[baustgen]

Old age has caught up with me and I can no longer pivot my neck as much as I could when I was younger. This makes it difficult for me to back out safely at the postal stations. When spaces are available, I pull through and point out for a safer edit.


Excuuuuuuuuuse me

[Jaggy]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Sometimes there are just no words.

Oh, there are some words but I can't use them on this forum...

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Jaggy

Oh, there are some words but I can't use them on this forum...

[skyking]

After seeing a near three vehicle rear to rear to rear ender at my mail station I always pull through and face out. Sorry it inconveniences some but it is better than an accident.

[Erika]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

You couldn't pull into a parking space because he was transversing all spaces with no indication where & when he would do his thing. My days of confrontation are over, I have a CCW and worst thing that could happen is an escalation beyond my control.

It seems to me that since you are questioning your self-control regarding your inappropriate and indefensible use of a weapon, than you should not be carrying it.

[ColdNoMore]

Why can't these cart drivers back in to the parking spot, instead of cutting across all lanes?

If that's a basic skill not possible for them...maybe those folks shouldn't be driving?

What do they do when cars/carts are blocking some of the spaces, so they aren't able to drive across all of the lanes...come back later for their mail?

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Why can't these cart drivers back in to the parking spot, instead of cutting across all lanes?

If that's a basic skill not possible for them...maybe those folks shouldn't be driving?

What do they do when cars/carts are blocking some of the spaces, so they aren't able to drive across all of the lanes...come back later for their mail?

The cart drivers are not crossing across all lanes.
It would take longer to back in to a space,
it would be the same with a car.
I can't speak for others but if carts and cars
were in some of the spaces I wouldn't do it.
Sounds like you don't drive a golf cart.
I really can't see where the practice causes big TV delays!
Like somebody mentioned earlier, it's more
like a First World problem!

[pooh]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Why can't these cart drivers back in to the parking spot, instead of cutting across all lanes?

If that's a basic skill not possible for them...maybe those folks shouldn't be driving?

What do they do when cars/carts are blocking some of the spaces, so they aren't able to drive across all of the lanes...come back later for their mail?

Some might just be thinking only of themselves, yes, but there are some who might just have neck or back issues and are unable to make the body turns necessary to safely back their cart. Probably more dangerous for someone to just back up without turning than to make the maneuver that can be a short inconvenience for others. We all age, our capabilities change, and in many cases, our patience level changes, too. It's frustrating to wait, but someday we could be the one causing the inconvenience.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Fredster

The cart drivers are not crossing across all lanes.
It would take longer to back in to a space,
it would be the same with a car.
I can't speak for others but if carts and cars
were in some of the spaces I wouldn't do it.
Sounds like you don't drive a golf cart.
I really can't see where the practice causes big TV delays!
Like somebody mentioned earlier, it's more
like a First World problem!

I drive my golf cart almost everywhere and also almost always back in (as I do with my automobile).

Even if I have to wait a minute to do so, as I do not believe that I have a right to inconvenience everyone else...just so that I'm not inconvenienced.

Or I back in on the opposite side (my postal area provides parking on two sides), even if it means I have a little further walk.

Not too many of us (including myself)....couldn't use a little more walking anyway.

But hey...that's just me.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by pooh

Some might just be thinking only of themselves, yes, but there are some who might just have neck or back issues and are unable to make the body turns necessary to safely back their cart. Probably more dangerous for someone to just back up without turning than to make the maneuver that can be a short inconvenience for others. We all age, our capabilities change, and in many cases, our patience level changes, too. It's frustrating to wait, but someday we could be the one causing the inconvenience.

Please note my post above in regards to those who have no problem 'inconveniencing others."

In regards to those with physical limitations, if someone is not able to turn their heads "to safely back their carts" and with all of the areas needed to look back over your shoulder when merging (coming out of some tunnels or merging with other cart paths for example)...maybe they are unsafe to even drive a cart (or automobile for that matter)?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Fredster

The cart drivers are not crossing across all lanes.
It would take longer to back in to a space,
it would be the same with a car.
I can't speak for others but if carts and cars
were in some of the spaces I wouldn't do it.
Sounds like you don't drive a golf cart.
I really can't see where the practice causes big TV delays!
Like somebody mentioned earlier, it's more
like a First World problem!

[Fredster]

This thread has gotten me to realize that since there are so few REAL problems in TV,
that maybe when these minor situations occur,
which tax and vex our patience a bit,
they take on a far too much significance!
JMHO

[pooh]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Please note my post above in regards to those who have no problem 'inconveniencing others."

In regards to those with physical limitations, if someone is not able to turn their heads "to safely back their carts" and with all of the areas needed to look back over your shoulder when merging (coming out of some tunnels or merging with other cart paths for example)...maybe they are unsafe to even drive a cart (or automobile for that matter)?

Could be they do not drive their cars and limit their cart driving. I have not idea. We who have the ability to make the necessary moves to safely back a car or cart need to do just that....look, stop, wait, when we see something that appears unsafe and maybe selfish. We are not there to enforce vehicle laws. If you feel someone is an unsafe driver, car or cart, call the necessary enforcement people .
Sometimes we are upset with situations where rules don't seemed to be followed. Other times we can be empathetic and compassionate. Some people can just be plain selfish and some are dealing with things we can't see or imagine....we don't really know. Some days I'll be more compassionate than other days, but if they endanger my life, I'll whip out my cell phone and call the sheriff.

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Fredster

This thread has gotten me to realize that since there are so few REAL problems in TV,
that maybe when these minor situations occur,
which tax and vex our patience a bit,
they take on a far too much significance!
JMHO

LOL, yes indeed...

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by pooh

Could be they do not drive their cars and limit their cart driving. I have not idea. We who have the ability to make the necessary moves to safely back a car or cart need to do just that....look, stop, wait, when we see something that appears unsafe and maybe selfish. We are not there to enforce vehicle laws. If you feel someone is an unsafe driver, car or cart, call the necessary enforcement people .
Sometimes we are upset with situations where rules don't seemed to be followed. Other times we can be empathetic and compassionate. Some people can just be plain selfish and some are dealing with things we can't see or imagine....we don't really know. Some days I'll be more compassionate than other days, but if they endanger my life, I'll whip out my cell phone and call the sheriff.

Fair enough.