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Old 06-19-2015, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Brendanyc View Post
I am surprised by your "unwelcome wagon". Both my husband and I are in our early fifties. He 52 and me 51.... although I look significantly younger! LOLOL In any case, we have been welcomed by our local community (street) and I frequent the Bonita pool and everyone has been warm and welcoming. I have been told that there are other pools within the neighboring villages that are not as "warm and fuzzy" and do tend to be clicky but I have not gone to them so that is simply what others have told me. Sometimes when residents see people who look significantly younger they assume (wrongfully so) that one is visiting. I have found that introducing myself, telling others that I am a permanent resident, and then asking for advice (about anything... and believe me the list is long) goes a long way.
Don't ever let others change who you are. Keep waving and offering a daily hello. Sometimes people just need a "gentle" reminder. It is what makes the TV the absolute best place to retire!!!
CONSIDER THIS A WARM WELCOME!!!!!!
I too am sub-55 and look much younger than I am (not as young looking as Brendanyc). I see some grumps and some clicks at the pools..........but I don't think it's related to my age. With 100,000 people, there are going to be all types. The grumps and clicks just stand out more. What I have found are the neighborhoods are great places with great people. We love all our neighbors we have met. Than with friends, we have gone to other neighborhoods and found more great people. It just continues to grow.

OP............Don't let a few paint the picture of the village.