Missing poster's

[Nucky]

Who if any are some of the Posters that you miss?

Rubicon

The Guy who wrote the Nuts and Bolts of The Villages. Excellent person. On to his Eternal Reward. Just remembered Zcaveman.

Bonnie

CWGUY

Wiotte A.K.A. = 100 other names. :1rotfl:

Chatbrat, always interesting and a nice guy in person.

Who else can you think of? Some bring a smile others bring some bad memories especially one which I hope we don't see the name in writing.

Allegiance

dbussone

ABBY10

FW10207

Barefoot

Some fond memories for me on my list.

I hope they are all thriving and healthy. :pray:

[golfing eagles]

The villages (something or other)?

[Stu from NYC]

Another Steve

[manaboutown]

John-something who helpfully provided a tremendous amount of Florida and Villages information along with incredible photos. It took him a lot of knowledge, time and effort to create some posts

[kathyspear]

John-something who helpfully provided a tremendous amount of Florida and Villages information along with incredible photos. It took him a lot of knowledge, time and effort to create some posts

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy

[GrnThumb]

Russ Boston

[Papa_lecki]

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy
He was awesome - his posts were very detailed, and he responded to PMs with helpful info

[Aces4]

Fumar!!

[thevillages2013]

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy

Another vote for John W

[NoMo50]

John_W was awesome. Before we even came for our Lifestyle Visit, he always provided helpful and accurate info. His posts were a ray of sunshine amongst the all too often darker postings. I'm hoping he just got fed up with the chronic complainers who seem to dominate the site, and hope that he is in good health enjoying life sans the whiners.

[CFrance]

I so miss dbussone, a gentle voice of reason. And also Tomwed, a great cook.

[Papa_lecki]

It seems this forum is set up for 1)newcomers and 2) rabble rousers

I certainly log on much less since I bought a house in TV. Guys like John probably got tired of the condescending comments and how threads drag on with pointless comments.

Newcomers get good information, but probably soon tire of the bickering.

[JMintzer]

It seems this forum is set up for 1)newcomers and 2) rabble rousers

Said the person who joined only 8 months ago...

[dewilson58]

Who if any are some of the Posters that you miss?

Take a look at their profiles...................it gives you their last sign-on date/time.

[Papa_lecki]

Said the person who joined only 8 months ago...

That’s the type of comments I am talking about - what value does that add?
From the guy who only joined 5 months ago.

[sdm1222]

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy
John_W was also my favorite.
Informative answers and interesting pictures.

[tvbound]

As a long time lurker under my wife's account, there a number of names I recognize on the OP's list. Abbey10 always wrote with common sense and a positive attitude, Rubicon was often wrong, but never suffered from a lack of confidence in his opinions. Wiotte/RickeyD is probably still half of the current active members, under a gazillion new names.ha-ha I also miss Coldnomore, as at least he wasn't part of the echo chamber that so often rears its head around here and provided links and facts to back his unpopular dissenting views - which made a lot of the extremists look pretty silly. Of course, doing that just meant his time was limited. lol

[Heyitsrick]

Chalk up another very positive vote for John_W from me.

Wasn't there an individual who some may have thought was a resident agent provocateur (my polite characterization) with the user name ColdNoMore?

There is a couple of folks who continue to frequent forums here that fall into the egregiously pompous realm, in my view. I wouldn't miss them if they left.

[dewilson58]

Lots of new posters (in the last two years) who are old posters with new names.

We could create a new thread naming old posters under a new.

:clap2:

[JMintzer]

From the guy who only joined 5 months ago.

I'm not the one complaining about newbie posters, now am I?

[tvbound]

"that fall into the egregiously pompous realm"

If being "egregiously pompous" was actually against the rules, the site would lose so many highly-active members, that its very viability might be threatened. lol

[irishwonone]

John W

[JMintzer]

"that fall into the egregiously pompous realm"

If being "egregiously pompous" was actually against the rules, the site would lose so many highly-active members, that its very viability might be threatened. lol

Dammit, Now you've made me go and get out my dictionary! :icon_wink:

[dewilson58]

Dammit, Now you've made me go and get out my dictionary! :icon_wink:

It's making me go get another Poster Name....................I have eight. :a040:

[Papa_lecki]

I'm not the one complaining about newbie posters, now am I?

I wasn’t complaining about the new members. What I’m saying is the new members are like you and I.
They are interested in buying in The Villages, we use this forum as a source to get information about where to buy, electricians, landscapers, tradesmen, etc. At some point, we don’t need this forum as much.

After we buy, our source becomes our neighbors. I see a neighbor putting in steps to the attic, I write down the guy who did the work, in case I decide to do that job.

[Chi-Town]

Another vote for CNM; he always entertained. And strangely enough Russ Boston who could never pass up reminding posters there was no Lake SumPter.

[Carla B]

Yes, you all have mentioned many to miss: the Great Fumar, zzcaveman, Red Witch, TomWed, another Tom (Hannon?), Barefoot, Kathy I. Also dbussone, who is busy sorting out the ambulance situation. And, of course, John_W., the victim of another poster's criticism, which caused him to delete all his posts with the photos. And a few years ago there was Richard, whose screen name was Sandtrap, I think, and who generously shared his citrus crop with any who wanted it. And Chatbrat who shared his viewpoints on just about everything.

[golfing eagles]

Yes, you all have mentioned many to miss: the Great Fumar, zzcaveman, Red Witch, TomWed, another Tom (Hannon?), Barefoot, Kathy I. Also dbussone, who is busy sorting out the ambulance situation. And, of course, John_W., the victim of another poster's criticism, which caused him to delete all his posts with the photos. And a few years ago there was Richard, whose screen name was Sandtrap, I think, and who generously shared his citrus crop with any who wanted it. And Chatbrat who shared his viewpoints on just about everything.

But who was the guy who eventually moved-----he was always touting organic food/veggies---etc.?
Barefoot is still around, but being held hostage (with my lobster) north of the border.

[bagboy]

But who was the guy who eventually moved-----he was always touting organic food/veggies---etc.?
Barefoot is still around, but being held hostage (with my lobster) north of the border.

That Rapscallion (?) guy or Village Chicken, I think they both moved recently.

[Taltarzac725]

Redwitch.
2BNTV.
ABBY10.
Fumar.
Donna.
EJP10.
Islandgal.
KathieI.

There was a retired labor lawyer from NYC whom I also knew at the dog park who was very interesting.

JohnW was very helpful.

ZCaveman was great as an NFL Pick-Em creator, co FunTrivia Calculator team member, and helpful commentator.

The police officer in Tampa, Carl.

Rockin' Rhonda.

I met a retired NYPD officer and his wife at a Crisper's meeting who also would come to the dog park.

Barefoot who is very friendly in person along with her husband.

Some of these posters are Eternal Members like Donna who lived a few hundred feet from us with her husband who worked up in PA. She was big into the paranormal here and in PA.

And egregiously pompous does fit some of my posts.

Other posters I regretted having anything to do with.

[Almanurse1]

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy

Agreed. I really miss his input.

[golfing eagles]

That Rapscallion (?) guy or Village Chicken, I think they both moved recently.

I don't think it was either of them. I'm sure GG would know.......

[Taltarzac725]

Railcruiser was very helpful. Usually I think this was via Private Messages. I knew the couple in person too.

[Spalumbos62]

Redwitch.
2BNTV.
ABBY10.
Fumar.
Donna.
EJP10.
Islandgal.
KathieI.

There was a retired labor lawyer from NYC whom I also knew at the dog park who was very interesting.

JohnW was very helpful.

ZCaveman was great as an NFL Pick-Em creator, co FunTrivia Calculator team member, and helpful commentator.

The police officer in Tampa, Carl.

Rockin' Rhonda.

I met a retired NYPD officer and his wife at a Crisper's meeting who also would come to the dog park.

Barefoot who is very friendly in person along with her husband.

Some of these posters are Eternal Members like Donna who lived a few hundred feet from us with her husband who worked up in PA. She was big into the paranormal here and in PA.

And egregiously pompous does fit some of my posts.

Other posters I regretted having anything to do with.


Oh...is Donna still around, I love paranormal stuff.....anyone else? Let's chat.

[Taltarzac725]

Oh...is Donna still around, I love paranormal stuff.....anyone else? Let's chat.

She passed around 2011. But she could be around. She was very interested in the Lady Lake ghost-- The Legend of Julia, the White Lady of Rolling Acres Road in Lady Lake – Tripping on Legends… (https://trippingonlegends.com/2020/04/29/the-legend-of-julia-the-white-lady-of-rolling-acres-road-in-lady-lake/)

[Carla B]

But who was the guy who eventually moved-----he was always touting organic food/veggies---etc.?
Barefoot is still around, but being held hostage (with my lobster) north of the border.

Are you thinking of Villages PL? He was a serious vegan who became one after reading the book "The China Study." He suddenly stopped posting. Jimbo2012, another vegan, is still here. He posted that he had moved to one of The Villages south of 44. I enjoyed their postings about their diets.

[Taltarzac725]

Are you thinking of Villages PL? He was a serious vegan who became one after reading the book "The China Study." He suddenly stopped posting. Jimbo2012, another vegan, is still here. He posted that he had moved to one of The Villages south of 44. I enjoyed their postings about their diets.

I recall Villages PL. Miss that poster.

[Aces4]

Another great poster from the early days who passed away was Muncle.

[Taltarzac725]

Summary of May 6, 1965 Twin Cities Tornadoes (https://www.weather.gov/mpx/19650506_Twin_Cities_Tornadoes)

I ran into a lurker who asked me if I was Tal or something like that and she ended up describing her experiences during a May 6, 1965 tornado in the Minneapolis area that destroyed some of the school at which she worked. 50 years later, north metro recalls killer tornadoes - StarTribune.com (https://www.startribune.com/50-years-later-north-metro-recalls-killer-tornadoes/302565571/)

She did tell me her handle but I forget it.

[Taltarzac725]

Another great poster from the early days who passed away was Muncle.

Muncle was hilarious.

There was a poster who ran an ice cream place near Mulberry Lane on CR42 who was fun.

[golfing eagles]

Are you thinking of Villages PL? He was a serious vegan who became one after reading the book "The China Study." He suddenly stopped posting. Jimbo2012, another vegan, is still here. He posted that he had moved to one of The Villages south of 44. I enjoyed their postings about their diets.

Yes, thank you---that was him

[Nucky]

I believe the last one you mentioned is still here. I respect your honesty and opinion but don’t share your point of view at all. That’s what makes the world go around. He wouldn’t be cold in a white frilly Seinfeld shirt.

[Nucky]

Great Job! How could I forget Carl From Tampa? I’m getting old that’s how.

So many took a powder because they wouldn’t stand for the abusive garbage from others. I believe John W bailed out before and returned. He saved me a bundle $$$ when I bought a new car in Florida. Great Poster. Hopefully he’ll be back

[Mohawksin]

Dammit, Now you've made me go and get out my dictionary! :icon_wink:

J. S. McDonnell, Founder and then President of McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis, would include an obscure word into an occasional memo to his vice-presidents and some directors. He would then find an opportunity at some time to use the word in a conversation with one or more them. He then would asked them what the word meant in the current context of the conversation. The first results of his experiment made it company policy that the ALL salaried personnel would be given a dictionary, this would include ALL salaried new hires. I still had mine after 37 years of employment there.

[Taltarzac725]

This was JohnZ.

And Bruster's was the ice cream place.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-non-villages-discussion-93/totv-gathering-brusters-10286/?highlight=cream+mulberry

Muncle was hilarious.

There was a poster who ran an ice cream place near Mulberry Lane on CR42 who was fun.

[Jayhawk]

I recall Villages PL. Miss that poster.

It's like he went out for some KFC and never came back.

:shocked:

[Taltarzac725]

onslowe.

Miss his posts and seeing him at other places.

[Two Bills]

LiZa. She was rather active on the old Political Forum. Think she was banned for life eventually.

[rduval]

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy
Agree!

[JMintzer]

I wasn’t complaining about the new members. What I’m saying is the new members are like you and I.
They are interested in buying in The Villages, we use this forum as a source to get information about where to buy, electricians, landscapers, tradesmen, etc. At some point, we don’t need this forum as much.

After we buy, our source becomes our neighbors. I see a neighbor putting in steps to the attic, I write down the guy who did the work, in case I decide to do that job.

Well, new member of pretty much any forum are people new to the topics of that forum...

And if I misconstrued your point about "newcomers and rabble rousers", I apologize...

[JoeinFL]

That’s the type of comments I am talking about - what value does that add?
From the guy who only joined 5 months ago.

I was thinking the same think. No value added. Only taking shots at an innocent post.

[sdm1222]

I was thinking the same think. No value added. Only taking shots at an innocent post.
I agree. This type of negative comment is why they bow out.
I guess some will never learn.

[graciegirl]

I agree. This type of negative comment is why they bow out.
I guess some will never learn.

You have to have a certain level of ....ummm........starch in your collar, to be able to survive any online Forum. This one is one of the kinder, gentler ones, but I was overwhelmed at what I thought to be quite innocent comments when I began here many years ago. My first mess occurred when I asked if the builder here was someone you could trust. Wowser, did I get smacked.

Now here I am many years later defending the Morses. lol.

You need to learn on any forum to try NOT to take things personally and be a very clear communicator. What some folks SAY sometimes is not exactly what they MEAN.

[gogond]

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

[CFrance]

Yes, thank you---that was him
We used to call him VPL. He used that name because he used the computers at the Belvedere library. He did not have a home computer.

At one time he added an egg or two to his diet, so I don't think he was a total vegan. I think he stopped with the eggs, though.

Don't know why he quit posting. Another member on here saw him using the computers at the library after he disappeared from TOTV. I don't believe he broke any forum rules, but he was very argumentative, and pushed a number of people's buttons. He could have moved on to a forum of like-minded folks.

[JMintzer]

I was thinking the same think. No value added. Only taking shots at an innocent post.

An innocent post comparing newbies to rabble rousers...

Oh, and I thought we had settled that issue.

So nice of you to bring it back up!

[Aces4]

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

He was a good man too, sorry I didn’t think of him right away to mention him. May they both rest in peace.

[krash]

I enjoyed "GeeWhiz", who was here in TV for a short time before he passed away. Great sense of humor!

[petiteone]

Great thread about some of the best posters. Thanks for the memories.

[Nucky]

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

We spoke for nearly two hours when I still lived in New Jersey. The list of people who were so kind and helpful to us when we were trying to decide to take the leap was long. I couldn't remember Zcaveman at first but I certainly remembered him. He asked for my phone number so he could help me better. Great guy. I'll always be grateful :pray:

My intention when I got to The Villages was to be helpful to anyone I could assist. I sorta lost my way with that wavelength. My first meeting at Crispers was a memory that was PRICELESS. It was so hot, I was bleeding sweat and everyone else was just taking it in stride. That's the day I learned about hydration from 2BNTV who was also a valued friend for a long time. DRINK, DRINK, DRINK.....WATER! There were at least 50 people there. It was great.

Look at the beautiful (Mostly) memories that everyone contributed in this thread. I'm ashamed of a few that I missed like tomwed. I can't really describe him but what a funny and smart guy he was. One time he asked a question and I typed a reply and his response was, I asked you for the time and you built me a watch, shorten up your replies Nucky. I :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: laughed my tail off but truthfully he was correct.

To everyone who posted :mademyday:

[CFrance]

I enjoyed "GeeWhiz", who was here in TV for a short time before he passed away. Great sense of humor!
I have been trying to think of his screen name all day. I liked him too. I met him at Crisper's.


Also, I can't think of the screen name of a guy (tall, youngish, gray hair) who was so helpful about IT issues. He also passed away a number of years ago. A number of us kept up with him via email as he was battling cancer. Maybe Gracie remembers.

[pablo cruze]

Who if any are some of the Posters that you miss?

Rubicon

The Guy who wrote the Nuts and Bolts of The Villages. Excellent person. On to his Eternal Reward. Just remembered Zcaveman.

Bonnie

CWGUY

Wiotte A.K.A. = 100 other names. :1rotfl:

Chatbrat, always interesting and a nice guy in person.

Who else can you think of? Some bring a smile others bring some bad memories especially one which I hope we don't see the name in writing.

Allegiance

dbussone

ABBY10

FW10207

Barefoot

Some fond memories for me on my list.

I hope they are all thriving and healthy. :pray:
I miss my Farrah Fawcett poster

[retiredguy123]

I miss my Farrah Fawcett poster
You can buy another one on Amazon for $20 with free shipping.

[Quixote]

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

He developed a really comprehensive handout covering every possible detail for newbies making the move to TV. I still offer it and give it to newcomers when I meet them. Very thorough—and he even revised it periodically depending on what changed.

[REDCART]

:doggie::ho:I have been trying to think of his screen name all day. I liked him too. I met him at Crisper's.

Geewiz’s name was Gary. He retired from SSA in Chicago.

Also, I can't think of the screen name of a guy (tall, youngish, gray hair) who was so helpful about IT issues. He also passed away a number of years ago. A number of us kept up with him via email as he was battling cancer. Maybe Gracie remembers.

[TNKYGAL]

"One time he asked a question and I typed a reply and his response was, I asked you for the time and you built me a watch, shorten up your replies Nucky."

Love that!! I must remember that - it may or may not apply.:icon_wink:

I'm new to TV and have enjoyed hearing about many historical characters!!

[Nucky]

"One time he asked a question and I typed a reply and his response was, I asked you for the time and you built me a watch, shorten up your replies Nucky."

Love that!! I must remember that - it may or may not apply.:icon_wink:

I'm new to TV and have enjoyed hearing about many historical characters!!

tomwed was a pretty accurate guy. He was correct when he let me have it :1rotfl: Guilty as Charged.

[Worldseries27]

who if any are some of the posters that you miss?

Rubicon

the guy who wrote the nuts and bolts of the villages. Excellent person. On to his eternal reward. Just remembered zcaveman.

Bonnie

cwguy

wiotte a.k.a. = 100 other names. :1rotfl:

Chatbrat, always interesting and a nice guy in person.

Who else can you think of? Some bring a smile others bring some bad memories especially one which i hope we don't see the name in writing.

Allegiance

dbussone

abby10

fw10207

barefoot

some fond memories for me on my list.

I hope they are all thriving and healthy. :pray:
john w gave 110%. Without malice or agenda.
I hope he knows he's missed
for the haters who drove him away the cock will always crow, sometimes thrice.

[PugMom]

As a long time lurker under my wife's account, there a number of names I recognize on the OP's list. Abbey10 always wrote with common sense and a positive attitude, Rubicon was often wrong, but never suffered from a lack of confidence in his opinions. Wiotte/RickeyD is probably still half of the current active members, under a gazillion new names.ha-ha I also miss Coldnomore, as at least he wasn't part of the echo chamber that so often rears its head around here and provided links and facts to back his unpopular dissenting views - which made a lot of the extremists look pretty silly. Of course, doing that just meant his time was limited. lol

i remember cold-no-more, i had some good chats with him, & we didnt need to agree on things to get along. a truly nice guy

[eweissenbach]

Bill and Brillo
Kathiel
Talkhost
Tony
Bonny
Barefoot
2BNTV
Many others whose handles escape me.

[eweissenbach]

Also; swrinfla. Steve from St. Louis - met him at a TOTV get together at Crispers in 2010 or 2011. Good poster and really fine gentleman. And "………………
RichieLion. The most argumentative poster to ever appear on this board. Used to enjoy tangling with him on the politics board, but he disappeared when the poly board was closed down the first time.

[jojo]

Chatbrat pushed a lot of buttons. Wondering what happened to him?

[New Englander]

Chatbrat pushed a lot of buttons. Wondering what happened to him?

I remember he was our resident restaurant critic and he liked top shelf Vodka.

[Nucky]

Chatbrat pushed a lot of buttons. Wondering what happened to him?

I met him at Xfinity one day. We spoke for a while. Totally different than the curmudgeon he was on the Forum.

Great guy. I hope he's ok also.

[stanley]

Totally different than the curmudgeon he was on the Forum.
.

Aren't we all?

[JMintzer]

Aren't we all?

I'm worse in person... Just ask my wife... :icon_wink: