Kids

[pens 1966]

Really getting tired of the kids from Wildwood hanging out in Brownwood just a matter of time before trouble I thought this was an adult retirement village not a sitting service

[Cedwards38]

How old are the kids in question and what are they doing to annoy you? If they are lawbreaking, then tell a Deputy.

[pens 1966]

They range in ages between 10 to 15 it is just like a mall hang out for them there were 4 of them that came running out between cars that I almost hit they were just goofing off but when you get a large no. of kids it will be a problem I saw at least 5 different groups of 3 to 8 kids around Brownwood

[graciegirl]

The squares are public areas. Anyone can visit them.

[memason]

The squares are not private and are open to the public. In time, the kids will discover that they don't wanna hang out with a bunch of old folks and will find other places to go. Right now, it's new and a new movie theater for them to go to.

Besides, if they're hanging out in the square, they're not getting into trouble somewhere else. Kids gotta have something to do.... Remember when you were young?

[Cisco Kid]

I think it is time TV pulled out of Brownwood.
Judging from this forum, it is the cause of 99 % of evil in the bubble.

[twoplanekid]

I have a home in the Village of Lake Deaton and have come to love Brownwood over all the other town squares in the Villages. But I was a soldier once.. and young!

[redwitch]

Not much else for kids to do around here but go to movies and hang out at the squares. I've learned to drive very slowly and carefully at the squares -- just too many things to hit such as the older gentleman who stepped off the curb right in front of the car and the dog who escaped its collar and, of course, the occasional toddler and child. The older kids are the least of my worries.

[Barefoot]

They range in ages between 10 to 15 it is just like a mall hang out for them there were 4 of them that came running out between cars that I almost hit they were just goofing off but when you get a large no. of kids it will be a problem I saw at least 5 different groups of 3 to 8 kids around Brownwood

It's exactly like a mall hang out, but better ... free entertainment, shops, restaurants, and movie theaters.
Who didn't want to hang out when they were teenagers?
They may be kids visiting their Villages grandparents.
The three Town Squares are open to the public, and that's not going to change.

[janmcn]

It's exactly like a mall hang out, but better ... free entertainment, shops, restaurants, and movie theaters.
Who didn't want to hang out when they were teenagers?
They may be kids visiting their Villages grandparents.
The three Town Squares are open to the public, and that's not going to change.

And what else is there for teenagers to do in Wildwood?

[dewilson58]

As along as the Squares are not a source of cheap booze for them.

[Barefoot]

As along as the Squares are not a source of cheap booze for them.

You mean at the Drink Shacks?
They probably require ID from anyone who doesn't have grey hair. :evil6:

[justjim]

As long as the kids are "behaving themselves" and not causing "trouble" they have every right to be there---it's public. Troublemakers (a loose term) kids or adults should be dealt with by the police and I believe they will be. It's spring break so expect more kids at this time in TV. Like most adults---kids are no problem.

[Bonanza]

Really getting tired of the kids from Wildwood hanging out in Brownwood just a matter of time before trouble I thought this was an adult retirement village not a sitting service

You are very incorrect.
The Villages is an adult community (55+) but not a retirement community.
While many people are retired here, there are still many people who live here and work.

If you want a true "No kids" adult environment, you will have to move to a retirement "home."

[graciegirl]

You are very incorrect.
The Villages is an adult community (55+) but not a retirement community.
While many people are retired here, there are still many people who live here and work.

If you want a true "No kids" adult environment, you will have to move to a retirement "home."


For the two couples who are my friends who I am so hoping will decide to live here and may be reading this forum, there are no children who live here in The Villages. You must be 19. Just to be clear.

Hi Sandy and Patty. Hi Tom and Pauline.

[billlaur]

go to the other squares..:wave:

[Villager Joyce]

They range in ages between 10 to 15 it is just like a mall hang out for them there were 4 of them that came running out between cars that I almost hit they were just goofing off but when you get a large no. of kids it will be a problem I saw at least 5 different groups of 3 to 8 kids around Brownwood
I had to read your posts a couple times because you don't use periods. I know you have one because you used it following the "no". Thanks.

[Jaggy]

I had to read your posts a couple times because you don't use periods. I know you have one because you used it following the "no". Thanks.

seriously??

[dirtbanker]

I had to read your posts a couple times because you don't use periods. I know you have one because you used it following the "no". Thanks.

Joyce, Please try a comma or two. They are free!:a20:

[graciegirl]

seriously??


I don't either. Have Periods.

[dirtbanker]

I don't go to Brownwood much, it does seem like there are a lot of unsupervised kids there. I don't dislike kids, just do not believe the intent of the square was to provide a place for the neighboring town's kids to hang out. I enjoy Spanish and Sumter more. Not trying to talk my fellow villagers from Brownwood area to drive up (squares are busy enough up here even with the fewer kids), and I have little desire to drive down to Brownwood.

[Topspinmo]

Lots of things to do down here for all. Just have to be motivated enough to find it. :Screen_of_Death:I doubt they are all little angels? :wine::jester::wave:

[Barefoot]

I don't go to Brownwood much, it does seem like there are a lot of unsupervised kids there. I don't dislike kids, just do not believe the intent of the square was to provide a place for the neighboring town's kids to hang out. I enjoy Spanish and Sumter more.

I remember a thread complaining about unsupervised kids at Lake Sumter hanging around in "gangs", especially outside the movie theaters.
There are kids in all the Town Squares because they're open to the public.
People that aren't residents of TV provide the life blood to keep the restaurants, theaters, and shops open.
Be careful what you wish for............
Without non-residents, I doubt there would be "free" entertainment operating 365 days a year.

[kstew43]

But, I don't think the 10-15 year olds, hanging around the Brownwood downtown are contributing much to the financial stability of the area.

[Loudoll]

Really getting tired of the kids from Wildwood hanging out in Brownwood just a matter of time before trouble I thought this was an adult retirement village not a sitting service

It is like when we were kids having a great time and not wanting parents to show up. Same thing. We're having a great time but when the kids show up, well...it's just different.
Not that they're doing anything wrong at all and they have a right to be here, just as the parents had a right to be there.

[sunnyatlast]

I like it that the kids from neighboring towns can come and mingle and learn about people from all walks of life who have earned and saved for what we have here. Knowing us and our community better can only improve relations and harmony with local people.

The sheer numbers of Villagers as compared to numbers of teens present assure the teens aren't going to gain any ground with group behaviors. Villagers "see something and say something" as is visible here.

[Mikeod]

I pray I never reach the age when I'm the crabby old guy sitting on the front porch screaming at kids to stay off my lawn or out of my town square when they're not doing anything wrong. Just being kids.

[pooh]

I'm sure we all have days when younger, more active individuals can cause us upset. Mustn't forget that once, we, too, had that endless type of energy. Enjoy the enthusiasm of youth. Children learn by example, BE A GOOD ONE!

[Loudoll]

I don't either. Have Periods.
And isn't it great? ! ?
I have never looked back, except to rejoice. No PMS either!

[dotti105]

It would be pretty boring here if the squares were only frequented by residents. I love seeing a cross section of people at the squares.

If anyone, kids or adults are behaving dangerously or inappropriately, running in and out of cars, disruptive, drunk and obnoxious, whatever....the police substation is right beside the Barn Storm Theater.

We are at Brownwood frequently and I see many more disruptive seniors than kids. I don't find it has anymore kids than any of the other squares. I gues it depends on the day. (a rainy Saturday afternoon might mean more action at the movie theater??)

[karostay]

Think it's the reason why the town square is always empty unless it's top entertainment playing ?

[gomoho]

I like it that the kids from neighboring towns can come and mingle and learn about people from all walks of life who have earned and saved for what we have here. Knowing us and our community better can only improve relations and harmony with local people.

The sheer numbers of Villagers as compared to numbers of teens present assure the teens aren't going to gain any ground with group behaviors. Villagers "see something and say something" as is visible here.

Somehow I don't think they are hanging at the squares for a kumbaya moment with the seniors. :loco:

[kcrazorbackfan]

I don't either. Have Periods.

😳 Whoa. Whaaaaat? Way too much info to know!😄

[graciegirl]

�� Whoa. Whaaaaat? Way too much info to know!��




Read back Steve, There was a discussion on periods, the kind one uses in sentences.

[tomwed]

Kids
Why can't they be like we were, perfect in everyway?
What's the matter with kids today.

[applesoffh]

I think it is time TV pulled out of Brownwood.
Judging from this forum, it is the cause of 99 % of evil in the bubble.

Hope this is just a snarky remark and not serious. If you don't like it there, don't go! TV is hardly a bubble, except if you want it to be. There's still a great big world out there!

[graciegirl]

Hope this is just a snarky remark and not serious. If you don't like it there, don't go! TV is hardly a bubble, except if you want it to be. There's still a great big world out there!


I am pretty sure he was kiddin'.

[dbussone]

I am pretty sure he was kiddin'.

I agree. The snow and cold must have hit a nerve today. Oh Cisco!

[tomwed]

I agree. The snow and cold must have hit a nerve today. Oh Cisco!
Oh Poncho!

[CFrance]

Cisco and Doubbee have unique senses of humor and brevity. Read between the lines and enjoy.

[DougB]

Cisco and Doubbee have unique senses of humor and brevity. Read between the lines and enjoy.

Doubbee, Doubbee, Doo

[Barefoot]

Hope this is just a snarky remark and not serious. If you don't like it there, don't go! TV is hardly a bubble, except if you want it to be. There's still a great big world out there!

People are always complaining on TOTV about the Brownwood/Wildwood connection.
Cisco isn't making a snarky remark or a serious remark, he is funning around!

[Bonanza]

They range in ages between 10 to 15 it is just like a mall hang out for them there were 4 of them that came running out between cars that I almost hit they were just goofing off but when you get a large no. of kids it will be a problem I saw at least 5 different groups of 3 to 8 kids around Brownwood

I had to read your posts a couple times because you don't use periods. I know you have one because you used it following the "no". Thanks.

seriously??

Yes, "seriously," unless you went to the same school as pens1966.
I couldn't tell from your post because yours was only one word!

Even if pens wrote one sentence per line, it would have been understandable.
Too bad this forum doesn't have writing and communication rules.

[graciegirl]

My most prized characteristic in friends, right after honesty, is a sense of humor.

I think some people do not possess a quick sense of humor and I wonder why.

It is far better to laugh than to cry.

And I love self depreciating humor.

Period.

[ronsroni]

Period!
Oops.
Exclamation point.
Period.
Ohhhhh.
Come on.
Does a dot between letters and spaces really mean that much? (here it comes)
.

[ronsroni]

Hi gracie!!!!!!

[graciegirl]

Hi gracie!!!!!!

Hi Sweetie!!!!!!

[CFrance]

Doubbee, Doubbee, Doo
Ha ha! Sorry, Dougbee. Had just gotten back from 25 hours in transit.

[wudda1955]

Too bad this forum doesn't have writing and communication rules.

These kinds of judgmental posts just burn me! There are folks out there who never had the benefit of an education--for whatever reason. There are those who don't write English as their first language. There are those who have learning disabilities that preclude them from having perfect writing skills. There are those who don't really know how to type--they're just hunting and pecking for the right letters. There are those posting from their cellphones. Then, there are those who just don't care.

Whatever the reason, I could care less whether someone uses proper English, spelling, punctuation, or any of the rest of it. I'm just happy they're participating to the best of their abilities. I'm perfectly capable of reading their writing and understanding the message they are trying to convey. I certainly hope those writers who possess imperfect skills continue to participate. Their opinions are just as valid as those who consider themselves to be perfect.

[graciegirl]

These kinds of judgmental posts just burn me! There are folks out there who never had the benefit of an education--for whatever reason. There are those who don't write English as their first language. There are those who have learning disabilities that preclude them from having perfect writing skills. There are those who don't really know how to type--they're just hunting and pecking for the right letters. There are those posting from their cellphones. Then, there are those who just don't care.

Whatever the reason, I could care less whether someone uses proper English, spelling, punctuation, or any of the rest of it. I'm just happy they're participating to the best of their abilities. I'm perfectly capable of reading their writing and understanding the message they are trying to convey. I certainly hope those writers who possess imperfect skills continue to participate. Their opinions are just as valid as those who consider themselves to be perfect.


Your post struck my heart on all levels. I hope you know that my smart aleck posts about "no pee in Lake Sumter" is meant to be gentle teasing for new folks. And the truth is, I don't have periods. Thank goodness.

Thank you for reminding us that we are all here to enjoy this place and not pass any tests.

[Bogie Shooter]

Yes, "seriously," unless you went to the same school as pens1966.
I couldn't tell from your post because yours was only one word!

Even if pens wrote one sentence per line, it would have been understandable.
Too bad this forum doesn't have writing and communication rules.

Really?

[Bogie Shooter]

These kinds of judgmental posts just burn me! There are folks out there who never had the benefit of an education--for whatever reason. There are those who don't write English as their first language. There are those who have learning disabilities that preclude them from having perfect writing skills. There are those who don't really know how to type--they're just hunting and pecking for the right letters. There are those posting from their cellphones. Then, there are those who just don't care.

Whatever the reason, I could care less whether someone uses proper English, spelling, punctuation, or any of the rest of it. I'm just happy they're participating to the best of their abilities. I'm perfectly capable of reading their writing and understanding the message they are trying to convey. I certainly hope those writers who possess imperfect skills continue to participate. Their opinions are just as valid as those who consider themselves to be perfect.

Amen!

[joldnol]

I have a home in the Village of Lake Deaton and have come to love Brownwood over all the other town squares in the Villages. But I was a soldier once.. and young!

We "southerns" are spoiled right now due to light crowds at the country clubs and brownwood.....I stepped out of our southern bubble and went to lake sumter and spanish springs recently.....freaking crowds were ridiculous......45 minute wait at the lighthouse at 2 pm....as Dunedin, Osceola, Labelle and Fruitland build out we will probably be as bad

[Laurie2]

Never mind