[Wyseguy]

Originally Posted by Sanford Epstein

Watch out for the growing number of "entitled villagers". Just go to Publix and watch the 10 items or less sign. If you are an "entitled villages" you can go through with a full basket. Until you move here you will NOT realize that all the rules/regulations/covenants are for the OTHER guy/gal, not for them

That is not isolated to the Villages, nor to people our age. I find the people in TV to generally be happier as a whole to those I meet from other regions. If you think about it, we end up in TV because we choose to.

[Waltdisney4life]

I am sorry I’m calling BS on the story the poster does not say it’s one person the poster says it’s multiple people.Really multiple people harassing a handicap individual I Have not seen that in my 12 years I’ve been here.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by JRP2TV

So there was an incident on the walking/biking nature trail in the southern section of The Villages. A disabled person was riding their Personal Mobility Scooter on the trail, the same trail people walk on, ride bikes on and ride electric e-bikes on and they ended up getting stopped and harassed by some people walking on the trail. They demanded the Personal Mobility Scooter rider exit the trail stating they should not be there. The Personal Mobility Scooter rider explained to them what the scooter is and why they were using it, but the harassers said they did not want them on there and told the rider to leave. Words were exchanged and then they each went on their way.

Two questions:

1) Is there any place to find The Villages written rules on the specifics of using Personal Mobility Scooters on the nature trails?

2) Is there a way to have The Villages make it clear to all residents that Personal Mobility Scooters are allowed on the trail? Federal ADA laws make it illegal to prevent such use, but it would be good if The Villages could make this clear to residents given more and more nature trails are being built.

As long as there is mutual respect from all users of the path, a scooter is not a problem unless they bully walkers off of the path. Keep it safe and share the Villages perks equally well.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Priebehouse

They are probably the same people who go into the grocery store with their dogs in the basket of the cart with wet feet, etc.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Sanford Epstein

Watch out for the growing number of "entitled villagers". Just go to Publix and watch the 10 items or less sign. If you are an "entitled villages" you can go through with a full basket. Until you move here you will NOT realize that all the rules/regulations/covenants are for the OTHER guy/gal, not for them

You really think that doesn't happen EVERYWHERE?

The people you see doing it in TV were doing it long before they got here...

[kendi]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

When I read threads like this, how an individual can be so mean and uncaring, it makes me second guess my decision to purchase a home in The Villages. If I weren’t already under contract, I might have held off purchasing. I don’t know if that’s the area in which I want to live.

You think there is a place in this world where no nasty people exist? You my friend will constantly on the move if that’s what you’re looking for.

[davem4616]

this sounds like a 'one off' to me....and a story delivered in the 3rd person

[noslices1]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Seems like a whole lot of effort just because one person acted like a jerk.

Can’t we all just……get along?

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by banjobob

Upset over nothing , I have no issue with those scooters using the trails , walk ,ride and pass them safely, why do we need a written instruction .Who you gonna call?

I followed up on the FB posting and found this. The Villages will be sending out communication regarding the rights of the disabled to use scooters on the trails.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Well , well I just had an idea (which means the coffee has started taking effect). Think I am going to borrow a mobility scooter and ride that trail a little to see if the a-hole wants to tell me I can’t. What time of day should I go?

LOL! That is funny. It happened in the early afternoon, but it was sunny and warm.

[Hank W]

Why not organize personal mobility scooter parade on that trail? See if Trudeau gets involved.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by Petersweeney

The guy on the scooter was Borat….now you know the whole truth…..

What does this mean?

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I'm with you on this one. The original post on FB, was posted by someone who doesn't seem to exist. The person has (2) blank FB profiles and I spent some time searching online, for a person with the name, without success. I then got into a dialogue with the original poster on FB, when I disputed his contention that Mobility Scooters are allowed, "anywhere people are allowed to walk". That's a gross exaggeration of the ADA.

I don't really have an opinion or enough knowledge of the specifics of that particular trail, but the original post strained credulity.

Except I personally witnessed it myself, which is why I'm posting it here. I just wish I videoed it all. It was shocking to say the least.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by Waltdisney4life

I am sorry I’m calling BS on the story the poster does not say it’s one person the poster says it’s multiple people.Really multiple people harassing a handicap individual I Have not seen that in my 12 years I’ve been here.

Not multiple incidents. One incident that involved two men walking together and stopping the man on the scooter.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

I imagine, if true, it’s isolated. The issue with me is my 95 year old, but active, mom needs her scooter for mobility. My concern was when I have her visit, she would love the nature trails in the Southern areas. I would not want her to encounter someone so foolish. My thought was maybe I should have considered a resale in the northern areas. I was second guessing my southern location decision, not The Villages. Perhaps I stated that inartfully. Anyway, I have read about the noise and potential odor from the water treatment facility. If it turns out intolerable, we can look for another place In The Villages. We are looking forward to our move.

That is awesome that your mother is 95 and still active. You should have no issues with the trail . If it is true hopefully it is an isolated incident