[looneycat]

I guess she was so busy writing her note that she didn't think to pull out of the space and pull up sideways affording her passenger all the space in the world to get in the car....guess she's just a rear aperture!

[gpirate]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My wife and I went out to eat in our golf cart. When I got the the restaurant I dutifully parked my cart in the left hand side of a space, as I understand is the custom, so that another cart may also park in that space, thereby saving spaces.

When we came out of the restaurant, there was a note on my cart from the car driver that was to the left of the space that I was in. She explained that because of the way that I parked she had a lot of difficulty getting her handicapped passenger into her car and I should be more considerate and think about that the next time I park my cart.

I looked down at my rear wheels, which are a bit wider than the front and saw that they were a good six inches inside my space.

Had I parked further over, I would have risked getting a note from an irate golf cart driver who may not have been able to find a space because I was in effect taking two.

It seems that no matter what you do, someone has a problem with it.

I'm assuming that she didn't have a handicap plate which would have allowed her to park in a handicapped space, which is reasonable if this person were only a, occasional guest in her car. I want to know is that if this person knew that she had a handicapped person with her, why didn't she park further to the left in her space allowing more room for her passenger?

Wow! That does not sound like the friendliest town as advertised.

[billethkid]

don't tar the majority who live in TV and are members of the friendliest home town because they are.

There is no way to win when there is a self centered old fart on a mission....usually to no place.

btk

[marianne237]

Some days you're statue, some days you're the bird

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by missypie

I always park in front of a building or establishment and let my handicapped person out. THEN I park my car so that I can park anywhere I want.

you are probably one of the few people in this country that understand that is how it is supposed to be done. Congratulations!!!

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My wife and I went out to eat in our golf cart. When I got the the restaurant I dutifully parked my cart in the left hand side of a space, as I understand is the custom, so that another cart may also park in that space, thereby saving spaces.

When we came out of the restaurant, there was a note on my cart from the car driver that was to the left of the space that I was in. She explained that because of the way that I parked she had a lot of difficulty getting her handicapped passenger into her car and I should be more considerate and think about that the next time I park my cart.

I looked down at my rear wheels, which are a bit wider than the front and saw that they were a good six inches inside my space.

Had I parked further over, I would have risked getting a note from an irate golf cart driver who may not have been able to find a space because I was in effect taking two.

It seems that no matter what you do, someone has a problem with it.

I'm assuming that she didn't have a handicap plate which would have allowed her to park in a handicapped space, which is reasonable if this person were only a, occasional guest in her car. I want to know is that if this person knew that she had a handicapped person with her, why didn't she park further to the left in her space allowing more room for her passenger?

It seems she didn't know about The Villages rule or suggestion of two carts per space. If the restaurant is on 466 or other major highway, there may be people who are just passing through who are not familiar with The Villages. In that case, I would just park in the middle of the space to avoid that possibility.

Then you could leave a note on your own cart explaining why you parked the way you did: To whom it may concern...........

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

When we came out of the restaurant, there was a note on my cart from the car driver that was to the left of the space that I was in. She explained that because of the way that I parked she had a lot of difficulty getting her handicapped passenger into her car and I should be more considerate and think about that the next time I park my cart.

Winston, Winston, Winston! Don't you know you're supposed to be carrying a crystal ball with you so you can foresee and avoid problems like this?

Seriously, as a user of a mobility motor vehicle and scooter, and with my wife as the driver, we've been in the same situation several times as described in the note you received. We never thought, not even once that the driver of the vehicle in the space to our right that was blocking my access was being inconsiderate or thoughtless, even with a sign on the passenger side of our vehicle with the handicapped logo and a statement that extra space is needed for deployment of the loading ramp. I know people are just not in tune to looking for such a notice and I probably would have missed it myself if I was in their shoes.

What we normally do when necessary is move our vehicle to a position where the ramp can be deployed so I can drive up it. However, there was one exception where there was no handicapped spaces available. So we parked the vehicle out of the way where it was less likely that we would be blocked in; there were few cars in the section both when we arrived and when we left.

As I later returned to the vehicle and was in the processing of positioning my scooter for loading, another vehicle pulled into one parking spot then unexpectedly advanced to the empty spot in front of him between my vehicle and me, just as I was about to deploy the ramp. Apparently inattentive and unaware of what he just did, he and his passenger quickly left the vehicle and headed toward the store's entrance. My wife approaching our vehicle told him that he just blocked my ability to load my scooter. Despite my yelling out that it's OK, that I'll just load up after she pulled out of the space, the driver came back and moved his vehicle. I thanked him and all was well that ended well.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Thanks for all the comments. I was actually feeling bad for this person. It was probably the case where she had a handicap guest in her car and didn't have a handicap placcard. But, as many people have pointed out, she could have puled out of the space and loaded her passenger in or better yet, had the passenger wait that the door while she went and got the car.

It's not a big deal and I'm not holding on to it or really ranting. I just found it to be ironic that I'm trying to do the right thing and I get the one person who has a special need that my cart interfere's with.

[PammyJ]

It is one of those things in life that make you go.... Hmmmmm? I haven't gotten a note yet!!!!

[Mr.Kris]

Originally Posted by PammyJ

It is one of those things in life that make you go.... Hmmmmm? I haven't gotten a note yet!!!!

If I'm going to get it, I hope to get it soon - in writing. This is going to put the "buzz kill" on my TV rental.

I'd blame the NSA and DoD, but then again I could just call and ask if they had anything to do with this. After 40 years in Defense, as a courtesy, I get a transcript of my phone calls and emails.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by PammyJ

It is one of those things in life that make you go.... Hmmmmm? I haven't gotten a note yet!!!!

Here ya go!

[PammyJ]

Originally Posted by DougB

Here ya go!

OMG! I live with this guy! I am rolling on the floor laughing 24/7!

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by DougB

Here ya go!

Alas... er... I mean at last, a noteworthy response!

[Easyrider]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I'm assuming that she didn't have a handicap plate which would have allowed her to park in a handicapped space, which is reasonable if this person were only a, occasional guest in her car. I want to know is that if this person knew that she had a handicapped person with her, why didn't she park further to the left in her space allowing more room for her passenger?

Probably no handicapped spaces left used up by many that do not really need them proven when they make the mad dash to the door of the business.

Parking further to the left would have made it impossible to get out or put her too close to the next spot...

Parking spots are not designed to handle 2 carts....Don't know whose bright idea it was to start parking 2 to a spot but unless you know them and can park in front or back of each other it is not doable without these type problems.

[Mr.Kris]

Originally Posted by PammyJ

OMG! I live with this guy! I am rolling on the floor laughing 24/7!

Yep. He's tuned in and obviously has a grasp of the scale.