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VApeople 04-12-2021 08:01 AM

All of us cart riders, bikers, and walkers have one thing in common - we have all learned what to do to enjoy ourselves while ensuring our safety as best we can.

We may believe other people are inconsiderate idiots, but we know they are not going to change their behavior, so we have to learn how to deal with them.

By the way, the new walking/biking trail they are building at Hawkins is absolutely beautiful. Much nicer than Wiechens.

cj1040 04-12-2021 08:43 PM

I have a cell on my bike that I use when about to pass walkers along with saying if I am on their right etc

cj1040 04-12-2021 08:49 PM

I have a bell on my bike that I use when about to pass walkers along with saying if I am on their right etc

Road-Runner 04-13-2021 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by allycat (Post 1928757)
The worst is when 2 people riding side by side coming at me and wouldn’t go single file. My dog and I had to quickly step into the grass next to the walking path. This couple has done this to me at least 2 times. Talk about rude and no concern for anyone else’s well being. I have stopped walking on the paths because the streets are literary safer.

I'm afraid I'd have to just stop and stand there while the riders figure it out!

VApeople 04-13-2021 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Windguy (Post 1929012)
I also avoid the walking/biking paths south of 44. They generally have two posts blocking the path to keep out the carts and it's scary riding my bike between them.

I am 75 and have poor balance but have no problem with the walking/biking paths having "two posts blocking the path to keep out the carts".

My solution? I walk my bike between the posts.

My only problem is when people (probably cart riders) remove the posts. They used to often do this over at Hogeye until The Villages put in more substantial posts that cannot be removed. Now there are no carts on the beautiful Hogeye walking/biking trail.

Tennisbum 04-13-2021 03:19 PM

Any notice is better then buzzing by people and hoping they don't take a step the their left.

VApeople 04-13-2021 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennisbum (Post 1929681)
Any notice is better then buzzing by people and hoping they don't take a step the their left.

Since some bike riders seem to like "buzzing by people", we only take up 1/2 of the walking path. That leaves space for the buzzards.

We don't stagger along taking up the whole path like some old codgers do.

philnpat 04-13-2021 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1928553)
I guess that picture was taken in one of the old-fashioned villages north of Route 44.

There is no place like that in the new modern areas south of 44..

Old fashioned??!!

VApeople 04-13-2021 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by philnpat (Post 1929713)
Old fashioned??!!

Yep!

Take a visit to the New Areas and see for yourself.

npwalters 04-13-2021 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1929716)
Yep!

Take a visit to the New Areas and see for yourself.

been over all of it. Doesn't suit me but each to their own.

Polar Bear 04-14-2021 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1928553)
I guess that picture was taken in one of the old-fashioned villages north of Route 44.

There is no place like that in the new modern areas south of 44..

Heheh. Personally, I love that ”old-fashioned” feature north of 44 of a quick ride to my choice of nightly live entertainment at the squares! :)

There is no place like that in the new modern areas south of 44. :D

karostay 04-14-2021 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 1928515)
The concrete paths along the side of the road for people to walk on are no longer called sidewalks?

Cancel Culture

vintageogauge 04-14-2021 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1929893)
Heheh. Personally, I love that ”old-fashioned” feature north of 44 of a quick ride to my choice of nightly live entertainment at the squares! :)

There is no place like that in the new modern areas south of 44. :D

Yep, you got it made up there, live entertainment, squares, apartments, and more apartments in the works. You're right, nothing like that down here. I really don't understand how they sell 6.7 homes every day of the year in this new modern area south of 44 and why 30% of the buyers are moving here from the villages north of 44.

Polar Bear 04-14-2021 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1930145)
Yep, you got it made up there, live entertainment, squares, apartments, and more apartments in the works. You're right, nothing like that down here. I really don't understand how they sell 6.7 homes every day of the year in this new modern area south of 44 and why 30% of the buyers are moving here from the villages north of 44.

Hey, I think all areas in TV are beautiful and could easily be happy north or south. My post was directed at the individual I quoted who had no respect at all for the northern areas.


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