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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I've been here for nine years now. In that time we have had a few hurricanes pass through. The only time I recall there being any significant damage was about three years ago when the biggest storm in history passed directly over us. Most Villagers were completely unaffected. Some of us in the historic district lost power for a few days, a few trees and there was some minor damage to some carports and lanais on the manufactured homes.
It snowed in the morning which turned to sleet for the rest of the day. The temperatures were in the low 30s. Pretty snow? In my opinion, having lived in New England for over 50 years, there is no such thing as pretty snow. And if you think that the grass up there is green this time of year, you'r forgetting what is really like.
By the way, on the day of the snow and sleet, I hit some golf balls at the range and enjoyed the pool later on in 85 degree weather.
I'll take Florida anytime.
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You’re just a kid
You missed the tornado in 2007 that hit The Villages but you must have seen the many episodes of sinkholes and then, of course, the hurricane you mentioned. No place is perfect.
We’re approximately 500 miles from the Canadian border in the Midwest and escaping to FL for a week in the winter is almost too long for me. Yes, the grass is beautifully green and we may have snow/sleet for an hour or two this week and by Saturday back into the sixties. I love it! I’m pleased you enjoy FL. But sneering at other people’s contentment is strange to me. Can’t we all be happy for one another or embrace empathy at least?