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Originally Posted by diane reynolds
I regret moving to The Villages. I need to live where a community is "real" and by that I mean: kids, young people, but most of all where life has its ups and downs and is not aiming toward "perfect". I would rather live in a community where folks have an opportunity to participate in governing and in giving opinions. It is a fine thing to reap the rewards of working for a lifetime, but the world goes on and needs us old people, and not for us to withdraw into The Bubble and live for ourselves and just aim to have a good time everyday. I am speaking for myself ONLY and do understand that there are people here who are still involved in trying to "save" the world. For example, all new homes here should be required to have solar panels, veggie gardens allowed, and each Village should govern itself. OK--jump on me!
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Hi Diane, I hope no one "jumps on you". Too many people get jumped on because they have different ideas and opinions. I respect yours even though it is quite the opposite for my wife and me. I had no regrets and adjusted immediately. CJ, on the other hand, took over a year to acclimate and feel "at home". We lived the first 8 months in Calumet Grove. Nice, friendly people, but no one let us "in". Very clicky. So we moved to Fenney, and our world changed immediately; I mean the day we moved in! People came over to offer assistance, welcome us, and ask about our story.
I still work, but CJ is now engaged and has many wonderful friends, and keep herself busy and healthy. My day will come when I get to retire in a couple of years, and until then, I will enjoy my downtime when I can, and otherwise, enjoy this little slice of heaven.
PS - I completely understand your need and appreciation for "family interaction". Seeing kids and young families enjoying themselves. We see this in TV during the winter and spring months. I love going to the town squares and seeing TV residents hosting their families and children.
I wish you well my dear.