squares

[village dreamer]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

[graciegirl]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

Lot of folks still passing away from Covid-19.

[PugMom]

how did you learn this? & just curious

[PugMom]

sorry, disregard, pls...just saw other thread:bigbow:

[billethkid]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

If one wants to be in the square.
Four streets, sidewalks and shops line the square where the entertainment can be heard and even watched (in many places).
I choose the more flexible area outside the squares.

[Dana1963]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.
There will not be any HAPPY HOUR just BYOB.

[Stu from NYC]

Seems like they thought this thru

[Bogie Shooter]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/squares-opening-311217/

[EdFNJ]

Now that Ronnie D followed all the guidelines exactly and opened everything up 100% as of today won't that make this "partial reopening" invalid and allow everyone to hug and kiss and dance and drink and share spit legally ? WooHoo!

[DonH57]

There will not be any HAPPY HOUR just BYOB.

There ya go! The only way to fly!

[vintageogauge]

There will not be any HAPPY HOUR just BYOB.

Which is not allowed.

[Dana1963]

Which is not allowed.
Neither are white crosses people still do it.

[DonH57]

Neither are white crosses people still do it.

We all know how they are the sharpest about actually enforcing their rules.

[coralway]

thin the herd

[npwalters]

There will not be any HAPPY HOUR just BYOB.

I thought they were still serving...just not happy hour prices?

[CWGUY]

I thought they were still serving...just not happy hour prices?

:coolsmiley: No one worries about getting it correct..... just bash. That's the important part! :rolleyes:

[Polar Bear]

No happy hour does not equal BYOB.

My understanding is that the drink shacks will still be open, just no happy hour...I assume to reduce crowding.

[Stu from NYC]

Which is not allowed.

Who would stop you from bringing a couple of cups filled with wine. Its been done for years.

[CWGUY]

Who would stop you from bringing a couple of cups filled with wine. Its been done for years.

:shrug: Maybe the guy checking your ticket at the one way in????:oops:

[Stu from NYC]

:shrug: Maybe the guy checking your ticket at the one way in????:oops:

Could well be but not sure that they would care if folks bring in their own adult beverage.

[rustyp]

Could well be but not sure that they would care if folks bring in their own adult beverage.

Did you all see my post about training of the bright tee shirt personnel ? Pay minimum wage (or less and give discounts to golf) and watch what happens. We will be undated with expert sniffers that can identify alcohol in your water bottle. Reminds me of an old time joke - that smells like p-ss. Ah but by who?

[champion6]

There will not be any HAPPY HOUR just BYOB.That is wrong. From the online news, "When the town squares reopen, there will be no happy hour, at least not initially. Drinks will be available at the bar huts at the squares, but lines will be discouraged."

[EdFNJ]

What's going to happen at around 8PM when the bands go on their last break and the place becomes 80% empty (I know because that has been when we go to LSL for the last 3 years because the place empties out)? Or what about all those who manage to get dozens of tickets for F&F and never show up? In any case, Unless they hire cops to keep guard those "Villages guards" generally disappear as soon as they feel some kind of dispute brewing. In the past on a "popular" band night when it is very crowded they would force everyone to (properly) leave aisles chair free but as soon as a bunch of folks put their chairs in the aisle the "guards" are never to be seen again (or are gathered together talking near the outside sidewalk). They don't get paid enough to toss people out who don't have a ticket or don't pay attention to them and get into a dispute with some drunk dancer. I can't see how they can even close off the squares and only have one entrance. The squares are wide opened, especially LSL. LOL, Are they going to rent Jersey Barriers or part big trucks at the open areas? I see this becoming a big fiasco and I'd bet after the first couple nights they will either make it open to all (Gov Ronny D says go for it!) or just shut it down if they can't keep control. And of course the sidewalks will be packed with non-ticket holders. So why bother? Just open it up.

[Stu from NYC]

What's going to happen at around 8PM when the bands go on their last break and the place becomes 80% empty (I know because that has been when we go to LSL for the last 3 years because the place empties out)? Or what about all those who manage to get dozens of tickets for F&F and never show up? In any case, Unless they hire cops to keep guard those "Villages guards" generally disappear as soon as they feel some kind of dispute brewing. In the past on a "popular" band night when it is very crowded they would force everyone to (properly) leave aisles chair free but as soon as a bunch of folks put their chairs in the aisle the "guards" are never to be seen again (or are gathered together talking near the outside sidewalk). They don't get paid enough to toss people out who don't have a ticket or don't pay attention to them and get into a dispute with some drunk dancer. I can't see how they can even close off the squares and only have one entrance. The squares are wide opened, especially LSL. LOL, Are they going to rent Jersey Barriers or part big trucks at the open areas? I see this becoming a big fiasco and I'd bet after the first couple nights they will either make it open to all (Gov Ronny D says go for it!) or just shut it down if they can't keep control. And of course the sidewalks will be packed with non-ticket holders. So why bother? Just open it up.

I hear you. As I said before and will say again really hope they figured this all out.

[thelegges]

Did FL just go to phase 3, so will the rules change

[Dgizzi]

Lot of folks still passing away from Covid-19.
Not that many. We can’t stay locked in anymore. This world needs to get back working. They longer you stay away from people the weaker your immune system gets. When I started working from home 5 yrs ago, I was catching colds more often. I ask my doctor and he said when you are not around people your immune system weakens. I do medical billing for hospitals you can’t believe the numbers that are reported.

[Chi-Town]

Who would stop you from bringing a couple of cups filled with wine. Its been done for years.

Maybe no one. Just kind of classless when there kiosks for drinks and an announcement that says it's prohibited.

[Domenick]

This may be a good way in the future to keep the squares from becoming overcrowded with nonresident from the apartments that are being built outside of The Villages.

[sarvbill]

While they are figuring this all out, I'll just keep visiting Edna's and Fenny who have been providing us live entertainment all summer.

[Neils]

Correct. Thats what it said. No BOGO prices

[RonI46]

If one wants to be in the square.
Four streets, sidewalks and shops line the square where the entertainment can be heard and even watched (in many places).
I choose the more flexible area outside the squares.

Park your cart and sit and listen.

[RonI46]

Could well be but not sure that they would care if folks bring in their own adult beverage.
What are the Villages guards, I have an idea but just want it said or in this case printers?

[LucyP]

Glad to see squares are opening backup with entertainment. There are people in squares nightly doing line dance and I guess bring own music. Think safe distance and be kind. I don’t understand how white crosses had anything to do with squares opening ? Enjoy life stop complaining.

[La lamy]

Did FL just go to phase 3, so will the rules change

Good point. Let us deal with the amount of risk we want to take.

[Leadbone1]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

Well since this came out the governor has gone into phase 3 so I’m guessing this is going to change the amount of people can be at the Square. There should not be a limit. It’s a personal choice! Those that are still paranoid do not need to attend!

[janetD]

The drink shacks will be open just no happy hour pricing so it doesn't jam up at 6 oclock

[meridian5850]

Lot of folks still passing away from Covid-19.

Have you ever even bothered to do the simple math? As of Friday, Sept. 25th:

13,915 deaths ÷ 695,887 cases = 0.01999 X 100 = 1.999% of cases have resulted in death, or put another way, 98% of everyone who had the virus survived it.

695,887 cases ÷ 21,000,000 Florida residents = 0.033 X 100 = 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus.

So, 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus and of those, 98% did not die.

Too many folks in TV community seem to think that every other person they encounter out in public has this thing and it simply isn't true.

[rustyp]

Have you ever even bothered to do the simple math? As of Friday, Sept. 25th:

13,915 deaths ÷ 695,887 cases = 0.01999 X 100 = 1.999% of cases have resulted in death, or put another way, 98% of everyone who had the virus survived it.

695,887 cases ÷ 21,000,000 Florida residents = 0.033 X 100 = 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus.

So, 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus and of those, 98% did not die.

Too many folks in TV community seem to think that every other person they encounter out in public has this thing and it simply isn't true.

What's the difference between a recession and a depression ? A recession is when the neighbor gets laid off. A depression is when I get laid off.

[Bay Kid]

Always enjoy walking around the square and watching people in the center.

[amkutie@aol.com]

Since we are 100% open why would they need to do the ticket thing? No need now restrictions are over.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

Do you honestly think that there are going to be 50-60 people in line at the drink shacks?

[Curtisbwp]

I am confused..does one ticket get you in for several nights or do you have to specify only one noght?

[Jazzman]

Have you ever even bothered to do the simple math? As of Friday, Sept. 25th:

13,915 deaths ÷ 695,887 cases = 0.01999 X 100 = 1.999% of cases have resulted in death, or put another way, 98% of everyone who had the virus survived it.

695,887 cases ÷ 21,000,000 Florida residents = 0.033 X 100 = 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus.

So, 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus and of those, 98% did not die.

Too many folks in TV community seem to think that every other person they encounter out in public has this thing and it simply isn't true.

Thanks. Some really don’t want to do any research but just listen or read information without doing any other type of research. For example, In the US in 2018, pre covid and the most current year where data is available, there were 7,708 deaths per day for an annual total of 2,813,420 deaths regardless of cause. This year using the current 200, 000 total Covid related through end of August annualized, Covid will result in an additional 833 deaths per day. However the bulk of those deaths occurred in the first and second quarter and have been on a downward trend ever since so at some point we will know the daily death rate attributed to Covid (less than 833 per day) yet some of that data will remain suspect.

As Sen. Patrick Moynihan once famously said “you are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts”.

[eweissenbach]

Good point. Let us deal with the amount of risk we want to take.

I understand that point of view, however in this time I strongly disagree. If your level of risk tolerance causes you to get Covid and the spread it to others with high risk tolerance who spread it..............and so on and so on, it affects me and everyone else who then face continued or even further restrictions AS THE RESULT. The countries that have successfully controlled and almost defeated the virus, are countries that have been very diligent about the recommended cautions and restrictionS, for THE GOOD OF ALL.

[eweissenbach]

Have you ever even bothered to do the simple math? As of Friday, Sept. 25th:

13,915 deaths ÷ 695,887 cases = 0.01999 X 100 = 1.999% of cases have resulted in death, or put another way, 98% of everyone who had the virus survived it.

695,887 cases ÷ 21,000,000 Florida residents = 0.033 X 100 = 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus.

So, 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus and of those, 98% did not die.

Too many folks in TV community seem to think that every other person they encounter out in public has this thing and it simply isn't true.

So the math dictates it is no problem? Share this math with the families of the 14,000 dead and see if that makes them feel better about losing their loved one.

[graciegirl]

Have you ever even bothered to do the simple math? As of Friday, Sept. 25th:

13,915 deaths ÷ 695,887 cases = 0.01999 X 100 = 1.999% of cases have resulted in death, or put another way, 98% of everyone who had the virus survived it.

695,887 cases ÷ 21,000,000 Florida residents = 0.033 X 100 = 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus.

So, 3.3% of Florida residents got the virus and of those, 98% did not die.

Too many folks in TV community seem to think that every other person they encounter out in public has this thing and it simply isn't true.


Five out of a hundred people who contract Covid-19 who are my age are predicted to die.


FIVE OUT OF A HUNDRED PEOPLE WHO CONTRACT COVID-19 who are my age will die.

How old are you. I will be glad to do the math.

[LucyP]

Who are the bands playing on October 5th?

[debron911]

No “happy hour 2 for 1” but shacks still serving drinks

[thelegges]

Five out of a hundred people who contract Covid-19 who are my age are predicted to die.


FIVE OUT OF A HUNDRED PEOPLE WHO CONTRACT COVID-19 who are my age will die.

How old are you. I will be glad to do the math.

If one dies in their sleep without Covid isn’t that still a death? No guarantees that if you don’t go out that you wake tomorrow.

[Villager-Wannabe]

Who are the bands playing on October 5th?

Trip 19 at Spanish Springs
Studio 77 at Lake Sumter
Paisley Craze at Brownwood

[Pickleballer3]

Where are we to pick up these tickets to the Squares?

[eweissenbach]

If one dies in their sleep without Covid isn’t that still a death? No guarantees that if you don’t go out that you wake tomorrow.

Interesting logic! So if you are a smoker you should keep smoking cause you’re going to die of something sometime.

[Barborv]

You will need a free pass that you have to get from the Village box office for the evenings you want to be inside the square . The drink shacks will be open but no happy hour. But there will be probably a lot of people around the perimeter of the squares which defeats the whole purpose of the pass for inside the square. As long as everyone wears their mask and just lifts it to drink their drinks, hopefully it will be ok and we can continue to move forward. Otherwise if people are going to start getting infected and the numbers go up, then they will shut them down again!

[thelegges]

Interesting logic! So if you are a smoker you should keep smoking cause you’re going to die of something sometime.

News flash everyone is going to die, some from their first breath, some as a child, teen, young adult, mid age, old age. Sometimes you could be the healthiest person and drop dead from a dissecting AAA, or a car crash, or slip in the shower.

[sloanst]

They wouldn't be if the so-called responsible people would read the latest student in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) about hydroxychloroquine. JAMA article affirms benefits of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 – NaturalNews.com (https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-09-14-jama-article-benefits-of-hydroxychloroquine-treating-covid-19.html)
You see, those responsible people, have millions of dollars invested in a new vaccine. They wouldn't want a drug that can be purchased for pennies to get in the way of making billions ... from us.

BREAKING REPORT from John Hopkins Journal: GREAT NEWS on Hydroxychloroquine + Zinc – TheWatchTowers.org (https://thewatchtowers.org/breaking-report-from-john-hopkins-journal-great-news-on-hydroxychloroquine-zinc/)

[eweissenbach]

News flash everyone is going to die, some from their first breath, some as a child, teen, young adult, mid age, old age. Sometimes you could be the healthiest person and drop dead from a dissecting AAA, or a car crash, or slip in the shower.

News flash!!! I knew that! If you want to risk dying of Covid that is your call, however getting it and infecting other people who may not share your cavalier attitude is definitely not a call you should make.

I don’t turn my automobile lights on After dark because if I die I die. Nowhere in our great constitution does it say we must turn our lights on after dark and I will not have my rights abridged by politicians. If someone else dies because they didn’t see me in the dark that is their problem, and besides they were going to die of something someday.

[John41]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

A reasonable first step. If you are at high risk or don’t feel safe stay home.

[thelegges]

News flash!!! I knew that! If you want to risk dying of Covid that is your call, however getting it and infecting other people who may not share your cavalier attitude is definitely not a call you should make.

I don’t turn my automobile lights on After dark because if I die I die. Nowhere in our great constitution does it say we must turn our lights on after dark and I will not have my rights abridged by politicians. If someone else dies because they didn’t see me in the dark that is their problem, and besides they were going to die of something someday.

Real life.. my entire family has been fighting this since day one. Ages 20 to 67. So yes that risk is in my everyday life
It’s a different story when you are actually in the real world, don’t have a choice, putting themselves And family in harms way. So many who see what going on in real time, instead of tv, net, and paper. Yet they do not take the credit of hero. It’s just their job.

At least if they test positive they know what is waiting for them, and have no time to worry if it does happen.

[eweissenbach]

Real life.. my entire family has been fighting this since day one. Ages 20 to 67. So yes that risk is in my everyday life
It’s a different story when you are actually in the real world, don’t have a choice, putting themselves And family in harms way. So many who see what going on in real time, instead of tv, net, and paper. Yet they do not take the credit of hero. It’s just their job.

At least if they test positive they know what is waiting for them, and have no time to worry if it does happen.
I apologize if I got personal. I felt you got personal with the first “news flash” and I responded in kind.

[graciegirl]

If one dies in their sleep without Covid isn’t that still a death? No guarantees that if you don’t go out that you wake tomorrow.

Read what you just posted.

Read it again. Did you say you are a medical professional, or did I remember incorrectly?

[TCNY61]

My mothers new roommate in the rehabilitation center just got out of a 10 week stay in the hospital recovering from covid. My mechanic recovered after a month at home six months ago but still has almost no taste when he eats most things. Sounds like fun to me.

[Stu from NYC]

My mothers new roommate in the rehabilitation center just got out of a 10 week stay in the hospital recovering from covid. My mechanic recovered after a month at home six months ago but still has almost no taste when he eats most things. Sounds like fun to me.

My youngest sister got it about 6 weeks ago. Thankfully she is better but still has no sense of taste or smell hopefully she will get it back but understand it will take months.

[JoMar]

News flash everyone is going to die, some from their first breath, some as a child, teen, young adult, mid age, old age. Sometimes you could be the healthiest person and drop dead from a dissecting AAA, or a car crash, or slip in the shower.

Yeah, this is like that :rolleyes:

[rugbyjohn]

Let's start with you.

[John41]

:shrug: Maybe the guy checking your ticket at the one way in????:oops:

he will never see our rum runners

[Northwoods]

I believe they are requiring a ticket to get into the square because they are still limiting the number of people in the square. I'm sure they are hoping for some level of social distancing (or at least giving people the space to do it if they wish).

I don'[t know if they will allow you to bring adult beverages into the square, but with COVID a lot of rules have been relaxed. Maybe this is one of them.

[John41]

My youngest sister got it about 6 weeks ago. Thankfully she is better but still has no sense of taste or smell hopefully she will get it back but understand it will take months.

Glad she is doing better. Wish her a speedy full recovery.

[dwbevan]

No sitting or standing on side walk as per rules sent in “Grand Opening” this week.

[billlaur]

it should be a happy nite

[Jeremiah Riordan]

No sitting or standing on side walk as per rules sent in “Grand Opening” this week.

Enforcement of this "rule" oughta be worth the price of admission...:popcorn:

[PugMom]

News flash!!! I knew that! If you want to risk dying of Covid that is your call, however getting it and infecting other people who may not share your cavalier attitude is definitely not a call you should make.

I don’t turn my automobile lights on After dark because if I die I die. Nowhere in our great constitution does it say we must turn our lights on after dark and I will not have my rights abridged by politicians. If someone else dies because they didn’t see me in the dark that is their problem, and besides they were going to die of something someday.

but if you are in quarantine, & not going out, how can you catch it from me?

[B-flat]

you are going to need a ticket to go and see the bands on the squares, wow. and bring your chair to. but only 50 or 60 people in line at a time to get a drink.

Glad I did all my partying, night clubbing in my 20s and 30s. Finally settled down at 42 and got married. Been there done that have no interest in the squares, drinking and partying on a good day, never mind during the pandemic.

[Dgizzi]

There will not be any HAPPY HOUR just BYOB.
Go to Cody’s for a few drinks. Happy Hour EVERYDAY 11:00 am-7:00 pm and all liquor. Top shelf, everything.