[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

Unfortunately, your faith that people won't believe the STD stories about The Villages, is misplaced. The New York Post story was just a sample of dozens of similar stories that I could post from all over the nation. The underlying "facts" that claim the story comes from the State Medical Association gives the story credence. I have received teasing from former work associates from California to Washington, DC, regarding the STD news stories.

My reference to occasional bon mots had to do with the little jokes that many like to insert. (Bon mot = witty saying.)

My suggestion that someone who didn't like the thread simply abstain from posting was addressed to anyone who disliked the thread subject, not to someone posting what I disagree with. The word "typical" is a part of the English language. It is strange to object to use of the word in a thread.

The only posts that actually irritate me are the ones that are mean spirited, or attack people rather than ideas.

Like you, I try to remain polite. Alas, being quiet is another matter.

My golf buddies up in the Midwest tease me as well. I just tell them...............It doesn't impact me, I keep my pistol in its holster.