How do some do it ??

[Warren Kiefer]

I am amazed that some people can find the time to respond to nearly every post and sometimes respond to a post multiple times. Where do they find the time to do this. Is this all they do ??? My days in the Villages are filled leaving perhaps 30 minutes or so late in the evenings to open Talk of The Villages. What is their secret?

[CFrance]

We have been through this before on other posts. Some have their computers "tuned in" to TOTV all day long. I'm one. We play pickleball, swim, raise butterflies, a bird, and a dog, and watch a baseball/football/hockey game every night. Plus I love to cook and read. Occasionally we clean the house, we and travel a ton. We have a couple of clubs we belong to. My husband runs a SCORE chapter. I would say our life is full and rich and busy.

I am able to keep tuned in to the forum whenever and wherever. I have an iPad that's cellular, a cell phone, and a laptop parked in the living room. I'm watching baseball, football, hockey and still online. I have made many good friends here on TOTV, so it is a social occasion for me as well.

Please don't judge, Warren. You can't be in another person's shoes. Maybe there are housebound people or handicapped people or ill people. Maybe there are more people like me who just enjoy being connected and informed, and the occasional debate.:wave:

[graciegirl]

We have been through this before on other posts. Some have their computers "tuned in" to TOTV all day long. I'm one. We play pickleball, swim, raise butterflies, a bird, and a dog, and watch a baseball/football/hockey game every night. Plus I love to cook and read. Occasionally we clean the house, we and travel a ton. We have a couple of clubs we belong to. My husband runs a SCORE chapter. I would say our life is full and rich and busy.

I am able to keep tuned in to the forum whenever and wherever. I have an iPad that's cellular, a cell phone, and a laptop parked in the living room. I'm watching baseball, football, hockey and still online. I have made many good friends here on TOTV, so it is a social occasion for me as well.

Please don't judge, Warren. You can't be in another person's shoes. Maybe there are housebound people or handicapped people or ill people. Maybe there are more people like me who just enjoy being connected and informed, and the occasional debate.:wave:


I agree with what she said and there are many who use this forum to entertain themselves, not just to come on and make negative comments.
I have met MANY people on this forum who are now my "real" friends through banter and following them and getting to know them by their comments.

Today I have weeded the back area, gone for a swim, went to Laurel Manor for a ceramic's class, and came home and fixed lunch. Ran the sweeper on the lanai.

My computer is in my kitchen and I enjoy TOTV.

[dbussone]

I use it when I first get up in the morning. Sometimes at lunch. Went shopping this AM. Just got back from a walk. Getting ready to bathe the dog. My wife and I will be going to Home Depot after that. No golf until Tuesday so I have extra time for the volunteer stuff I like to do. I know what you're thinking - I need to stop being lazy and get a life.

[graciegirl]

AND Warren.

Some of can read better than we hear.

[missypie]

I am amazed that some people can find the time to respond to nearly every post and sometimes respond to a post multiple times. Where do they find the time to do this. Is this all they do ??? My days in the Villages are filled leaving perhaps 30 minutes or so late in the evenings to open Talk of The Villages. What is their secret?

No one needs to substantiate why or why not they comment on TOTV. Since it's a secret, then we can't tell, sorry Warren.

[njbchbum]

I'm amazed that anyone would wonder about how much time anyone else spends on TOTV - much less how many times they respond to the posts here.

Perhaps not everyone is still in the Villages and enjoys feeling 'connected' to there. What does it matter as long as it makes US happy?

[Warren Kiefer]

We have been through this before on other posts. Some have their computers "tuned in" to TOTV all day long. I'm one. We play pickleball, swim, raise butterflies, a bird, and a dog, and watch a baseball/football/hockey game every night. Plus I love to cook and read. Occasionally we clean the house, we and travel a ton. We have a couple of clubs we belong to. My husband runs a SCORE chapter. I would say our life is full and rich and busy.

I am able to keep tuned in to the forum whenever and wherever. I have an iPad that's cellular, a cell phone, and a laptop parked in the living room. I'm watching baseball, football, hockey and still online. I have made many good friends here on TOTV, so it is a social occasion for me as well.

Please don't judge, Warren. You can't be in another person's shoes. Maybe there are housebound people or handicapped people or ill people. Maybe there are more people like me who just enjoy being connected and informed, and the occasional debate.:wave:

I wasn't trying to judge anyone. I feel I am very busy and I cannot find the time to spend much time on the computer. Housebound or handicapped would be an answer. I still have no comprehension how you do as much as you do. Please don't judge me.

[Warren Kiefer]

No one needs to substantiate why or why not they comment on TOTV. Since it's a secret, then we can't tell, sorry Warren.

Maybe it's magic. All I know is that I seldom find that extra time to spend on the computer.

[CFrance]

Maybe it's magic. All I know is that I seldom find that extra time to spend on the computer.
Well, maybe you're not managing your time properly! JUST KIDDING:wave:

[DougB]

I wasn't trying to judge anyone. I feel I am very busy and I cannot find the time to spend much time on the computer. Housebound or handicapped would be an answer. I still have no comprehension how you do as much as you do. Please don't judge me.

Well, you've made multiple posts on this thread in the last 3 hours. Not too busy today with Village life?

[Greg Nelson]

I keep online out of fear I'll forget my password. I pick and choose which to read or maybe respond. We'll be returning this late fall for the second year and have nothing bad to say. VIVA TV!....anybody seen my dog? here Pie..

[flyawaygirl]

Well I for one am glad you all are on here. Being new it is nice to read about all the subjects that come up. I too am on a lot. I don't always comment but I don't really have a lot of answers about stuff, being new. I have found that women can do many things at the same time. Not saying men can't. We are still back and forth as we have not sold our house in MS yet. So when we get there full time I would love to meet everyone. Keep posting!! Please

[Shimpy]

Many that move to The Villages believe you can't be a true Villager unless you are in involved in 37 activities and clubs and go to the squares every night. After a few years most cut way back and enjoy their life as they want not what is expected of them.

[CFrance]

Many that move to The Villages believe you can't be a true Villager unless you are in involved in 37 activities and clubs and go to the squares every night. After a few years most cut way back and enjoy their life as they want not what is expected of them.
Agree. :024:

[dbussone]

Well I for one am glad you all are on here. Being new it is nice to read about all the subjects that come up. I too am on a lot. I don't always comment but I don't really have a lot of answers about stuff, being new. I have found that women can do many things at the same time. Not saying men can't. We are still back and forth as we have not sold our house in MS yet. So when we get there full time I would love to meet everyone. Keep posting!! Please


I hope you sell it soon! We lived in Jackson from '84-'91

Welcome home to TV!

[rubicon]

I multi-task. So when I'm on the course I have my I phone in one hand and my golf club in the other.

We do a thorough cleaning once a week and so i have a vacuum in one hand and my Ipad in the other.

when we travel I have one hand on my I phone and the other holding back the fly attendant telling me to turn my phone off.

and you wondered why I had so many keyboard mistakes

[Villager Joyce]

And it's 90* outside.

[DonH57]

I have nothing better to do.

[graciegirl]

I have nothing better to do.

One of the things I love about you is your lack of bovine excrement.

[ryanbaby1016]

Hooray for you CFrance! :)

[Walt.]

Well, maybe you're not managing your time properly! JUST KIDDING:wave:

Just what I was going to say... most of it anyway.

Actually, the OP may be on to something. I didn't realize how empty my life is... perhaps tomorrow I'll get a ball and spend a few hours walking around knocking it into a hole with a stick. That's certainly a worthwhile endeavor.

[jebartle]

That hurts.....I love chasing that ball in the hole with a stick!...giggle.





Just what I was going to say... most of it anyway.

Actually, the OP may be on to something. I didn't realize how empty my life is... perhaps tomorrow I'll get a ball and spend a few hours walking around knocking it into a hole with a stick. That's certainly a worthwhile endeavor.

[Barefoot]

I'm amazed that anyone would wonder about how much time anyone else spends on TOTV - much less how many times they respond to the posts here .... What does it matter as long as it makes US happy?

:024: Yep.

Many that move to The Villages believe you can't be a true Villager unless you are in involved in 37 activities and clubs and go to the squares every night. After a few years most cut way back and enjoy their life as they want not what is expected of them.

:024: Exactly. Whatever floats your boat.

[Gulfhills]

I'm always checking things out here, with my ipad or computer. In the morning I read the news on computer, do a puzzle (while drinking my coffee). I've had my 2 grandsons this week, so cooked breakfast, then we all went out on the pontoon boat, came back, did 2 loads of wash, went to Publix, and in between I still check out different sites on the internet. Oh....an hour nap. This is all before 5 pm... LOL

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I sit in front of my computer all day long and do nothing but respond to posts on TOTV.

[villagetinker]

That hurts.....I love chasing that ball in the hole with a stick!...giggle.

Now lets see, were you talking about golf, billiards, or something else??

I have all of you beat, I had my bellybutton replaced with an Ethernet connection, I can stay in touch all the time, hands free, OK just kidding...that will be the next generation of kids....:22yikes::22yikes:

[kcrazorbackfan]

Before moving here on 5/17; my job in KC afforded me the time to be on the internet as much as I wanted to; therefore, I was on TOTV a lot and was able to respond to a lot of posts. Since moving here, time on TOTV mainly been confined to evenings; spending a lot of daytime working in yard, unpacking boxes - all the "need to do stuff" when you first move. Hopefully, most of that "need to do stuff" will be done by the end of next week and I can start enjoying all this "free" time.

[flyawaygirl]

Dbussone, we live in Tupelo, I am not working now so I go back and forth. It has only been on the market 3 months. We are in a good area so hopefully it will soon.

[Wandatime]

Before moving here on 5/17; my job in KC afforded me the time to be on the internet as much as I wanted to; therefore, I was on TOTV a lot and was able to respond to a lot of posts. Since moving here, time on TOTV mainly been confined to evenings; spending a lot of daytime working in yard, unpacking boxes - all the "need to do stuff" when you first move. Hopefully, most of that "need to do stuff" will be done by the end of next week and I can start enjoying all this "free" time.

kcrazorbackfan -- when did you move here? We did a mostly move last week and I feel like my house is still a war zone! Tell me there is end in sight!

[joldnol]

why is anyone concerned with how some stranger spends their time? It's their time.

[Mr.Big]

I learn a lot from TOTV. I trust the opinions of many on TOTV regarding contractor services. I also like reading the comments of all, including the cranky ones, the wise ones, the happy ones, and the crazy ones like me.

[Villager Joyce]

I learn a lot from TOTV. I trust the opinions of many on TOTV regarding contractor services. I also like reading the comments of all, including the cranky ones, the wise ones, the happy ones, and the crazy ones like me.

And you still have time to enjoy your hillbilly retreat. BTW, that comes under cranky because I am jealous.

[Bay Kid]

Every morning with coffee. You'll help keep me in the loop while I sit on the beach in Virginia! See you every morning, back in the fall.

[Cedwards38]

Hey, if you think TOTV sucks up or time, you should see the stats on Facebook! I saw a funny cartoon recently (OK, it was on Facebook). A man was entering Heaven and was being told, "Actually you had a very interesting life. Unfortunately you missed it because you were constantly looking down at your phone." :clap2:

[Mr.Big]

We have thought about selling the hillbilly retreat. We like our place in TV, but we kind of like the hillbilly retreat also. I love The Villages. Ain't no other place like it.

[graciegirl]

why is anyone concerned with how some stranger spends their time? It's their time.


AND most of us are independent self reliant people who have lived a successful life and stayed out of jail.

We can do what we want, TOTV is not illegal, immoral or fattening.

[TheVillageChicken]

I can only answer for myself. Multi-tasking. For example, at the moment, I am responding to this post with my right hand, doing an intricate needlepoint with my left, dictating my biography to a recording device and playing hacky sack with my feet. All this while visualizing my next round of golf.

[Barefoot]

why is anyone concerned with how some stranger spends their time? It's their time.

Also, it's a great way to stay in touch when you're a Seasonal Resident! :MOJE_whot:

[Barefoot]

I have all of you beat, I had my bellybutton replaced with an Ethernet connection, I can stay in touch all the time, hands free,


Take that idea on Shark Tank and become an overnight millionaire. $$$$$$$$$

[Wandatime]

Some people like golf, some people like naps, some people like being on TOTV.

Your priorities are where you spend your time. That sounds trite but it is true. I SAY my priority is painting, but where I spend my time belies that statement.

[flyawaygirl]

I love it, you all crack me up.�� I love this site!

[2BNTV]

It's all "mind over matter".

"If you don't mind, it don't matter".

[villagetinker]

I really like ToTV, lots of info, some occasional misinfo, but always lots of people willing to spend some time to help others. This is what makes this whole place so great.

[kcrazorbackfan]

kcrazorbackfan -- when did you move here? We did a mostly move last week and I feel like my house is still a war zone! Tell me there is end in sight!

Last Sunday (5/17). I am a neat freak and these boxes and clutter are driving me crazy. I told my wife that sooner of later that we were going to get visitors; she said it would be awhile. Well, guess what? One of her close friends from STL is coming next Sunday. Time to go into high gear to get everything done.

[dbussone]

Last Sunday (5/17). I am a neat freak and these boxes and clutter are driving me crazy. I told my wife that sooner of later that we were going to get visitors; she said it would be awhile. Well, guess what? One of her close friends from STL is coming next Sunday. Time to go into high gear to get everything done.


Please tell me you are well underway.

[Halibut]

I'm reminded of the old comment/joke from William Shatner to Trekkers to "get a life." I always thought those fans did have interesting and engaged lives, but the rap against online pastimes seems to be that certain hobbies or activities are somehow more worthwhile than others. To me, participating in discussion boards or other social media are just as valid recreational activities as softball, bridge clubs or model railroading.

Warren, I'm not sure if you consider me one of the people who posts a lot, but I do check here once or twice a day to see what's up. I have physical limitations due to cerebral palsy, if that makes you feel better about me not being in a bowling league or whatever. ;)

[Wandatime]

I'm reminded of the old comment/joke from William Shatner to Trekkers to "get a life." I always thought those fans did have interesting and engaged lives, but the rap against online pastimes seems to be that certain hobbies or activities are somehow more worthwhile than others. To me, participating in discussion boards or other social media are just as valid recreational activities as softball, bridge clubs or model railroading.

Warren, I'm not sure if you consider me one of the people who posts a lot, but I do check here once or twice a day to see what's up. I have physical limitations due to cerebral palsy, if that makes you feel better about me not being in a bowling league or whatever. ;)

:bigbow:

[Barefoot]

I am amazed that some people can find the time to respond to nearly every post and sometimes respond to a post multiple times. Where do they find the time to do this. Is this all they do ??? My days in the Villages are filled leaving perhaps 30 minutes or so late in the evenings to open Talk of The Villages. What is their secret?

Warren, I'm really not sure if you are genuinely interested in how people spend their time, or if you're being critical and taking a poke at Frequent Posters. :confused:
However I think Halibut has a great response:

I'm reminded of the old comment/joke from William Shatner to Trekkers to "get a life." I always thought those fans did have interesting and engaged lives, but the rap against online pastimes seems to be that certain hobbies or activities are somehow more worthwhile than others. To me, participating in discussion boards or other social media are just as valid recreational activities as softball, bridge clubs or model railroading.

[Uberschaf]

I think it's a fine way to start your day.You get to see people that are awake the same time as your are.See who lost what,(putter) and find out how your day is going to be.Sometimes people just need to vent.I just like to find out how my friendly villagers are doing.I've have improved my golf game to something Stafford calls ?boggie? golf.I guess I'm doing better at golf than trying to learn to play guitar.Anyway it's all good and I owe it all to my friend Stafford.

[pbkmaine]

I'm reminded of the old comment/joke from William Shatner to Trekkers to "get a life." I always thought those fans did have interesting and engaged lives, but the rap against online pastimes seems to be that certain hobbies or activities are somehow more worthwhile than others. To me, participating in discussion boards or other social media are just as valid recreational activities as softball, bridge clubs or model railroading.



Warren, I'm not sure if you consider me one of the people who posts a lot, but I do check here once or twice a day to see what's up. I have physical limitations due to cerebral palsy, if that makes you feel better about me not being in a bowling league or whatever. ;)


One of the best Saturday Night Live skits ever!

[PaPaLarry]

AND most of us are independent self reliant people who have lived a successful life and stayed out of jail.

We can do what we want, TOTV is not illegal, immoral or fattening.
LOL That's funny Gracie!!!

[2BNTV]

Some people need to "let it be" and get on, with their own life. IMHO

GOD forbid some people would ever have a positive thing to say, about anything. :smiley:

BTW - I have never been in jail. :D

[DonH57]

AND most of us are independent self reliant people who have lived a successful life and stayed out of jail.

We can do what we want, TOTV is not illegal, immoral or fattening.

Most of us, yes:evil6:

[virgind]

To the original post did you ever think maybe some people are handicapped cant get out and this may be their world. You just never know.

[Madelaine Amee]

........... and what about the widower/widow who is overnight plunged into a life on their own. This site could be a lifeline to them while they adjust. Someone told me recently "You will never know what loneliness is until you are left alone".

[CFrance]

Some people need to "let it be" and get on, with their own life. IMHO

GOD forbid some people would ever have a positive thing to say, about anything. :smiley:

BTW - I have never been in jail. :D
But did you play a jailbird on TV, Joe?

[BobandMary]

I want to learn everything I can about our future home...

[Jay12345]

Some people just have more down time than others I guess ...