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rubicon 08-26-2016 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1278336)
Yes, I totally understand legally what would happen if they were drawn into a lawsuit. Deep pockets are always a target. I worked on their end. But here is what makes me scream. Everything was great with crossing there. Not one problem. Now it was not the greatest route but it was a route. A few years ago someone started this because they had some damage to their cart and thought Duke should pay. That woke the beast. Now here you are trespassing, you damage your cart while you are trespassing, and believe its the owners fault and should pay for your damages, Really? I thought this was settled and faded back into the wood work. I'd like to know who and why they woke the beast up? If the path is closed it will definitely be an inconvenience to a lot of people. Yep, I understand their dilemma very well. Just lucky Mr. Brown is not a corporation or there would be no path at all.

Steve: In a matter of speaking and offered with due respect "out of the mouth of babe's . The damaged cart claim is new information to me and information I believed was lurking in the background. I strongly suspected someone, somehow, made Duke Energy nervous.

I do have empathy for those residents both from Stonecrest and TV caught up in this fiasco but I also understand business and Duke would be wise to protect themselves

Steve9930 08-26-2016 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1278491)
Steve: In a matter of speaking and offered with due respect "out of the mouth of babe's . The damaged cart claim is new information to me and information I believed was lurking in the background. I strongly suspected someone, somehow, made Duke Energy nervous.

I do have empathy for those residents both from Stonecrest and TV caught up in this fiasco but I also understand business and Duke would be wise to protect themselves

The cart claim a few years back is what started this saga. That is why the fence went up the first time. I suspect that this path will eventually close. There are some people in Stonecrest who cannot drive for various reasons. These are the people who will be inconvenienced the most. Luckily they will still have access to Walmart. You can do just about anything around the house with access to Walmart. I on the other hand was looking for an excuse to buy one of the new Elios Automobiles. Now I may have one.

Rollie 08-27-2016 09:21 AM

I also heard about the cart owner wanting a settlement from Duke.

When the path was being improved I asked one of the workers if they had permission to make the improvements, and he stated he did.

Rollie

Bogie Shooter 08-27-2016 10:13 AM

If they had permission to improve the path, why now the sign. Something is missing.

dewilson58 08-27-2016 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollie (Post 1278931)
I also heard about the cart owner wanting a settlement from Duke.

When the path was being improved I asked one of the workers if they had permission to make the improvements, and he stated he did.

Rollie

The Duke Energy memo which was read to me, stated the improvements were unauthorized. FWIW

rubicon 08-27-2016 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1278567)
The cart claim a few years back is what started this saga. That is why the fence went up the first time. I suspect that this path will eventually close. There are some people in Stonecrest who cannot drive for various reasons. These are the people who will be inconvenienced the most. Luckily they will still have access to Walmart. You can do just about anything around the house with access to Walmart. I on the other hand was looking for an excuse to buy one of the new Elios Automobiles. Now I may have one.

Steve: IMHO if for health reasons a person's driver's license was revoked, taken away by a family member, etc it would seem to me that the cause for such action would also apply to a golf cart , especially a golf cart that could travel the streets.

Some may recall wherein a guy from Oxford took to running his golf cart on the multi-modal paths because his license was revoked due to sight issues. He ran down a pedestrian on the multi-modal path. there have been other accidents here attributed to health-related issues. I was at Aldi's this AM and noticed the constant cart traffic exiting the cart path behind the store. So apparently cart drivers in that area are not hampered?

The Viilages was specifically built for cart access accommodations. Each of us chose with an understanding of life's trade offs. I take no satisfaction in saying that or of people's potential remorse, especially at this late stage in our lives. It is simply stated as a fact. In that same vein people can choose again. It is not uncommon for residents here to buy more than once in The Villages.

I wish you the best.

Personal Best Regards:

Steve9930 08-27-2016 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1279048)
The Duke Energy memo which was read to me, stated the improvements were unauthorized. FWIW

So its the improvements that gave Duke Heart burn? What is written on the new signs exactly?

Villageswimmer 08-27-2016 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1279048)
The Duke Energy memo which was read to me, stated the improvements were unauthorized. FWIW

Sounds like the "permission" didn't come from Duke.

Steve9930 08-27-2016 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1279064)
Steve: IMHO if for health reasons a person's driver's license was revoked, taken away by a family member, etc it would seem to me that the cause for such action would also apply to a golf cart , especially a golf cart that could travel the streets.

Some may recall wherein a guy from Oxford took to running his golf cart on the multi-modal paths because his license was revoked due to sight issues. He ran down a pedestrian on the multi-modal path. there have been other accidents here attributed to health-related issues. I was at Aldi's this AM and noticed the constant cart traffic exiting the cart path behind the store. So apparently cart drivers in that area are not hampered?

The Viilages was specifically built for cart access accommodations. Each of us chose with an understanding of life's trade offs. I take no satisfaction in saying that or of people's potential remorse, especially at this late stage in our lives. It is simply stated as a fact. In that same vein people can choose again. It is not uncommon for residents here to buy more than once in The Villages.

I wish you the best.

Personal Best Regards:

I'm having a problem following your point?

Rollie 09-01-2016 09:08 AM

Any new updates?

Rapscallion St Croix 09-01-2016 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1279064)
Steve: IMHO if for health reasons a person's driver's license was revoked, taken away by a family member, etc it would seem to me that the cause for such action would also apply to a golf cart , especially a golf cart that could travel the streets.

Some may recall wherein a guy from Oxford took to running his golf cart on the multi-modal paths because his license was revoked due to sight issues. He ran down a pedestrian on the multi-modal path. there have been other accidents here attributed to health-related issues. I was at Aldi's this AM and noticed the constant cart traffic exiting the cart path behind the store. So apparently cart drivers in that area are not hampered?

The Viilages was specifically built for cart access accommodations. Each of us chose with an understanding of life's trade offs. I take no satisfaction in saying that or of people's potential remorse, especially at this late stage in our lives. It is simply stated as a fact. In that same vein people can choose again. It is not uncommon for residents here to buy more than once in The Villages.

I wish you the best.

Personal Best Regards:

Although one does not need a DL to drive a golf cart, one whose license has been revoked is not allowed to drive anything with a motor/engine.

Riccckkk 09-01-2016 12:01 PM

Are many people still using this path?

dewilson58 09-01-2016 01:42 PM

Yes. Shhhhhhhh

ColdNoMore 09-01-2016 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix (Post 1281624)
Although one does not need a DL to drive a golf cart, one whose license has been revoked is not allowed to drive anything with a motor/engine.

Do you have some type of proof/link/statute saying that?

John_W 09-01-2016 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix
Although one does not need a DL to drive a golf cart, one whose license has been revoked is not allowed to drive anything with a motor/engine.
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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1281707)
Do you have some type of proof/link/statute saying that?

I can't help with the statue, but if you're a regular reader of the Sun like I am. At least once a month a golf cart driver, usually in the SS area, is arrested for driving a golf cart on a suspended or revoked driver's license. Usually they are in their 30's or 40's and are living with their parent or parents.


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