[photo1902]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Double that.

Triple that!

Originally Posted by VillagerNut

To the person that complained about who created the protocol, it is obvious there is no parking protocol until you're the one upset with it. It's common courtesy to have two golf carts parked in one car parking space. So utilize the space that is available with another golf cart. If there's not room with another golf cart then you can take up the parking space that is available! But that still does not mean you can park in the middle of the space with your golf cart! There are a lot of folks that operate with a walker or wheelchair in this community and cannot park behind the building. There are not enough handicap parking spaces for all that need a closer parking space! It would be nice if people would just use common sense and courtesy instead of looking out for themselves only!

Common sense & courtesy are flowers not grown in everyone's garden.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by VillagerNut

To the person that complained about who created the protocol, it is obvious there is no parking protocol until you're the one upset with it. It's common courtesy to have two golf carts parked in one car parking space. So utilize the space that is available with another golf cart. If there's not room with another golf cart then you can take up the parking space that is available! But that still does not mean you can park in the middle of the space with your golf cart! There are a lot of folks that operate with a walker or wheelchair in this community and cannot park behind the building. There are not enough handicap parking spaces for all that need a closer parking space! It would be nice if people would just use common sense and courtesy instead of looking out for themselves only!

Protocol: the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions
Ain't no parking protocol, only courteous or not courteous parkers.

[murray607]

So, what if originally two carts were in each spot. Then as carts leave spots become open. The OP may not have seen how many carts were originally parked, but only surmised that new arrivals were taking vacant car sized spots instead of pulling in beside single carts.
We should not jump to conclusions.

[tikigal]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

All of the "golf cart only" spots at Aldi were blocked by just three cars yesterday. Plenty of car spaces available, but they were further from the entrance. And one of the "disabled" car slots had a delivery vehicle in it.

Call the cops, have them tow it away!

[robinsdw2]

Originally Posted by patfla06

At LSL this morning and once again a golf cart pulls in the last spot even though there is a spot next to another golf cart in the next spot.
Total lack of consideration.

You are right there is total lack of consideration here. I always look to park with another golf cart to allow for a car to park. At our local post office you see this all the time and if you say something to the person they get all indignant. The attitudes here are horrific.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by robinsdw2

You are right there is total lack of consideration here. I always look to park with another golf cart to allow for a car to park. At our local post office you see this all the time and if you say something to the person they get all indignant. The attitudes here are horrific.

Nothing to do with parking, but as I approached Laurel Manor there were two people standing in the road talking, right outside the swimming pool (on the road, not in the parking lot).

I went round them and parked my cart then, as I walked by them on my way to the pool, I politely said "you may want to get out of the road".

One of them was not happy with my suggestion!

[biker1]

We all suck and have nasty attitudes. Time to end the thread ;-)

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Nothing to do with parking, but as I approached Laurel Manor there were two people standing in the road talking, right outside the swimming pool (on the road, not in the parking lot).

I went round them and parked my cart then, as I walked by them on my way to the pool, I politely said "you may want to get out of the road".

One of them was not happy with my suggestion!

[James Blackley]

It depends on the size of the space. If you have a nice cart and park behind another cart, will the back up safely. You are also at risk of car doors hitting your cart. If you pull cart up next to other cart it is too tight. I drive a car and a cart and try to be patient as there may be a reason for the way they parked. Just saying, it's not all about you!!!

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Double that.

Originally Posted by Mleeja

I agree that parking at LSL and all over TV is crazy. However, I don't quite understand your post. If there was a parking spot one spot over, then the cart did not take the last spot. Perhaps it was the spot you wanted that was taken? Did you park in the next spot over?

There was space next to another golf cart on the left and a whole space to the right. Instead of parking their golf cart next to the other cart they pulled into the whole space which was the last spot.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by murray607

So, what if originally two carts were in each spot. Then as carts leave spots become open. The OP may not have seen how many carts were originally parked, but only surmised that new arrivals were taking vacant car sized spots instead of pulling in beside single carts.
We should not jump to conclusions.

No, I was right behind the golf cart when they pulled in.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by James Blackley

It depends on the size of the space. If you have a nice cart and park behind another cart, will the back up safely. You are also at risk of car doors hitting your cart. If you pull cart up next to other cart it is too tight. I drive a car and a cart and try to be patient as there may be a reason for the way they parked. Just saying, it's not all about you!!!

You're so right. Having not been there, I wonder if there were two carts together when the so called rude parker took up the space alone? Or, was the first parked cart not quite right, making the so called rude parker too uncomfortable to safely park there? I've done this many times, tried to park in a spot with another cart, but I just felt I would either be too close to that cart or too close for someone parking in the next space. Sooooo, I parked where I could.
It's just not a big deal.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by bagboy

You're so right. Having not been there, I wonder if there were two carts together when the so called rude parker took up the space alone? Or, was the first parked cart not quite right, making the so called rude parker too uncomfortable to safely park there? I've done this many times, tried to park in a spot with another cart, but I just felt I would either be too close to that cart or too close for someone parking in the next space. Sooooo, I parked where I could.
It's just not a big deal.

Thats an important part of the equation, just how close you are to the other carts. Not to mention in Lake Sumter Landing, I've seen people literally climb through another persons cart to get into theirs. No thanks on the double parking!

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by patfla06

At LSL this morning and once again a golf cart pulls in the last spot even though there is a spot next to another golf cart in the next spot.
Total lack of consideration.

I went to Bonifay to eat & I park next to another cart with 2 cars was occupying both parking spaces on both sides of my cart & the cart I was sharing the parking spot with. When I came out of Bonifay, some inconsiderate person pulled right in behind me blocking me so I couldn't get out. It was funny because to couples walked up to me & said, "Now you're going to have to wait a while" & I told them, "No I won't" I push this N.Y. cart out into the middle of the driving lane. What was funny about it, those 4 people applauded me. I guess I was being nice, one of these times someone will park improperly & someone won't be as nice as I was!

[OhioBuckeye]

There's where The Villages are being to nice about not wanting to make anybody mad or give the Villages a red mark. So to me why are they paying Community Watch to do a job. Not picking on them but what are they paying them to do, just like on the golf courses, the ambassadors won't say anything to slow playing golfers about letting people play thru or tell them to move up to a closer tee box.