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Dafoe 02-28-2013 09:56 AM
I loved the movie - Fried Green Tomatoes - Where Kathy Bates takes her frustration out on a little chippy who stole her parking space - and then told the stunned young girl, "I'm better insured than you" and walked away. If you've not seen it, rent the movie. It is very refreshing.

ilovetv 02-28-2013 09:58 AM
The parking lot Sandra was in (behind the Sales Center) is private property of The Villages. I would have jotted down the license plate number and state of the arrogant driver who did that, to take it into the Sales Office. I'd insist on speaking with the administrative or sales manager of the complex at LSL, to tell them how this driver portrays "Florida's Friendliest Hometown". Maybe TV would like to get the car towed and impounded. :clap2::clap2::clap2:

Fortunately I'd guess that level of rudeness rears its head with 1 in 5,000 people here.

BAILYBOOHOO 02-28-2013 10:17 AM
At this age I just let things dry up and blow away. You can't control other's just your own actions .I just would be glad it was not me acting like that.

jbdlfan 02-28-2013 11:13 AM
"Florida's Friendliest Hometown!"

buggyone 02-28-2013 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by shrandell (Post 633737)
Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG
Yes, it was very rude of those New York women to do that and I would have been upset for a moment, too. However, there were lots of empty spaces for you to go into so it was no real inconvenience to you. Relax and continue to enjoy The Villages as you have for 3 years. Remember, it is Snowbird Season and these people will be going back home in 6 more weeks and we will have our Villages to ourselves again until next November.

paulandjean 02-28-2013 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 633859)
I think Geewiz meant and it's just a guess but a phillips screwdriver would fit nicely into the pin of a tire an let the air out.

Personally, I would walk away as it is not worth getting upset. It's easy for me to say because it didn't happen to me.
No I do not think so.I think everyone understood what he meant with the phillips screwdriver.

paulandjean 02-28-2013 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ilovetv (Post 634171)
The parking lot Sandra was in (behind the Sales Center) is private property of The Villages. I would have jotted down the license plate number and state of the arrogant driver who did that, to take it into the Sales Office. I'd insist on speaking with the administrative or sales manager of the complex at LSL, to tell them how this driver portrays "Florida's Friendliest Hometown". Maybe TV would like to get the car towed and impounded. :clap2::clap2::clap2:

Fortunately I'd guess that level of rudeness rears its head with 1 in 5,000 people here.
Maybe they could have worked in the sales office. Now that would be funny.

CaptJohn 02-28-2013 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Geewiz (Post 633879)
Part of me was being facetious - but, the obvious answer is that I carry it to tighten loose screws - clearly, sometimes useful on this forum.

But...I kid....
MOST of us understood that! Great answer,btw.
The poster's name calling of you and wild assumption was rude in itself and you deserve an apology from that person, hint, hint. :laugh:

Patty55 02-28-2013 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 634219)
Yes, it was very rude of those New York women to do that and I would have been upset for a moment, too. However, there were lots of empty spaces for you to go into so it was no real inconvenience to you. Relax and continue to enjoy The Villages as you have for 3 years. Remember, it is Snowbird Season and these people will be going back home in 6 more weeks and we will have our Villages to ourselves again until next November.
Where did it say "New Yorkers"?

jbdlfan 02-28-2013 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dillywho (Post 634146)
Unfortunately, this is how too many are bringing up their children these days. It's just with the "me, me, me" mentality. Thank God for parents who taught us about courtesy.
But I thought it was the residents here that are acting like this!!! Most of the post on TOTV is about poor behavior by the people that live here. Who raised these people??????

simpkinp 02-28-2013 03:58 PM
I am choosing to take all of these mean spirited solutions as attempts at humor. I do want to believe any of you would take such retaliatory actions. I know when someone yells at me for something, or treats me rudely, it upsets me and puts a damper on my day. I just wish everyone could be more patient. I will not stoop to their level or become one of them.

2BNTV 02-28-2013 04:11 PM
I sometimes have to remind myself that GOD gets even with mean spirited people.

It's easier to let it go when I think like that. Beside engaging the other person only escalates the problem. It's really not worth it.

Bill32 02-28-2013 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 634418)
I sometimes have to remind myself that GOD gets even with mean spirited people.

It's easier to let it go when I think like that. Beside engaging the other person only escalates the problem. It's really not worth it.
I wish I could feel that way but unfortunately I'm not wired that way. I can't seem not to challenge bad behavior. These people are like undisciplined children and need to be told NO! at times. That's just me...............not for everyone.

Barefoot 02-28-2013 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ragman (Post 633875)
Their best punishment is being who they are!:evil6::evil6::evil6:
Quote:
Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 634418)
Engaging the other person only escalates the problem. It's really not worth it.
It seems to me that confrontation just prolongs an uncomfortable situation and makes it worse. I doubt it ever changes the offender's behavior patterns.

George Bieniaszek 02-28-2013 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 634418)
I sometimes have to remind myself that GOD gets even with mean spirited people.
GOD is all-knowing by having these mean spirited people live a long life here on earth. Do you blame HIM?? Why would he want these pain-in-the-back-sides reeking havoc in heaven any sooner than necessary!!!:thumbup:

Bill32 02-28-2013 08:45 PM
??????????????

buggyone 02-28-2013 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Patty55;63***0
Where did it say "New Yorkers"?


It said New Yorkers in the title of "incredibly rude". Where else - except maybe Connecticut - where would you find such rude people?

At least, they will be Snowbirding or Snowflaking back to their home territories in another 6 weeks or so and The Villages will return to it's wonderful charm.

2BNTV 02-28-2013 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek (Post 634547)
GOD is all-knowing by having these mean spirited people live a long life here on earth. Do you blame HIM?? Why would he want these pain-in-the-back-sides reeking havoc in heaven any sooner than necessary!!!:thumbup:
:1rotfl:

2BNTV 02-28-2013 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 634613)
It said New Yorkers in the title of "incredibly rude". Where else - except maybe Connecticut - where would you find such rude people?

At least, they will be Snowbirding or Snowflaking back to their home territories in another 6 weeks or so and The Villages will return to it's wonderful charm.
I am originally fro New York and presently live in CT. I guess that's two strikes against me. :D

I hope I get a friendly reception when I get to Florida's Friendliest Town! :smiley:

buggyone 02-28-2013 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 634623)
I am originally fro New York and presently live in CT. I guess that's two strikes against me. :D

I hope I get a friendly reception when I get to Florida's Friendliest Town! :smiley:
Wow, two strikes! You can eliminate those by (1) coming to Crispers for the TOTV get-together and/or buying me an ice cold Yeungling (or two) at CityFire. Otherwise, you do have two strikes!

George Bieniaszek 02-28-2013 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 634613)
It said New Yorkers in the title of "incredibly rude". Where else - except maybe Connecticut - where would you find such rude people?

At least, they will be Snowbirding or Snowflaking back to their home territories in another 6 weeks or so and The Villages will return to it's wonderful charm.
HUH???? Where did that comment come from??

buggyone 02-28-2013 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek (Post 634630)
HUH???? Where did that comment come from??
From observing both New York and Connecticut drivers. Do you disagree?

I was following a golf cart today on the Buena Vista multi-modal trail with a Connecticut outdated license plate on it. He was zipping and zagging around all the cart on the trail - speeding like his tailpipe was on fire - and getting mighty close to causing several accidents.

Never seen that except in the former (or current New York) drivers.

Boudicca 03-01-2013 07:58 AM
Having read some of the responses to my "rant", I should add, "Yes", I did pull across the aisle and parked with no other issue. "No" those women did not work in the sales office, and were casually dressed in shorts and tee shirts emblazoned with who knew what. As I walked into the sales office, so did the 3 women, by this time, casting quick glances over their shoulders to see what I was doing. Don't know what their intent was, but they went in one door, straight through the lobby and out the door to the square.

CFrance 03-01-2013 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Golf View (Post 633837)
Please explain the screwdriver reference. Are you implying that you would use the screwdriver to damage the car of someone you thought did you wrong? If so I think you are a dangerous cowardly person.
C'mon. He was JOKING!

Geewiz 03-01-2013 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 634715)
C'mon. He was JOKING!
One of the interesting things about the internet is the willingness of some to engage in verbal violence because the nature of the internet provides the illusion of anonymity (after 30 years in systems security....trust me...it's just an illusion).

It's also ironic that a post about rude behavior stimulates a score of rude responses.

Come on folks, lighten up...we live in Disney for adults. Like Disney, there is a artificial reality about this place...but, for many of us, we have worked and struggled long enough - paid our dues - and now it is time to enjoy a beautiful unreality where each day is a summer vacation.

Don't sweat the little slights -- it's gonna be another beautiful day in TV!

paulandjean 03-01-2013 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by shrandell (Post 634706)
Having read some of the responses to my "rant", I should add, "Yes", I did pull across the aisle and parked with no other issue. "No" those women did not work in the sales office, and were casually dressed in shorts and tee shirts emblazoned with who knew what. As I walked into the sales office, so did the 3 women, by this time, casting quick glances over their shoulders to see what I was doing. Don't know what their intent was, but they went in one door, straight through the lobby and out the door to the square.
Could it be,that they were a little worried about your behavior.You know following them,them looking over their shoulders and all. Could it be they were concerned about their safety,and thats why they took off out the other doors. Just wondered.

graciegirl 03-01-2013 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 634815)
Could it be,that they were a little worried about your behavior.You know following them,them looking over their shoulders and all. Could it be they were concerned about their safety,and thats why they took off out the other doors. Just wondered.
The OP is a small woman with the friendliest and prettiest face you could imagine. PLUS she is British through and through, and that means she will be reserved, contained, polite, appropriate and correct in language and demeanor right up until she decks you. And believe me that would take a lot.

Boudicca 03-01-2013 11:14 AM
Thank you Graciegirl, I was beginning to feel as though I were at fault. "PaulandJean" It was coincidental that I followed the car's occupants, as my friends were waiting for me in the sales lobby. Now, my husband, on the other, a former police officer with ten years on the SWAT team, might (add MIGHT) have acted in a different manner from mine. OK FOLKS, JOKING, JOKING... It was a tempest in a teacup, and I am fully "over it"..... Peace...

Heartnsoul 03-01-2013 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by shrandell (Post 633737)
Yesterday was a "first" for me, and one I did not like. I know, we live in "the bubble" Having lived here three years, me and hubby are loving The Lifestyle, along with the general sense of comeraderie and good spirits evidenced throughout The Villages. Until yesterday. I know the following story is a storm in a teacup, but what a show of bad manners I was "treated" to. I had driven to Lake Sumter Sales Center to meet visiting friends and look at properties for sale with one of the agents. As I backed my golf cart into a parking space, in the ample and not full parking lot to the rear of the Center, a car, with three women in it came at a good speed toward me (as I was reversing into the slot), and drove around me and into the space I had already reversed 2/3 of the way into on the right..:swear: I was so stunned, although jammed on my break, that I sat in the cart as the three women (ages approximately 60's, 40's and a thirty something, and remarkably similar in looks) brazenly stepped out of their car and tried not to make eye contact with me, still parked half in and half out of the space. When I asked "why did you pull into this space when I was already in it, especially as there open spaces all around us.?" The driver, looked very annoyed that I had spoken, and responded" well, I did not know WHAT you were doing"... Deciding I could not argue with ignorance, I let it go. My imagination went into overdrive of all I should have said, should have done, "woulda coulda shoulda".... :rant-rave:AAARRRGGGG
that is really Sad. I hope with the population growing we don't lose the hometown friendliness we've always had. I remember when we first moved in we used to wave to each other in our golf carts.


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