Mobile SGTs

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

I swear, some SGs don't know how to drive an ECVs. They seem to run into everything: walls, trashcans, poles, strollers, and people!!!!

So, yesterday, me and a couple of friends were hanging out in Toon Town talking when out of the corner of my eye, I saw an elderly man driving an ECV close to the curb. I watched in awe and shock as the gentleman drove his ECV OFF THE CURB!! It was like watching it in slow motion as he drove off the curb and falling, ECV and all, onto the ground. As good bystanders, my friends and I got up and helped the gentleman slowly to his feet. Afterwards, when the gentleman drove away as nothing had happened, I chuckled under my hands, not showing it. it was sad at what happened, but funny at the whole situation, lol!!

[hobie16]

He musta been four wheelin'.

Do you know how to identify a math major?

They take a can of spray paint and cruise mall parking looking for jacked up four wheel drive trucks with the super graphic, 4 X 4, on the side. They take the spray paint and add, = 16.

[Lasolimu]

He musta been four wheelin'.

Do you know how to identify a math major?

They take a can of spray paint and cruise mall parking looking for jacked up four wheel drive trucks with the super graphic, 4 X 4, on the side. They take the spray paint and add, = 16.

That sounds like fun!!

[hobie16]

That sounds like fun!!
As long as you don't get caught. :eek:

[Shorty82]

I've seen that more than once. One time a lady drove her ECV straight off the curb, fell over and had to be transported to the hospital on a backboard and wearing a cervical collar.

[Cranbiz]

I've seen that more than once. One time a lady drove her ECV straight off the curb, fell over and had to be transported to the hospital on a backboard and wearing a cervical collar.

That would be a normal precaution for the medics to take in that type of accident. In today's litigious society (No offense Wombat) You need to CYA.

[BRWombat]

That would be a normal precaution for the medics to take in that type of accident. In today's litigious society (No offense Wombat) You need to CYA.As someone who used to proudly wear a button that said, "I'd hate lawyers too, if only I weren't one," no offense taken! :)

[PatchOBlack]

As someone who used to proudly wear a button that said, "I'd hate lawyers too, if only I weren't one," no offense taken! :)

Perhaps you should have a t-shirt that reads, "Actually, I'm a baritone..." on the front and "The lawyer thing is just to pay the bills." on the back?

[BRWombat]

perhaps you should have a t-shirt that reads, "actually, i'm a baritone..." on the front and "the lawyer thing is just to pay the bills." on the back?
Love it!! :D: :D: :D:

[Rob562]

You know what they need? ECVs with the steering controls on the *back* for someone walking *behind* it to control... For folks who rent an ECV for grandma (who can't drive a car to save her life) and they don't want to go through the effort of pushing around a wheelchair, then someone from the group can walk behind the thing, control it and drive it.

(Though at that point, where does it end? Powered strollers? We know people have trouble controlling a regular stroller... Hmmm, maybe my idea isn't so great after all)

Actually, another of my ideas is to incorporate a radio-controlled speed governor on rental ECVs. So that when you have the mass crowds exiting down Main Street, a computer sends out a signal to all ECVs in the viscinity of Main Street to go a max speed equal to the snails-pace crowd flow. I'm sure that would reduce at least *some* of the collisions.
You could also install very-short-range transmitters in queues, theaters or other confined areas where limited speed on the ECVs would be preferable.

-Rob

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

would settle for just a big red "kill switch" on the back that stops the ECV,

and requires a few minutes of wait before resetting.

..and knowing this group, NOT a kill switch that takes out the rider!:cool:

[hhsrat]

would settle for just a big red "kill switch" on the back that stops the ECV,

and requires a few minutes of wait before resetting.

..and knowing this group, NOT a kill switch that takes out the rider!:cool:

Hmm ... an e-stop button for an ECV ... that could be amazing.

[darph nader]

Hmm ... an e-stop button for an ECV ... that could be amazing.

They have them at gas stations. In the name of saftey of course. :rolleyes:

[Syndrome]

As someone who used to proudly wear a button that said, "I'd hate lawyers too, if only I weren't one," no offense taken! :)
Where do you get one of those? I have a friend who just passed the bar and must get one for him! Mr. Syndrome said it was too bad he and his wife don't have SeaWorld passes because otherwise we could have taken him to Sharks Grill to celebrate.

[Zazu]

would settle for just a big red "kill switch" on the back that stops the ECV,

and requires a few minutes of wait before resetting.
Nope, it should be in the *front* and attached to the bumper. Hit somebody and you automatically get a "time out"!

[techie-13]

(Though at that point, where does it end? Powered strollers? We know people have trouble controlling a regular stroller... Hmmm, maybe my idea isn't so great after all)
-Rob

Powered stroller?

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/fail-owned-segway-kid-fail.jpg

[elbigvato]

An ECV with Onstar on it?

[BRWombat]

Where do you get one of those? I have a friend who just passed the bar and must get one for him! Mr. Syndrome said it was too bad he and his wife don't have SeaWorld passes because otherwise we could have taken him to Sharks Grill to celebrate.I made it myself. Sorry!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Powered stroller?

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/fail-owned-segway-kid-fail.jpg

She should have got the segway that has the bracket for a golf bag, and just bolted a kiddie seat to it!

[delsdad]

For the lawyer `fans`out there:
http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/129162610221550576.jpg

[IndyandMarion]

I see your driving off a curb and raise you a ECV driving off a load platform at WDW (I just wont say where.)

*Since for some reason the photo wouldn't show up I'll just post the link*
http://verydemotivational.com/2008/05/22/funny-demotivational-posters-old-people/

[felinefan]

I remember mom once telling me about one of her co-workers driving a forklift off of a loading dock---it didn't end well.

[hobie16]

Cranbiz will enjoy this one. I worked for a data storage system company managing the Professional Services guys. One of their duties was to set up systems for customer trials when the customer was evaluating multiple vendor systems.

One of my techs called to tell me about a competitor's system. In between gales of laughter he described how the competitor's tech had uncrated his system and then watched it rolled off the loading dock, rotated ninety degrees in mid air, and crashed to the ground.

It appeared the competitive trial would be delayed for a while.

[BRWombat]

Cranbiz will enjoy this one. I worked for a data storage system company managing the Professional Services guys. One of their duties was to set up systems for customer trials when the customer was evaluating multiple vendor systems.

One of my techs called to tell me about a competitor's system. In between gales of laughter he described how the competitor's tech had uncrated his system and then watched it rolled off the loading dock, rotated ninety degrees in mid air, and crashed to the ground.

It appeared the competitive trial would be delayed for a while.Dontcha hate it when that happens? :D:

[Rob562]

would settle for just a big red "kill switch" on the back that stops the ECV,

and requires a few minutes of wait before resetting.

..and knowing this group, NOT a kill switch that takes out the rider!:cool:

Some of them have a bar on the back that essentially shifts the drive wheels into neutral. (I'm sure CMs who have had to relocate one when the owner wasn't around know all about this) Might take some practice, but I'm sure you could go up behind it and flip it into neutral without them noticing. Would definitely keep them occupied for a while...

-Rob

[lady ulrike]

Some of them have a bar on the back that essentially shifts the drive wheels into neutral. (I'm sure CMs who have had to relocate one when the owner wasn't around know all about this) Might take some practice, but I'm sure you could go up behind it and flip it into neutral without them noticing. Would definitely keep them occupied for a while...

-Rob

I don't know about the ECVs at WDW, but I wouldn't want to try it on ours, considering it's right next to the wheel.

[Zazu]

I don't know about the ECVs at WDW, but I wouldn't want to try it on ours, considering it's right next to the wheel.

Agreed. Much easier to just take out the key and toss it in the nearest trash can.

[Shorty82]

I don't know about the ECVs at WDW, but I wouldn't want to try it on ours, considering it's right next to the wheel.

Ours are the same. You have to reach up under the fender to reach the lever which is right by the wheel. It also wouldn't be a real good idea to do it on any ECV I would think as it could possibly cause damage to it as they are not designed to go to neutral while moving.

Like Zazu said it is a lot easier and safer to just grab the key out. Minus the throwing the key in the trash he's told me that is pretty much policy for when someone is driving an ECV recklessly.

[Cranbiz]

Cranbiz will enjoy this one. I worked for a data storage system company managing the Professional Services guys. One of their duties was to set up systems for customer trials when the customer was evaluating multiple vendor systems.

One of my techs called to tell me about a competitor's system. In between gales of laughter he described how the competitor's tech had uncrated his system and then watched it rolled off the loading dock, rotated ninety degrees in mid air, and crashed to the ground.

It appeared the competitive trial would be delayed for a while.

That's too funny! Gives new meaning to the phrase "system crash"

Now is that covered under the support agreement or is it considered a DOA?

EMC maybe?

[Cranbiz]

Ours are the same. You have to reach up under the fender to reach the lever which is right by the wheel. It also wouldn't be a real good idea to do it on any ECV I would think as it could possibly cause damage to it as they are not designed to go to neutral while moving.

Like Zazu said it is a lot easier and safer to just grab the key out. Minus the throwing the key in the trash he's told me that is pretty much policy for when someone is driving an ECV recklessly.

A lot of the off site rentals have the manual release as a pull knob on the back and they are actually quite easy to get at. There are some that have a lever and those are harder to use.

I opt for throwing the key into Bay Lake.

[hobie16]

EMC maybe?
Yup.

[turkeyham]

Going off the topic for a moment. They just made a divice that disables your cell phone when it comes to texting while driving.

Now if they made a divice that would kill an EVC in it's tracks? It would stop those crazy drivers and they would have to wait for someone to restart their EVC. There would be a restart button like the registers. Poke the restart button and wait 10 minutes. Or get a system that activates when the driver starts to drive the EVC unsafely and the cart dies next to a fence. :eek:

[felinefan]

How about a fake Armageddon button that starts a countdown until it self-destructs with the SG on it? Well, actually, it would all be a sound effect with smoke, sparks, etc., and wouldn't activate unless and until the SG began to drive it recklessly. Then it would freeze, and a voice chip would activate saying because the SG wasn't following safety rules regarding the use of the ECV, it's time to clean the gene pool. Self-destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.....:twisted:

Should also take care of ECV fakers too--if they jump off the ECV and run, you know they never needed the ECV in the first place.

[lady ulrike]

Agreed. Much easier to just take out the key and toss it in the nearest trash can.

I do like this idea. :)


I opt for throwing the key into Bay Lake.

And this is a nice added touch....although it involves me, personally, having to hop on a plane to Florida to accomplish. Although if the company were willing to pay for that (if, for example, this was the official procedure in the OG) I'd be up for that. :)

[Zazu]

Agreed. Much easier to just take out the key and toss it in the nearest trash can.

I do like this idea. :)

The big advantage is that you know that the SG will be dumpster diving, trying to find his key.

While you will be walking away with the key in your pocket, having faked the toss. :twisted:

Hey, trashing Company property -- or that of a scooter rental company -- would be Wrong! Drop the key off at Lost & Found on your way home that night.

[lady ulrike]

The big advantage is that you know that the SG will be dumpster diving, trying to find his key.

While you will be walking away with the key in your pocket, having faked the toss. :twisted:

Hey, trashing Company property -- or that of a scooter rental company -- would be Wrong! Drop the key off at Lost & Found on your way home that night.

That's even better, cause then the lose the use of the scooter and their deposit. Zazu, has anyone ever told you that you're an evil genius? But for the good guys. Which, I guess doesn't really make you evil, but you get my point. :)

[Zazu]

Zazu, has anyone ever told you that you're an evil genius? But for the good guys. Which, I guess doesn't really make you evil, but you get my point. :)
Um, I guess... thanks???

I guess that begs the question of whether evil done for good purposes is good, and good done for evil purposes is bad. Frankly, I'm just interested in justice ... and making sure the SG doesn't run me over again!

[lady ulrike]

Um, I guess... thanks???

I guess that begs the question of whether evil done for good purposes is good, and good done for evil purposes is bad. Frankly, I'm just interested in justice ... and making sure the SG doesn't run me over again!

Alright so you're a justice genius....although that doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

[Zazu]

Alright so you're a justice genius....although that doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

No, no it doesn't.

Perhaps I should become a CM Superhero, adopt a French motif, and call myself....


... wait for it ...


... Le Bon Mottier!

A number of SGs and a few former SGTers have already called me a "Mottier Forker", or words that sounded something like that.

Or am I just posting too late after too much wine again?

[TdcOgre]

No, no it doesn't.

Perhaps I should become a CM Superhero, adopt a French motif, and call myself....


... wait for it ...


... Le Bon Mottier!

A number of SGs and a few former SGTers have already called me a "Mottier Forker", or words that sounded something like that.

Or am I just posting too late after too much wine again?

Obviously it's simply too late. Can there ever be such a thing as too much wine?;)

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Obviously it's simply too late. Can there ever be such a thing as too much wine?;)

only if it dosn't outlast the cheese!!

[mapo]

Agreed. Much easier to just take out the key and toss it in the nearest trash can.

Yes, but make like you are turning in Lost Property..then throw it out backstage so some poor CM does not have to sift thru the on stage can!

I personally like the Vac system for that...:twisted:

MAPO

[turkeyham]

I can see in the mornings that the theme parks have a large dumster. In the dumpster that there are a bunch of keys for a EVC. Yup, they have 3 chances to pull the correct key. If they can't get the correct key, they can't rent an EVC. I wish the speed on one of those could be slow. That would be nice compaired to fast.