[Shellshack]

I wrote them a letter (no email-text) and told them, We have a great place here, please do not cross highway 27 or build Spanish Springs. We don’t need those kind of people here.”

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Cheapbas

Wait till the new gun laws go into effect and all these seniors can carry one in their carts or person. The MF salute will be the least of your concerns.

Honestly, the seniors who want to carry guns likely haven’t waited till a law was passed. They are and will already be carrying them as they please. It’s kind of like not caring what others think or feel. What can really be done to them either way?

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by bikerhiker

Riding my bike I saw a guy making tight circles on his golf cart in front of a postal kiosk. He stopped so I thought it was OK to pass. Without looking he started another loop and almost hit me.

I yelled “WATCH OUT.” Looking back I said “be more careful around people.” The guy replied FU, the long version. That's all I said, and I made no other reply.

I continued on my journey to have the guy follow me for about two miles (roughly 9 minutes). Intimidating me? In Florida, that’s “Road Rage.”

Finally he passed, yelling something out the side of his golf cart (incomprehensible over the roar of his englne), but then after his one-finger salute out the back, I knew it was not an apology. Then noticed he was wearing headphones (another FL illegal).

This kind of behavior is way too common in The Villages, but this was the worst yet. Impatient golfers driving like maniacs way over the 20mph speed limit going to and from courses. Wreckless drunks seeing how close they can come to cyclists and walkers after happy hour at the clubs and music venues. Funny? not
(another FL law: minimum 3-feet of clearance between vehicle and cyclists and pedestrials - most states are 5)

I think in the least there should be identification on golf carts. Being anonymous brings out the worst in people with issues.

There will never be an identification system for golf carts. Being anonymous means endangering others with no guilt and risk of being responsible. Walking, bicycling, and even carting on the cart paths means doing so at you own risk. That's all you can do.

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

So instead of replying u attack for some bad placement of a finger on a keybord.

Id be happy paying FIVE times the taxes and amenity fees to get rid of seasonal renters, airbnb renters, and snowbirds. They are not true villagers..just tourists using up our facilities.

Drove out today…golf carts filled with breeders grandkids..some even driving. Go to DisneyWorld already!!!

Me too!!!! Would do a jig to see them all go away!

[Battlebasset]

My experience has been most people around here are very pleasant. Wave when you walk past them on the walking paths, nice conversation when you pick up the mail, and if they pass you on their golf cart that exceeds 20 mph (the Florida limit) they don't yell or scowl as they pass.

That said, there are some jerks, and I've ran into them. They can usually be spotted by their behavior and permanent scowl and avoided but not always.

Best to not respond to their anger. It won't change them, but will endanger you.

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by westernrider75

You do realize that some of those snowbirds are our neighbors and friends, and by the way, the are HOMEOWNERS.

Not all !!! And there lies the problem.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

Lucky you didn't get shot

Well you know as of July 1st FL will become a Constitutional carry state, meaning if you are not a felon or would otherwise qualify for a gun permit you will no longer need a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Sooooo you might want to think twice about going off on or losing your temper with anyone, especially if they already seem a little off center. Happy motoring.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Soinds like some entitled snowbird family member.

They will be gone next week

Please lose the attitude.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by billethkid

The other 99% of us think it was terrible.... it was one of the few "ISOLATED" incidents here in TV!

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I agree. It's not "way too common in The Villages".

I hear a stories on here about isolated incidents and conditions and people talk about how widespread a problem is.

I find the vast, vast majority of people in The Villages to be sensible and reasonable. yes, some of them have their golf carts adjusted to go a bit faster than normal(mine came from the factory going 21-22 mph) but they are usually patient and wait to pass slower vehicles.

I often read about horribly dangerous conditions in some areas but when I see them I think that the problem has been greatly exaggerated.

I think some people just look for and want to believe the worst of everything.

Sorry, but this is a great place where people are very nice.

[joelfmi]

Is the person a renter or resident. if the person is a renter than that what you get when you rent to some people not all renter are like this one described. Some Quest like fish begin to smell on the third day.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by bikerhiker

Riding my bike I saw a guy making tight circles on his golf cart in front of a postal kiosk. He stopped so I thought it was OK to pass. Without looking he started another loop and almost hit me.

I yelled “WATCH OUT.” Looking back I said “be more careful around people.” The guy replied FU, the long version. That's all I said, and I made no other reply.

I continued on my journey to have the guy follow me for about two miles (roughly 9 minutes). Intimidating me? In Florida, that’s “Road Rage.”

Finally he passed, yelling something out the side of his golf cart (incomprehensible over the roar of his englne), but then after his one-finger salute out the back, I knew it was not an apology. Then noticed he was wearing headphones (another FL illegal).

This kind of behavior is way too common in The Villages, but this was the worst yet. Impatient golfers driving like maniacs way over the 20mph speed limit going to and from courses. Wreckless drunks seeing how close they can come to cyclists and walkers after happy hour at the clubs and music venues. Funny? not
(another FL law: minimum 3-feet of clearance between vehicle and cyclists and pedestrials - most states are 5)

I think in the least there should be identification on golf carts. Being anonymous brings out the worst in people with issues.

I have a different take on this, you see when I was learning to drive the golf cart I went to the post office (it was close by and I could make it) in the early morning to avoid traffic and practiced very tight circles and eights to get to know the cart. I did roll up all the sumbrella stuff so I could see in every direction. I don’t know why he had headphones unless he was listening to instructions. Early morning seems to be a favorite time of bike riders also. There is a possibility that he was startled by your unexpected presence. When you are learning you are concentrating on the vehicle, his startling may have been the reason for his unacceptable behavior.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I have a different take on this, you see when I was learning to drive the golf cart I went to the post office (it was close by and I could make it) in the early morning to avoid traffic and practiced very tight circles and eights to get to know the cart. I did roll up all the sumbrella stuff so I could see in every direction. I don’t know why he had headphones unless he was listening to instructions. Early morning seems to be a favorite time of bike riders also. There is a possibility that he was startled by your unexpected presence. When you are learning you are concentrating on the vehicle, his startling may have been the reason for his unacceptable behavior.

You must be a very kind person. Generous of soul and seeking reasons to absolve poor behavior. You seek the best in others.

The guy in the cart had ear buds and was purposely unaware of his surroundings and endangering others.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

So you are saying that my wife and I are not true Villagers even though we have owned a home there for 7 1/2 years, never once rented out our home, meticulously maintain our home, pay all relevant fees on a monthly basis, help out our neighbors frequently with several handyman tasks, etc…, simply because we are not there full time. We are not necessarily snowbirds since we come down to our Villages home throughout the year as our schedules allow, but the winter months are always our longest stay.

Can you provide us with your address so we can take a dump on your home as we fly over while migrating north.

Forgive him. He was absent the day God passed out Critical Thinking Skills.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by bikerhiker

Riding my bike I saw a guy making tight circles on his golf cart in front of a postal kiosk. He stopped so I thought it was OK to pass. Without looking he started another loop and almost hit me.

I yelled “WATCH OUT.” Looking back I said “be more careful around people.” The guy replied FU, the long version. That's all I said, and I made no other reply.

I continued on my journey to have the guy follow me for about two miles (roughly 9 minutes). Intimidating me? In Florida, that’s “Road Rage.”

Finally he passed, yelling something out the side of his golf cart (incomprehensible over the roar of his englne), but then after his one-finger salute out the back, I knew it was not an apology. Then noticed he was wearing headphones (another FL illegal).

This kind of behavior is way too common in The Villages, but this was the worst yet. Impatient golfers driving like maniacs way over the 20mph speed limit going to and from courses. Wreckless drunks seeing how close they can come to cyclists and walkers after happy hour at the clubs and music venues. Funny? not
(another FL law: minimum 3-feet of clearance between vehicle and cyclists and pedestrials - most states are 5)

I think in the least there should be identification on golf carts. Being anonymous brings out the worst in people with issues.

The Police should pick a top speed for golf carts (like 25) and inspect and ticket ANY and ALL golf carts that have the capacity to go faster than the AGREED ON speed limit. They all need to have the SAME max speed for safety's sake.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Sadly true ! This will be considered "whining" by some, but honestly, for some reason a higher percentage of people just seem to be exceptionally nasty, and sure seemed to increase even more during the virus period for some reason. America's friendliest hometown is still a very nice place in general, but it definitely is changing.

I feel that during and after the Pandemic that automobile drivers began driving too fast and became less courteous. It seemed like the Covid virus brought out impatience and general BAD behavior in many people here in TV Land.