Grafetti on bridge

[jebartle]

Who would have thought that a wonderful community like the Villages would be plagued with grafetti on the inside of bridge and on the historic side wall near the post office.....We will have to be vigilent, only one problem, the punks will have to begin their crime before 8:30pm, or I'll be in my jammmmies...giggle...

[aln]

I'd have to guess whatever species did this is a nocturnal animal. barf

There's too much traffic even at 10pm for someone to get away with it.

Hopefully, they'll go 'home' soon!

[petenj]

I knew it would be a mistake to allow art classes at the rec centers.

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I knew it would be a mistake to allow art classes at the rec centers.

:ohdear: I suppose next we'll see rival gangs running around in their 'souped up' golf carts, marking their territory and racing the carts for 'pink slips' on the bridge and polo field late at night. (10:00pm) :p

[Talk Host]

Watch out for the "cripps" and "blood tests."

[uujudy]

I knew it would be a mistake to allow art classes at the rec centers.

We only use watercolors. They wash away as soon as it rains.

[macro]

Watch out for the "cripps" and "blood tests."

Sounds like a bunch of 'Senile Delinquents' :icon_twisted:

[kaydee]

Sad to hear this has happened and I personally don't think of it as a joking matter.

[Pturner]

Watch out for the "cripps" and "blood tests."

I bet the blood tests turn up a lot of Old-Positives

[littlekat5]

Do you know where your grandchildren are at night, hmmmm?????:ohdear:

[champion6]

I agree, kaydee. It's not a funny matter.

[macro]

Sad to hear this has happened and I personally don't think of it as a joking matter.

Don't mistakenly assume levity means an uncaring attitude. We do care, deeply, about TV and everything about it. The problems, if not addressed, can affect all of us. That said, it does no good to only respond by gnashing our hands and wringing our teeth. The humorous responses have the effect of 'bumping' this topic to the top of the list and thereby keeping people aware of it. Also they are so much more fun than scrolling through the responses and reading "Bump". Keeping people aware means more eyes and ears paying attention. After all, isn't TV and TOTV the enjoyment we're looking for, after a life of seriousness?

[Taltarzac]

...grafitti become any kind of problem here in The Villages. This is just probably some visiting teenager with too much time on her hands and a spare can of spray paint.

I wonder what the grafitti near the bridge and Postal Station near the bridge said?? I just hope this grafittist does not start putting "Bob Dance Kia where everybody rides" all over the place here in the Villages.

[starflyte1]

I am not saying that there are gangs around TV, but, how can you tell gang grafitti from "friendly" grafitti? Whatever they are, they certainly do have a lot more artistic ability than I do!

[swrinfla]

Now, Tal, you've got to be more careful!! You labelled the grafittist "her!" I'm pretty sure some of the ladies will take exception! :pepper2:

:agree: :agree: :agree: that Bob & Grace Dance grafitti would really be the "pits!"

SWR
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[bluedog103]

Why assume these criminals are grandchildren of residents or in any way connected to TV? Could be true, but it's just as possible that it's non-residents. You're no doubt aware that these are public streets.
To automatically place blame on visiting relatives is just unfair.

[bluedog103]

Bones, the thread is entitled "Graffiti on Bridge". The implication I got was that the unsupervised grandchildren were possibly involved in the subject of this thread.

[redwitch]

I love the grandchildren visiting but I'm not so fond of the older teens who are hotrodding in grandpa's golf cart, half drunk (the squares really should supervise who's buying and drinking those happy hour drinks). One of these darling kids punched a hole in the back of the ragtop of my Miata during the Thanksgiving break last year. I have a pretty good idea who did it but no proof. Sadly, those kids are now back for the next 6 weeks. Can't wait to see what they do this trip.

As to the graffiti on the bridge, yes, it's a shame -- happens all the time. Fortunately, it is painted over very quickly by TV. Not sure if it's grandkids or locals (probably a little of both) but it is certainly not the prettiest site.

And, Tal, I'm so glad I wasn't drinking when I read your response -- I would have spewed my Coke all over my screen. Grace is going to hate Bob when she gets older and see these commercials.

And, BTW, taggers are very rarely female.

[skip0358]

I also noticed on the GC path going down to Colony. I sure hope it doesn't continue. I do agree it's something that everyone has to keep an eye open for and report the people if you see them!!

[Taltarzac]

I also noticed on the GC path going down to Colony. I sure hope it doesn't continue. I do agree it's something that everyone has to keep an eye open for and report the people if you see them!!

I wonder if this is the same person or that the Villages is so quick to paint of this work that you have to be in the wrong place at the wrong time to actually see some of it?

[Taltarzac]

They are probably paid a lot to do it and have the permission of the property's owners before they even start. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1187338/Off-wall-The-astonishing-3D-murals-painted-sides-buildings-trompe-loeil-artist.html

[redwitch]

They are probably paid a lot to do it and have the permission of the property's owners before they even start. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1187338/Off-wall-The-astonishing-3D-murals-painted-sides-buildings-trompe-loeil-artist.html

Yup, some graffiti artists are truly phenomenal and I actually enjoy seeing their work. However, the stuff that I've seen in TV is almost grade schoolish and truly pathetic work. It deserves to be painted over and the brats doing it should be spray painted and made to wear signs admitting their lack of artistry.

[macro]

Remember seeing some of Julian Beever's work awhile back. He works with chalk on the sidewalk, all over the world. Here's some links.
http://www.rense.com/general67/street.htm
http://www.moillusions.com/2007/12/julian-beevers-new-3d-sidewalk.html
http://andy.saturn9.ws/Photo%20Albums/sidewalk/
And others;
http://www.etntalk.com/sidewalk/ :clap2:

[Taltarzac]

Remember seeing some of Julian Beever's work awhile back. He works with chalk on the sidewalk, all over the world. Here's some links.
http://www.rense.com/general67/street.htm
http://www.moillusions.com/2007/12/julian-beevers-new-3d-sidewalk.html
http://andy.saturn9.ws/Photo%20Albums/sidewalk/
And others;
http://www.etntalk.com/sidewalk/ :clap2:

Too bad that the Villages does not have street artists in this league. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Beever

[Bogie Shooter]

Is this some of that culture TV is missing as suggested on another thread?

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Is this some of that culture TV is missing as suggested on another thread?

Sadly, there are those whose only exposure to culture is when they eat Yogurt. :mornincoffee:

[K9-Lovers]

Last month I was dismayed to see some graffitti at Paradise Park on the wall next to the highway. It was celebrating the "class of 2010". And, was signed by someone with a girl's name. The really shameful part is that they also spray painted some of the trunks of those beautiful, huge trees. The Villages staff painted it out the next day, thankfully.

[macro]

Too bad that the Villages does not have street artists in this league. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Beever

:icon_twisted: Would be interesting to see one of his on the cart paths and watch peeps dodge the holes. :eek: (dangerous but interesting) :22yikes: :D