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Old 04-12-2010, 12:33 PM
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NJ -- Given that "Vision", I'd say the exact opposite. CW does in fact fulfill that role quite well. They do make sure the lawns are well kept and that you don't water when you're not supposed or have something on the lawn you shouldn't. Things do look pretty. I imagine when you're 75 YO, sitting in a truck and driving around for 4 hours isn't all tha easy, so they work hard. I'm sure they find various routes for their section, so they do think out of the box. They do wave to you, so they're friendly and encompass the friendliest town image. So, sounds like the vision is well-covered. What is not is not doing what they say they will do (jumping the car, calling authorities for the garage door), going the extra steps that might be needed to help and protect Villagers and visitors. BUT, they really do a good job of blocking the gate to talk to the gatekeepers (how hard would it be to park the truck and go chat or discuss daily events, whatever?).
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