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Old 03-16-2012, 03:44 PM
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Hi one of my pet peeves while here playing golf in the villages is the lack of signs showing where the courses are.I had a map and figured it out after getting lost mutiple times that most executive courses are near rec centres.Even when you get to the rec centre still no signs telling where the course is.
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Old 03-16-2012, 03:49 PM
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Hi one of my pet peeves while here playing golf in the villages is the lack of signs showing where the courses are.I had a map and figured it out after getting lost mutiple times that most executive courses are near rec centres.Even when you get to the rec centre still no signs telling where the course is.
It easy to check a Villages map to find the courses, and the newest map has the starter shacks located with a "green square". Until you learns The Villages, it's good to check a map.
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Golf The Villages has driving instructions to all the executive courses.

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We don't need more signs to clutter the scenery. Take it upon yourself to read a map.
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right on Greg 441
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I don`t think one sign on the road would hurt the scenery,
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I don`t think one sign on the road would hurt the scenery,
I do.
After you are here awhile, you won't need any signs.
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We don't need more signs to clutter the scenery. Take it upon yourself to read a map.
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I do.
After you are here awhile, you won't need any signs.
All three of you! Play nice in the sandbox!

Where are your manners? Clearly this is a newbie who needs a little help!

Now... here's YOUR SIGN!
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Since most men don't ask directions.... I'm thinking signs might be good!
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Since most men don't ask directions.... I'm thinking signs might be good!
But um, Angie, they don't read instructions either.
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But um, Angie, they don't read instructions either.
Boy Howdy.

You are right once again cuz.
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All three of you! Play nice in the sandbox!

Where are your manners? Clearly this is a newbie who needs a little help!

Now... here's YOUR SIGN!
I thought we were being nice................
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I am a newbie too--moved here permanently in Nov 2011---- I have been using the maps to learn my way around. I agree that we don't need signs taking away from the beauty of The Villages-----if you need directions hold your map outside of your cart or car and somebody will stop to help you. Good luck learning your way around-- it gets easier!
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Old 03-16-2012, 09:34 PM
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Signs in general are lacking in TV. I remember the first time I tried to find my way along the Buena Vista cart trail through Laurel Manor and up past Saddlebrook. Grrrr! They are pretty good up by Lopez though.
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But um, Angie, they don't read instructions either.
HEY!!! I resemble that!!!
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