, looked right, and there was a car (Fl plates) in the turning Lane for the bridge. She was determined to go across. Not sure how far she got, didn’t watch the drama.

Then stopped at the bank at Colony, coming out of the bank, a car is turning into the cart path next to the rec center. Hope they stopped before the tunnel. It’s never a dull day in TV


I do not golf so am not out and about in the Villages a great deal but in the 15 and almost a half years we have been here I have only seen this maybe 6 times. And most of the time these vehicles going under the CR466 road by Southern Trace Shopping Center. Once was a large pick up truck which did not get very far as it did not have clearance for the tunnel. It was not one of the workers around the Villages in the truck as there were no markings on it like the Villages logo or some Sumter County Transportation or other agency decal.

mike1946 10-15-2020 04:58 AM

Nasty comment about someone having to be British by making a wrong way exit.
We (the Brits) often pre-Covid travel to the continent and change sides to drive on - some American friends who were staying with us were amazed when we arranged to take them on a day trip to France - drove to the Ferry on the left - drove around in France all day on the right - then back to the UK and drove home on the left - we call it concentration and awareness, Incidentley a USA diplomats wife is refusing to go back to the UK after killing a teenager on his motorcycle by driving on the wrong side - she is claiming diplomatic immunity !!! Don't make nasty comments - it is not appreciated.

stadry 10-15-2020 05:05 AM

lighten up - that chip on your shoulder will only become heavier,,, 'nasty' comment ? hardly imo,,, far's the dip's wife, obviously a jerk & should face her day before the bar but i don't know the case facts - only your info

Scott O 10-15-2020 05:35 AM

Wow, take a deep breath...It was a simple joke...

geobet 10-15-2020 06:05 AM

Chatty Chatty & cars
 
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1846981)
Must have been a lot of partying on Columbus Day.. went to the grocery by the bridge. We stopped at the stop sign, looked right, and there was a car (Fl plates) in the turning Lane for the bridge. She was determined to go across. Not sure how far she got, didn’t watch the drama.

Then stopped at the bank at Colony, coming out of the bank, a car is turning into the cart path next to the rec center. Hope they stopped before the tunnel. It’s never a dull day in TV

I had a PT cruiser come at me through the Colony tunnel. People were yelling & waving as they tried to get out of the way, but he just kept coming and turned left onto the golf cart path.

davem4616 10-15-2020 07:26 AM

Folks that drive like that won't be on the road much longer....they're the ones that originally received their licenses from Sears

Sears is no longer renewing driver's licenses

Stu from NYC 10-15-2020 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mike1946 (Post 1847461)
Nasty comment about someone having to be British by making a wrong way exit.
We (the Brits) often pre-Covid travel to the continent and change sides to drive on - some American friends who were staying with us were amazed when we arranged to take them on a day trip to France - drove to the Ferry on the left - drove around in France all day on the right - then back to the UK and drove home on the left - we call it concentration and awareness, Incidentley a USA diplomats wife is refusing to go back to the UK after killing a teenager on his motorcycle by driving on the wrong side - she is claiming diplomatic immunity !!! Don't make nasty comments - it is not appreciated.

It was a joke please lighten up.

Not easy getting used to our style of driving on once side and suddenly have to drive on the other side.

KRM0614 10-15-2020 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 1847345)
Man I hope that's not me when I have to figure out how to navigate TV with a golf cart for the first time this winter since I can't drive my car through the border. :pray:

You will be admonished ! There’s no tolerance or understanding here.
Covid has nothing to do with it’s

dadoiron 10-15-2020 08:37 AM

Nothing changes much
 
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1846981)
Must have been a lot of partying on Columbus Day.. went to the grocery by the bridge. We stopped at the stop sign, looked right, and there was a car (Fl plates) in the turning Lane for the bridge. She was determined to go across. Not sure how far she got, didn’t watch the drama.

Then stopped at the bank at Colony, coming out of the bank, a car is turning into the cart path next to the rec center. Hope they stopped before the tunnel. It’s never a dull day in TV

Just can't fix stupid. People seem very stubborn. Even if they can't fit they still try to go the way they've made up their mind no go.

Read that loosely on "mind".


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