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shut the front door 12-02-2023 07:08 PM
Here's an idea. Mind your own business! If nobody caused you damage or harm, go about your business and don't come whine about it on a message board. Nobody cares about your "but they could have...." bs.

dhdallas 12-02-2023 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2278876)
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?
It is definitely NOT the environment of TV. In your case, just because you are a poor planner, chronically late, and enroll in activities too close together, you think its OK for you to break the law, speed, and drive recklessly? See how that excuse works for the officer that pulls you over (hopefully before you cause a crash & injure someone). That type of reasoning is a perfect example of the selfish, entitled TV resident who puts their personal desires first and jeopardizes all other's safety on the paths or highway.

Fastskiguy 12-03-2023 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2278876)
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?
Ah so maybe you’re suggesting it’s the environment that turns golf car drivers into entitled ******** vs something more inherent in the residents. Hadn’t considered that…..FOMO is certainly a thing. Maybe?

Joe

westernrider75 12-03-2023 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2278876)
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?
But you seem to forget that a lot of us still work at least part time, so not everyone is retired. Some of us have to be places on time and getting behind somebody going 16 or 17 mph may make us late. Nothing wrong with a safe pass in a safe area.

sdeikenberry 12-03-2023 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2278896)
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.
We have friends who suffer from this syndrome...there's an acronym for it...FOMO...Fear of Missing Out. They frequently schedule events back to back and then call to say they'll be a few minutes late because their other event ran long. Wife and I just laugh about it sometimes.

huge-pigeons 12-03-2023 06:43 AM
The drivers of the villages are terrible drivers as a whole. 1/2 of them don’t know how to use the roundabouts, people that don’t go the speed limit are always in the left lane, and these same drivers are not courteous.
These slow people should not be driving in the left lane just like if you are on the freeways. Move over, but this doesn’t happen. So now you have 2 slow people blocking access with nobody in front of them. Same goes for the golf carts, if you can’t go as fast as someone behind you, why don’t you let them pass.
Just because you don’t have anywhere to go or anything to do that requires a timeline, don’t make it difficult for people that do.

Cindysum90 12-03-2023 06:45 AM
Plan your time so you don’t have to rush!

Is there anything that can be done about these “e-bikes” that don’t even need to be pedaled? Was passed by a guy going at least 35 yesterday. Weaving in and out of carts like the motorcycles on the expressway. Didn’t pedal one time. It was extremely dangerous!

Cindysum90 12-03-2023 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by huge-pigeons (Post 2279149)
The drivers of the villages are terrible drivers as a whole. 1/2 of them don’t know how to use the roundabouts, people that don’t go the speed limit are always in the left lane, and these same drivers are not courteous.
These slow people should not be driving in the left lane just like if you are on the freeways. Move over, but this doesn’t happen. So now you have 2 slow people blocking access with nobody in front of them. Same goes for the golf carts, if you can’t go as fast as someone behind you, why don’t you let them pass.
Just because you don’t have anywhere to go or anything to do that requires a timeline, don’t make it difficult for people that do.
I agree with you on the lack of courtesy and ability amongst TV drivers. But if I’m going the speed limit, I’m not pulling over to let someone pass.

defrey12 12-03-2023 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2278876)
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?
No need to rush. LEAVE EARLIER. Pretty simple. It’s not TV, it’s YOU. It’s called personal responsibility.

defrey12 12-03-2023 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2279003)
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.
THAT IS THE MOST SELFISH SENTENCE I HAVE EVER READ. You should be reported to the DMV as an unsafe driver and have your license suspended! People who don’t think the rules apply to them are DANGEROUS! I was a professional driver for 35 years, so I KNOW what’s what. I hope I NEVER encounter you!

TeresaE 12-03-2023 07:12 AM
Lesson from Asa Huthchinson
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2278876)
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?
I heard Asa Hutchinson, former Governor of Arkansas, speak at a conference. He told a story about his father. They lived very close to where his father worked, but his father would add 20minutes to his commute time. Why? Because that’s how long it took him to change a tire. If he ever got a flat he’d still be on time.

Rzepecki 12-03-2023 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2279087)
Why would anyone want a doctor or dentist whose diagnosis or treatment is based on the clock.
I want someone who will not kick me out the door when my time is up.
Who cares if the patient in front of me needs a few more minutes for a full examination or reassurance.
I may need those few extra minutes one day.
Exactly! Sometimes we wait a little bit for Dr. Rivers, sometimes he’s early. However, he ALWAYS spends enough with us when it’s our turn. That is much more important than waiting a few minutes.

TeresaE 12-03-2023 07:21 AM
Put Others Before Yourself
 
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2279067)
The reason I love the Village’s so much is because there are way more fun things I want to do every day than the day is long. It’s truly a first world problem. I have come to accept the fact that I have gotten old and my remaining time to enjoy all those things is limited. When the unavoidable day finally comes when I can no longer do the activities that make me happy, I don’t want to have any regrets that I didn’t squeeze in as much fun as possible. I always carefully calibrate and allocate an appropriate amount of time to get to the next activity on time, assuming nobody slows me down traveling in one of our golf carts governed to not exceed the speed limit. If somebody prevents me from getting to my destination on time, knowing I am not exceeding any speed limits, I am going to do whatever is safely necessary to get in front of them. It’s not me being rude, it’s on them for disrespecting and wasting my time.
The key to happiness is not what we can do for ourselves, but what we can do for others.

defrey12 12-03-2023 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Cindysum90 (Post 2279152)
I agree with you on the lack of courtesy and ability amongst TV drivers. But if I’m going the speed limit, I’m not pulling over to let someone pass.
The left lane is for passing…move over. Do the speed limit in the RIGHT lane. It’s in the Motor Vehicle Handbook provided by the DMV when you got your license. Perhaps you should go back and review. This is particularly important on the interstate(s). It could save your life.

Randall55 12-03-2023 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by defrey12 (Post 2279165)
The left lane is for passing…move over. Do the speed limit in the RIGHT lane. It’s in the Motor Vehicle Handbook provided by the DMV when you got your license. Perhaps you should go back and review. This is particularly important on the interstate(s). It could save your life.
The left lane is for passing on an interstate or major freeway. In a city, town, or community, it is not. A driver in the left lane may be making the next left turn, or the next. If you haven't noticed, there is a left turn at EVERY INTERSECTION.

Just because YOU are passing through does not mean ALL DRIVERS ARE. Those who honk horns in our community, pretending the left lane is for passing, ARE ANNOYING. If you are running late, it is your fault. Do not expect drivers to clear the road so YOU can pass freely. Instead, recognize, at any time, a driver in the left lane needs to make a left exit. Pretending they are driving in front of you just to annoy you will give you road rage.


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