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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
Income taxes don't affect me, I don't work and have no major investments.
I hate the weather, I hate the politics, I hate the overly-obnoxious "where woke goes to die" rhetoric of hatred, mistrust, misinformation, and ignorance. Yes, that ignorance exists in every state. But it isn't celebrated quite so brazenly as it is here in this state.
In Central Florida specifically, I hate that I can't find a decent pizza. I hate that fried whole belly clams are $35 and up, IF you can find a place that has them on the menu. I hate the lack of ethnic diversity. I hate that everyone gets cremated, and when you type "cemetery near me" or "graveyard near me" you get crematoriums and memorial gardens for results with the Baldwin Brothers at the top of the list. Where I come from, graveyards are chock full of American history, and are very peaceful places to just sit and reflect on life.
I hate that there aren't any town greens, which is arguably over specific, but I come from the home of the first Town Green in the country so I'm biased.
I hate that people think a 20-year-old home is "old." I hate the mentality behind that. Again - where I come from - an "old" home was built prior to 1925, and there are thousands of them in the New England area that function just fine, are well-insulated, have withstood dozens of nor'easters, and are beautiful. I hate the overdevelopment of what was once beautiful swampland. Development, I'm all for. Overdevelopment, see traffic jam #99972, Turnpike Exit Detour #49297, and sinkhole #2721.
I hate that homes sit on cement slabs, with no basements. One thing in particular, which to me is just really WEIRD: I hate that all these developments - not just The Villages - feature their garages as the most prominent visual when you are looking at houses. The garages are all out in front of the house, not behind or beside it. That is just - really really weird to me.
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I applaud your honesty. Not liking CERTAIN things in your community does not make you an unhappy person. Apparently, you have lived and experienced different lifestyles. The Villages does not match up PERFECTLY or BETTER than your experiences. It is okay to grumble. Maybe, hidden under your dislikes is a solution to make the Villages better. We all live, learn, and try to expand our horizons.. This doesn't make any of us MISERABLE human beings.
You can tell by my last paragraph, I do not understand those who believe the Villages is HEAVEN. Your choice. But, don't call out others for not seeing things the way you do. Every community has room for improvement. Those who discuss wanted improvements are ONLY GIVING THEIR OPINION. There is no need to rake anyone under the coals. Last time I checked, this is an open forum. If you desire to read only what you want to hear, I suggest writing notes to yourself. This way, you will not be disappointed by others who do not see the world or the Villages the same as you.