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Old 05-10-2013, 02:55 AM
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I believe, Kitty expressed it perfectly. 'Why are single posts so stertile of engaging comments?'

I think most residents would agree - and it seems to be supported in your posts - that it was through the Talk of the Villages that newcomers, especially singles, have looked to for the real story behind living in such a unique community. And some have been able to develop friendships that made their transitions much easier and that continued long after their move to TV.

But, like Kitty says, why are there so few recent, meaningful discussions that affect the singles of TV. There are so many threads (oh, so many), with ambiguous titles and outdated posts that it's almost impossible to track down the subjects you're searching for and you feel foolish for starting another thread that has already been brought up - even though no one actually answered the question.

I suppose, being a novice at this, I hoped an open invitation to the single residents of TV, to share their real experiences, to offer advice for the single newcomer, or to even suggest ways to avoid the social pitfalls, that most newcomers fall into, will go a long way to ease any concerns or just help us to feel connected.

And lastly - and this may be an impossible undertaking, but wonderfully convenient for those who would rather spend less time searching and more time 'doing' - to work toward a more organized single forum for a contiuous, evolving, open discussion where any topics unique to the single resident can be added, discussed thoughtfully and not judged.

On that point, thank you, GW, Kitty, Diane, Kathie, Red, Katie, & Bill for 'getting it' and offering helpful responses. And it's cool that, in the least, this post prompted an 'ad hoc' get together.

I am now permanetly stepping down from my soapbox, never to fillibuster again. I can only offer an excuse for my long-winded, yawnfest on a recent, frustrating, search and a bout of insomnia