[tvbound]

Originally Posted by JoMar

You're not from around here are you partner?

I understand that there aren't any near TV, but I travel a lot. In fact, the last trip to TV was through MCO and they are really tricky in that they have (had?) two multi-level garages, on opposite sides of the terminal - that were almost exactly the same. lol I also get the reference to how many cars look the same, but if a pic is taken with an identifiable background, it would make it easier for even the most 'directionally challenged.' Heck, the first rule you learn hiking is to look behind you occasionally, so as to be able to identify landmarks.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Imo all parking lots should be slanted one way traffic. Easier to park, easier to see when backing out. IMO reduced accidents.

I agree. Of course wherever the parking lots are laid out in such a fashion there is always some bozo going the wrong way down the aisle

[Djean1981]

If you use a map app, you can "drop a pin". It's very helpful when walking back as it will guide you to within a few meters of your car. We've used it at Brownwood square.

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by Blackie

If you have an Apple phone (iPhone) and the phone connects to your car via Bluetooth then just open Apple Maps on your phone and your parked car will show.

Just make sure that the feature is turned on. Settings/Maps/Show Parked Location. I think it’s normally on by default.

I would expect Android phones to have the same feature but I don’t know if they do.

Did not realize this. I did note sometimes my car came up on a map and I wondered why.
Thank you

[Gpsma]

Oh jeez...cant find your car....put a loofta on it.....or just simply hit the panic button...amd u will see your car

What peaople complain about!!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I agree. Of course wherever the parking lots are laid out in such a fashion there is always some bozo going the wrong way down the aisle

But imo that rare?? About as rare as executive golfer repairing divots or raking sand traps

[Topspinmo]

I got the answer!!!, drop bread crumbs on way in and the follow them on way out!

[Garywt]

Most lots are not that big as at malls or parking garages. Most park outside the door of a store. For us we are in the golf cart so it is easy.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Blackie

If you have an Apple phone (iPhone) and the phone connects to your car via Bluetooth then just open Apple Maps on your phone and your parked car will show.

Just make sure that the feature is turned on. Settings/Maps/Show Parked Location. I think it’s normally on by default.

I would expect Android phones to have the same feature but I don’t know if they do.

No need for it to be connected by bluetooth for that feature especially since BT in your car is OFF when you park. it's strictly GPS based off your iPhone. It works great .... even gives you "turn by turn" and "step by step" directions with an arrow showing where to walk.

We got totally "parking lost" at the Orlando Premium Outlets a few weeks back and it took us within 2 cars of our parking location. It even had the outlet mall mapped store by store in it's database so it helped me find all the restrooms !!!!

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

No need for it to be connected by bluetooth for that feature especially since BT in your car is OFF when you park. it's strictly GPS based off your iPhone. It works great .... even gives you "turn by turn" and "step by step" directions with an arrow showing where to walk.

We got totally "parking lost" at the Orlando Premium Outlets a few weeks back and it took us within 2 cars of our parking location. It even had the outlet mall mapped store by store in it's database so it helped me find all the restrooms !!!!

No it doesn’t work that way.

Your phone needs to be connected to the car via Bluetooth or Car Play.

If it was purely GPS based then if you were driven by your neighbor your phone would show his car parked.

Here is the Apple link.

Find your parked car using Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I often park near Target on 441, and spend a few hours walking down to Ulta and back. I make a day of the shopping trip, and usually stop at Brooklyn Bagels for "brunch" either on the way to Ulta or on the way back. I always stop at Petco to pick up food for the cat, then sometimes at TJ Maxx or Target (or sometimes both), and pick up whatever freebies I've earned at CVS.

It's an awesome walk, I get to do plenty of window shopping, and get lots accomplished.

I never have to remember which spot my golf cart is in because I always park it by itself, sort of in that little crook of the parking lot between Staples and the little strip-mall that has Moe's and Jersey Mike's in it.

I rarely ever see any cars anywhere near mine, so I just have to look for the golf cart that's all by itself, and there it is.

[MDLNB]

Get a handicapped tag and park near the entrance. Most drivers I have seen in the Villages sure qualify for one.

[coffeebean]

Walking into the store, I say over and over (as an example) "the X in Publix", "the X in Publix", "the X in Publix". Hopefully I retain it by the time I walk out of Publix.

[Lottoguy]

Once you put down paint it will have to be maintained. And that will cost money.

[golfing eagles]

Why aren’t the rows in parking lots marked with a number or letter?

Because it costs money, and most Villagers, including myself, don't suffer from senile dementia (yet)