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Old 03-28-2012, 09:17 AM
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This is the second post you made like this. It reminds me of a line in the Bill Murry movie "Strips" "If anybody touches my stuff, I'll kill ya, if anybody calls me Francis, I'll kill ya"

Then the Sergent says "lighten up Francis" so lighten up Figmo!
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:20 AM
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Just curious...why do some guys do that?
Only so much space between the thighs. This position diminishes the discomfort if certain body parts have become entrapped. The alternative is a manual adjustment which requires removing the hand from the wheel and if not travelling alone will elicit disapproving glances from the travelling companion whether spouse or friend. Or it could be the breeze. Now a topic for a study. Do you see the knee out disproportionately when there are two persons in the cart, or if the person is wearing shorts?
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:44 AM
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Of course The Whacker was totally wrong to be hitting people's knees. But there are still a few narrow paths remaining, and narrow tunnels, where it is disconcerting to see a cart approaching with a knee sticking out the side. Thank you to Blueash for explaining about entrapped body parts, LOL.
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My reaction to original post was that the guy was carrying a plastic bat and he was doing it as some kind of joke that is not funny.
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:58 AM
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wasn't sure whether to laugh or flinch today. Saw a guy driving a golf cart carrying a kid's baseball bat. Whenever he went by someone with their knee sticking out, he would lean out and hit the knee. You could hear him cackle when he connected. To say a few drivers were startled would be putting it mildly but their knees did seem to stay in their carts after going by this "gentleman." so, if you're a knee-sticker-outer, beware of the whacker! Who knows where or when he will strike again.
that man should be arrested! I have severe knee problems, and if someone ever hits me with a baseball bat, i will be calling 911!

I think someone should let him know before he hits someone and injures them seriously. It could cause an accident!
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:02 AM
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If it was April 1st today, I'd think it was...
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:06 AM
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Me thinkith that this charactor is in need of some serious help! He should also be singing the following, if he's not already doing so, while changing the lyrics a bit to fit his situation:

They're Coming To Take Me Away

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If it was April 1st today, I'd think it was...
Maybe the date on his Mickey Mouse alarm clock is off!
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Hey Figmo, Who is this "morales" you talk about someone imposing on you? Is he some Mexican guy?
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Wasn't sure whether to laugh or flinch today. Saw a guy driving a golf cart carrying a kid's baseball bat. Whenever he went by someone with their knee sticking out, he would lean out and hit the knee. You could hear him cackle when he connected. To say a few drivers were startled would be putting it mildly but their knees did seem to stay in their carts after going by this "gentleman." So, if you're a knee-sticker-outer, beware of The Whacker! Who knows where or when he will strike again.
I'm sure this was my wife in disguise,...she's always commenting to me about guys sticking their knees out into space from their golf carts,...I'll let her know she's been busted!
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Hey Figmo, Who is this "morales" you talk about someone imposing on you? Is he some Mexican guy?
LOL,

I was going to respond to Figmo until I saw this post from zonerboy so I'll just say.........

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Hey Figmo, Who is this "morales" you talk about someone imposing on you? Is he some Mexican guy?

Cuidado, Morales no tiene moralidad!
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This is a strange little thread. A guy who thinks it's funny to assault people?

Now I've got to watch for this guy? I was already busy keeping an eye out for angry ladies with squirt guns
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This is a strange little thread. A guy who thinks it's funny to assault people?

Now I've got to watch for this guy? I was already busy keeping an eye out for angry ladies with squirt guns
You tryin to pick a fight, bud.??? .lol

It is obvious that many reactions are based on testosterone levels
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You tryin to pick a fight, bud.??? .lol

It is obvious that many reactions are based on testosterone levels
And, comfortable male body parts. I never stick my knee out while driving the golf cart though.
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Old 03-28-2012, 11:03 AM
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Gracie, you hit the nail oon the head -- it was a plastic bat. It was definitely a stupid move on his part, but, from what I saw, no one was hurt, there was no sudden swerving by anyone. I can't say it was the smartest thing I'd ever seen but it certainly wasn't the most harmful. Maybe I should have called the police, maybe one of the three men I saw got whacked did. I didn't simply because I didn't even think of it.
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