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Bill-n-Brillo 06-17-2011 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 363407)
Stop it, kids. This thread is about a serious matter. Quit crappin on it.

Sorry, Dad.

Bill

champion6 06-17-2011 08:55 PM

Good boy!

Bill-n-Brillo 06-17-2011 08:56 PM

:)

Bogie Shooter 06-17-2011 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie Cockcroft (Post 363302)
That sounds terrible and we are so sorry to hear about this accident. The one thing we noticed while at The Villages was the number of young kids who were allowed to drive the golf carts. Some definitely were not 14 years old (which is also too young) as we were told the age limit is. The golf cars aren't toys. We were also surprised at all the roundabouts, knowing that the older we get the easier we become confused.

Didn't know these were young kids.....where did you read that?

disney07 06-17-2011 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Connie Cockcroft
That sounds terrible and we are so sorry to hear about this accident. The one thing we noticed while at The Villages was the number of young kids who were allowed to drive the golf carts. Some definitely were not 14 years old (which is also too young) as we were told the age limit is. The golf cars aren't toys. We were also surprised at all the roundabouts, knowing that the older we get the easier we become confused.

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 363434)
Didn't know these were young kids.....where did you read that?

Where did you read she said they were young kids? She did not say those involved in the accident were young kids. She was merely pointing out another disturbing reality that goes on in The Villages with young kids driving golf carts

Connie Cockcroft 06-18-2011 06:31 AM

I didn't mean to imply this accident was involving kids. I only meant to say golf cars are dangerous, and we see a lot of children driving them. It is a wonder there aren't more accidents because of young kids driving them.
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 363434)
Didn't know these were young kids.....where did you read that?


chuckster 06-18-2011 07:45 AM

Whew!! glad that was cleared up....:popcorn:...........

Bogie Shooter 06-18-2011 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckster (Post 363484)
Whew!! glad that was cleared up....:popcorn:...........

Me too!

The Great Fumar 06-18-2011 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 363407)
Stop it, kids. This thread is about a serious matter. Quit crappin on it.

Sorry, but we normally have to dummy down posts for folks from Illinois ..........
But glad to see your up.............

fumar

Becky 06-19-2011 05:17 PM

The gentleman in the golf cart accident passed away this afternoon. His wife is still in critical condition. They are from Duval. Have friends that are relatives.

Prayers for the family.

Becky

judynlee 06-19-2011 06:14 PM

The Vachons
 
Omigosh, I know these people. I knew them from NH and hven't seen them for many years-didn't know they were in TV. I see they lived in Duval but they are not in the phone book. Now, apparently Homer has died and I feel terrible that I can't contact Linda. I realize she is in the hospital now but could you pm me if you know their address or phone number-or maybe the friends', so that I could contact them?

Thank you so much!

Bill-n-Brillo 06-19-2011 06:19 PM

Sad to hear he passed - very unfortunate. Our condolences go out to the family - - -

Bill

skip0358 06-19-2011 08:53 PM

Very Sad
 
Just a reminder to all. Know where your going and night driving is much different then daytime driving!!

Bosoxfan 06-19-2011 09:00 PM

Sorry
 
This is so tragic. My heart is breaking for the family& friends of these folks.Does anyone know a way I can find out the names of the people involved. I play a lot of softball including one season for the Duval neighborhood team & know quite a few people from there.I'm up north for the summer so this info is hard to come by.

Becky 06-19-2011 09:24 PM

Names
 
Homer and Linda Vachon.


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