What nice thing has happened to you lately in The Villages?

[graciegirl]

Thought it might be fun to share some big and little things that you have seen or experienced here that were happy, nice, lovely, good, and kind.


I will start.


We were at a party recently with our daughter Helene who enjoys sparkling earrings and bracelets. A friend walks in who knows us all and knows Helene's enchantment with fashion jewelry. She chatted with Helene for a few minutes gave her a hug and took off and gave Helene the beautiful bracelet she was wearing.

[Cisco Kid]

I viewed the live web cam of Lake Sumter Landing.

[CFrance]

I went to Lake Imaging at Colony to have an MRI yesterday, and they were the NICEST people, despite a couple of grump-buckets in there exercising their sense of entitlement.

They made me feel like a customer, not a number. And they were nice to the grump-buckets too!

[eremite06]

When I ride my recumbent trike around the neighborhood I get a lot of smiles and friendly waves.

[DonH57]

No one has flipped me off in the past week!

[Taltarzac725]

...to a man with the same birthday as she has. 5-31. Now, he better remember that anniversary. :laugh: It's a just family wedding though otherwise she would have had to invite way too many people.

There was a woman at the University of Minnesota Law School with the same birthday as I have-- 2-24. Have not met anyone else though with the 2-24 birthday. There were about 265 people in the incoming U of MN Law School Class of 1989 so it was hard to get to know many people except for those you shared classes with all that First Year. They divided the Class of 1989 into groups A,B,C,D and E. I was in Group A and most of my Law School experiences were with people from that group. The woman, Thane M., who shared my 2-24 birthday was in E. The groups tended to socialize together a bit throughout law school. Or, at least, it was a starting point. My friendships were more with the people in the clinic Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners. About 15 people from the starting Class of 1989 dropped out; but then a few more transferred in from other schools or were people who took more than three years to get through law school at graduated with us in 1989.

Hope these two birthday soon to be married people have a great time tomorrow. They may or may not be on TOTV. I often do not know if people know me from TOTV or not.

Thanks for starting such a positive thread Graciegirl.

[2BNTV]

Went to a wonderful dinner, with new friends.

Just like my old friends up north only, they won't let me buy them dinner. :D

Warm and caring people, who are a joy to know!!!!

[kittygilchrist]

No one has flipped me off in the past week!

LOL, Don. the flipper happened to me yesterday...anyway, I have a new friend! A most wondrous lovely person and we are as compatible as a pair of old shoes, share core values. BFF!

And Gracie's here. Rejoice!

[Taltarzac725]

LOL, Don. the flipper happened to me yesterday...anyway, I have a new friend! A most wondrous lovely person and we are as compatible as a pair of old shoes, share core values. BFF!

And Gracie's here. Rejoice!

That's nice to hear. I do think people with shared values and hobbies make the best relationships.

Now if I can just find some with a passion for movies, FunTrivia, dogs, and who can put up with my various selfless crusades. "Selfless crusades" are those that take money out of your pocket rather than putting it in. Of course, there are people who make gobs of money through their crusades but I have not figured out how just yet.

[misky]

Thought it might be fun to share some big and little things that you have seen or experienced here that were happy, nice, lovely, good, and kind.


I will start.


We were at a party recently with our daughter Helene who enjoys sparkling earrings and bracelets. A friend walks in who knows us all and knows Helene's enchantment with fashion jewelry. She chatted with Helene for a few minutes gave her a hug and took off and gave Helene the beautiful bracelet she was wearing.

I sold my house up North and put a bunch of things in a POD. When the POD was delivered here, I had several offers from friends and neighbors to help me unload. Nice surprise.

[rubicon]

Let me get back to you on that question

[kittygilchrist]

I sold my house up North and put a bunch of things in a POD. When the POD was delivered here, I had several offers from friends and neighbors to help me unload. Nice surprise.

hurray for selling the house! Happy for you!

[Patty55]

No one has flipped me off in the past week!

Me too, I'm usually good for at least two bird flippers a week with a few F-youse thrown in for good measure. Where did they go? Did they die? Get medication?

[DangeloInspections]

Gracie, What a nice topic for a thread!

As some of you know, I am in The Villages everyday, doing mostly warranty inspections. I love what I do and meet the most interesting and wonderful people. I had a customer the other day who enjoyed bird watching, etc. I was telling her a problem we were having with our active bluebird house, and she GAVE me a specific item to help with it....something that I did not know existed and in all of my research never came across.

It was so very kind of her and I very much appreciated it. When you consider the average life of the 7 billion people on this planet, we all have to be in the upper 1/10th of the top one percent in health, wealth, lifestyle, etc, etc......we are all very blessed and have much to be thankful for. Enjoy!

Frank

[dewilson58]

Mother Nature was kind.

[DonH57]

Me too, I'm usually good for at least two bird flippers a week with a few F-youse thrown in for good measure. Where did they go? Did they die? Get medication?

Good one Patty. LOL:1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

Me too, I'm usually good for at least two bird flippers a week with a few F-youse thrown in for good measure. Where did they go? Did they die? Get medication?

It's those Snowbirds............could it be???......a bird is a bird.


:laugh::laugh:

[yabbadu]

Thought it might be fun to share some big and little things that you have seen or experienced here that were happy, nice, lovely, good, and kind.


I will start.


We were at a party recently with our daughter Helene who enjoys sparkling earrings and bracelets. A friend walks in who knows us all and knows Helene's enchantment with fashion jewelry. She chatted with Helene for a few minutes gave her a hug and took off and gave Helene the beautiful bracelet she was wearing.

I Woke Up and saw the Sun and Blue Sky!

[kittygilchrist]

Gracie, What a nice topic for a thread!

As some of you know, I am in The Villages everyday, doing mostly warranty inspections. I love what I do and meet the most interesting and wonderful people. I had a customer the other day who enjoyed bird watching, etc. I was telling her a problem we were having with our active bluebird house, and she GAVE me a specific item to help with it....something that I did not know existed and in all of my research never came across.

It was so very kind of her and I very much appreciated it. When you consider the average life of the 7 billion people on this planet, we all have to be in the upper 1/10th of the top one percent in health, wealth, lifestyle, etc, etc......we are all very blessed and have much to be thankful for. Enjoy!

Frank

Frank did my home inspection and he's a treasure for anyone who needs one. A sweep of positive vibes all around! Genuinely nice guy.

[Patty55]

It's those Snowbirds............could it be???......a bird is a bird.


:laugh::laugh:

Could be and now that they're gone I have a lot more yards to walk the puppies. :evil6:

[lhasalady]

LOL, Don. the flipper happened to me yesterday...anyway, I have a new friend! A most wondrous lovely person and we are as compatible as a pair of old shoes, share core values. BFF!

And Gracie's here. Rejoice!

I also have a new friend. She is caring, compassionate, unselfish, and just a beautiful person not only on the outside but on the inside where it is most important. I am so grateful for her. Yes, BFF, I agree, some things are meant to be.

I don't post very often but I do check out this forum everyday. I have missed reading Gracie's uplifting posts. So glad she is back. God bless.

[MikeV]

I woke up here in paradise.

[shcisamax]

Gracie what a great thread! So glad you started it.

This morning when I went to the back, when I was leaving, someone said, "Welcome to The Villages" with a big smile on their face. I don't know why they thought I just arrived but who cares. It was a lovely offering of hospitality.

[alemorkam]

I saw a wonderful sunrise this morning. While walking on the boardwalk before the sunrise all the other walkers greated me with a good morning.

[ilovetv]

I went to Lake Imaging at Colony to have an MRI yesterday, and they were the NICEST people, despite a couple of grump-buckets in there exercising their sense of entitlement.

They made me feel like a customer, not a number. And they were nice to the grump-buckets too!

I got to LAUGH OUT LOUD at this vocabulary expansion for today:

"grump-buckets"

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[villagetinker]

Went to the new Walgreens in Pinellas to get a prescription. The druggist was great!! There was a problem with insurance (go figure), he tried to fix it, but it turned out I had to call. After a 30 minute call involving several parties, I was told to have him put the transaction through again, no go, more typing at insurance company, and try again, after the 4th try, SUCCESS. During this whole process the druggist was great and very positive. This is my new pharmacy.

[ilovetv]

We wake up every day in good health and see sunshine coming in thru the blinds.....

...with no alarm clock!

[tippyclubb]

Watching the Spanish Spring web cam and seeing the palm trees gently swaying with the breeze. When I see the golf carts going around the bend I wonder is Gracie in there? Lol!

[CFrance]

I got to LAUGH OUT LOUD at this vocabulary expansion for today:

"grump-buckets"

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:
I'm glad I could give someone another nice thing to happen!

[TexaninVA]

No one has flipped me off in the past week!

That's a pretty low bar, but I'm glad it's working for you :)

[kittygilchrist]

I also have a new friend. She is caring, compassionate, unselfish, and just a beautiful person not only on the outside but on the inside where it is most important. I am so grateful for her. Yes, BFF, I agree, some things are meant to be.

I don't post very often but I do check out this forum everyday. I have missed reading Gracie's uplifting posts. So glad she is back. God bless.

It's you! LOL, without noticing your name, lhasa, I read the text and thought, yeah, that sounds just like MY new friend...through and through, BFF.
Hugs,
K.
ps Gracie, this is one woman you must get to know...

[CFrance]

Gracie, What a nice topic for a thread!

As some of you know, I am in The Villages everyday, doing mostly warranty inspections. I love what I do and meet the most interesting and wonderful people. I had a customer the other day who enjoyed bird watching, etc. I was telling her a problem we were having with our active bluebird house, and she GAVE me a specific item to help with it....something that I did not know existed and in all of my research never came across.

It was so very kind of her and I very much appreciated it. When you consider the average life of the 7 billion people on this planet, we all have to be in the upper 1/10th of the top one percent in health, wealth, lifestyle, etc, etc......we are all very blessed and have much to be thankful for. Enjoy!

Frank
Do you still have your golden retriever? If so, you've got one nice thing happening to you every single day!:pepper2:

[Big O]

I arrived back in The Villages yesterday after being stuck for two months in Toledo with a broken leg.

[CFrance]

I arrived back in The Villages yesterday after being stuck for two months in Toledo with a broken leg.
:BigApplause::BigApplause: Welcome home!

[The Great Fumar]

I had the most fun running a little doggie off my lawn........

[kittygilchrist]

I had the most fun running a little doggie off my lawn........

ignore...don't get baited, gang.

[Cisco Kid]

ignore...don't get baited, gang.

Big man.:popcorn::popcorn:

[Lauren Sweeny]

Met Gracie and Helene the other day ,hit it off from the start! Also met new neighbor ,it has been a great week!

[ilovetv]

I arrived back in The Villages yesterday after being stuck for two months in Toledo with a broken leg.

Now that is something to celebrate!

[Taltarzac725]

I had the most fun running a little doggie off my lawn........

It's Fumar though. He probably has a brood of dogs.

I usually only get flipped off maybe once a year. So, it is a beautiful day in the Villages.

[quirky3]

Fumar has always been all bark and no bite!!

[Ruthtomnorma3]

My husband,Tom, had his VA routine yearly visit with the doctor yesterday.
The doctor was able to shead some light on his current declineing health....he pin pointed the cause....medication...so we are going to the private doctors to get it corrected. This was another Devine intervention among all the other appointments......
We feel 10 tons have been lifted.....ready to walks down the healthy road now....
This is just the first step ; what a big one....

[dewilson58]

My husband,Tom, had his VA routine yearly visit with the doctor yesterday.
The doctor was able to shead some light on his current declineing health....he pin pointed the cause....medication...so we are going to the private doctors to get it corrected. This was another Devine intervention among all the other appointments......
We feel 10 tons have been lifted.....ready to walks down the healthy road now....
This is just the first step ; what a big one....

Chemicals can be great, but we don't always know the side-effects. Glad it's working out for you.

[kittygilchrist]

Thought it might be fun to share some big and little things that you have seen or experienced here that were happy, nice, lovely, good, and kind.


I will start.


We were at a party recently with our daughter Helene who enjoys sparkling earrings and bracelets. A friend walks in who knows us all and knows Helene's enchantment with fashion jewelry. She chatted with Helene for a few minutes gave her a hug and took off and gave Helene the beautiful bracelet she was wearing.

Ahh, The Fellowship of the Bling!
I'm a member of that club.

[pooh]

Yesterday Mike and I were able to dine with some wonderful friends. In addition to the great company, we also enjoyed the best Mexican food we've ever had here in central Florida. Reminded us so very much of the food from the small Mexican restaurants we went to in southern CA. Good company, good food.....ahhhhhh:)

[buggyone]

I connected with a fellow TOTV'er today at his house, shared a few beers, and got to know him as a person rather than just a poster. Seems like someone who is a genuine nice guy.

[Patty55]

I had the most fun running a little doggie off my lawn........

Was it white, fluffy and wearing a dress?

[CFrance]

Was it white, fluffy and wearing a dress?
No,that was the one on my lawn.

[Barefoot]

I'm a grump-bucket because I'm in Canada and I'd rather be in TV!
The best thing that has happened to me today is seeing Ale's gorgeous photograph of the sunrise in The Villages.
It's really nice to hear all the happy comments on this thread.

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Yesterday Mike and I were able to dine with some wonderful friends. In addition to the great company, we also enjoyed the best Mexican food we've ever had here in central Florida. Reminded us so very much of the food from the small Mexican restaurants we went to in southern CA. Good company, good food.....ahhhhhh:)

Where is this great Mexican restraunt you visited.....
We havn't had a Mexican meal since moving from Texas last year....
You made me hungery

[Halibut]

My wife is a very nice thing that happened to me. That's not limited to The Villages, though.

Special Villages shoutout to Gregory, Dr. Sham's rounding nurse at the hospital. I swear that guy carries a sack of uplift with him wherever he goes. And it's deliberate -- he makes a conscious effort to be present, to enjoy every moment, and engage with every patient.

I always resolve to do that myself after interacting with him and sometimes it even lasts a few days. My inbred sardonic nature creeps back, though.

Also had a great (for me) round of golf this week.

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Gracie, What a nice topic for a thread!

As some of you know, I am in The Villages everyday, doing mostly warranty inspections. I love what I do and meet the most interesting and wonderful people. I had a customer the other day who enjoyed bird watching, etc. I was telling her a problem we were having with our active bluebird house, and she GAVE me a specific item to help with it....something that I did not know existed and in all of my research never came across.

It was so very kind of her and I very much appreciated it. When you consider the average life of the 7 billion people on this planet, we all have to be in the upper 1/10th of the top one percent in health, wealth, lifestyle, etc, etc......we are all very blessed and have much to be thankful for. Enjoy!

Frank

Please share with us other bird lovers what the helpful device offered to help the BB house problem...

[pooh]

Where is this great Mexican restraunt you visited.....
We havn't had a Mexican meal since moving from Texas last year....
You made me hungery

We dined at Latinas y Mas in Ocala....on 301. They have a web site. Not sure it's Tex Mex, but we all enjoyed our meals. Good food, good service. Will go back for sure...;)

[Barefoot]

My wife is a very nice thing that happened to me. That's not limited to The Villages, though.


Gotta love a guy who puts his wife #1 on his list of blessings. :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Steph]

I'm closing on a house soon and have been very impressed with the great customer service I've received from everyone involved in TV - my sales agent, his assistant, Citizens Bank, Villages Insurance, CenturyLink, Brighthouse and on and on. Very pleasant experiences in a stressful time.

[DangeloInspections]

So I do not "hijack" the thread....I P.M.'ed both posters who asked me questions.....

My brother visited here last week. He was amazed at everything. Here were some of his comments;

1) The cars all look so clean!
2) There are NO potholes!
3) The bridges all look so new, no rust!
4) Gas is cheaper!
5) I love all the palm trees!
6) Watermelons are so cheap!
7) How cool you can pick peaches and oranges off your own trees...
8) People are all so nice here!
9) I love the BIG street signs...they are even lit! And the reflectors on the roads are so cool!

Sometimes we get too used to how good we have things.....

[jrandall]

Walking happily around my neighborhood. ☺️

[dotti105]

We left our Utah house for the last time as residents. As of next week we will be official "Villagers". I must say it was bitter-sweet, but we are very excited about becoming full time residents!! Can't quit smiling!!

[CFrance]

We left our Utah house for the last time as residents. As of next week we will be official "Villagers". I must say it was bitter-sweet, but we are very excited about becoming full time residents!! Can't quit smiling!!
Congratulations, Dotti! Makes me smile just thinking about it. We've gotten to follow your every move on TOTV.:pepper2:

[handyman]

I live on Hope Spring Loop :)

[dotti105]

Congratulations, Dotti! Makes me smile just thinking about it. We've gotten to follow your every move on TOTV.:pepper2:

CFrance,
How sweet! I better make sure I behave myself if I'm being watched! Sometimes I'm a bit too impulsive, I'm afraid! Can't wait to meet you in person!

That's something else that always delights me. There are such wonderful folks on this forum. So many helpful, friendly, kind and insightful people here on TOTV have helped make this a reality for us. Thank you all!!

[dotti105]

Another super happy event for me. I found an "ad blockerplus" add on for firefox. Installed it in 3 clicks and Magic!!!! No more ads on the borders, banners on top and bottom of each website. I can shop online and no longer see ads for those items forever after. That made me really, really happy!!! ;-)

[George Bieniaszek]

I got to LAUGH OUT LOUD at this vocabulary expansion for today:

"grump-buckets"

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

Love the term "Grump-Buckets". These people are similar to or may even be the same people my wife and I refer to as being "EXLAX Deficient"

[George Bieniaszek]

Getting back to the original question, my wife and I have met some of the most wonderful neighbors and friends here in The Villages. We have enjoyed their company on many occasions, over dinner or gatherings at everyone's homes, great times golfing, laughing at and sharing silly stories to the point that we thought we would pass out.

We still have a home in Connecticut, but spend 7-8 months here in The Villages. We have finally, after 4 years, decided that this is the place for us. We are back in CT getting our house ready to put on the market and can't wait cause we will be back in TV in 4 weeks.

[Barefoot]

Another super happy event for me. I found an "ad blockerplus" add on for firefox. Installed it in 3 clicks and Magic!!!! No more ads on the borders, banners on top and bottom of each website. I can shop online and no longer see ads for those items forever after. That made me really, really happy!!! ;-)

It would make me superhappy if you would share with me how to get the "ad blockerplus" for firefox. It scares me to download anything from the internet unless someone verifies it's safe.

[Madelaine Amee]

"What nice thing happened to you today" ...... I don't think I can pinpoint just one nice thing, there is so much here to appreciate and be thankful for, even this hot summer weather is better than living in cool wet weather - well anyway it is for me.

But, this morning when I walked very very early I met a man who has been walking for over a year and has lost a lot of weight. So this morning I told him he looked great and he was so pleased. So, I suppose, I am his "nice" thing for today!

[buggyone]

I was invited to the home of a wonderful lady this morning and had great conversation (and a couple of beers for me) with her. I have been so lucky to meet such great people in The Villages.

[LorasBetty]

Since moving to The Villages less than a year ago I have heard many sad stories about people who came here to live the dream and unfortunately they are now struggling with health problems. So every day I'm aware of these nice things.

I CAN HEAR . . . the beautiful song of the Mockingbird, the storms rolling in, neighbors saying "hello" as they go by, strangers saying "hello" as they go by . . .

I CAN SEE . . . the morning sunrise, the evening sunset and the amazing clouds that only exist in Florida (maybe only in The Villages), the morning dew on the golf courses, the beautiful flowers along every street . . .

I CAN TASTE . . . the food that I'm able to prepare, meals that the wonderful restaurants in The Villages prepare for me . . .

I CAN TOUCH . . . the soft petals of flowers, the fur of my Golden Retriever, the hand of my loved one . . .

I CAN SMELL . . . the fresh air, the roses, cookies baking in the oven . . .

These are all nice things that happen to me each and every day. I'm blessed.

[Bizdoc]

Any day that I wake up and don't find my name in the obits is a good day...

[Barefoot]

It would make me superhappy if you would share with me how to get the "ad blockerplus" for firefox. It scares me to download anything from the internet unless someone verifies it's safe.

I asked for information on how to get Ad Blockerplus for Firefox. :024:

Both CFrance and Madelaine Amee PMed me with helpful suggestions.

That was really nice of them both.
Helpful people are part of why I love The Villages, and particularly TOTV.

[Cisco Kid]

I asked for information on how to get Ad Blockerplus for Firefox. :024:

Both CFrance and Madelaine Amee PMed me with helpful suggestions.

That was really nice of them both.
Helpful people are part of why I love The Villages, and particularly TOTV.

And on a helpful note, do you need shoes ?

[Vladimir]

Being from NY/NJ I am constantly amazed at the vast beautiful sky and billowing clouds especially when rain looms on the horizon - what a display of God's creative art work! Never seen this in NY/NJ - only in The Villages, FL

[Lpierleo]

Meeting people here on line as we are not yet full timers and being invited to someone's home in TV whom has never met us in person yet, but will very soon as we just placed our home on the market today! Great activity already.

It has been almost 2 years to get to the right time in our lives. Done packing, purging, tossing and given away.

[jrandall]

Great news Dottie. Hope to meet you soon.

[BarryRX]

I was out for a big walk yesterday and with about 2 miles to go I got caught in that downpour. Because of the lightning I ducked into the mailbox area at Odell pool and watched the storm. Two complete strangers stopping to pick up their mail realized I had gotten caught in the storm and asked me if I needed a ride home. Amazing!

[rhsgypsylady]

Due to a cancellation by someone else, I was able to get a seat on a bus for a beach trip. Yeah!! Life is good here in TV.

[graciegirl]

My Sweetie had a hole in one on the ninth hole at Saddlebrook this morning!
His fifth!

[Steve & Deanna]

We had been with friends Jerry and Judy at the Savannah Center taking in 'Broadway x 4' and I was coming down with a bad cold. Prior to that, we were talking about our celebrating our 47th wedding anniversary soon and by then, my cold was in full bloom the next night. As we were sitting down watching our favorite show (NCIS), doesn't the doorbell ring and Jerry was standing there with a bouquet of flowers. Naturally, he didn't stay due to my cold but we thought what a beautiful gesture. It still stays with us.

[Blessed2BNTV]

My Sweetie had a hole in one on the ninth hole at Saddlebrook this morning!
His fifth!

Congrats to Your Sweetie! One hole in one is great.....5 is incredible!

May we all have at least one of our own Sweetie, and one hole in one in our life! I'm 50% there :).

[Taltarzac725]

My Sweetie had a hole in one on the ninth hole at Saddlebrook this morning!
His fifth!

Congrats to your husband, Graciegirl! :highfive: Check out this guy, Herb Galliart, with 19. http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/07/11/hole-in-ones-83-year-old-mn-man-tops-tiger-woods/ http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4254-hole-in-one-facts-and-records
And Mancil Davis--http://www.golflink.com/list_347_golf-holeinone-records.html

This article is a few years old.

[Cisco Kid]

My Sweetie had a hole in one on the ninth hole at Saddlebrook this morning!
His fifth!

Who da man
Sweetie da man
That sounds odd
I wish I knew da mans real name.
But what the #*!!
Buy da Sweetie man a beer for me. :(
:BigApplause:

[kittygilchrist]

My Sweetie had a hole in one on the ninth hole at Saddlebrook this morning!
His fifth!

Henry, the Fifth! :ho:
that's his new name, Cisco,
Henry V!

[CFrance]

Henry, the Fifth! :ho:
that's his new name, Cisco,
Henry V!
You are a clever girl, Kitty!

[eremite06]

Today, I accidentally dropped my wallet, in front of the Lady Lake post office on 27. Didn't know it was missing for over an hour. I backtracked and asked around if anyone turned a wallet in. No luck. Went home and a very nice couple had left a message that they picked it up and even offered to deliver it to my house. I said I'd meet them any where they liked. It was returned to me and I want to thank Mike and Vicki W. for their kindness and honesty. All they asked in return was to pay it forward. I will do that.