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Old 12-12-2012, 09:19 AM
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Hello Everyone!

I've been a lurker for a while and finally spoke up after reading a thread in which a "troller" (an individual whose sole purpose is to to criticize and elicit a response from the membership) attacked the Villages. (He was the Marine who thought it was OK to bring his alcoholic beverage into a restaurant in one of the squares)... like he was on vacation on a Mexican beach! BTW loved the response, "Why not bring a ham sandwich also!... too funny!

I'm a few years away from the minimum age, yet feel an affinity toward "The Villages" since researching this amazing retirement area a few months ago. To be clear, my wife is not YET sold, 5+ years away (at a minimum)... her mind is very linear... i.e., still have kids in high school, can't think about retirement...

I, on the other hand, have already mentally made pickle ball reservations, scuba diving lessons set, have a 9-hole round set up with future buddies, will meet the ladies for drinks/dinner at any one of 100+ clubs/restaurants... etc...

Coming from very southern California... to me... Florida is not first (but well up there!) on my list... but with no state income tax... warm, beaches not too far away, centrally located to cruise terminals, european travel destinations... hey, this is looking mighty inviting!

Thankfully, heat, humidity and hot weather... "bring on global warming" is my wife's common lament!

To Gracie... If you read this... from reading your posts, I love you. What a sweet lady! No place is perfect. Once you've made your decision, and you're happy, disregard all the negative! Gracie correctly exudes this.

Why would someone make hundreds of posts on TOTV if they've decided to live elsewhere? They're desperately seeking confirmation for their decision. We accuse them of being vindictive, or mean... when they simply are seeking gratification that "they" made the right decision for themselves. I usually give it to them and go on with my life. It sounds aloof or arrogant, and I get that at first look, but if you begin to peel back the onion, you see these people's interests do not align with that of The Village: A temperate climate, vast social interaction, large recreational opportunities, an active lifestyle, etc...

Some people dig on isolation, cold weather, small town... whatever... not us!

In the end... those of you already blessed with a "Villages" lifestyle... count your blessings, be grateful for your "circumstance", and do not feel as if you need to defend your decision. Those of us, and there are plenty of us, that understand and embrace the "lifestyle" will join you in the future, regardless.

Finally, after saying final goodbyes to several friends recently, I've had a bit of clarity in my life. Whether I visit the Corvette forum (my favorite automobile, for right or wrong), or the Seabourn forum, or my wife visits her cooking forums... the world is full of loving, sweet people with the same dreams and aspirations. Oh, and all those forums are also filled with "haters" that (despite our best intentions) bring nothing nothing but negative vibrations. Their information is most often incorrect, misguided, and delivered with an ulterior motive. Be wary of these people!

Peace to all... in spite of what the detractors might say, the Morse's have indeed created an incredible place to live! Be secure in your beliefs. If you chose to be a Villager, you chose well!

Hopefully, we'll join you in a few years. Meanwhile, enjoy your lives to the fullest, and do not pay attention to the detractors - their sound is universal and of no positive consequence!... a giant whining, sucking sound.

Merry Christmas! (and Happy Hannukah!)


PS I may not be a frequent poster, but I'll check back from time to time. My sincere best to Gracie... I wish we were a few years (and miles) closer.

Best to all!
What a nice first post. Sure that Graciegirl will see it.