[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

The last sentence is what concerns me! Escalation from a confrontation over a car's parking vs a cart transversing spaces could escalate into a gun battle at the mail depot! Sounds as though there should be Prozac dispensers at the mail depots.

But should we bet on Wyatt Earp or Billy Clanton?

[Chatbrat]

The gun fight you win is the one you don't have !! Its guaranteed

[ColdNoMore]

'Going postal' now means shootouts at the mail stations.... from golf carts?


Only in The Villages.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The gun fight you win is the one you don't have !! Its guaranteed

But the odds increase greatly you will be in a gun fight if you are carrying.

There is absolutely no need to carry a gun while in The Villages.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

But the odds increase greatly you will be in a gun fight if you are carrying.

There is absolutely no need to carry a gun while in The Villages.

That is your opinion, which you have every right to express!
Chatbrat has the right to concealed carry by law!
But I personally question the wisdom of the OP,
posting that he has a CCL and is carrying on this forum,
and particularly in this thread.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Fredster

That is your opinion, which you have every right to express!
Chatbrat has the right to concealed carry by law!
But I personally question the wisdom of the OP,
posting that he has a CCL and is carrying on this forum,
and particularly in this thread.

Actually, I think it is wise, almost a public service announcement. After all, you now know:
1) Don't insult his mother
2) Don't sleep with his wife
3) Don't take his saved seat at a square
4) Don't complain if his dog poops on your lawn
5) Don't drive ahead of him at 15 mph
in addition to the already stated don't cost him 5 seconds at the postal station

[angloam]

One guy did this at our Bonita Mail Station & now, it has caught on with even more guys. Teach a monkey a new trick & he'll pass it on. These golf cart parking violators are inconsiderate of others around them plus, it's an accident waiting to happen.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by angloam

One guy did this at our Bonita Mail Station & now, it has caught on with even more guys. Teach a monkey a new trick & he'll pass it on. These golf cart parking violators are inconsiderate of others around them plus, it's an accident waiting to happen.

Please explain the nature of the violation?
And did you take the time to count all the violators?

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Rango

I have seen a lot of people do this, especially when it gets busy at the mail station. It's is sometimes difficult and dangerous to back out when there is a lot of automobile traffic.

I agree Rango, but I guess there's a lot of older people than us that live here & are very impatient. I'm guilty of pulling in forward but I guess I never thought it was dangerous to back out of a parking place. Some people I think are impatient because they're in a hurry to get back to their house for whatever reason. Personally I don't care if I sit there for a hr. waiting to pull out, I'm retired & in no hurry. I do understand that some people can't turn around in their carts & look backwards, then they ought to park further away from the other carts & walk to their mailbox, the walk will do them good!

[Chatbrat]

Looks like almost all golf carts in the squares & Canal St pull in, they must be the ones whipped with reverse

[graciegirl]

Hey folks. If this happens to you. Be patient and wait for the forward heading cart driver to exit. He may have neck issues. You may get neck issues someday too. Don't stress over small issues, it isn't worth your aggravation.

I agree with second amendment rights but I think most people can leave their firearm at home here in The Villages. An intelligent person can assess the danger level and act accordingly. You are now living in a place not filled with danger. This is very similar to the place we left and I don't feel the need to carry a firearm. I am sure if I had lived in a place where it was dangerous to walk about I would feel differently and if this place changes I will feel differently. I understand it may take a while to realize that this place is very safe and the likelihood of needing a gun to protect yourself anywhere here is very remote. (AT THIS TIME, THAT MAY CHANGE)

Sometimes I wonder why a small thing like a golf cart driver pulling forward through several spaces while ONE car driver has to wait a few seconds changes into a discussion of carrying guns. THAT is what scares me. I do not think gun laws should be changed because if we start disarming those with guns, only the law abiding would surrender them and criminals can get them 24/7.. I think people have a right to own and carry a gun, but people need to adjust to the reality of a situation. My grandmother didn't think people should have a gun in the house because she said "People who love each other can hate each other at times."

Please be patient with people who don't have back up cameras on their golf carts and remember it could be you soon with arthritis in your neck. And remember, I have never seen a swat team member in church with his battering ram. Adjust to the good things that happen to you, but be ready to change.

[2BNTV]

I usually take a deep breath when I see someone at the postal station parked adjacent to their mail slot as if they are the only residents in TV as I see quite a bit of it. Some people have a sense of entitlement and don't really care or think of being considerate to other people and or their needs.

One would be continually annoyed if they sweat the small stuff that happens in TV. It's just best to not sweat the small stuff. IMHO

BTW - I don't other people rent space in my head.

[Bonny]

I also think sometimes people pull up and no one is there so they park convenient for themselves. Of course, as soon as they put their key in the box, everyone starts pulling up.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Bonny

I also think sometimes people pull up and no one is there so they park convenient for themselves. Of course, as soon as they put their key in the box, everyone starts pulling up.

So true but again, or they right in assuming no one will be coming? Would a few extra steps kill them?

On the other hand, maybe we should realize some people don't feel all that well physically and it affects their mental well being.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

So true but again, or they right in assuming no one will be coming? Would a few extra steps kill them?

On the other hand, maybe we should realize some people don't feel all that well physically and it affects their mental well being.

Nope, not saying it's right or wrong, just another explanation of why someone might park like that.