[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by Pointer

The other day I mistakenly thought I was at one of the gates that you didn't have to wave your magic card at and went past the magic card box. When I tried to go back there were a few cars behind me. Sooo not wanting to hold up traffic further to get out of my car and walk back to the box, I waved my magic card to the attendant in the Magic castle and thought she'd see it and open the gate. She didn't, so in a sweet apologizing tone I asked "can you open the gate", but the Magic Card Kingdom Queen held up not only my lane but the other one, which is now backing up as well. With her stop sign in one hand and her other hand on the button. She decided to take the time to tell me that I needed to use my card at the magic box. Yes, I said, can you open the gate? "You need to know what you did wrong" shouts the all powerful Queen. Seeing where this was going and the traffic back up is getting dangerously close to the roundabout, Smiling I looked at her and said in a sweet tone "can you open the gate"? Finally the gate opened and I was allowed enter the kingdom and advance to the next level of roundabouts and gates and continue my adventure. I can't wait to see what happens here when the percentage of us who are destined to lose our wit reach that stage. Why wait, I'm going to start practicing now.

There's one of those nasty women at the Morse northbound gate at 466. Thick northeastern accent and nasty!!! Not a typical Villager working at the gates. Most are nice.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Pointer

The other day I mistakenly thought I was at one of the gates that you didn't have to wave your magic card at and went past the magic card box. When I tried to go back there were a few cars behind me. Sooo not wanting to hold up traffic further to get out of my car and walk back to the box, I waved my magic card to the attendant in the Magic castle and thought she'd see it and open the gate. She didn't, so in a sweet apologizing tone I asked "can you open the gate", but the Magic Card Kingdom Queen held up not only my lane but the other one, which is now backing up as well. With her stop sign in one hand and her other hand on the button. She decided to take the time to tell me that I needed to use my card at the magic box. Yes, I said, can you open the gate? "You need to know what you did wrong" shouts the all powerful Queen. Seeing where this was going and the traffic back up is getting dangerously close to the roundabout, Smiling I looked at her and said in a sweet tone "can you open the gate"? Finally the gate opened and I was allowed enter the kingdom and advance to the next level of roundabouts and gates and continue my adventure. I can't wait to see what happens here when the percentage of us who are destined to lose our wit reach that stage. Why wait, I'm going to start practicing now.

I read you post all the way through and it appears that you forgot the magic word - "please"!

[graciegirl]

[quote=Pointer;934379]The other day I mistakenly thought I was at one of the gates that you didn't have to wave your magic card at and went past the magic card box. When I tried to go back there were a few cars behind me. Sooo not wanting to hold up traffic further to get out of my car and walk back to the box, I waved my magic card to the attendant in the Magic castle and thought she'd see it and open the gate. She didn't, so in a sweet apologizing tone I asked "can you open the gate", but the Magic Card Kingdom Queen held up not only my lane but the other one, which is now backing up as well. With her stop sign in one hand and her other hand on the button. She decided to take the time to tell me that I needed to use my card at the magic box. Yes, I said, can you open the gate? "You need to know what you did wrong" shouts the all powerful Queen. Seeing where this was going and the traffic back up is getting dangerously close to the roundabout, Smiling I looked at her and said in a sweet tone "can you open the gate"? Finally the gate opened and I was allowed enter the kingdom and advance to the next level of roundabouts and gates and continue my adventure. I can't wait to see what happens here when the percentage of us who are destined to lose our wit reach that stage. Why wait, I'm going to start practicing now.[


We have all done this. All of us. It would have been faster to put the car in park, get out scan the card and continue on.

[Pointer]

"Open the Pod Bay Door Hal". I'm sorry Dave that would jepordize the mission and I'm afraid I can't let that happen.

Originally Posted by Bobcuse

This is not a big deal but it can be annoying when it's raining (especially a downpour) and I have to lower my window to scan my gate card. Then, as the contents of my door pocket get soaked, the attendant opens the visitor side and waves at the car passing through . The Morse gate attendants almost always open it for you as you approach but the Sunset Pointe gate attendants almost never do (at least during the afternoon hours). Before I call to request a courtesy policy of raising the gates during a rain for each car after we first stop at the gate, does anyone know if there is any such policy in place?

I'm sorry for your inconvenience but I have another concern. My concern is when the gates are left up during rainstorms us folks that are in our golf carts are at risk.You see the primary reason for these gates is for golf carts & cars to coexist in this community with the decreased chance for an accident.I know cars have the advantage and carts should always yield but when the gates are left up especially in the rain visibility decreases & the probability of a tragic accident increases.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by Bonanza;93***1

You would think -- at the very least -- we would have a decal for our window,
that scans and opens the gate automatically,
so we could get rid of that stupid card!

I absolutely agree Bonanza!!!

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by Pointer

The other day I mistakenly thought I was at one of the gates that you didn't have to wave your magic card at and went past the magic card box. When I tried to go back there were a few cars behind me. Sooo not wanting to hold up traffic further to get out of my car and walk back to the box, I waved my magic card to the attendant in the Magic castle and thought she'd see it and open the gate. She didn't, so in a sweet apologizing tone I asked "can you open the gate", but the Magic Card Kingdom Queen held up not only my lane but the other one, which is now backing up as well. With her stop sign in one hand and her other hand on the button. She decided to take the time to tell me that I needed to use my card at the magic box. Yes, I said, can you open the gate? "You need to know what you did wrong" shouts the all powerful Queen. Seeing where this was going and the traffic back up is getting dangerously close to the roundabout, Smiling I looked at her and said in a sweet tone "can you open the gate"? Finally the gate opened and I was allowed enter the kingdom and advance to the next level of roundabouts and gates and continue my adventure. I can't wait to see what happens here when the percentage of us who are destined to lose our wit reach that stage. Why wait, I'm going to start practicing now.

....love it!!!

[jimbo2012]

In my Miata I go under it

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

I'm sorry for your inconvenience but I have another concern. My concern is when the gates are left up during rainstorms us folks that are in our golf carts are at risk.You see the primary reason for these gates is for golf carts & cars to coexist in this community with the decreased chance for an accident.I know cars have the advantage and carts should always yield but when the gates are left up especially in the rain visibility decreases & the probability of a tragic accident increases.

Excellent point. I say keep the gates closed. My sister has a transducer that she puts on her visor and when she approaches the gate the gates open. That would be the smart way to avoid having to open your window every time you need to get through a resident gate.

[billethkid]

how much more per month are residents willing to pay to not have to lower the window........while non residents just push the button and go for free?

My vote....none! In fact I would be looking to automate as much of the system as possible to reduce current operations and maintenance.

This will become a more real decision as TV builds out and expenses continue to mount and amenity fees will have to be raised.....because the developer will no longer be in the equation to subsidize operations as they do today.

Wattayawant....it's only money!!

[cquick]

I found this thread interesting.....I have been here in The Villages for 3 years, and have never thought too much about using my gate card in the rain. After all, there are MANY gates without a person at the gatehouse, so you have to use your cart for entry (or push the red button to speak to an attendant).

So what if our arm gets wet? It's rain! It's ok! You will dry off sooner or later!

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by cquick

I found this thread interesting.....I have been here in The Villages for 3 years, and have never thought too much about using my gate card in the rain. After all, there are MANY gates without a person at the gatehouse, so you have to use your cart for entry (or push the red button to speak to an attendant).

So what if our arm gets wet? It's rain! It's ok! You will dry off sooner or later!

Amen, cquick! Years ago invested in a set of rain guards on all car windows - best investment ever - have put them on all cars since the first one! Keeps me and the car interior dry when it's raining and I can still enjoy fresh air with the window open someshat.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

I absolutely agree Bonanza!!!

It would be nice if SunPass ran the gates - without the fee.

[Halibut]

Some, not all, of the gates will read your card from inside the car.

Does window tinting make a difference? I could* sit there like a nitwit waving my card from behind the window and getting bupkas, but the same gate works for my brother-in-law in his car.

* And have!

[Bigben007]

OMG! Please, really?