[DAVES]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

As it is, there are lots of young and undesirable-looking people living in the Historic section. Also, various drivers speeding. I would think that it would be a lot easier to stop the speeders than the undesirable-looking young residents. And, a speeding vehicle can injure or kill an older resident out walking their dog much easier than a threatening look from an undesirable.

My suggestion to all. You cannot control all others. Most people are reasonable. The ones we see are the on reasonable ones the what I call astronomers. The ones who think the world revolves around them. Ask not what they can, should do ask what you can do to avoid the problem. Suggestion to dog walkers. What I see. Wear bright clothes. Do not stop in the middle of the street to chat. Do not allow YOUR DOG to be out of control-you cannot control the dog on the end of a too long leash. I have a group, a mob, that stand on the corner with their dogs. Dirty looks-I DO NOT CARE. I am not going to be on the wrong side of the street so as to not disturb them. UNDESIRABLE?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Let's not change the 874th deed restriction thread into the 874th speeding thread.

But just to play devil's advocate, which scares you more?
A vehicle travelling 45 in a 25 residential area, which can kill you, driven by a 14-time NASCAR champion, or a vehicle traveling 20, which can kill you, driven by a 92-year-old with cataracts that can't see over the steering wheel????

I've always thought that while speed limits are the law, they play to the lowest common denominator of driving skills. While completely impractical, I wish drivers could be "rated" for speed in various areas based on skill level, and then quadruple the fines for driving "out of your weight class". After all, you can't play organized softball or pickleball without getting "rated"

I have a holistic way of thinking about things. I see white crosses and other minor things as starting to make a neighborhood look bad and ugly. Then the residents begin to have less pride in their neighborhood and they see their neighbors CHEATING at following rules. So, then, more and more residents and their commercial workers begin to feel that it is OK to speed and go through stop signs. I see bad behavior as proceeding through a spectrum from little bad behaviors to big, bad, bad behaviors.

I think that there should be police and Community Service AND mechanisms for REWARDING good behavior.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Awhile ago someone posted a picture of two old ladies in a golf cart holding a clipboard. That convinced me they are real and should get a life.

I expect it is different in different Villages. Two ladies surely cannot possibly cover the villages Not everyone with a clipboard is a troll.

I doubt the moderatos would allow such a photo to stay up.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I have a holistic way of thinking about things. I see white crosses and other minor things as starting to make a neighborhood look bad and ugly. Then the residents begin to have less pride in their neighborhood and they see their neighbors CHEATING at following rules. So, then, more and more residents and their commercial workers begin to feel that it is OK to speed and go through stop signs. I see bad behavior as proceeding through a spectrum from little bad behaviors to big, bad, bad behaviors.

I think that there should be police and Community Service AND mechanisms for REWARDING good behavior.

There are countries out there that would happily provide those controls. Yikes!

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Deed restrictions state that one cannot run a business out of a home and that homes are restricted to single family residential use. Running an Airbnb out of a home, while living in the home simultaneously, violates both deed restrictions.

I agree with you 100% and I'm fighting that battle at my home in NH.

That said, the courts in many jurisdictions, have been lax to distinguish between "single family use" and "short term rental use". Just a guess, but it seems to be occurring primarily in areas that have "vacation" potential and local businesses are in favor of it ... & leaning on the locally elected officials to look the other way.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

As it is, there are lots of young and undesirable-looking people living in the Historic section.

Can someone please post some photos, so I know what an "undesirable-looking person" looks like ? I'm thinking maybe I have to change my wardrobe or grow a mustache or something?

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I have a holistic way of thinking about things. I see white crosses and other minor things as starting to make a neighborhood look bad and ugly. Then the residents begin to have less pride in their neighborhood and they see their neighbors CHEATING at following rules. So, then, more and more residents and their commercial workers begin to feel that it is OK to speed and go through stop signs. I see bad behavior as proceeding through a spectrum from little bad behaviors to big, bad, bad behaviors.

I think that there should be police and Community Service AND mechanisms for REWARDING good behavior.

Yes, how about a "participation award"....me, me, me....

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

We have had our home robbed. And speeding leads up to robbing because it means that there is NOT enough law enforcement present. And small issues lead up to bigger issues. I would like to see more Police patrolling on bicycles or motorcycles. I would like to see multiple small drones with cameras flown by one operator.

You were held up at gunpoint in The Villages?

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I expect it is different in different Villages. Two ladies surely cannot possibly cover the villages Not everyone with a clipboard is a troll.

I doubt the moderatos would allow such a photo to stay up.

You are correct. One day, I saw two ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard, writing away. I immediately thought they were THE two, but then realized "what the heck they would be doing in our neighborhood." We don't have much in the way of the deed restrictions other districts enforce. Later, I found out they were scouting for ideas for a golf cart scavenger hunt. But, just because they weren't the two, does not make it a myth.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Aces4

You were held up at gunpoint in The Villages?

Some folks do not know the difference between a robbery vs a burglary. Although, I have heard of folks being held at gun point and robbed in their home.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
As it is, there are lots of young and undesirable-looking people living in the Historic section. Also, various drivers speeding. I would think that it would be a lot easier to stop the speeders than the undesirable-looking young residents. And, a speeding vehicle can injure or kill an older resident out walking their dog much easier than a threatening look from an undesirable.


I sure hope Orange Blossom and Nucky pass the desirable look.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Some folks do not know the difference between a robbery vs a burglary. Although, I have heard of folks being held at gun point and robbed in their home.

That’s why I asked about the clarification.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Awhile ago someone posted a picture of two old ladies in a golf cart holding a clipboard. That convinced me they are real and should get a life.

You ever see a picture of Bigfoot? Loch Ness?

With this logic they must be real, too, I guess.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Fastskiguy

I just don't understand why following the rules is so damn difficult.

Joe

Even though they agreed to them, the entitled people think rules are for chumps. Certainly not for themselves or other violators.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

As it is, there are lots of young and undesirable-looking people living in the Historic section. Also, various drivers speeding. I would think that it would be a lot easier to stop the speeders than the undesirable-looking young residents. And, a speeding vehicle can injure or kill an older resident out walking their dog much easier than a threatening look from an undesirable.

Originally Posted by Aces4

Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
As it is, there are lots of young and undesirable-looking people living in the Historic section. Also, various drivers speeding. I would think that it would be a lot easier to stop the speeders than the undesirable-looking young residents. And, a speeding vehicle can injure or kill an older resident out walking their dog much easier than a threatening look from an undesirable.


I sure hope Orange Blossom and Nucky pass the desirable look.

Hey Jim is there a coloring book you use to identify undesirable-looking people, do you use a scale of 1-10 or is it just nobody that looks like you?
Have you found any of these characters in other Villages......?