[dewilson58]

That's funny.

[DrThunder]

If Walmart, Aldies, & Lowes would just agree to pay that % of revenue to TV that the other merchants do, we'd have none of these problems on that side of the road.

Personally, I'd be willing to pay an extra annual fee to TV for a Golf Cart sticker to have access to that Walmart etc. and a maintained path. It's always about $, so a reasonable fee for TV residents and the other communities would probably make everybody happy and a little more money in the Morse family's coffers which is always important. You know the merchants love the business and those that use it wouldn't mind a small fee. Not so different than a toll or paying for parking.

Instead, we have to pretend it's about all these other issues when it's just profits. No different than paying a parking fee. For that matter, why not sell access to TV amenities for the surrounding communities as well? No different than joining a country club. Price it high enough so that you don't get riffraff and make money to boot. Keeps the monthly fee for TV residents lower too. Problems solved!

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by justjim

Ironically residents that live on the Historical side of TV and in that area get their electricity from Duke Energy. For years golf carts passed through Duke's property so customers of Duke could go to work, buy groceries, and get needed pharmacy supplies. Suddenly and without notice a no trespassing sign appears. One would wonder why they would treat their good customers in this manner. Was this cart path really that big of a liability issue? Really? Or is something else the problem here? Does Duke Energy "care" about the residents (their good customers) and what hardships this decision might cause? It appears Duke Energy has the power in more ways than one. Just a thought.

Has any Duke customer called to ask?

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by biker1

I think the important point is that they were your guests and you pay to maintain the MMPs. Just like your guests can use the pools, rec centers, and executive courses, that you pay to maintain. The people in Stonecrest are not your guests.

Actually, these particular friends of ours rent golf carts all the time.....long before we ever became friends....they said they enjoy driving around the squares and homes just for the heck of it.....as long as the cart is back before 8:30 when the store closes...so

I still stand behind.....anyone...with out any qualifications....can rent a golf cart from villages golf carts and use the paths,

Friends of residents or not....

[biker1]

Nobody is arguing the point that anyone can rent a golf cart and drive around on the MMP paths - there is no way to prevent that. You said you didn't see the issue with residents of Stonecrest having access to the MMP paths. I see an issue with that. They don't pay to maintain them so they shouldn't be granted access. Just like we don't grant them access to the pools, rec centers, or executive golf courses which are all maintained by the fees you pay to the CDD.

Originally Posted by kstew43

Actually, these particular friends of ours rent golf carts all the time.....long before we ever became friends....they said they enjoy driving around the squares and homes just for the heck of it.....as long as the cart is back before 8:30 when the store closes...so

I still stand behind.....anyone...with out any qualifications....can rent a golf cart from villages golf carts and use the paths,

Friends of residents or not....

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by biker1

Nobody is arguing the point that anyone can rent a golf cart and drive around on the MMP paths - there is no way to prevent that. You said you didn't see the issue with residents of Stonecrest having access to the MMP paths. I see an issue with that. They don't pay to maintain them so they shouldn't be granted access. Just like we don't grant them access to the pools, rec centers, or executive golf courses which are all maintained by the fees you pay to the CDD.

you are absolutely right.....but stonecrest and occassional cart renters IMHO fit into the same catagory. seems can't stop either of them......

[dewilson58]

Happy Trails

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[ColdNoMore]

Bookmark this thread/post, because I predict in the not too distant future all TV homeowners will be required to register their personal carts and display their registration on their windshields or somewhere else on the cart that is prominent.

That will stop those dozen or so carts a day, that have the unmitigated gall to use and destroy our trails.

[Allegiance]

If the trails are private property can't the powers that be ask us for our Village ID as they do at pools?

Or they can man the famous golf cart gate permanently or occasionally and ask for Village ID or no entry.

[Moderator]

The topic of this thread is the possible closure of the path behind the Duke Energy property that provides access to various merchants. Please return to that topic.

If you wish to discuss access to Villages MMPs by outside carts, you may start a new thread on that topic. Further posts with this topic within the above thread will be deleted.

Moderator

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

My yard man told me the scoop on this. I used Google Translator to put his words into English. It seems that the evil ones who run The Villages...I think they are collectively known as "They".....were sitting around drinking brandy and smoking illegal Cuban cigars, when Janet Tutt said she wished there were a way to deflect some of the daily criticism she receives. One of the minions who runs The Villages sign painting operation, suggested they use a ploy whereby another institution appears to do something so dastardly that Janet gets a few days respite. There you have it.

Originally Posted by kstew43

...we had friends visit and they rented a golf cart for $21 for 24 hours from the villages golf cart store. so non-villagers can rent a golf cart anytime they choose, for a very low amount and use the paths that...we pay for...

Yes, people can rent a golf cart from The Villages Golf Cart Store and drive around on the MM paths.
It wouldn't be my idea of a good time, and I wouldn't spend $21 to drive on the MM paths, but obviously it appeals to your friends.
I'm not sure it has anything to do with people from adjacent communities bringing in their personal golf carts and driving on our MM paths.
But I don't think it's a large enough problem that Villagers need to be overly concerned about it.

[dewilson58]

Bare, you were typing when the moderator was typing.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Bare, you were typing when the moderator was typing.

They are good folks, the moderators. I have been accused of being one, but no, I have never. But they do hold me back at times from getting my ounce of flesh.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Bare, you were typing when the moderator was typing.

I realized that when I saw the note from the Mods; so perhaps I'll be forgiven.
Darn it, I know better! But sometimes I can't resist being drawn away from the topic. Me bad.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Moderator

The topic of this thread is the possible closure of the path behind the Duke Energy property that provides access to various merchants. Please return to that topic.

If you wish to discuss access to Villages MMPs by outside carts, you may start a new thread on that topic. Further posts with this topic within the above thread will be deleted.

Moderator

I took your advice and started a new thread...with a poll no less!

Hopefully, you don't mind me linking it to your post.


Villages MMP use by outside carts