[hoseman]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

There are jerks and angry people everywhere but fortunately they are the minority, especially in TV.

A couple of weekends ago, I was going to my car in the parking lot of Barnes & Noble and TGIF. A 60-ish guy with a pronounced MA or RI accent was running around the lot, literally screaming "GD this" and "F'n that" at his wife, REALLY loudly, because he could not find where he had "pahhked the F'n CAHHH". He was spewing all of the venom onto the poor, bedraggled wife diligently looking for the cahh. He was road rage on foot and the woman should have left the b*stard a long time ago.

Fortunately I have only seen one person (him) that mad and yelling in TV (pretty good odds, considering it's 85,000-plus people here).

This post really upsets me...no one has the right to treat another human being that way. What a jerk with a capital "J".

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by memason

Sorry Dillywho... My earlier post sounded very argumentative. That wasn't my intent. But I thought there might be a study or something to support the speed limit. I understand the legal issue, but I think 19mph was pulled out of thin air. If my cart is safe going 19, I believe it's just as safe going 23 to 25. But, that's just my opinion and don't necessarily think it's safe to drive 25 everywhere. Sometimes, 19 isn't too safe.

No matter the limit, I'm just glad we're able to drive them the way [and where] we do.

Peace!

Guess I'm a little dense, but I didn't take your post as argumentative. I just thought you were asking for backup which is ok by me. Thanks for your consideration even so. As for the 20 mph thingy, some have listed the Florida Statute in some other threads which govern the speed. (Correction, too: It was not a sheriff's deputy I quoted at the clinic, but was the Lady Lake Chief of Police. I did get the quote right and that's only because it made such an impression on me at the time.) To be honest, I think a good deal (if not most) of the safety lies with the driver of said cart regardless of the speed.

Like you, I'm just glad we have the option to drive the carts most everywhere, period. What a neat way to live!

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Lynn222

My golf cart goes 19-20 mph, electric. I am always having to pull over and let a cart pass because I am not going fast enough (know this because they are on my butt). What is the big hurry? Aren't we retired? I had a couple yell at me because I stopped at a tunnel exit and didn't try to beat an on-coming cart.

Is the problem just me?

Hi Lynn222,
I have been passed by golf carts, but have never been bothered by it. My suggestion is, don't let the other guy dictate how you drive. Drive safely and enjoy the ride and scenery.

Some people say to smile at road-ragers who yell at you. Others suggest giving the evil eye or finger. I do neither. I ignore them as if they were inconsequential, because, well... they are.

[memason]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Hi Lynn222,
I have been passed by golf carts, but have never been bothered by it. My suggestion is, don't let the other guy dictate how you drive. Drive safely and enjoy the ride and scenery.

Some people say to smile at road-ragers who yell at you. Others suggest giving the evil eye or finger. I do neither. I ignore them as if they were inconsequential, because, well... they are.

PTurner... are you calling me inconsequential ???

Welcome back!

[mrdills]

I would love to see a cart going 19 MPH try to stop on a dime. They have no idea how long it takes to stop a regular cart.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by hoganth

I spent to many years of my life being in a hurry to get to work, home, store, etc., you name it. I came here to retire and lead a leisurely lifestyle. I choose not to do the "In a Hurry Thing" anymore.

Love this point of view so I will follow it when I do retire and move to TV.

My nephew says that I don't drive fast, I just have to be first.

[rubicon]

This passing issue has been a continued topic of discusiion. Yesterday on my way to the golf course carts still needed headlights. There were two guys behind me. The driver's cart headlights were hitting my mirrors and compromised my vision. so I pulled right and let them pass.

What I find is that most drivers will not pass another cart PROVIDED that cart is going between 17-19 mph.

Frankly I avoid passing at anytime on the cartpaths because they are multi-modal and I often travel before the sun is up. So I find walkers who do not wear reflective clothing or otherwise use a flashing light or something that will make you aware of their presence. Also cart drivers are blinded by headlight both from oncoming carts and cars, especially on Buena Vista

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Hi Lynn222,
I have been passed by golf carts, but have never been bothered by it. My suggestion is, don't let the other guy dictate how you drive. Drive safely and enjoy the ride and scenery.

Some people say to smile at road-ragers who yell at you. Others suggest giving the evil eye or finger. I do neither. I ignore them as if they were inconsequential, because, well... they are.

and because you are a lady.

And you know you have that squirt gun in the glove box.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

and because you are a lady.

And you know you have that squirt gun in the glove box.

lol

[CarGuys]

I believe this has been addressed before by UpTown Girl.

I know when we visited and drove home at night the approaching and trailing cart lights out of adjustment BLINDED US and just plain HURT!

Guess I qualify for chromatic eye glasses mirrors and some night vision goggles