[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

These comments help me understand some concerns of long-time residents. They understandably are comparing The Villages of today to the Villages of many years past. The huge influx of newer and younger retirees, like myself, only know The Villages that currently exists, and we have nothing to compare it to. We don’t see it as crowded, and we see all the new development coming as “opportunity “, and welcome it, and it’s even the reason why many of us chose to move here (anticipation of future development). I’m in very good health, and the Lord willing, hope to be around here in TV for 25 or more years. If that holds true, then I’m going to experience a tremendous amount of growth, and the Villages of 2050 will look very different than The Villages of 2025. If TOTV is still around in 25 years, will I be here lamenting of all the changes that have occurred and wishing things were like they were in 2025? Hard to say. I do know that I’m pretty flexible, and actually love change and seek it out, so who knows. In the meantime, life here is pretty awesome, as our most of my fellow Villagers.

We have been here ten years. We still have that "What a great place this is." feeling. Please do not let the unhappy minority put a dent in your happiness. Comparing anything to the 'good old days' doesn't matter. Find your happiness. They may or may not find theirs. There is so much to do and so many great folks to do it with.