Kudos and chuckles @ The Villages Community Watch.

[EdFNJ]

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We do appreciate their services and I am sure at times their wellness checks are very useful especially if REQUESTED by a family member or friend.

This morning (SUNDAY at around 7:50AM) their guy in our area rang our doorbell because we had yesterdays and today's newspaper out on our driveway. AFTERWARDS, looking at our doorbell camera, he stood there for about 1-2 minutes then left our papers at the door when we didn't answer and left. Hell if we were getting out of bed to answer the door at 7:50AM on a Sunday which is the only day we don't get up early to go out and walk. ;)

Next they went to neighbors across the street to ask them if they saw us recently which they said they did. THEN we got 4 phone calls, 2 to me and 2 to my wife (8am and 8:30) from their office to check with us and see if we had died in our sleep. :) We didn't get the calls because "non-contact" list calls don't ring through our phones until after 9AM (so we now have them in our contact list).

When I called them back around 9am as they requested "to see if we were OK" in their voicemails I thanked them for their service but jokingly asked what good it would be calling if we had died in our sleep or were incapacitated where we couldn't use the phone to call for help. :D Since we didn't answer I'm glad they didn't break down the door or come in through the bedroom window to see if the coroner was needed. :D

Moral of the story: Don't leave 2 days papers in your driveway. Yesterday we forgot to bring it in and today it was there for just 2 hours after it was delivered around 6AM and we hadn't had a chance yet to get them. They said they always knock and call when they see 2 papers are outside. They are very conscientious in their work for which we thank them.

[Bjeanj]

I think it’s a great idea, and I’m glad they do it.

[Bogie Shooter]

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We do appreciate their services and I am sure at times their wellness checks are very useful especially if REQUESTED by a family member or friend.

This morning (SUNDAY at around 7:50AM) their guy in our area rang our doorbell because we had yesterdays and today's newspaper out on our driveway. AFTERWARDS, looking at our doorbell camera, he stood there for about 1-2 minutes then left our papers at the door when we didn't answer and left. Hell if we were getting out of bed to answer the door at 7:50AM on a Sunday which is the only day we don't get up early to go out and walk. ;)

Next they went to neighbors across the street to ask them if they saw us recently which they said they did. THEN we got 4 phone calls, 2 to me and 2 to my wife (8am and 8:30) from their office to check with us and see if we had died in our sleep. :) We didn't get the calls because "non-contact" list calls don't ring through our phones until after 9AM (so we now have them in our contact list).

When I called them back around 9am as they requested "to see if we were OK" in their voicemails I thanked them for their service but jokingly asked what good it would be calling if we had died in our sleep or were incapacitated where we couldn't use the phone to call for help. :D Since we didn't answer I'm glad they didn't break down the door or come in through the bedroom window to see if the coroner was needed. :D

Moral of the story: Don't leave 2 days papers in your driveway. Yesterday we forgot to bring it in and today it was there for just 2 hours after it was delivered around 6AM and we hadn't had a chance yet to get them. They said they always knock and call when they see 2 papers are outside. They are very conscientious in their work for which we thank them.

Two days papers in our cul-da-sac and one of the neighbors moves them to the porch.

[CWGUY]

Two days papers in our cul-da-sac and one of the neighbors moves them to the porch.

:pray: Your next of kin will appreciate that. Your neighbors would be doing you a better service if they called someone to do a well being check on you. Having a pile of papers at your door won't do you much good when you're on the floor on the other side of that door with a broken hip or some other problem. If left in the drive someone would know there was a possible problem. :)

[Bogie Shooter]

:pray: Your next of kin will appreciate that. Your neighbors would be doing you a better service if they called someone to do a well being check on you. Having a pile of papers at your door won't do you much good when you're on the floor on the other side of that door with a broken hip or some other problem. If left in the drive someone would know there was a possible problem. :)

Naw, we all know when someone leaves and if not we would check, so far that hasn’t been an issue.
Unlike some folks we actually all talk to our neighbors.

[EdFNJ]

Naw, we all know when someone leaves and if not we would check, so far that hasn’t been an issue.
Unlike some folks we actually all talk to our neighbors. Would your neighbors know if you both got food poisoning from dinner and were unconscious in bed at 8AM? Being on vacation isn't the only issue, it's being seriously ill or if you're alone (single) unconscious from a fall or some other incapacitating condition in the middle of the night (although it would probably be too late for you by morning anyway). :(

[alwann]

They are an important service, fostering a sense of safety and well-being.
Although, when I got a telephone call at 3 a.m. telling me my garage door was open, I cursed them for nearly giving me a heart attack. You get a phone call in the middle of the night and your first thought is, "Oh crap! Who died?"

[retiredguy123]

I have mixed feelings about this. If they want to help, why don't they offer a real service for people who request it? Some people don't even subscribe to the paper. An open garage door only means that someone forgot to close it. So what? But, I do appreciate them telling me about it. What they really need in the Villages is some real services to help older people to get transportation and to provide other assistance when then they need it. It doesn't need to be free. Many people would be willing to pay for services that would make them feel safe and secure. But, the availability of these services is seriously lacking in The Villages. The Community Watch program falls way short of what is needed.

[Bjeanj]

They are an important service, fostering a sense of safety and well-being.
Although, when I got a telephone call at 3 a.m. telling me my garage door was open, I cursed them for nearly giving me a heart attack. You get a phone call in the middle of the night and your first thought is, "Oh crap! Who died?"

So true. And I’ve got a 96 year old father. That’s what my first thought would be.

[CWGUY]

They are an important service, fostering a sense of safety and well-being.
Although, when I got a telephone call at 3 a.m. telling me my garage door was open, I cursed them for nearly giving me a heart attack. You get a phone call in the middle of the night and your first thought is, "Oh crap! Who died?"

So true. And I’ve got a 96 year old father. That’s what my first thought would be.

:coolsmiley: I believe they have a program that allows you to opt out of these calls..... if you don't want them to care more than you do about your well being or your property when you leave your doors open at night. I haven't left mine open in going on 18 years, but if I did I would welcome a call and my inside door is always locked. :)

[CWGUY]

Naw, we all know when someone leaves and if not we would check, so far that hasn’t been an issue.
Unlike some folks we actually all talk to our neighbors.

:ho: Great! I live in a neighborhood like that too. :coolsmiley:

[Speedie]

Community watch is designed to provide a sense of security and sell more houses in TV. Just like the security gate system.

[CWGUY]

Community watch is designed to provide a sense of security and sell more houses in TV. Just like the security gate system.

:boxing2: Hey number 9 they are traffic control gates not security gates. Designed to slow down SPEEDIE people so golf carts have a fighting chance. :icon_wink:

If you live here and didn't know that...... you didn't do your homework! :1rotfl:

[thevillages2013]

Guess I need to subscribe to the newspaper. Thanks for giving me a reason

[La lamy]

Let's not forget the Daily paper will sometimes deliver papers to homes that haven't asked for it. That is so wrong in my book. If you're on holiday or a snowbird you definitely don't want a bunch of unwanted papers piling up and worrying people or egging on mischief. I've asked them to NEVER deliver a paper to me again unless it's asked for, but who knows if they'll follow through with my wish. I hear solicitation is not allowed in TV, that should apply to them as well IMO.

[Speedie]

:boxing2: Hey number 9 they are traffic control gates not security gates. Designed to slow down SPEEDIE people so golf carts have a fighting chance. :icon_wink:

If you live here and didn't know that...... you didn't do your homework! :1rotfl:

Yippie! Now I know the facts….
Wonder how many visitors or potential homebuyers are told they are security gates with cameras? Guess you have to live here to know the truth.

[Hplaw]

Never happy......it's good the services in the Villages gives you an endless supply of things to complain about.

[Rzepecki]

Yippie! Now I know the facts….
Wonder how many visitors or potential homebuyers are told they are security gates with cameras? Guess you have to live here to know the truth.

They do have cameras.

[Ptmckiou]

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We do appreciate their services and I am sure at times their wellness checks are very useful especially if REQUESTED by a family member or friend.

This morning (SUNDAY at around 7:50AM) their guy in our area rang our doorbell because we had yesterdays and today's newspaper out on our driveway. AFTERWARDS, looking at our doorbell camera, he stood there for about 1-2 minutes then left our papers at the door when we didn't answer and left. Hell if we were getting out of bed to answer the door at 7:50AM on a Sunday which is the only day we don't get up early to go out and walk. ;)

Next they went to neighbors across the street to ask them if they saw us recently which they said they did. THEN we got 4 phone calls, 2 to me and 2 to my wife (8am and 8:30) from their office to check with us and see if we had died in our sleep. :) We didn't get the calls because "non-contact" list calls don't ring through our phones until after 9AM (so we now have them in our contact list).

When I called them back around 9am as they requested "to see if we were OK" in their voicemails I thanked them for their service but jokingly asked what good it would be calling if we had died in our sleep or were incapacitated where we couldn't use the phone to call for help. :D Since we didn't answer I'm glad they didn't break down the door or come in through the bedroom window to see if the coroner was needed. :D

Moral of the story: Don't leave 2 days papers in your driveway. Yesterday we forgot to bring it in and today it was there for just 2 hours after it was delivered around 6AM and we hadn't had a chance yet to get them. They said they always knock and call when they see 2 papers are outside. They are very conscientious in their work for which we thank them.

We did exactly the same thing with the two newspapers…..however, no inquiries for us. We are in Hawkins.

[chenault55]

Community watch is designed to provide a sense of security and sell more houses in TV. Just like the security gate system.

The gates are for traffic control not security.

[kendi]

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We do appreciate their services and I am sure at times their wellness checks are very useful especially if REQUESTED by a family member or friend.

This morning (SUNDAY at around 7:50AM) their guy in our area rang our doorbell because we had yesterdays and today's newspaper out on our driveway. AFTERWARDS, looking at our doorbell camera, he stood there for about 1-2 minutes then left our papers at the door when we didn't answer and left. Hell if we were getting out of bed to answer the door at 7:50AM on a Sunday which is the only day we don't get up early to go out and walk. ;)

Next they went to neighbors across the street to ask them if they saw us recently which they said they did. THEN we got 4 phone calls, 2 to me and 2 to my wife (8am and 8:30) from their office to check with us and see if we had died in our sleep. :) We didn't get the calls because "non-contact" list calls don't ring through our phones until after 9AM (so we now have them in our contact list).

When I called them back around 9am as they requested "to see if we were OK" in their voicemails I thanked them for their service but jokingly asked what good it would be calling if we had died in our sleep or were incapacitated where we couldn't use the phone to call for help. :D Since we didn't answer I'm glad they didn't break down the door or come in through the bedroom window to see if the coroner was needed. :D

Moral of the story: Don't leave 2 days papers in your driveway. Yesterday we forgot to bring it in and today it was there for just 2 hours after it was delivered around 6AM and we hadn't had a chance yet to get them. They said they always knock and call when they see 2 papers are outside. They are very conscientious in their work for which we thank them.

Nothing funny about this. Community watch does a great service. Calling you would let them know if more action needs to be taken. Don’t mock them. Obviously you don’t read the information that is available to you or you would know about the 2 papers in the driveway cue.

[Number 10 GI]

I have mixed feelings about this. If they want to help, why don't they offer a real service for people who request it? Some people don't even subscribe to the paper. An open garage door only means that someone forgot to close it. So what? But, I do appreciate them telling me about it. What they really need in the Villages is some real services to help older people to get transportation and to provide other assistance when then they need it. It doesn't need to be free. Many people would be willing to pay for services that would make them feel safe and secure. But, the availability of these services is seriously lacking in The Villages. The Community Watch program falls way short of what is needed.

If an individual can't drive themselves where they need to go, this isn't the place to live. They need to move into an assisted living facility or live near family that can help. TV is not an assisted living facility or an adult day care center. I've never heard of any city that provides on-call transportation services for those that are unable to drive. Where does this idea come from that TV has an obligation to provide cradle to grave care to the residents?

[CWGUY]

If an individual can't drive themselves where they need to go, this isn't the place to live. They need to move into an assisted living facility or live near family that can help. TV is not an assisted living facility or an adult day care center. I've never heard of any city that provides on-call transportation services for those that are unable to drive. Where does this idea come from that TV has an obligation to provide cradle to grave care to the residents?

:ho: I agree! I ask myself that question all the time....let me know if you get an answer.
A very knowledgeable guy 3 years ago said on this site "If you want something new you have to pay for it, there is no rich uncle out there doling out dollars and fee stuff, and the Developer doesn't owe anyone anything that isn't written in their signed contract." - GOLDWINGNUT 1/25/19

:pray: Thank you Don.

[4Paws4Me]

I’m actually stunned at some of the responses on this topic. You should be impressed and thankful that someone who you’ve never met and don’t know, was being proactive about your welfare. Requested or not. Clearly a case of your dam if you do and dam if you don’t.

I’m sure your next of kin would appreciate this guy, if God forbid something would happen to you. Nothing like laying on the floor for days, even weeks waiting and hoping someone would check on you. Worse yet, having your neighbors, who you don’t know, call someone because a stench of your dead body is coming from your home. If you think you’re safe from theft, a home invasion, murdered or being a missing person, because you live here in TV’s you're wrong. There are a lot of older people, who could just get up and wonder off in the middle of the night. Something like an open garage door can be way more than just an open garage door at 3 am. Just say thank you and be thankful someone is out there checking. You never know when you will need them, until you need them.

This community watch guy can patrol my area all the time in Monarch Grove.

[fdpaq0580]

Naw, we all know when someone leaves and if not we would check, so far that hasn’t been an issue.
Unlike some folks we actually all talk to our neighbors.

Talk to your neighbors? We can actually do that?? What a great idea. I'm going to try that.

Seriously, letting your neighbors know if you are going away is a great idea. We always do that when we travel.
👍👍

[fdpaq0580]

The gates are for traffic control not security.

Little of both, actually.

[Westie Man]

a man had died in his unit and his corpse lay there undiscovered for about a year.

[jimjamuser]

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We do appreciate their services and I am sure at times their wellness checks are very useful especially if REQUESTED by a family member or friend.

This morning (SUNDAY at around 7:50AM) their guy in our area rang our doorbell because we had yesterdays and today's newspaper out on our driveway. AFTERWARDS, looking at our doorbell camera, he stood there for about 1-2 minutes then left our papers at the door when we didn't answer and left. Hell if we were getting out of bed to answer the door at 7:50AM on a Sunday which is the only day we don't get up early to go out and walk. ;)

Next they went to neighbors across the street to ask them if they saw us recently which they said they did. THEN we got 4 phone calls, 2 to me and 2 to my wife (8am and 8:30) from their office to check with us and see if we had died in our sleep. :) We didn't get the calls because "non-contact" list calls don't ring through our phones until after 9AM (so we now have them in our contact list).

When I called them back around 9am as they requested "to see if we were OK" in their voicemails I thanked them for their service but jokingly asked what good it would be calling if we had died in our sleep or were incapacitated where we couldn't use the phone to call for help. :D Since we didn't answer I'm glad they didn't break down the door or come in through the bedroom window to see if the coroner was needed. :D

Moral of the story: Don't leave 2 days papers in your driveway. Yesterday we forgot to bring it in and today it was there for just 2 hours after it was delivered around 6AM and we hadn't had a chance yet to get them. They said they always knock and call when they see 2 papers are outside. They are very conscientious in their work for which we thank them.
Well, I was awakened in my bed one morning by one of them and he was holding a mirror near my nose. But, seriously, I wish they had been so conscientious a few years ago when we were robbed of about $5,000 worth of tools when we left our house for a few days. Tools never found by Police.

[jimjamuser]

I’m actually stunned at some of the responses on this topic. You should be impressed and thankful that someone who you’ve never met and don’t know, was being proactive about your welfare. Requested or not. Clearly a case of your dam if you do and dam if you don’t.

I’m sure your next of kin would appreciate this guy, if God forbid something would happen to you. Nothing like laying on the floor for days, even weeks waiting and hoping someone would check on you. Worse yet, having your neighbors, who you don’t know, call someone because a stench of your dead body is coming from your home. If you think you’re safe from theft, a home invasion, murdered or being a missing person, because you live here in TV’s you're wrong. There are a lot of older people, who could just get up and wonder off in the middle of the night. Something like an open garage door can be way more than just an open garage door at 3 am. Just say thank you and be thankful someone is out there checking. You never know when you will need them, until you need them.

This community watch guy can patrol my area all the time in Monarch Grove.
In a few years, we will have A.I. robots patroling TV Land streets. Maybe they will do things better.

[jimjamuser]

The gates are for traffic control not security.
Well, the gates tend to give a FALSE sense of security. They are just a bluff. And much like the Community Watch Patrols. I would rather see rovers with a Policeperson watching the screens. It would probably be less costly.

[jimjamuser]

Yippie! Now I know the facts….
Wonder how many visitors or potential homebuyers are told they are security gates with cameras? Guess you have to live here to know the truth.
That's exactly why potential buyers should rent here for a year before buying. There is a dark undercurrent that detracts from the image of a perfect bubble-world here. It takes years to see!

[jimjamuser]

:coolsmiley: I believe they have a program that allows you to opt out of these calls..... if you don't want them to care more than you do about your well being or your property when you leave your doors open at night. I haven't left mine open in going on 18 years, but if I did I would welcome a call and my inside door is always locked. :)
Would a robber/burglar rather go through one door or two doors?

[Sportsguy1]

They are an important service, fostering a sense of safety and well-being.
Although, when I got a telephone call at 3 a.m. telling me my garage door was open, I cursed them for nearly giving me a heart attack. You get a phone call in the middle of the night and your first thought is, "Oh crap! Who died?"
The life they saved may have been yours….someone see your garage door open…walk in to garbage get into house and well something really bad could happen!! You should have been thanking them right and left for the phone call and remember to close your garage door from then on so you didn’t get that call!!

[Bogie Shooter]

That's exactly why potential buyers should rent here for a year before buying. There is a dark undercurrent that detracts from the image of a perfect bubble-world here. It takes years to see!

:what:

[Velvet]

If an individual can't drive themselves where they need to go, this isn't the place to live. They need to move into an assisted living facility or live near family that can help. TV is not an assisted living facility or an adult day care center. I've never heard of any city that provides on-call transportation services for those that are unable to drive. Where does this idea come from that TV has an obligation to provide cradle to grave care to the residents?

But most cities have public transportation, taxi service etc. Much more difficult to get here, not impossible, but still. This is a real weakness of The Villages and I am sure will be addressed in time.

[retiredguy123]

But most cities have public transportation, taxi service etc. Much more difficult to get here, not impossible, but still. This is a real weakness of The Villages and I am sure will be addressed in time.
I agree. In Virginia, I could call a taxi service, and they would pick me up in about 15 minutes.

[CWGUY]

But most cities have public transportation, taxi service etc. Much more difficult to get here, not impossible, but still. This is a real weakness of The Villages and I am sure will be addressed in time.

:ohdear: From the Sumter Co. Web Site:
Transit
Sumter County Board of County Commissioners is proud to be designated as the Community Transportation Coordinator for Sumter County. What this means to you as a resident is the assurance of quality, safety, and courtesy in your transportation needs. Sumter County Transit offers door-to-door service and deviated fixed shuttle routes.

The Transit fleet is able to accommodate wheelchairs, children requiring a car seat, and service animals.

Sumter County Transit is committed to providing public transportation services to all persons in our service area. The service is designed to maximize usage by transportation-disadvantaged persons in general, but is open to the public during all operating hours (see below).

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

It is recommended you make a reservation at least 3 days in advance of your appointment due to driver / vehicle availability.

Transit services are provided under contract by MTM, LLC, a private transportation provider.

Mission
To ensure all citizens of Sumter County professional, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services. Sumter County will provide safe, clean, comfortable, and economical transportation; and be alert to citizen needs and prepare for those needs in a timely manner.

Title VI
Sumter County Transit assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, family or religious status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any program or activity undertaken by Sumter County Transit.

Transit Customer Satisfaction Survey
Transit is committed to provide the highest level of service to you. Please take a few minutes to provide your comments and suggestions on how we may better serve you by completing the customer survey.

Sumter County Transportation Disadvantaged Survey
Please take a moment to help Transit improve your experience with taking a survey provided by the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization.

The info. is out there...... one just has to look! :faint:

[Velvet]

Yes… but to plan 3 days ahead? And office closes at 4:00pm? It is certainly better than nothing. What if you need it to get back from shopping etc. what you describe is not regular public transportation. Bus stops at bus stops on Morse on schedule etc. I notice the trolleys for sales go out regularly. I don’t know how we would fund the service but as more people move in I think there will be ways. It is ridiculous to assume that as soon as you can’t drive anymore you have to get out of your home and move into a nursing home. But that is what happened to my aunt because there is no public transportation (as in other cities).

[retiredguy123]

Yes… but to plan 3 days ahead? And office closes at 4:00pm? It is certainly better than nothing. What if you need it to get back from shopping etc. what you describe is not regular public transportation. Bus stops at bus stops on Morse on schedule etc. I notice the trolleys for sales go out regularly. I don’t know how we would fund the service but as more people move in I think there will be ways. It is ridiculous to assume that as soon as you can’t drive anymore you have to get out of your home and move into a nursing home. But that is what happened to my aunt because there is no public transportation (as in other cities).
I agree. What about Lake and Marion counties? Suppose you have a medical appointment at 0900, but your car won't start, or your garage door spring breaks? If you live alone in The Villages, you may need to move into assisted living even if you don't need any care, but you don't have access to transportation. Some people's only option is to call 911.

[CWGUY]

:shrug: Don't know what to tell you. They have a bus and driver stationed outside my door 24/7. Anytime I pop my head out the door he says "Where to Mr. Guy?" :rolleyes:

[Bogie Shooter]

A bus with stops on Morse Blvd would last less than a year.
BTW if live 3 blocks off Morse how do I get to the stop?
Sorry, unworkable idea….

[CWGUY]

I agree. What about Lake and Marion counties? Suppose you have a medical appointment at 0900, but your car won't start, or your garage door spring breaks? If you live alone in The Villages, you may need to move into assisted living even if you don't need any care, but you don't have access to transportation. Some people's only option is to call 911.
Welcome to the Lake County Transit Division Website - RideLakeXpress.com (https://www.ridelakexpress.com/)

and

Marion Transit (https://www.mariontransit.org/)

:ho:

[Bogie Shooter]

Welcome to the Lake County Transit Division Website - RideLakeXpress.com (https://www.ridelakexpress.com/)

and

Marion Transit (https://www.mariontransit.org/)

:ho:

Google is just amazing.:1rotfl:

[davem4616]

I am pleased that we have folks that are willing to drive around and check for things that look to be out of the ordinary....

our little cul de sac street is pretty close....we all talk to one another, and we all know who's traveling, which snowbirds have gone north...who lives alone, and who's not feeling well....it's a neighborhood

Community watch is just another one of the tools available to us...just like the neighbor AED groups are...most of us don't have family on the ground nearby...so we depend upon neighbors looking out after neighbors

knock community watch if you choose, and hope you never need them....but if they only make the difference in a few lives every year, it's worth it

[EdFNJ]

We did exactly the same thing with the two newspapers…..however, no inquiries for us. We are in Hawkins. That's because you're in the young'uns section. :D

[EdFNJ]

Nothing funny about this. Community watch does a great service. Calling you would let them know if more action needs to be taken. Don’t mock them. Obviously you don’t read the information that is available to you or you would know about the 2 papers in the driveway cue. LOL, MOCK them? Well, in my situation, which by the way, I did give "kudos" to the Village Watchers in the OP TWICE in BOLD PRINT, after 2 days of newspapers either I was DEAD and rotting away or on vacation which what I told the desk person when I called to THANK THEM which THEY did find humorous and even agreed. :shrug: In any case the big problem around this and other "Villages" forums or just about any forum filled with us "seniors" is that other than a lack of even "1 cents" of humor for MANY I think reading comprehension is a major issue. Some folks look at 2 or 3 words in a post or even just the "title" and draw a conclusion and then get their panties (or boxers) in a twist and jump on the poster based on those 2 or 3 words alone without reading or even trying to understand the entire post or maybe they just like to see their names in "print" and get applause? :1rotfl:

[b0bd0herty]

Well, I was awakened in my bed one morning by one of them and he was holding a mirror near my nose. But, seriously, I wish they had been so conscientious a few years ago when we were robbed of about $5,000 worth of tools when we left our house for a few days. Tools never found by Police.

That is not true. I know the watch people are NOT allowed to enter a house. The local law enforcement agency would be called and they are the only ones who would enter or contact EMS to enter a house.

[asianthree]

Yippie! Now I know the facts….
Wonder how many visitors or potential homebuyers are told they are security gates with cameras? Guess you have to live here to know the truth.

Why would developers tell a visitor any information? As a potential buyer both of our sons were told the gates control traffic flow for cars and golf carts, by TV reps.
Bonus info if you run into a gate, each gate has cameras, so you could potentially be billed for repair.

However when looking at homes with MLS, they were told gates are for security purposes, to keep residents safe, and never move to the new area. They have a maximum security prison, mine blasting, issues with homes.

Both asked if they would show them a new home, agent strongly said NO, I don’t think it’s safe. Never mentioned he couldn’t show them a new house….Both told the agent, I no longer wish to deal with you. Thanks for your time.

[JMintzer]

That is not true. I know the watch people are NOT allowed to enter a house. The local law enforcement agency would be called and they are the only ones who would enter or contact EMS to enter a house.

I say, I say, That's a joke son...

Didn't the "but seriously" tip you off?