Waving to people

[samhass]

I know this has been posted before, but I would like to bring up the issue again. When I moved here two years ago, most people on carts waved as you went by each other. I rarely see that now. I make an effort to smile and wave to people. The wave I received from people back then was one of the reasons I thought this was such a great place to live. That wave stood for happiness at being in TV..
It seems many have gotten bored with that initial burst of friendliness and have reverted to the big city "eyes straight ahead" mentality. Yes, we have to pay attention to our driving, but that small wave brought so much sunshine to my soul. I think we should all make a conscious effort to start waving and smiling at one another again. I never stopped. If I make one grumpy person smile, my day is happier. I may sound like a Stepford wife wanting a perfect world here in TV, but so what. There's a huge world out there that can be grumpy
and discourteous. Here we can be different. Let's really be America's friendliest and happiest home town. wav wav wav wav wav wav

[mom2five]

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Just wanted to wave back at you samhass. Have a great day.

[barbjim]

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If you see four people next week on rental golf carts waving and saying hi to everyone, that will be me. I am sorry to hear that folks have stopped that very simple and pleasant gesture.
I still acknowledge people I pass in the streets, stores, etc. I will continue to do so in spite of their response. wav wav wav wav wav wav wav

[redwitch]

I'm with you. I have a ball driving the Miata and waving at folks. Think I've only had two not wave back and then there was the one who waved with one finger. I just did a "naughty-naughty" with two fingers and he started cracking up and waved.

People do still wave first, though. Sadly, it seems to be more from walkers than drivers -- golf cart or otherwise.

[RCT]

I don't live there yet, but in my many visits, I was amazed at all the people who waved. I guess just the ones I saw seemed like many many to me compared to what you have been used to, but maybe some don't wave cuz they were taught to keep both hands on the wheel?? ??? :joke:

[graciegirl]

:agree: I am waving and blowing kisses back to you. Of course we should ALL wave. I can't wait to move down there and be part of the new.........WAVE!

Looking for my waving icon....Where is that danged thing?!?

Gracie Girl and group. I.E. Husband Henry, daughter Helene (She will be coming with us, you will love her,) and cats Mikey and Hershey. Please don't any of you be allergic. I want to cook Ohio Johhny Marzetti and have you all over for dinner. WAVING!

[PJ]

Thanks for this thread Samhass. I agree, we need to encourage friendliness. I wave a lot, and also say Hi to most people I encounter.

[Boomer]

:agree: I am waving and blowing kisses back to you. Of course we should ALL wave. I can't wait to move down there and be part of the new.........WAVE!

Looking for my waving icon....Where is that danged thing?!?

Gracie Girl and group. I.E. Husband Henry, daughter Helene (She will be coming with us, you will love her,) and cats Mikey and Hershey. Please don't any of you be allergic. I want to cook Ohio Johhny Marzetti and have you all over for dinner. WAVING!


GG,

If we two Buckeyes ever meet up, I will tell you a story about Johnny Marzetti. Not here. Not now. Not because the story is rated R or anything. It is because the story would reveal one of Boomer's secrets. (Do I need help or what? I am beginning to refer to myself in third person.)

But I can tell you and everybody else a story about waving.

Remember the 70's when we were all so darned cute. Well, my car was cute, too. It was a Triumph. When I bought it, used, somebody told me that I could end up having to put out for a British Leland Motors mechanic.

I loved that little car.

But at the time there was protocol on the road, here in my part of Ohio anyway.

I guess there had been a time when all sportscar drivers waved to one another.

But by the time I was one, the protocol had changed.

The one in the less expensive sportscar had to wave first.

Well, I was pretty busy waving first to Porsches and Jags, no matter what their number, and pretty much everybody else. I was never sure what to do though when I met an MG. So I just waved anyway.

So what I am starting to wonder as I read this thread is whether some of those sportscar drivers that I was waving to first in the 70's are in TV. Well, if they are down there and are being quite snotty and full of themselves, they may want to consider getting over it.

Sam is right.

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[rjrex]

We have lived in TV for 6 years now... I still wave at everybody and always will. Some walkers even wave back.

[samhass]

Thanks, Mom2five, for the wave. To all that replied saying you will be perennial wavers, I say " Thanks for making our little part of the world a happier place.!!!"

[nONIE]

Living in grumpy upstate N.Y for so many years where the sun rarely shines and noone ever waves to each other in passing, I will have to keep a rubberband on one finger to remind me to wave, wave, wave! I think its a wonderful idea and hopefully I will catch on quickly. It really is such a nice gesture , thanks for bringing it up!

If you pass me and I dont wave, please give me a good swift kick! LOL

[chelsea24]

wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav Great post Sam! I completely agree! I'm afraid I've fallen back into the big city thing sometimes. I wave back always, but I must also remember to wave first! My hubby and I were amazed at that when we first moved here 5 months ago and it did make us very happy. So, I'll remember to wave! Thanks for reminding me of that good feeling. :-*

[mfp509]

I've been here for 5 years and still wave at everyone, including the trolley when it goes by. wav wav wav

[samhass]

Sweet Nonie, You are to dear for anyone to ever give you a kick. Your smile is as nice as a wave.

[nONIE]

Awwww! Thankyou Sam, What a nice thing to say but truthfully sometimes I really need that swift kick, Really! ;) I welcome it when necessary!

You are such a sweetie!

[KathieI]

Sweet Nonie, You are to dear for anyone to ever give you a kick. Your smile is as nice as a wave.

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Interesting observation, Sam. My first trip to TV in March, 07, everyone wav wav so much that I thought they were nuts (being a NY type of girl), but of course, I would always wav wav back, in a typical queen of the parade fashion.

But, my last trip, I thought it was me, but there weren't as many wav wav from others, and I found that I was the only one wav wav and they weren't wav wav back?

Gee, now I sound like Boomer ::) digressing:

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And never stop!! wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav (I love this icon)

[swrinfla]

mfp509:

When I took my first trolley ride more than three years ago, I was struck by the fact that several people in their golf carts waved at the trolley! So, I now make it a habit to wave at the trolley, too, even though it's usually probably only the driver who sees me! Still, chances are he's been a Villager for years and is glad of the wave!

SWR

[Irish Rover]

Boomer, what part of Ohio are you from?

[Boomer]

Down by the river.

[Irish Rover]

I spent a lot of early years in Steubenville and the Cincinnati. (Same river in both places)

[aln]

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[Donna]

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[Sidney Lanier]

For the longest time I've done this in "grumpy New York," and it is invariably disarming. Too often people just don't know what to make of it and pass me off as a nut case. It's just fun to see people's reaction. I remember years ago riding up and down the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn with friends and their two sons wearing Groucho glasses with the bushy eyebrows, big nose, and moustache, smiling and waving to people. Nothing unsafe, but it was always amusing to see such varied reactions. I smile and wave to people here in TV all the time; whether they respond is not my problem....

[chuckinca]

Harley Riders wave at each other all the time, so they must be the happiest and friendliest people too

[Rokinronda]

We didn't have a Harley, but had a Honda 650 Custom and we can still hear! . All bikers wave to each other. We moved here 3 1/2 yrs. ago and loved the waving. Maybe because we are on the historic side, we tend to notice more waving here??!!! Is it an "historic tradition"? It seems to be more prevelant in this area. Maybe we can spread the wave AGAIN!! wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav or at least smiles ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[mcelheny]

:welcome:
I have always waved to people in upstate NY and now here. Most people wave back. ;D

[bsliny]

Maybe its where you live in the villages I live in the village of Del Mar right behind
Spanish Springs And almost everyone waves as they go bye
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[njgranny]

That spirit of friendliness is what impressed us so much when we were at the Villages in February. We stopped to ask directions and the people who helped us were so enthusiastic about TV and happy to help us, that it was contagious.

The people we saw in the restaurant just looked so happy and enthusiastic, too. We began to wander if the water was drugged. :) :) :)

[chuckster]

Sidney, waved to you on grand Central Pkwy, think it was you, years ago............ ;) ;)

[chuckinca]

We didn't have a Harley, but had a Honda 650 Custom and we can still hear! . All bikers wave to each other. We moved here 3 1/2 yrs. ago and loved the waving. Maybe because we are on the historic side, we tend to notice more waving here??!!! Is it an "historic tradition"? It seems to be more prevelant in this area. Maybe we can spread the wave AGAIN!! wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav wav or at least smiles ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



According to the boss, the historic side is the home of the Stepford Grannies - been drinking the TV kool aid for too long

[Rokinronda]

I am not a stepford granny! I am not a stepford granny! I am not a stepford granny! ;D wav wav wav wav wav wav wav

[nONIE]

Ready Ronda?? LETS GET HIM!!! evil6

[Russ_Boston]

I'll start limbering up my arm for my visit. I guess I'll have to learn to drive with one arm - 65,000 people - that's a lot of waving!

[nONIE]

I really did try waving to people yesterday while driving my golf cart. Taking my hand off the wheel as any times as I had to made me feel a little insecure(especially the way I drive)! Golf carts kept going by and I had to keep driving with one hand, the cart did not seem to stay on track for me.

I did notice people smiling and nodding tho as I went by but not waving. Now Im not sure what to do, I certainly dont want to appear unfriendly! :dontknow: Such a problem!!!

[samhass]

If you can't wave, a big smile and nod of the head will suffice. wav wav wav wav

[SteveFromNY]

I always wave (or nod, if I can't take my hand off the wheel).

[bogart]

I noticed too, that people seemed to wave less during our stay this winter............so then I started not waving as often. Because of this post, I'll resume my waving. This was a good reminder. After all, aren't we known for our friendly community?
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[Russ_Boston]

If you see a guy who looks like my avatar (pic taken today while i'm bored stiff at work!) waving furiously during the week of April 26 - May 2 just flag me down and introduce yourself. I'd love to meet some of the regulars of TOTV during my stay.

[redwitch]

I'm becoming a waving fool. Did some errands this morning -- waved at cars, golf carts, walkers, dogs (they seemed to appreciate the most), workers. Everyone who actually saw me wave, waved back. One setter's tail was still going like crazy when I turned the corner. ;D

[PJ]

Yeah, RW I love it when the dogs wave back! It seems they really notice.

[samhass]

We'll be looking for you, Russ. :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: 8)...and we'll not only wave, we'll say hello!

[Cassie325]

I always wave to everyone....please just wave back....I am so happy to be here....I just want to pass it around!!! However, I have seen a change in the last two years....start waving!!!! ;D :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:

[jadebox]

We always wave at other golf carts and the trolley. Sometimes by the time people return a wave we have gone by and don't see them.

[F16 1UB]

As a former biker - yeah they waved - as a current Vette owner - yeah they wave - and livin here in KY even the pick up truck good ol boys wave or nod. Now I was never used to that until we moved to KY. So what's the problem in TV? I just got through braggin to a newbie on how friendly the people are in TV. If you don't wanna wave to me when I drive by you I hope your line breaks at your next bass tournament. There I'm Done.

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[renielarson]

Being Kansas born and bred we "farmers" (even us city folk who considered ourselves farmers) waved to everyone!

Driving down the country roads, not only did the drivers of all the pickup trucks (and that's about all they drive in farm country) wave, but also the farmers on tractors from the fields as we passed. I always made a joke about buying one of those spring waving hands that attach to glass...it would always be waving driven by the well known blowing Kansas winds and I'd never have to do it manually again!

I'm just warning you...when I arrive in TV tomorrow evening...

...if you see a lady in a light green GAS golf cart with a gold Parrot's Landing emblem on the front waving...it's ME!!!!! And if I can figure out a way to attach a Parrothead Hat and Margarita sunglasses to my cart, then you'll know it's me for sure!

[barbjim]

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I had the chance to visit the Villages for a few days, rented golf carts with another couple and made our way through the different areas. I was waving and smiling at folks as they passed and got very little response. One thing did happen, after about passing a couple hundred golf carts, waving and smiling got very tiring. I then switched to smiling and nodding. After that, I tried just smiling...then I said "Don't Make eye contact" and I won't have to do anything.
I think the waving and smiling is a great thing to do, but you know it gets old after about hundred or so golf carts full of people. So it may not be that folks are rude, it's just that they are worn out from the activity.

[Muncle]

Before moving to TV, I lived in the DC area for 11 years. I found that throughout the District area, but especially on the Beltway, lots of people would wave. However, the big difference between the waves in DC and those in TV is down here folks tend to use all their fingers.

[jadebox]

After you wave turn around and look back. Many times by the time the person sees your wave and starts waving back they have gone by. If driving the cart don't turn :) I find early morning prople tend to wave more.

[nhsnowbird]

We were in TV for the winter and most everyone waved. We were Up North, so maybe these folks are just happier than most because they've been here longer ... who knows, but I still think TV is a very friendly place. People at the squares talk to you, people in the movie theaters talk to you ...

[BETHPAGE BLACK]

:agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:I'm also from NY and tired of people who dont wave and who just walk by,,,Hey guys this is TV..everyone should be smiling and waving ..Did you ever just wonder how you were so lucky to be living in TV???? Come on everyone "we are the friendliest hometown are we not?"

[samhass]

Yes, we are the friendliest!! wav wav wav wav wav wav 040 040 040

[bsliny]

:agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:I'm also from NY and tired of people who dont wave and who just walk by,,,Hey guys this is TV..everyone should be smiling and waving ..Did you ever just wonder how you were so lucky to be living in TV???? Come on everyone "we are the friendliest hometown are we not?" WHAT PART OF LONG ISLAND ARE YOU FROM

[Rokinronda]

I wave, a small wave, ??? because I am a two hands on the steering wheel driver, especially on narrow cart paths. Its a four finger wave (w/ thumb curled tightly on the steering wheel), but I always SMILE ;D nod, :agree: and give a four finger wave. :welcome: When the paths are widened and I can release my left hand grip from the steering wheel, a FULL WAVE it will be!! Back in Rhode ISLAND a quick "hi" was the thing! wav

[nONIE]

In "grumpy" N.Y, if you run into someone you know, say in a store, they will dodge behind a counter to avoid saying hi to you. Now thats unfriendly! Unbelievable but true!

[samhass]

When you return to the Northeast after being here, you realize how many gray days we have up there. The sunshine just makes you happier. The happier you are, the more you wave!

[nONIE]

Thats so true Sam, and the happiness is contagious in The Villages.

Seasonal depression can be a real problem, and there is very little sunshine in our neck of the woods. A friend of mine who moved to California for 2 years told me she got totally sick of one sunny day after the other, and was so happy to get back to N.Y. Now what do you make of that??? :dontknow:

[samhass]

I hope I will get sick of it so I can be happy every time we head north. Pennsylvania is a beautiful state. Our home is stunning and sits in a magical location. The only problem is lack of a social life. Everyone is working. Here in TV, you can wake up and go out to play everyday. There are lots of friends that want to come out and play, as well. It's wonderful!
The sunshine makes you happy. I love Stepford City..oops, The Villages.

[nONIE]

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[Russ_Boston]

Rhonda, I'm born and raised in RI as well so let's be honest - It's more of a one finger wave up here :joke:

[beady]

After living most of my life in Massachusetts and NH where the gray days outnumber the sunny ones, I will never be tired of day after day of sunshine. It is the best.

I agree with Rhonda, I leave my hands on the wheel and smile or nod. The cart paths up here north of 466 are to narrow and you need to be in full control. I swear some folks are hitting 25 mph's or more. They leave me in a cloud of dust. They even pass me on a curve with no ability to see if someones up ahead. Scary.

[Rokinronda]

RUSS!!! Where in RI? The big city of Providence? NOT IN SOUTH COUNTY!! South County has country and beach charm and mostly friendly people. Did know a few snobs, but don't we all....In South County, when taking a walk and in passing, usually a mutual hi!

[Russ_Boston]

Rhonda - Central Falls born and raised until college at age 18. Not quite as civil as you south county folk.

[fizzbyn]

Waving is very common in the retirement community where we currently live. When we were in TV two weeks ago, we waved to everyone. Some waved back and some looked at us like, who is that... do we know them? Well, I like waving. It makes you feel like you live in friendly community, so when we get there we will wave! wav