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DonH57 10-13-2022 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2146159)
Having watched so many pedestrians step straight off kerbside to cross roads without looking, I am amazed how many survive, not how many get hit!:shrug:
I'm amazed at the number of drivers who don't even look in the opposite direction of where whey are turning while running their stop sign! I really wonder how in the hell they've lived this long.:22yikes:

golfing eagles 10-13-2022 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 2146362)
I'm amazed at the number of drivers who don't even look in the opposite direction of where whey are turning while running their stop sign! I really wonder how in the hell they've lived this long.:22yikes:
Probably because they haven't encountered their twin in the other vehicle:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

bark4me 10-13-2022 09:30 AM
And right you are on all aspects of your post

kendi 10-13-2022 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by WharfRat (Post 2146072)
Almost got hit again by a moving vehicle while on my morning walk today. Amazed by how few Villagers respect the walking public and ignore those who are approaching, waiting to cross or walking in a crosswalk.
Most villagers and people in general do respect pedestrians. Don’t lump everyone in with a few.

maistocars 10-13-2022 12:57 PM
Similar to driving in the traffic circles, if you don't look out for the other guy, you'll be in trouble.

Joe V. 10-13-2022 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2146172)
Just spend sometime in any Publix, Lowes, or Home Depot parking lot...

People simply step off the curb, without looking for oncoming traffic...

There head is usually buried in their phone...
This thread reminds me the time in 1985 my Dad was given a position in a multi-national communications company. He had to move to London. He was always preaching to us as kids to faithfully to look left than right. Good thing my mother was right behind him when they took their first walk about in London. Looking left then right almost got him. He always kept his head on a rotating swivel after that episode.

JMintzer 10-13-2022 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2146206)
How true! Those white grid lines don't protect you from a car with an inattentive or reckless driver, as one often sees in any of the big store parking lots around here.

Some months back I remember reading an article about three drivers at (I believe) one of the Wal-Mart stores here, all within a few yards of one another, backing out of their parking spots. The rear ends of all three cars collided. When things like that happen it pays to be extra watchful when walking near the path of any car.
If only they used the crosswalks...

JMintzer 10-13-2022 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by coralway (Post 2146178)
Almost doesn't count
It does in "Horseshoes and hand grenades..."

JMintzer 10-13-2022 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2146296)
Check the license plates of the rude drivers. Also many golf carts sport the license plate of the state the owner hailed from.

Quite a lot of those rude drivers in America's friendliest hometown aren't FROM America's friendliest hometown.

More so now as the snowbirds are flooding in.
Almost everyone here moved here from somewhere else...

JMintzer 10-13-2022 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2146584)
It does in "Horseshoes and hand grenades..."
Damn! Someone beat me to it! :thumbup:

fdpaq0580 10-13-2022 05:16 PM
Why is it that some of the nicest and most laid back folks drive like enraged assassins or teenagers on speed? Inquiring for a friend.😏

richs631 10-13-2022 06:50 PM
Don’t automatically think it’s being disrespectful. We villagers are getting up in age and our reflexes are not as good. Always use caution weather ridding, bikeing or walking

BobnBev 10-13-2022 06:52 PM
I've said it before, and I'll say it again,-----Oh wait-----I forgot.:cryin2::loco:

nova1968 10-14-2022 04:55 AM
Sorry that had to happen Dawg
Glad your safe

Mikee1 10-14-2022 05:34 AM
Many pedestrians walk in the middle of the street, walking a dog that is pulling them around, etc. Pedestrians should follow the law as well as motorists. Walk on the side of the road, facing traffic, wear bright colored clothing at night, be aware of your surroundings. Being dead right is still dead....


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