My perception from reading all the history I can find and "Leisureville", which actually contains a fair amount of Villages history, is that while Harold was the patriarch and the founder, it was Gary and his aggressive approach that really pushed the concept to it's current level. Harold may have been satisfied to develop a successful manufactured home community, but Gary saw the ptential for much much more. I don't begrudge Gary a cent of his money or success, but as often is the case, the following generations may not be worthy custodians of the fortune.
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Oldcoach Ed
"You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails" "Be yourself - everyone else is taken"
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