[jblum315]

Wow! I would just like to drop a big glob of SuperGlue in each one of those "reserved" seats. Or thumbtacks.

[jblum315]

Or SuperGlue AND thumbtacks

[RichieB]

Originally Posted by jblum315

Or SuperGlue AND thumbtacks

hee hee

That's a thought. Would have to be white thumb tacks, though.......

[Mudder]

I love the super glue idea. Also if I had seen those pictures earlier today I know I would have been very tempted to take scissors in hand or at the very least I would have just sat in one of the chairs. Unbelievably rude.
I was at MVP this afternoon about 4 PM, all was very civil in Spanish Springs, yes, there were chairs saved, but not that many. There were lots of people's own chairs set up, that's not quite as bad I guess.

[Halle]

Originally Posted by gmcneill

That behavior is inexcusably rude.

I agree wi you bogie: a resident survey topic suggestion.

What do you think...

For any event that is open to the public and for which no admission fee is charged, it is strictly prohibited for any individual or group to reserve or save in any manner a seat of any type; and/or any table; and/or any floor, open ground, or parking area more than one hour before the announced start of the event.

I'm putting this on the comment section of the survey with one small change I don't believe you should be able to reserve seats or parking anytime.

[Midge538]

Originally Posted by Mudder

if I had seen those pictures earlier today I know I would have been very tempted to take scissors in hand or at the very least I would have just sat in one of the chairs.

M

Each of these sections was 'guarded' by someone .. and they did not have a friendly "St. Pat's Day" demeanor. I just happened to be in the Landing this morning .. and was not interested in the parade or entertainment but I was struck by what seemed like such selfish and boorish behavior. Out of curiosity, I then lightly approached each 'roped section' as if I was going to sit (aka: invade) and each time the guard started toward me. None of us needs confrontation, so I would hope that a fair policy could be implemented for those who wish to enjoy the music and activities in the squares by ???? 'whomever.'

M

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

Reminds me of the good old saving the parking space during a snow storm in Balmer hon.

[mgjim]

I'm one of the new guys here and don't know anything about this issue. Is this a chronic problem or just during special events? And, can you bring your own lawn chairs?

[Carla B]

It's going in my survey and my husband's also, if I have any influence over his answers

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by mgjim

I'm one of the new guys here and don't know anything about this issue. Is this a chronic problem or just during special events? And, can you bring your own lawn chairs?

I don't live in TV yet so I'm a little afraid to answer since there has been criticism lately but here goes. My only sources are TOTV and a friend that lives in Lady Lake. There have been many comments on TOTV about folks hogging chairs at the Squares. This is during regular nites and special events. My LL friend says that it happens all the time.

[wendyquat]

As long as its allowed I guess it's going to go on! The way we handle it is just stay at home! No fun but much less stress!

[Sandy222]

How do these special people get to do this? All these events are for enjoyment ,with all these rude actions and a few drinks its just brewing for trouble.

[momesu]

Super glue and thumb tacks the thought is intriguing, but I wouldn't want to bring myself down to their boorish level. Friends and I got to LSL around noon, had an enjoyable lunch outside at Johnny Rockets and then went and set up our chairs near the beginning of the parade route by Tuscan Spa. Sat in the shade for 3 hours chatting and having a good time. Didn't feel the need to be near the square itself. Not only saw the parade, but were able to get out of town very easily as we were parked on canal in front of Tea Plantation. It was a fun day in a relaxed location. I did walk down to square several times and decided it was to crowded for me and the lines for drinks were so long I just came home and poured one for free......it would have been nice to stay and hear the music, but I have 360 other evenings to do that, that are not special event evenings.....

Suzanne

[skip0358]

Neighbor and I got there at 5:15 this AM to reserve our spots. Before you asked we stayed there all day until about 8:15 this evening. well let me tell you we took our 2 tables for our group the 2nd and 3rd in front of Panerra Bread. Before we had all our stuff out the first table in front of Panerra had been taken away completly and moved to th far end past the sales center chairs from that table were gone ane another 15 - 20 were taken to the same area as the 1st table and then they roped the whole section off. There was nobody there from TV Staff yet so it was a free for all.People were running in piling chairs on top of tables ,putting ropes through chairs etc. and just leaving. By about 6AM the place was pretty much roped off. Well this Staff person comes flying down the road in the B&W truck slams on the brakes and starts yelling that the road is closed u can't do this or that. I said a little 2 late pal the damage is done. Well where's this table and the chairs moved I said well they can't do that .Well maybe you should have had your ass down here at 5 AM to watch what was going on. What a punch of pigs today. Something really has to be done. If you want a table somebody should have to stay as we did or tough s---,on you. The rules should be posted and enforced. if there's no reserving then be there at 5 and enforce it period. Just my opinion

[gatherer47]

Went to Lake Sumter at noon.Found a spot in front of City Fire and the wife and I sat.Had a good time chatting.There were several chairs in front of us and a clearly defined front row with most chairs occupied.No problems.Finally four o'clock rolls around and the festivities begin.Well guess what happens!About half these "front row " people with no one in front of them,stand up.And they stay up.Mind you,no one is blocking their view but they continue to stand through the whole parade.No matter how many "down in front" yells made,these rude people continued to stand.What would make a person who got there so early to place their chair in front,stand up to watch something right in front of them.MIND BOGGLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!