[Record10ti]

So, being semi-new to TV...what is the protocol for the gate attendants? I would think that those who are in the "guest" line would be controlled and thus the residents would not have issues. This however is certainly not the case at Morse and 466...in one place we have golf cars crossing the road, the "residents" lane ends suddenly and the guests have a straight shot.

So, yesterday the residents lane was backed up...there were carts in the middle of Morse trying to cross (and could not due to traffic from the gate) and the idiot running the gate just kept the arm in the guest lane up and held a stop sign at his side. EACH of us residents has to swipe our access cards and wait for the arm...So, I asked the attendant what he even did, and why I would not just use the much faster "guest" lane...his response..."What do you want me to do?"....

I have a suggestion...CONTROL TRAFFIC IDIOT!!! There is NO reason that a guest should take priority over anyone with a resident card, why a resident should worry about being side swiped by a guest who does not know that our lane is ending. No reason that carts should be waiting in Morse for guests to pull into the neighborhood.

I for one will simply take the guest lane. Time and again it is obvious that it is faster.

[jnieman]

That is probably the most difficult gate in The Villages that I have witnessed. Every time I go through it I see a cart narrowly missing getting run over. They need to put their brightest recruits at that gate as they have to be on the ball for sure.

[raynitsche]

Originally Posted by Record10ti

So, being semi-new to TV...what is the protocol for the gate attendants? I would think that those who are in the "guest" line would be controlled and thus the residents would not have issues. This however is certainly not the case at Morse and 466...in one place we have golf cars crossing the road, the "residents" lane ends suddenly and the guests have a straight shot.

So, yesterday the residents lane was backed up...there were carts in the middle of Morse trying to cross (and could not due to traffic from the gate) and the idiot running the gate just kept the arm in the guest lane up and held a stop sign at his side. EACH of us residents has to swipe our access cards and wait for the arm...So, I asked the attendant what he even did, and why I would not just use the much faster "guest" lane...his response..."What do you want me to do?"....

I have a suggestion...CONTROL TRAFFIC IDIOT!!! There is NO reason that a guest should take priority over anyone with a resident card, why a resident should worry about being side swiped by a guest who does not know that our lane is ending. No reason that carts should be waiting in Morse for guests to pull into the neighborhood.

I for one will simply take the guest lane. Time and again it is obvious that it is faster.

You answered your own question. No need to call the person an idiot.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Record10ti

So, being semi-new to TV...what is the protocol for the gate attendants? I would think that those who are in the "guest" line would be controlled and thus the residents would not have issues. This however is certainly not the case at Morse and 466...in one place we have golf cars crossing the road, the "residents" lane ends suddenly and the guests have a straight shot.

So, yesterday the residents lane was backed up...there were carts in the middle of Morse trying to cross (and could not due to traffic from the gate) and the idiot running the gate just kept the arm in the guest lane up and held a stop sign at his side. EACH of us residents has to swipe our access cards and wait for the arm...So, I asked the attendant what he even did, and why I would not just use the much faster "guest" lane...his response..."What do you want me to do?"....

I have a suggestion...CONTROL TRAFFIC IDIOT!!! There is NO reason that a guest should take priority over anyone with a resident card, why a resident should worry about being side swiped by a guest who does not know that our lane is ending. No reason that carts should be waiting in Morse for guests to pull into the neighborhood.

I for one will simply take the guest lane. Time and again it is obvious that it is faster.

Faster is not always a goal here. Calling the folks who work the gates "idiots" annoys me mightily. They are our neighbors and believe me they aren't earning a fortune. I have some advice for you. Drive carefully, drive as if every other human is out to get you. I had never, ever, ever, ever, ever thought about letting someone in as a guest first being a problem.

The posse. Yep, we haven't gotten them together lately. Girls? You ready?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Record10ti

So, being semi-new to TV...what is the protocol for the gate attendants? I would think that those who are in the "guest" line would be controlled and thus the residents would not have issues. This however is certainly not the case at Morse and 466...in one place we have golf cars crossing the road, the "residents" lane ends suddenly and the guests have a straight shot.

So, yesterday the residents lane was backed up...there were carts in the middle of Morse trying to cross (and could not due to traffic from the gate) and the idiot running the gate just kept the arm in the guest lane up and held a stop sign at his side. EACH of us residents has to swipe our access cards and wait for the arm...So, I asked the attendant what he even did, and why I would not just use the much faster "guest" lane...his response..."What do you want me to do?"....

I have a suggestion...CONTROL TRAFFIC IDIOT!!! There is NO reason that a guest should take priority over anyone with a resident card, why a resident should worry about being side swiped by a guest who does not know that our lane is ending. No reason that carts should be waiting in Morse for guests to pull into the neighborhood.

I for one will simply take the guest lane. Time and again it is obvious that it is faster.

By the way those idiots are some of your neighbors.
Also, I am a resident and I use the guest lane all the time.
Does that then make me an idiot?

[Record10ti]

Originally Posted by raynitsche

You answered your own question. No need to call the person an idiot.

If he can not do his job, control traffic and allow residents (both in carts and cars) to drive in a safe way into the neighborhood. Yep - he is an idiot.

If he does not like his pay...well, he is not forced to accept a position for the pay scale now is he? When compared to other places with gates - Say, Pensacola Beach for example. Guests always, every time wait for people who are in the residents lane.

Simply there are far too many "close calls" there (@ Morse & 466). On Thursday last week (I think it was Thursday) a cart went into the curb avoiding a car.

I have a very simple solution for myself - I will simply take the guest gate every time. It is proven to be faster with a better view of the cart path. And, I do not need to depend on the efforts of someone who is potentially bitter about their pay scale to keep traffic flowing properly.

[Record10ti]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

By the way those idiots are some of your neighbors.
Also, I am a resident and I use the guest lane all the time.
Does that then make me an idiot?

Nope, that makes you an intelligent driver

[Polar Bear]

Do you have to be a girl to be in the posse?? Oh never mind, I'll just sit back and watch.

I haven't posted much lately. I found that I was getting caught up in pointless discussions in a way I really don't like. I'm doing my best now to just ignore those and stay positive...enjoying ToTV for all the fun and good that far outweigh the negative. This topic is a classic example. It's the toughest challenge I've had so far to not respond the way the devil in me really wants to. Calling the gatekeepers idiots annoys me mightily too. But I'll just leave it at that.

So posse...do your thing. And on a personal note, if you see me letting that dark side come out in the future, please feel free to reach out through your internet connection and slap me up side the head!! Please!

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Faster is not always a goal here. Calling the folks who work the gates "idiots" annoys me mightily. They are our neighbors and believe me they aren't earning a fortune. I have some advice for you. Drive carefully, drive as if every other human is out to get you. I had never, ever, ever, ever, ever thought about letting someone in as a guest first being a problem.

The posse. Yep, we haven't gotten them together lately. Girls? You ready?

Unlike this "newbie", I have been living here 8 years going on 9 and think that those who handle that gate in particular are geniuses because it is a very difficult gate and the bigger The Villages gets, the more difficult that gate will be. It is also used by outsiders to cut through to 441/27 without going around the long way. Whatever, I think it is totally disgusting to call anyone an IDIOT whether you know them or not. Where are your manners?? Non-existing, obviously.

Agree, GG, I am prepared to join the posse at a moments notice....

[Bonny]

I think it's terrible that someone calls someone an "idiot". Shameful. Not being the best gate keeper doesn't make anyone an idiot !!!

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Record10ti

So, being semi-new to TV...what is the protocol for the gate attendants? I would think that those who are in the "guest" line would be controlled and thus the residents would not have issues. This however is certainly not the case at Morse and 466...in one place we have golf cars crossing the road, the "residents" lane ends suddenly and the guests have a straight shot.



So, yesterday the residents lane was backed up...there were carts in the middle of Morse trying to cross (and could not due to traffic from the gate) and the idiot running the gate just kept the arm in the guest lane up and held a stop sign at his side. EACH of us residents has to swipe our access cards and wait for the arm...So, I asked the attendant what he even did, and why I would not just use the much faster "guest" lane...his response..."What do you want me to do?"....



I have a suggestion...CONTROL TRAFFIC IDIOT!!! There is NO reason that a guest should take priority over anyone with a resident card, why a resident should worry about being side swiped by a guest who does not know that our lane is ending. No reason that carts should be waiting in Morse for guests to pull into the neighborhood.



I for one will simply take the guest lane. Time and again it is obvious that it is faster.

This is a MANAGEMENT issue. Calling this guy an idiot makes little sense.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Faster is not always a goal here. Calling the folks who work the gates "idiots" annoys me mightily. They are our neighbors and believe me they aren't earning a fortune. I have some advice for you. Drive carefully, drive as if every other human is out to get you. I had never, ever, ever, ever, ever thought about letting someone in as a guest first being a problem.

The posse. Yep, we haven't gotten them together lately. Girls? You ready?

We're ready!

[Carla B]

The "guest" lane at More is also marked "resident" so it's legal either way, no real issue. I do agree the resident's lane is more difficult. Bad engineering at that gate.

[mtdjed]

Semi new people should learn the system before callings others idiots. For one thing, these are public roads and being a Villager gives you no special privilege. Secondly, .... oh why bother?

[Record10ti]

Originally Posted by Bonny

I think it's terrible that someone calls someone an "idiot". Shameful. Not being the best gate keeper doesn't make anyone an idiot !!!

Um, yes it does. Someone who speaks no language at all could do a better job. If they were to hire some disabled people (as in mentally), they would probably do a better job. IF there is an accident at Morse & 466 inbound - I hope they sue TV and the attendant (if that is where the accident is). It is not hard at all...hold a sign (dont push the gate button)...wait...lower sign and push button. If they are making more than minimum wage for that it is highway robbery.

Simply standing and watching and holding a sign as traffic becomes a cluster and no one knows who is going where - carts are blocking the outbound lane and cars merge into the left willy nilly? Um, yeah. Idiot. (it is not like there are serious qualifications - just a tad of common sense).