[JMintzer]

We have (bordering on "had") very good friends who responded that way when we told them we bought in The Villages...

The husband is a golfing buddy, who constantly brings up politics (and is immediately shut down by the other two in our foursome. I typically laugh and hold my tongue...). Basically, it's just guys busting balls...

His wife, otoh, is constantly worrying about politics. Her son is gay (something I noodled thru when he was in High School, I've known him since he was a toddler...) When she felt she had to tell us, I responded, "I know... I've known for years. Do you really think it makes a difference to me?"

She was stunned, as she actually thought I'd treat him differently once I knew...

A year or so later, we went on a trip to Iceland with them. She had to ask everyone (and I do mean EVERYONE) how the gay community was treated in Iceland. You'd think that after the 10th time she got the same answer ("Nobody cares"), she'd get the hint. But no... This continued the entire trip...

She also sent me an e-mail before the trip that she was concerned that the previous election (in 2016) would cast a pall on the trip...

I'll repeat, I NEVER brought up politics with her...

Anyway, back to the topic...

Her response to our exciting news of buying in The Villages?

"Oh, I don't think I'd feel comfortable even visiting that place..."

I replied, "Your loss"...

When I told her husband, during a round of golf, he replied with the age old "STD Capital" line...

Well, I guess that one less couple on our "invite list"...