Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2349425)

To correct the OP....the correct trademarked marketing slogan is 'FL Friendliest Hometown'....not 'Americas Friendliest Hometown'. The latter...distinction is widely reported as Savannah GA*

*Conde Nast Traveler

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2349589)

Update - turned out something called my “quick disconnect line” to my battery became loose, which caused the power to my cart to die. Apparently, they see quite a few cases of this with their 2023 Yamaha models. Easy repair (basically just reconnect and tighten) - glad it turned out to be something so minor, and glad I had the tow coverage.

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2349343)

As luck would have it, my 2023 Gas Yahama Cart without warning, completely shut off while coming out of a tunnel under Meggison, just south of the Brownwood bridge. Has a full tank of gas. A kind lady was behind me and assisted me in pushing it away from the tunnel entrance, and near the ramp of the path. I called Villages Golf Carts, who advised me I was still under warranty, and called my cart tow insurer (American Golf Cart Association), who were very punctual, sending out a tow about 25 minutes after my call.

While waiting for the tow, I thought it would be interesting to track how many cart drivers would check-in with me or offer assistance while I was broken down at the entrance to the tunnel. Almost 100 carts passed me during this waiting time. About two-thirds of the carts either stopped or asked if I needed help as they passed me. Several offered me water. Several were willing to wait with me until the tow came. One offered to meet me at Villages Golf Carts and drive me back to my home.

Of the remaining third, half of that group did smile and wave at me, but kept on driving. The other half of that third did not make eye contact with me and kept driving past me.

Overall, I was very impressed with the friendliness and willingness of the vast majority of those who came upon me while I was waiting for a tow. This is truly an extremely friendly and caring community. I don’t think you’d have that many good samaritans stop in other places in this country. I’m very grateful to those who stopped and offered their encouraging words, and I am so blessed to be here in The Villages. It truly is America’s Friendliest hometown!

Originally Posted by Robojo (Post 2349707)

Just wait until a bush dies or something on your property. They'll be out there taking pics and sending complaints.

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2349343)

As luck would have it, my 2023 Gas Yahama Cart without warning, completely shut off while coming out of a tunnel under Meggison, just south of the Brownwood bridge. Has a full tank of gas. A kind lady was behind me and assisted me in pushing it away from the tunnel entrance, and near the ramp of the path. I called Villages Golf Carts, who advised me I was still under warranty, and called my cart tow insurer (American Golf Cart Association), who were very punctual, sending out a tow about 25 minutes after my call.

While waiting for the tow, I thought it would be interesting to track how many cart drivers would check-in with me or offer assistance while I was broken down at the entrance to the tunnel. Almost 100 carts passed me during this waiting time. About two-thirds of the carts either stopped or asked if I needed help as they passed me. Several offered me water. Several were willing to wait with me until the tow came. One offered to meet me at Villages Golf Carts and drive me back to my home.

Of the remaining third, half of that group did smile and wave at me, but kept on driving. The other half of that third did not make eye contact with me and kept driving past me.

Overall, I was very impressed with the friendliness and willingness of the vast majority of those who came upon me while I was waiting for a tow. This is truly an extremely friendly and caring community. I don’t think you’d have that many good samaritans stop in other places in this country. I’m very grateful to those who stopped and offered their encouraging words, and I am so blessed to be here in The Villages. It truly is America’s Friendliest hometown!

Originally Posted by maistocars (Post 2349647)

Widely reported? Are you kidding? Come on now....Savannah is a city - no comparison. The Villages is a special place with a lot of special people, 99% who are super friendly. I've lived all over the U.S. and nothing compares to what we have here with the 150,000 people who are enjoying life and each other.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2349521)

Michael, what was wrong with your cart? Hope it is all fixed.

I keep hearing from folks on this forum that carts that are broken down on the side of the road are mostly electric because the cart ran out of "juice".

Originally Posted by CybrSage (Post 2349681)

Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Violent Crime in the Villages is 1 IN 3,766, a 0.03% chance.
In Savannah it is 1 in 45, a 2.2% chance.
You are about 100 times more likely to be a victim of a violent crime in Savannah.

You have a very different view of friendly than I have. To each their own, though.

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2349720)

My wife and I have travelled by car since the early 80's over much of the US and Canada.
We are not city comfortable types and stick to the small towns, open highways and countryside.
We have some wonderful memories and stories of the people we have met, unsolicited help and hospitality from total strangers, and sites we have seen
We once even had an escort of over a dozen hairy great lumps of terrifying looking Nomad Bikers escort us to our overnight stop, when we were a little off course.
Over the years, we have found that if you greet people with a smile, a friendly word, good things happen.

Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2349865)

Thanks for this Michael, good to know the majority in TV are nice people!!!