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Old 02-12-2016, 05:54 AM
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Do what you can so you can pull out instead of backing out-if you are in an accident keep your mouth shut-you are under no obligation to provide anything but your drivers license , insurance car and a breath test if requested. Tell any official I will cooperate 100% after my attorney arrives.
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They were in the wrong and I would guess feel entitled to belittle anyone they come across that don't show them proper fealty. Ignore those kinds of people as they will always exist even though they should not.


Some people are just born to belittle anyone in their way, in their view and in their judgment. This is the first time in my life that I have encountered this attitude so frequently. I have my views on the subject and they aren't nice.


Even selfish people can behave well if their mother taught them manners.
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My thought is there are always 2, That would be TWO sides to a story. I am sure if we were to here the other side, it would be reversed.

Similar to the elderly Lady at Walmart the other day. She was walking across the cross walk, and older gent in a Golf Cart almost ran her over, telling her to watch where she was walking. Another younger cat told him it was the cross walk and pedestrians have the right of way. He told the younger cat mind your own bushiness she can walk faster.

Just to say,, you can see it all in the villages...
One thing is for sure,,, if you are backing and hit someone or something, 99% it is going to be your responsibility.
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I, too, am amazed at how people walk in parking lots without looking around. They are the most dangerous places to walk, imho. people often are oblivious and especially in our community where reaction times can be diminished, they should be extra vigilant.
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I like that philosophy---let's call it parking lot Darwinism. Those too stupid or too careless are removed from the gene pool. Future generations will benefit. A score card and a betting pool could add to the festivities
culling the herd.
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Old 02-12-2016, 10:04 AM
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I have never seen it as bad as it is here in The Villages. People walk behind your car when you're already halfway pulled out of the parking spot and they're sort of running to get past you before you can get all the way out. It's crazy. And I know if I hit them it will be my fault.

As I am walking down the aisle of a parking lot, between parked cars, I'm totally paranoid and looking for any backup lights or movement because I know it's my responsibility to stop and not get run over.
I've seen it everywhere, particularly in virginian shopping malls
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People in parking lots drive me crazy. They work or drive like they are the only one in the lot. What I really really hate is when you are in the process of backing out (far enough for people to know you are backing) and they just walk right behind you while you are moving! I don't know if they are stupid, blind or just don't give a damn! Of course if you hit them you are at fault. If the weather is nice I part way out in the lot.
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Backing into parking places can be a good idea. But, unlike our home state, Ohio, Florida has license plates only on the back. The car we have in TV is white with Florida plates. We know our plate numbers, but.......

Mr. Boomer had backed into a parking spot at a concert one evening last week. There was a crowd. After the concert, as we walked to what we thought was our car and Mr. Boomer was trying to unlock the doors, some people behind us were calling out, "NO! NO!" But we didn't realize they were talking to us until we heard, "NOT YOUR CAR!"

Fortunately, these were nice people and we all laughed about how we were trying to steal their car.

Night time. Crowded parking lot. White car. Tan interior. Florida. Backed in so the plates did not show. First glance. What could possibly go wrong.

We are not really car thieves.

Boomer and Clyde

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People in parking lots drive me crazy. They work or drive like they are the only one in the lot. What I really really hate is when you are in the process of backing out (far enough for people to know you are backing) and they just walk right behind you while you are moving! I don't know if they are stupid, blind or just don't give a damn! Of course if you hit them you are at fault. If the weather is nice I part way out in the lot.
It's the third one. You know it's all about me these days.
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Yesterday, I was at Publix in Southern Trace. A large SUV was beginning to back out and there were people walking in back of it. A gentleman actually acted like a good guy and stopped the people walking and directed the SUV out of the parking space safely.
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Not sure the "Darwinism" reference applies here in The Villages. Most of the dummies here are beyond the stage of passing on their genes. Unfortunately in many cases it has already occurred.
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Not sure the "Darwinism" reference applies here in The Villages. Most of the dummies here are beyond the stage of passing on their genes. Unfortunately in many cases it has already occurred.
Well, only the 1/2 with 2 X chromosomes are beyond that stage
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The only rules in a parking lot any parking lot is survival of the fittest So forearmed is forewarned
I think parking lots fall under the same rules as a roadway at least that is what one policeman told me. I see cars going the opposite sway on a one way aisle, cutting between cars so they don't have to go out the regular way and a whole lot more. In this case, usually pedestrians have the right of way but where there are clearly marked areas to cross and they pop out between parked cars at the last minute, I'm sure they are at least not faultless. If they shouted obscenities, it's just bad behavior. We all make mistakes but grown ups usually learn when to take responsibility for their oversights and not blame shift it to others. When I see otherwise, it's sometimes best to ignor it or you will go home upset while they happily go on their way.
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Backing into parking places can be a good idea. But, unlike our home state, Ohio, Florida has license plates only on the back. The car we have in TV is white with Florida plates. We know our plate numbers, but.......

Mr. Boomer had backed into a parking spot at a concert one evening last week. There was a crowd. After the concert, as we walked to what we thought was our car and Mr. Boomer was trying to unlock the doors, some people behind us were calling out, "NO! NO!" But we didn't realize they were talking to us until we heard, "NOT YOUR CAR!"

Fortunately, these were nice people and we all laughed about how we were trying to steal their car.

Night time. Crowded parking lot. White car. Tan interior. Florida. Backed in so the plates did not show. First glance. What could possibly go wrong.

We are not really car thieves.

Boomer and Clyde
I wonder how many like me actually opened the door sat down with packages and only then realized the guy beside me was not my husband and it was not my car!
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Old 02-12-2016, 10:31 PM
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I wonder how many like me actually opened the door sat down with packages and only then realized the guy beside me was not my husband and it was not my car!
Now I know that was you....or, at least a look alike that got in my car!!
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