[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I just received the book from Amazon.com and began reading it, inbetween playing with the grandchildren this past weekend. Personally, I think he's being pretty fair.........although I take most of the things he's written with a grain of salt. He's coming from a totally different perspective living in a town which Norman Rockwell inhabited in New England, probably Stockbridge Massachusetts or Arlington Vermont. He really doesn't say. To us a village is quite different.

Apparently, he'd never been to Florida before, nor is he quite ready for retirement, having a newborn child. It is an interesting read though.
He's also admitting to being a sloppy home landscaper, etc. In other words, perfection of domain is not that important to him.

I just got a kick out of the part where only dogs under 30 lbs are allowed??? This is the section on the covenant. I assume that is to keep the noise level down from barking dogs? Not sure why dogs have to be weighed in??

We , ourselves, have not had any pets since all the kids left for college eons ago, got married, etc. However, from experience, not all HUGE DOGS ARE NOISY.........and quite a few tiny dogs are annoying.

Across from us we have two which my husband calls "Yip and Yap" as they begin every night at 9 p.m. and it's like an ECHO. Very tiny breed of pooches who weigh considerably under 30 lbs.

Anyway, I'm enjoying the book so far.....just a few chapters into it and I think he's doing a "fair" expose so far........a lot of the rules and regulations seem fair to us and to protect one's investment.......other seem a bit bizarre...........do the lamplights on each property really go on and off at the same time, synchronized to when a car backs out????? I guess it depends where one is coming from. A small town living experience is quite different from a big city frame of reference.

I actually bought the hard cover edition for myself to read and the soft cover edition for hubby to read........the paper back copy says "Leisureville" Adventures in a World Without Children. We just had such a whirlwind weekend with the 2 little ones ages 4 and 7 plus a 15 year old and our own adult children.........but I hope they didn't see that title. Wasn't planning on the books arriving when they did.

Happy, energetic, fun loving children are a joy to behold.......but tiring.
So, I can understand why some would enjoy the adult lifestyle with more quiet. Other people who are bonded at the hip to the younger generations would balk at the "visiting limitations." We love having them but are glad to have our peace and quiet back. They are bundles of loving energy. Need I say more. Anyway, it is a good read and hard to put down......just haven't had any time to read.

Oh, the part about not being allowed to change the oil in your car in your driveway? Hubby has his oil changed at the dealership, but what about lawn mowers, etc.........or does everyone use a landscaping service? We have a fellow who mows here as we are quite hilly..........but just wondering about guys who do like to "putter" in their garages or do their own maintenance on lawn equipment.....or cars???? Thanks.

Missed the part about oil on the driveway. I do know that you could do surgery in most garages here. I was pretty fixated on the "good" part. I wonder who in the heck Mr. Midnight really is.....................lol.