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Originally Posted by mgjim
Do you ever get the impression that living in The Villages is like living on a military installation? Maybe it's just me, but I get the feeling that the similarities are just too great (self-contained, limited access, centrally managed). Am I on to something here or am I way off base (no pun intended)?
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I agree that there a some sociological and perhaps aesthetic similarities; but there is no reveille; no lights out. Mother Nature pretty much takes care of that.
Our house is in Sumter County, so I sometimes facetiously refer to the Villages as Fort Sumter. No offense is meant and hopefully none taken. The proud display of the various military affiliations is difficult to overlook.
Despite the architectural uniformity and fairly strict enforcement of that uniformity, having many veterans and retired military in the vicinity gives me sense of security that I would not have in many other places. I believe quite sincerely that if I were in a tight spot and needed a little back up, I would get it from my veteran and retired military neighbors -- maybe a little long in the tooth and a bit out of shape, but I feel I could count on them. I know
I wouldn't want to mess with them.
I apologize for this long posting. But, one last thought:
Relax -- you're in the Villages.
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