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Honestly, I moved here to put some distance between us and family. Didn't like the drama. I do not care whether anyone else in the Villages likes it or not. I am fine with it, but I was also fine with my last home. What other folks think about the Villages doesn't matter because it has absolutely no effect on how I think of it. But, one of the many things that I do like that comes to mind is the fact that in every neighborhood in the Villages, there is ALWAYS a neighbor that is at home, in case one has an emergency. There is always someone in the neighborhood that "SEES" anything unusual happening. And there is always someone around to lend a hand when one needs assistance. Generally speaking, even though some are cold spirited persons from the proverbial "Northern" territories/states, they are good people. I don't know if it is just the general attitude here or what, but most folks that seem to be harsh still come thru when someone needs assistance or directions.
Yep, some neighbors complain about the "developers" but I ignore it. As far as I am concerned, after I purchased I did not need to have any association with the "developers." When I first moved here, I subscribed to the "Sun" but found that I was just recycling a lot of paper that I did not even get a chance to peruse. I discontinued it because it turned out to be a waste of a few bucks that could be used elsewhere. My spouse loves it here so that is all that matters to me. Keep your dogs off my lawn and I will have no complaints. I do not care about the stupid drivers, how you park or whether or not you knock down the gates because you are too stupid to stop. I don't care about decals on the mail boxes, or little white crosses in your yard. But, I do love it when family complains about the snow up North while I enjoy the sunshine on my legs when I wear shorts all year long. I also love it when I can go a whole year without observing a "gator" and when a family member visits, we suddenly see one that seems to be posing for us as we drive through the Villages. When you are granted years of time with your spouse that shouldn't have happened without God's intervention, you appreciate even the "grouches" in the Villages. Too bad that sharing your feelings with others doesn't always result in a change in their disposition.