[meme5x]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Soinds like some entitled snowbird family member.

They will be gone next week

Why are Snowbirds blamed for everything? How about the unfriendliness of people that live there year round.. I pay the same for amenities as do year round residents.. just don’t spend as much time there!

[Pgcacace]

I would not be happy to pay more taxes and amenity fees.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by meme5x

Why are Snowbirds blamed for everything? How about the unfriendliness of people that live there year round.. I pay the same for amenities as do year round residents.. just don’t spend as much time there!

And let's not forget all the crimes that occur when it's /not/ snowbird season. Most of it is likely theft/burglary (pretty easy to get away with if you are a snowbirder and don't rent your home out during the off-season).
There are plenty of traffic violations, including DUI/DWIs. Elder abuse, trespassing, fraud, operating without a license, etc. etc.

You can't blame all of that on snowbirds, during the off-season.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

And let's not forget all the crimes that occur when it's /not/ snowbird season. Most of it is likely theft/burglary (pretty easy to get away with if you are a snowbirder and don't rent your home out during the off-season).
There are plenty of traffic violations, including DUI/DWIs. Elder abuse, trespassing, fraud, operating without a license, etc. etc.

You can't blame all of that on snowbirds, during the off-season.

Crime always is higher here during the high season. Period. Amen.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Soinds like some entitled snowbird family member.

They will be gone next week

Yep, it’s those pesky snow birds again. Full time residents would never do that.

[Sorrento19]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

What does "soinds" mean and why would you assume this has anything to do with a "snowbird" or relative?

Oh wait. You must be one of those folks who would be happy to pay double for your Amenity Fees and Taxes, as soon as you can figure out a way to displace all the part-time residents.

I can certainly understand the frustration of most home owners regarding vacation rentals.
When in Rome….

[BlueStarAirlines]

I've found that cameras are the great equalizer. Have them in my car and golf car. I don't ever confront or escalate and give grace as we all make mistakes.

I had one idiot do something similar to the OP so I just posted a link to the entire episode to our village FB page and ask if anyone knew him. Two days latera woman contacted me after being alerted by several neighbors that the video of her husband were making the rounds. She apologized for him and asked me to take the video down. Shaming works for most of the population.

[Mcnuke]

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.

Carts, new bikers, and walkers can be unpredictable. I’ve ridden over 150,000 miles all over the country - enough to recognize that our MMP’s aren’t a very safe place to bike.

If the roads in TV make you nervous; Try bike trails off-the compound; we’re surrounded by beautiful ones: (no cars or golf carts)
North=Ocala/Santos trail, West=Inverness/Withlahoochi trail,
South=Mable/Van Fleet trail,
East = Winter Garden/West Orange trail.

Sorry to hear about your Run-in with a deranged individual. Sadly, I don’t foresee the situation getting any better for cyclists here.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

I've found that cameras are the great equalizer. Have them in my car and golf car. I don't ever confront or escalate and give grace as we all make mistakes.

I had one idiot do something similar to the OP so I just posted a link to the entire episode to our village FB page and ask if anyone knew him. Two days latera woman contacted me after being alerted by several neighbors that the video of her husband were making the rounds. She apologized for him and asked me to take the video down. Shaming works for most of the population.

Handled like a real man! Let his wife beg forgiveness for his stupidity! You da man, Conan, you barbarian.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Please explain to me this irrational fear people have of "getting shot" over a golf cart incident in TV...

Is this a common occurrence that I just haven't heard about?

Happens almost every day at my house. DW "shoots" a glance in my direction, and I thank my lucky stars that looks can't kill.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by ehonour

Can't help but chuckle sadly a little reading this thread. Reminds me of "A Man Called Otto," where Otto has to do his daily rounds to make sure all the parked cars have proper stickers, the bikes are stored properly in the bike rack, the recyclables are in the proper bins, the dog poop is properly picked up... Spends his life trying to fix everyone else.

NOOOO! Awww! I haven't see that yet.
Jeez!

[graciegirl]

I don't recognize some new names. I wonder if it's the old guys with new names............

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

So, you give a picture of some guy in a golf cart and you expect the police to do WHAT?????

Put the doughnut down and beat 'em up! Do I have to think of e.everything?

😉

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by VApeople

What is a "tight circle"?

What is a "postal kiosk"? Where is it located in The Villages?



Maybe you were following the cart too closely, which is not smart.

A tight circle is a dot.
A postal kiosk is a place to buy postage stamps.
Where is it located? Your nearest post office.

You're welcome and I'm glad I could help.
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[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

I had a guy in a cart pass me on my bicycle right before the T-intersection of a tunnel in front of a blind curve near St Catherine. I yelled "What's the matter with you" so he stopped, got out of the cart and was going to punch me as I rode past. Then he chased me down the path, onto the road in St Catherine's, bounced over the curb around the cart barriers & continued to chase me on the walking/bike trail for a mile or so before giving up. I wish I could have gotten an ID on him.

Get a cheap personal camera. Next time you will have his picture and if he theaters you, file an assault report to have him arrested.