We live in a bubble

[alemorkam]

I think we do.

[Two Bills]

I remember when we lived in a Yellow Submarine

[Stu from NYC]

I remember when we lived in a Yellow Submarine

Some of us still do. Great picture

[Normal]

I live in a flower. Many model houses are named after them here.

[Taltarzac725]

Except there are alligators in that lake. So, the bubble can be burst.

[JohnN]

cool, thanks

[b0bd0herty]

I remember when we lived in a Yellow Submarine

We all lived in a yellow submarine... a Yellow Submarine. ;)

[Bay Kid]

I believe you are correct!

[deborahcme]

I think we do. Great photo!

[Wondering]

I think we do.
Problem is part of the bubble is not healthy!

[Warcats]

Yes but it’s so nice and comfy.

[rsibole]

I think we do.


The fragile nature of bubble denotes the impermanence of the mortal world. Over exuberance of anything, such as wealth, happiness or good fortune, is also compared to a bubble because of its impermanence.

[Velvet]

I like being in the bubble! Not worried about the future, will worry when I have to.

[Lillyangel]

I think we do.

a bubble of denial

[Lillyangel]

A bubble of denial

[Velvet]

A bubble of denial

Denying what exactly? I’m happy as a lark … even if the big, dark future is supposed to be approaching … lol

[Raybe]

I've always lived on the edge.

[Sursavage]

Just watched Sound of Freedom.
Amazing movie but heartbreaking. We definitely live in a bubble but maybe should get out now and then and help impact the world.

[margaretmattson]

I think we do.
A bubble that will eventually burst..just like bubbles before.

[Worldseries27]

a bubble that will eventually burst..just like bubbles before.
and which bubble might that be iyho?

[Boomer]

Well….right now……

“I’m livin’ on the air in Cincinnati.”

Boomer

[Worldseries27]

well….right now……

“i’m livin’ on the air in cincinnati.”

boomer
wkrp?

[margaretmattson]

and which bubble might that be iyho?
OP stated he believes we live in a bubble. My reply was nothing lasts forever. Not a jab! Eventually, maybe not in our time, the Villages will lose its luster and be nothing more than a dot on the map. Why do you think so many people are flocking to the Villages? Leaving their old bubble behind because it no longer brings them joy. Those bubbles have burst! And, so too, eventually will this one. Enjoy things while you can, everything is apt to change!

[wereback]

Back in the year 2000 on my arrival we were in a totally different bubble which burst in about the year 2006 and a new bubble started a few years later which lasted until till 2014 The one the villages is in now started around 2019 and will last till the current villagers ruin it as all have done befor.

[Worldseries27]

well….right now……

“i’m livin’ on the air in cincinnati.”

boomer
wkrp?

[Velvet]

Anyways, our bubble is like soap bubbles, just when one bursts, another one comes along.

[Boomer]

Well….right now……

“I’m livin’ on the air in Cincinnati.”

Boomer



wkrp?

:)


“Get kinda tired of packin’ and unpackin’
Door to door, up and down I-75”

Boomer

[margaretmattson]

Anyways, our bubble is like soap bubbles, just when one bursts, another one comes along.

Lol! Enjoy!

[Regorp]

I live in a flower. Many model houses are named after them here.

We live in a precious gem- a Topaz!!

[GizmoWhiskers]

OP stated he believes we live in a bubble. My reply was nothing lasts forever. Not a jab! Eventually, maybe not in our time, the Villages will lose its luster and be nothing more than a dot on the map. Why do you think so many people are flocking to the Villages? Leaving their old bubble behind because it no longer brings them joy. Those bubbles have burst! And, so too, eventually will this one. Enjoy things while you can, everything is apt to change!

The Village bubble is already beginning to collapse. Just like all other areas will, as developers develop every square inch of unused land building more and more "new rental home neighborhoods" to convince clueless Millennials/Gen Z-ers that owning a home is too much trouble. Wildwood is changing so quickly that the roads alone show the compression the "bubble" must withstand.

The "over 55" in T V is eventually going to fade away. Its already happening. T V bubble is bursting now as ABnB businesses take over and T V does not regulate the now quick gaining "resort" vacation golf destination called "The Villages".

The LOVE of money is after all a root...

[Ele201]

A bubble of denial

Just curious, denial of what?

[PersonOfInterest]

As the bubble expands it is bound to burst at some point. What do you think will change when that happens?

[Whitley]

Well….right now……

“I’m livin’ on the air in Cincinnati.”

Boomer

I always liked Bailey over Jennifer (Loni Anderson). Mary Ann over Ginger. What world would that be in.

[Velvet]

The Village bubble is already beginning to collapse. Just like all other areas will, as developers develop every square inch of unused land building more and more "new rental home neighborhoods" to convince clueless Millennials/Gen Z-ers that owning a home is too much trouble. Wildwood is changing so quickly that the roads alone show the compression the "bubble" must withstand.

The "over 55" in T V is eventually going to fade away. Its already happening. T V bubble is bursting now as ABnB businesses take over and T V does not regulate the now quick gaining "resort" vacation golf destination called "The Villages".

The LOVE of money is after all a root...

I agree with this observation about TV. And I particularly like that the below quote is accurate, it is not; “Money is the root of all evil” it is, “The LOVE of money that is the root of all evil”. Money itself is just an arbitrary concept.

[HJBeck]

Good drugs, right?

[Vermilion Villager]

As the bubble expands it is bound to burst at some point. What do you think will change when that happens?

Florida is now America's inflation hotspot | CNN Business (https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/10/economy/florida-inflation-hotspot-regional/index.html)

[Boomer]

I always liked Bailey over Jennifer (Loni Anderson). Mary Ann over Ginger. What world would that be in.



The world needs more Baileys……

If Bailey had known about Mr. Carlson’s plan for that Thanksgiving promo, she would have recognized its flaw and stopped it. But the Big Guy and Herb had kept it their big, dumb, secret surprise. (Sorry, I can’t help but laugh just thinking of that one, and Les Nessman’s reporting as it was happening.)

Boomer

[tophcfa]

Yes, the Village’s is in a bubble of sorts, but a good one in my opinion despite having some flaws. Every time I’m in the bubble I don’t want to leave, and every time I leave the bubble I can’t wait to return. The more time I spend in the Villages, the more bored I get when I have to spend time in the real world.

[Velvet]

Ah, but to me, tophcfa, the real world is TV. The rest just needs to catch up…;)

[tophcfa]

Ah, but to me, tophcfa, the real world is TV. The rest just needs to catch up…;)

Please explain that to my wife, the kids and grandkids reside very far outside the bubble and she would rather sacrifice weeks and months away from the bubble so as to not miss a friggin birthday or other family party that lasts for a few painful hours. Misguided priorities indeed, but it’s like talking to a doorknob to try to convince her otherwise : (

[Velvet]

Family is first. I understand that. Your wife is right.

I suppose what the “real world” needs is an age appropriate extension of The Villages concept. When I go up north I take a little something of TV with me. My friendliness towards neighbors, my very tidy front lawn, Mah Jongg at the cafe-game store beside the college guys playing Dungeons and Dragons, and so on. One drop at a time, make my northern city a bit like TV.

[Worldseries27]

please explain that to my wife, the kids and grandkids reside very far outside the bubble and she would rather sacrifice weeks and months away from the bubble so as to not miss a friggin birthday or other family party that lasts for a few painful hours. Misguided priorities indeed, but it’s like talking to a doorknob to try to convince her otherwise : (
hence the snowbird theorem