[missypie]

Last year our daughter was visiting us with the 2 grandkids, one was in potty training mode. We were walking one morning when the little one said, mommy, I have to go pee pee. Our daughter picked up her little child and bolted through several yards to the close rec center going through several yards. Just to let all know I hope no one would have yelled at her

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Firstly, as Judge Judy would say, "You have no PROOF it was the neighbor lady". You did not see her do it.

Secondly, was your garage door open while you were in the house? Not a wise move, my friend.

Thirdly, if the radio was loud enough to bother your neighbors two doors away WITH the garage door open, it was TOO loud!

You were lucky she (if it was the neighbor) just turned the volume down instead of taking the bothersome (to her) radio. You would have no proof of who took it since you were otherwise disposed.

Or she could have reported YOU to the Sheriff for disturbing HER -
(Loud radio with the garage door open and you not in the garage)

I so wanted to say that.

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Firstly, as Judge Judy would say, "You have no PROOF it was the neighbor lady". You did not see her do it.

Secondly, was your garage door open while you were in the house? Not a wise move, my friend.

Thirdly, if the radio was loud enough to bother your neighbors two doors away WITH the garage door open, it was TOO loud!

You were lucky she (if it was the neighbor) just turned the volume down instead of taking the bothersome (to her) radio. You would have no proof of who took it since you were otherwise disposed.

Or she could have reported YOU to the Sheriff for disturbing HER -
(Loud radio with the garage door open and you not in the garage)

OK Sandtrap, I'm glad U don't live in my neighbor-hood. Only I Know what is happen'in in MY Hood here in Springdale. Maybe when I have to go to the Bathroom I Will close the garage door & leave the radio on. Then open the door again... Hopefully U don't just Walk in any garage & NOT Knock on the door.....HELLO!!!!!

[Polar Bear]

Man, Sandtrap. I've always known you were a hard dude. But this just reinforces it!!

[Bambi]

I live with on an executive course. Most golfers are very nice and courteous. However there is the one that shouted "F you lady, you live on a golf course and that gives me the right to walk wherever I f.ing want. What are you going to do about it?" He was yelling so loud my neighbor came out of his house. He must have had a bad game that day and couldn't keep his balls on the fairway. I had found him in my four foot wide hedges thrashing through them with his club and body like a bear foraging for honey. All for a golf ball?

But then there was the day when I answered my doorbell and the man standing there said " I was playing golf and the ball hit your house. I wondered if you would like to walk around it and check for any damage I might have done?" I was so astonished that all I could stammer was "I don't know you but I have a good idea of how great your parents were or are to raise a man to take personal responsibility." He said that I was totally correct that his moral values were influenced by his upbringing and that he always tried to not only live his life like that but he taught his children the same. Wow.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Bambi

I am a single woman living on a golf course. Apparently there are many golfers who cannot tell the difference between a fairway and private property. I have often had as many as twenty "golfers" (trespassers ) in my yard on a given day. I have watched them beat thru my bushes with a club looking for a ball, I have found them in my front yard as I have driven up the drive.
I have stepped out of the shower at dusk to see a shadow go past the window.
I have had them within two feet of my window as I am eating.
One tried to steal a garden ornament but dropped it when yelled at by a neighbor. The golfer made a speedy exit without stopping to play golf- probably the fastest round ever played on this course.
My dog has learned the boundary of the course and our yard and seldom barks unless yard entry has been made. When my husband was dying, interruptions in his sleep were a big deal. The dog was only doing what he was taught...to warn us of intruders. Since golfers can play the course after official hours, it is sometimes almost dark when I see these unknown unregistered ( starter shack closed) people in my yards and walking next to my windows.
Yes, it is private property, I pay the taxes and do the upkeep. I do not appreciate golfers telling me that they have the "right" to be there because I live on a course.
I don't mind if they retrieve their ball when it is just inside my property and in plain view although I never understand people that can afford a cart and a set of clubs but can't afford to lose a ball. That ball is so valuable to them that not only do they invade my privacy, usually one or two more, accompany them to "help".

I fully expect everyone in this forum to jump all over me. Yes, I live on a course but if I lived on a curve in a street, I would not appreciate cars missing the curve and coming into my yard. If I lived by an airport runway, I would expect the jets not to accidentally take off my roof. However, your violation of my privacy and property rights is not an accident, it is done willfully.

I don't think many on this forum would appreciate strangers in their yards,especially as night falls.. Oh, please don't hit off my grass... the golf course landscaping crew has never visited my house to repair your divots.
I do enjoy watching the golfers (when they are on the course) and will have friendly conversations with them. I have offered shelter to golfers caught by a lightening storm without a cart.
Golf is supposed to be a "gentlemen's game" - please follow The Villages golf rules and have fun but stay on the course.
Since this is a thread about a woman alone startled by strangers in her yard, I feel I have stayed on topic.
My neighbors generally feel the same way I do.

In The Villages you have a large population of "relative" new golfers who do not understand nor practice golf etiquette. This is especially true on the executive golf courses. Golf etiquette is mentioned in the good golf school but unfortunately not every new golfer grasp the need to practice golf etiquette. You never go onto private property to retrieve a golf ball. Private property is out of bounds.

By the same token, a person doesn't wander into another persons yard unless he/she is invited. This too is poor etiquette even if it is an innocent intrusive look at your property that is for sale. Some people just don't use common sense but unless they drive through your yard in their jeep it might be best to ignore them as this will likely pass in due time.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by jsw14

Trespassing HUMMM, How about what happen too me today... My neighbor (two doors down) came over when I was in my house (in the bathroom) & turned down my radio in the garage cause it was toooo loud..... It had to be her, cause I asked my wife if she turned it down when she came back from her friends house. The wife said NO she didn't touch the radio... We have had Run-in's with this neighbor before............ Trespassing!!!!

Properly positioned cameras would have given you an answer.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by missypie

Last year our daughter was visiting us with the 2 grandkids, one was in potty training mode. We were walking one morning when the little one said, mommy, I have to go pee pee. Our daughter picked up her little child and bolted through several yards to the close rec center going through several yards. Just to let all know I hope no one would have yelled at her

If I saw a mom bolting through my yard holding a toddler, I absolutely would assume it was a legitimate emergency. If I saw someone thrashing through my landscaping looking for something, I would automatically assume it was an arrogant, self-proclaimed entitled SOB.

Oh... and I'm with Sandtrap and Gracie. Why would one subject the neighborhood to your personal choice of radio station? We are not very far apart down here. You're not back in _________ (fill in the blank former house with an acre or two). Be a good neighbor.

[Md girl]

I get really ticked at people who allow their dogs to do their business in my yard. I don't dislike animals but I don't have any and don't want other people's dogs doing this business in my yard. I don't just mean on the edge of my property. I have seen dogs almost up to my door. All I ask is people respect others yards. Let your dog do his business in your own yard.

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Properly positioned cameras would have recorded her trespass if that is what occurred.

Naw, I don't need cameras.. How about a Letter that she wrote & put on the car windshield back in May of this year say'in the radio is to loud & the neighbors can't even sit on their front porch to read a book... I have talked to all the people on the street & they say NO, I can't hear the radio........ BTW> Nobody I can see on the street sit's on there front porch (not even Her) to read a book in the heat of day....

[John_W]

Originally Posted by jsw14
Trespassing HUMMM, How about what happen too me today... My neighbor (two doors down) came over when I was in my house (in the bathroom) & turned down my radio in the garage cause it was toooo loud..... It had to be her, cause I asked my wife if she turned it down when she came back from her friends house. The wife said NO she didn't touch the radio... We have had Run-in's with this neighbor before............ Trespassing!!!!

When people ask why do you have a screen on your garage opening. Besides gators, snakes, bugs, I can add trespassing neighbors.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Bambi

I live with on an executive course. Most golfers are very nice and courteous. However there is the one that shouted "F you lady, you live on a golf course and that gives me the right to walk wherever I f.ing want. What are you going to do about it?" He was yelling so loud my neighbor came out of his house. He must have had a bad game that day and couldn't keep his balls on the fairway. I had found him in my four foot wide hedges thrashing through them with his club and body like a bear foraging for honey. All for a golf ball?



But then there was the day when I answered my doorbell and the man standing there said " I was playing golf and the ball hit your house. I wondered if you would like to walk around it and check for any damage I might have done?" I was so astonished that all I could stammer was "I don't know you but I have a good idea of how great your parents were or are to raise a man to take personal responsibility." He said that I was totally correct that his moral values were influenced by his upbringing and that he always tried to not only live his life like that but he taught his children the same. Wow.

All good reasons not to border a golf course.


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[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by suesiegel

Were I looking to buy a place and saw cameras on the home, I WOULD THINK THE OWNER DID NOT FEEL SAFE HERE.

Originally Posted by fred53

Good grief! It matters not whether there was a for sale sign...IT'S PRIVATE PROPERTY! What don't some of you understand? Basic respect for others dictates you do not go on other peoples property without permission!!! Especially on their lawn or beside/behind the domicile.
Unbelievable that some of you make excuses for such rude behavior. It's COMMON BLOODY SENSE!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by justjim

In The Villages you have a large population of "relative" new golfers who do not understand nor practice golf etiquette.

I don't think that golf etiquette has anything to do with trespassing on private property.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Why would one subject the neighborhood to your personal choice of radio station? We are not very far apart down here. You're not back in _________ (fill in the blank former house with an acre or two). Be a good neighbor.

I agree, be a good neighbor.
Perhaps the owner two doors down is gifted with excellent hearing, and your radio is irritating to her.
I know in the past, there have been complaints about televisions loudly playing on lanais.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Md girl

I get really ticked at people who allow their dogs to do their business in my yard.

If that happens, file a complaint with the Sumter County Animal Control staff in Sumterville.