[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by jswirs

I don't know about other folks, but I have been accosted by several entitled jerks in the villages while minding my own business, (not worth mentioning here). So, after 2 or 3 times I became tired of the abuse, and so, a standard answer of mine would have been "You forgot to take you medicine again, didn't you"! If that answer esculates the situation, so be it. We all have our limits, and I have reched mine with these entitled jerks. Remember, YOU are in the right.

Believe me. Not if you throw the first one.

[Battlebasset]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I would have said something to you, too. Raking Bunkers is common courtesy, as is not being in front of (or closer to the green in the area of play), when someone is making a shot.

Which I did as soon as he made his shot, and I made mine first in order to keep play moving, as he moves a bit slower than the rest of us. He also left the trap via where I had been, in order to cause as little damage to the trap as possible, and reducing the amount of raking needed. Have a nice day.

[Love2Swim]

Originally Posted by BrianL

This morning my wife and I took our 13-pound dog for a walk around the Lake Minion rec. center. We stuck to the sidewalk around the center as dogs are not allowed on the new walking trail. A guy is coming at us from the opposite direction with 2 off-leash dogs. I pick up our dog as she is terrified of most dogs. I mention to him, very politely, that dogs are supposed to be on a leash. His response was, "Some people should be on a leash." The he turned around and yelled, "Mother Fuc**r" at me.

I was quite annoyed at the entitled attitude and upset at the language he felt entitled to use.

What would you have done? What should I have done?

I'm very tired of individuals that believe that it's fine to have their dog off leash in public areas. Every part of The Villages is in a county with leash laws.

So sorry you had to endure that. There are some real jerks around, we've all encountered them.

[me4vt]

It’s never the dogs fault…….. Now for him, he’d still be picking himself up off of the ground

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by Battlebasset

I was golfing last week, and I and one of my foursome were in the sand trap. I popped out, and quickly stepped out of the trap and out of the way so the other player could complete his shot, as he was further behind me. Someone walking by on the path yelled "Hey! Are you going to rake that trap?!"

Some people have far too much time and entitlement on their hands.

That was because most of The Villagers on executive and championship courses feel raking the traps is beneath them.

P.s. did you leave the trap better than you found it?

[talonip]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

Is this really any different than getting flipped off while you are driving? You did the right thing and said something, but you weren't going to change his mind and it's really not ruining the rest of day over. Now if you see him all the time, that's a different matter. If it's a schedule, you can always call community watch and let them deal with it...

Got a guy in my neighborhood that doesn’t leash up. Saw his dog scare the hell out of some gal walking her dog. Saw this guy out one day when community watch drove by. I stopped him and he told me he can’t do anything. Call wildwood police

[ex34449]

I think you should have kept your mouth shut personally.

[Bikehike]

This might be unpopular but the only reason you spoke to the stranger was to protect your scared dog. Maybe don't take the dog to a crowded place so she is ok. People that don't use leashes are going to be loud and proud about it and you are not going to change their minds. They could probably tell that you were concerned by the way you picked up your dog to protect her.

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

Is this really any different than getting flipped off while you are driving? You did the right thing and said something, but you weren't going to change his mind and it's really not ruining the rest of day over. Now if you see him all the time, that's a different matter. If it's a schedule, you can always call community watch and let them deal with it...

I think you have to call animal control or the police. Not sure if community watch can help

[Pmota]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

Is this really any different than getting flipped off while you are driving? You did the right thing and said something, but you weren't going to change his mind and it's really not ruining the rest of day over. Now if you see him all the time, that's a different matter. If it's a schedule, you can always call community watch and let them deal with it...

That would be a waist of time.
Couple weeks ago I was walking my dog around our neighborhood when my neighbor’s dogs (small dog and a big dog-boxer) took off and came toward me and my dog.
The little one barked a few times but the big one went toward my dog and almost bit her if I hand”t moved her to my side and yelled at the dog to back off. The owner came running out, yelled at the dog and had a heck of the time getting control of the animal. I told him he better get control and make sure his dog is on a leash; he looked at me and walked away without saying “I’m sorry” or “is your dog ok?”. No my dog is not ok since this happened; she is a sweet very friendly lab that loves everyone and never had any issues with other dogs/animals.
Referring to your comment about calling The Villages Watch? Waist of a time because when my incident happened I was basically told that I had to call outside authorities to take care of this.
If that is the case, why have them? All I needed was for some to come and talk to the guy and remind him about the leash law - there is one in the villages right?

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Bikehike

This might be unpopular but the only reason you spoke to the stranger was to protect your scared dog. Maybe don't take the dog to a crowded place so she is ok. Also maybe secure your dog for her safety before engaging with a stranger. People that don't use leashes are going to be loud and proud about it and you are not going to change their minds.

Yeah but you might want to refresh their memory in case they forgot they were butt holes that think rules regulations and laws are meant for everyone else. Personally anywhere else that “MF” comment would be a definite invitation to give him a 2x4 smile

[rsmurano]

I would have called him something worse back to him. Why let him have a good day? Then I would be around that area the next few days without my dog sitting on a bench ready to video him with his unleashed dogs and send it in to animal control and take the picture into the sheriff’s office telling them he threatened you with verbal abuse.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Pmota

That would be a waist of time.
Couple weeks ago I was walking my dog around our neighborhood when my neighbor’s dogs (small dog and a big dog-boxer) took off and came toward me and my dog.
The little one barked a few times but the big one went toward my dog and almost bit her if I hand”t moved her to my side and yelled at the dog to back off. The owner came running out, yelled at the dog and had a heck of the time getting control of the animal. I told him he better get control and make sure his dog is on a leash; he looked at me and walked away without saying “I’m sorry” or “is your dog ok?”. No my dog is not ok since this happened; she is a sweet very friendly lab that loves everyone and never had any issues with other dogs/animals.
Referring to your comment about calling The Villages Watch? Waist of a time because when my incident happened I was basically told that I had to call outside authorities to take care of this.
If that is the case, why have them? All I needed was for some to come and talk to the guy and remind him about the leash law - there is one in the villages right?

Would be a great idea to have more signage to remind folks to leash their dogs. Might also be time for the “Sun” to run a piece on the leash laws and potential fines.

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by Boomer

As Mark Twain said, "Never wrestle with a pig. You will get dirty and the pig enjoys it."

Seriously, I would never engage with someone who acts like that.

A lot of rude, crude, angry, unhinged behavior has crawled out from under the rocks over the past few years.

The off-leash guy was probably, on some level, hoping somebody would "notice" him and say something.

Just walk on by next time.

Boomer

I agree it’s better not to have a confrontation
Perhaps a video and phone call to the rec center and animal control will alert others as to the rules.
Dogs off leash are capable of hurting other dogs or people and should not be tolerated
Ignoring, loose dogs can be construed as tacit approval

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by talonip

Got a guy in my neighborhood that doesn’t leash up. Saw his dog scare the hell out of some gal walking her dog. Saw this guy out one day when community watch drove by. I stopped him and he told me he can’t do anything. Call wildwood police

So disappointing! I’m not sure what the role is of community watch.