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CFrance 06-11-2015 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1073034)
Hi CFfrance: My reference again to the three rollovers were three separate accidents Again only used to show some balance to this issue. and my heart bled for each of those people. I met one face to face a young guy just 20 and actually cried when I walked away

I am a believer in seat belts indeed tried to have them installed and the repair guy said it was difficult because of the seats I purchased for my cart. Will try again

Personal Best Regards:

Thanks for the info. I'm so sorry for the injured people.

Stay safe.

justjim 06-11-2015 03:23 PM

One of the real pleasures of living in TV is the ability to go almost everywhere in your golf cart. This is one of the things that distinguishes TV from other retirement communities.

I understand that accidents happen. They happen to walkers, bikers, drivers of golf carts, drivers of cars, people climbing ladders, etc. etc. It's up to each individual how much "risk" we wish to take as long as we don't injure somebody else. This has been the "American way". I for one vote to keep it this way without government interference.

SouthOfTheBorder 06-11-2015 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1073082)
One of the real pleasures of living in TV is the ability to go almost everywhere in your golf cart. This is one of the things that distinguishes TV from other retirement communities.

I understand that accidents happen. They happen to walkers, bikers, drivers of golf carts, drivers of cars, people climbing ladders, etc. etc. It's up to each individual how much "risk" we wish to take as long as we don't injure somebody else. This has been the "American way". I for one vote to keep it this way without government interference.

What could anyone find unreasonable about this observation.

Thanks justjim, you echoed my thoughts with this one slight modification:

"I for one vote to keep it this way without [ADDITIONAL] government interference."

It sure makes sense to me!

Don

outlaw 06-12-2015 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1073082)
One of the real pleasures of living in TV is the ability to go almost everywhere in your golf cart. This is one of the things that distinguishes TV from other retirement communities.

I understand that accidents happen. They happen to walkers, bikers, drivers of golf carts, drivers of cars, people climbing ladders, etc. etc. It's up to each individual how much "risk" we wish to take as long as we don't injure somebody else. This has been the "American way". I for one vote to keep it this way without government interference.

I find as I become older, I am taking more risks; more risky activities, not necessarily careless behavior. I feel that if I go now, I had more than my share of good living. Over 5 years of retirement living which is more than anyone could ask for. Riskier activities do have that adrenalin factor that makes one feel alive. More oldsters should try it. Look at Bush senior sky diving at 80 something. If people want a 30 mph golf cart, enjoy. Have fun. Some people drive cars on BV and Morris that have the capability of going 180+ mph. Doesn't mean they go that fast, but every once in a while maybe they do 100 or so on a country road.

Polar Bear 06-12-2015 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1073336)
I find as I become older, I am taking more risks; more risky activities, not necessarily careless behavior. I feel that if I go now, I had more than my share of good living. Over 5 years of retirement living which is more than anyone could ask for. Riskier activities do have that adrenalin factor that makes one feel alive. More oldsters should try it. Look at Bush senior sky diving at 80 something. If people want a 30 mph golf cart, enjoy. Have fun. Some people drive cars on BV and Morris that have the capability of going 180+ mph. Doesn't mean they go that fast, but every once in a while maybe they do 100 or so on a country road.

I hope you're talking about doing things that only increase risk for you...not those around you.

outlaw 06-12-2015 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1073340)
I hope you're talking about doing things that only increase risk for you...not those around you.

For the most part, yes. But no one lives in a bubble. I mean, drinking a beer while you drive home from work could technically put others at risk because the act of drinking a beverage while driving could be a distraction...but who doesn't do that, right?

graciegirl 06-12-2015 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder (Post 1073092)
What could anyone find unreasonable about this observation.

Thanks justjim, you echoed my thoughts with this one slight modification:

"I for one vote to keep it this way without [ADDITIONAL] government interference."

It sure makes sense to me!

Don

I agree. We do NOT need to have a petition or a march. Or a CDD person trying to start something.

Polar Bear 06-12-2015 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1073344)
For the most part, yes. But no one lives in a bubble. I mean, drinking a beer while you drive home from work could technically put others at risk because the act of drinking a beverage while driving could be a distraction...but who doesn't do that, right?

All I can say is...I don't do higher risk activities as I age that put others at a higher risk. Sounds like you can only say that "for the most part".

virgind 06-12-2015 10:49 AM

Wasn't a number of the deaths due to a automobile hitting the golf cart no matter who's fault it may have been. Could this mean autos and carts cross paths to many places. I don't know just saying.

outlaw 06-12-2015 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1073348)
All I can say is...I don't do higher risk activities as I age that put others at a higher risk. Sounds like you can only say that "for the most part".

Yes; technically speaking. It is much more common than you may realize. A good example is the situation whereby the grandparents drive their illegal golf cart over 20 mph with their grand kids with no seat belts. Or worse, they let their 10 year old drive the cart. Or the oldster that finally bought his Corvette and every once in awhile opens it up even though his/her reflexes are diminished.

graciegirl 06-12-2015 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by virgind (Post 1073354)
Wasn't a number of the deaths due to a automobile hitting the golf cart no matter who's fault it may have been. Could this mean autos and carts cross paths to many places. I don't know just saying.

The bad injury last week was caused when a golf cart driver drove into a tree. No one else was involved.

Polar Bear 06-12-2015 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1073356)
Yes; technically speaking. It is much more common than you may realize. A good example is the situation whereby the grandparents drive their illegal golf cart over 20 mph with their grand kids with no seat belts. Or worse, they let their 10 year old drive the cart. Or the oldster that finally bought his Corvette and every once in awhile opens it up even though his/her reflexes are diminished.

Mehhh. Sounds like rationalizations to me for some people who have always put others at risk...not just now that they're older.

outlaw 06-12-2015 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1073360)
Mehhh. Sounds like rationalizations to me for some people who have always put others at risk...not just now that they're older.

I guess it could sound like that.

graciegirl 06-12-2015 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1073380)
I guess it could sound like that.

Sometimes folks screen names are Freudian.

downeaster 06-12-2015 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joedi (Post 1072588)
I feel if the people would SLOW DOWN and PAY ATTENTION when driving there would be a decrease in accidents. I have had people drive around me because I wasn't going 30 MPH in golf cart or almost hit me head-on when they passed other golf carts because they were doing speed limit. They also drive to Fast with the cars and again do not pay attention.

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1072598)
I'm sorry but if you are doing 20 MPH on the road that's meant to do 30 or 35, I am going to go around you. You should not be in the middle of automobile traffic.

As far as a decrease in accidents if everybody crawled down the road, going too slow is also dangerous as well.

joed did not say he/she was going 30MPH.


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