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Old 12-02-2023, 05:47 AM
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I see a lot of posts asking why people are going so fast in the Villages. Carts that are exceeding 20 mph, Passing others and speeding around. What's the Rush? We're mostly retired and have plenty of time.
But in the Villages we may not have 'plenty of time'. Tee times are generally booked to the max. They aren't going to understand if you arrive a few minutes late. If you don't make it to a recreation class on time they'll fill up and start without you. You won't get a seat at the nightly entertainment if you take your time getting there. Things fill up fast in the Villages, especially during the Winter months.

Are people rushing around, going too fast for no reason or is it the Villages environment that induces us to have to rush to get somewhere on time. We still have appointments that need to be kept. Most of us have more and more Medical and care and upkeep appointments than when we were younger. Some are so active that after pickleball they have only a few minutes to get to the next activity and following that activity there's a Yoga class a few golf cart miles away that you need to be early for or you don't get in. Dragon Boat, Softball, Water Volleyball and other team sports need team members to be on time.

For those of you with the whole day to yourself and can go at a leisurely pace and no rush to get anywhere, do you live in the Villages? What activates are you doing that allow you to not be concerned about arriving on time?

Is the Villages environment the cause of all the Rushing about or do you see another reason?
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Old 12-02-2023, 05:54 AM
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The Villages isn’t the problem, it lack of ability to plan ahead. Ya know I no longer get paid to be there so, I will arrive when I so choose.

Thank goodness the chosen ones are few and far between
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Old 12-02-2023, 07:23 AM
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If you leave the house on time, you will arrive at your appointment on time.

Moreover, being retired means you are able to leave early and have a leisurely journey.
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I see a lot of posts asking why people are going so fast in the Villages. Carts that are exceeding 20 mph, Passing others and speeding around. What's the Rush? We're mostly retired and have plenty of time.
But in the Villages we may not have 'plenty of time'. Tee times are generally booked to the max. They aren't going to understand if you arrive a few minutes late. If you don't make it to a recreation class on time they'll fill up and start without you. You won't get a seat at the nightly entertainment if you take your time getting there. Things fill up fast in the Villages, especially during the Winter months.

Are people rushing around, going too fast for no reason or is it the Villages environment that induces us to have to rush to get somewhere on time. We still have appointments that need to be kept. Most of us have more and more Medical and care and upkeep appointments than when we were younger. Some are so active that after pickleball they have only a few minutes to get to the next activity and following that activity there's a Yoga class a few golf cart miles away that you need to be early for or you don't get in. Dragon Boat, Softball, Water Volleyball and other team sports need team members to be on time.

For those of you with the whole day to yourself and can go at a leisurely pace and no rush to get anywhere, do you live in the Villages? What activates are you doing that allow you to not be concerned about arriving on time?

Is the Villages environment the cause of all the Rushing about or do you see another reason?
So, you have so many opportunities to have fun, you can't do them all without rushing around?

And, you are privileged with awesome healthcare but all the appointments interfere with all the fun?

Really?
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Old 12-02-2023, 07:27 AM
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The Villages isn’t the problem, it lack of ability to plan ahead. Ya know I no longer get paid to be there so, I will arrive when I so choose.

Thank goodness the chosen ones are few and far between
IMO many suffer from fear of missing out. They over book their activities then rush to the next and next because they don't want to be left out. My wife and I plan our days around the crowds. We have met many people who enjoy a low key lifestyle and we always have a great time. Like Asian Three stated, "I'll get there when I get there." I am not going to play a game of race the clock.
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I’m booked for several events/recreations/classes/clubs/dining reservations each day. I don’t rush to any of them. It’s all about planning. I’m notorious for showing up early to most events/appointments.
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I see a lot of posts asking why people are going so fast in the Villages. Carts that are exceeding 20 mph, Passing others and speeding around. What's the Rush? We're mostly retired and have plenty of time.
But in the Villages we may not have 'plenty of time'. Tee times are generally booked to the max. They aren't going to understand if you arrive a few minutes late. If you don't make it to a recreation class on time they'll fill up and start without you. You won't get a seat at the nightly entertainment if you take your time getting there. Things fill up fast in the Villages, especially during the Winter months.

Are people rushing around, going too fast for no reason or is it the Villages environment that induces us to have to rush to get somewhere on time. We still have appointments that need to be kept. Most of us have more and more Medical and care and upkeep appointments than when we were younger. Some are so active that after pickleball they have only a few minutes to get to the next activity and following that activity there's a Yoga class a few golf cart miles away that you need to be early for or you don't get in. Dragon Boat, Softball, Water Volleyball and other team sports need team members to be on time.

For those of you with the whole day to yourself and can go at a leisurely pace and no rush to get anywhere, do you live in the Villages? What activates are you doing that allow you to not be concerned about arriving on time?

Is the Villages environment the cause of all the Rushing about or do you see another reason?
Yep. Several "reasons" in fact.

1) Poor planning. LEAVE EARLIER!!! Pretty much a no-brainer.

2) "I matter more than anybody", which apparently is the rationale for folks who routinely break laws or engage in dangerous driving to get to somewhere that they neglected to allow enough time for in the first place. It's apparently fine for some to engage in activities that, if they were on the receiving end and ended up with substantial vehicle and/or personal damage, would mean that they'd be on the horn to Morgan & Morgan as soon as they could get to a phone.

3) "It is the responsibility of others to get out of MY way". See #2, but a tad more self-centered.

And, finally...

#4) "I know I'm a rude, cantankerous old bleepbleepbleepetybleep but I've been this way for _____ years and there is no way on earth that I'm gonna change my ways!"
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I would agree it is the Villages environment, both the number of activities and the number of inconsiderate Villagers.

There are a lot of activities spread out across a large area. On one particular day I have back-to-back events at Seabreeze and Bridgeport and on another at Aviary and Everglades. There is enough time to travel between but it is tight.

Not all Villagers are inconsiderate. In fact, probably few are, but those few really foul things up. I have left enough time to get where I am going as long as I don't catch up to a retired person with nowhere to go, all day to get there, and a belief in their constitutional right to hold up everyone behind them.

I wonder sometimes if the carts racing around are really exceeding 20mph or if they are simply going faster than the cart meandering down the path at 15mph. I'm sure that I have been accused of racing - I am also sure my cart is limited to 20mph.
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In 8th grade, my teacher made me write the following 500 times:

"It is discourteous and inappropriate to be repeatedly tardy to business and social engagements".

I don't know if this tedious chore is the reason- but I'm never late to anything- ever. I'm always early. Everything mentioned by OP is the result of each and every individual failing to plan. It is astonishing to me that many of these people who must rush to make tee times were in business prior to retirement. Also, many were in the military. Neither tolerate poor time management. Just as I'm rarely late- some people are rarely on time. Don't blame your schedule- blame your inability to master the simple task of being on time.
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I would agree it is the Villages environment, both the number of activities and the number of inconsiderate Villagers.

There are a lot of activities spread out across a large area. On one particular day I have back-to-back events at Seabreeze and Bridgeport and on another at Aviary and Everglades. There is enough time to travel between but it is tight.

Not all Villagers are inconsiderate. In fact, probably few are, but those few really foul things up. I have left enough time to get where I am going as long as I don't catch up to a retired person with nowhere to go, all day to get there, and a belief in their constitutional right to hold up everyone behind them.

I wonder sometimes if the carts racing around are really exceeding 20mph or if they are simply going faster than the cart meandering down the path at 15mph. I'm sure that I have been accused of racing - I am also sure my cart is limited to 20mph.
Sorry. It appears a #5 should be added to the list of excuses on post #7.

7) It is always the OTHER GUY'S fault.
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Old 12-02-2023, 08:16 AM
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If you leave the house on time, you will arrive at your appointment on time.

Moreover, being retired means you are able to leave early and have a leisurely journey.
Exactly!! It ain't rocket science.
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sorry. It appears a #5 should be added to the list of excuses on post #7.

7) it is always the other guy's fault.
lol!
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OP, you can either control your “time schedule” or let the “schedule” control
You. If you don’t, two things are likely to happen. You will “burn out” or you will become frustrated and quit.
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When I drive, I do not care what you want me to do. I'm going to drive how I want to and you have to learn how to deal with me.

I have had discussions about driving techniques with others on TOTV. When I describe how I drive, some of them get very upset with me, but it does not matter. I truly enjoy driving and I get to where I am going, so I am not going to change.
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When I drive, I do not care what you want me to do. I'm going to drive how I want to and you have to learn how to deal with me.

I have had discussions about driving techniques with others on TOTV. When I describe how I drive, some of them get very upset with me, but it does not matter. I truly enjoy driving and I get to where I am going, so I am not going to change.
Yep, that's the attitude!
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