TOTV Lunch - Friday, 6/15

[Schaumburger]

Just want to know if the TOTV monthly lunch is this Friday, 6/15 at 3:00 p.m. at Crispers? I looked on the calendar and it is listed for this Friday.

[KathieI]

Yes, it is always the 3rd Friday of the month.

See ya there???? Hope so. Guess I'll be hosting again this month.

[Schaumburger]

Yes, I plan on being there. Looking forward to it. :wave:

[Taltarzac725]

Yes, it is always the 3rd Friday of the month.

See ya there???? Hope so. Guess I'll be hosting again this month.

Cannot make it this month. Company coming in a few days which will be here then.

Just curious, have not seen posts from Ronnie (RCT) for a while and it is his birthday today. Did he leave the Villages?

[Posh 08]

Dang, I won't be in town til the 17th :sad:

[Tickled_pink]

I'll not be able to attend this one either but looking forward to next months.

[rhsgypsylady]

I plan to be there as well. See ya'll then!

[graciegirl]

I'll not be able to attend this one either but looking forward to next months.

Us too.:sad:

[Villageshooter]

Cant wait ,,, we enjoyed last month, I plan to bring my camera this month to get some shots of this gala affair! We enjoyed meeting so many new friends last month.

[graciegirl]

Cant wait ,,, we enjoyed last month, I plan to bring my camera this month to get some shots of this gala affair! We enjoyed meeting so many new friends last month.

You were there last month? I don't remember meeting you. Were you the very young man who said very little?

[Barefoot]

Just curious, have not seen posts from Ronnie (RCT) for a while and it is his birthday today. Did he leave the Villages?

He is still in The Villages. A lot of former TOTVers have moved over to Facebook. You can find Ronnie there.

[swrinfla]

So long as our Gracie and the Mayor of Hadley, our very own KathieI, will be there, you may be assured that I will be, too!

One of the best things about our get-togethers at Crisper's each month is that the newbies always seem surprised when they realize how much of a bond us long-termers have established!

I still run into outsiders who are "amazed" that we have such a close connection of "on-line-ers."

Most are aghast that we have even considered establishing a real-time connection with any unknown entity at the other end of a computer.

Only in The Villages!

SWR
:beer3:

[OldDave]

Speaking as a newbie,I've seen this post, but know nothing of the lunch and who is invited. If you are looking for new folks, you need to let us know about. I'm not about to invite myself.

[Posh 08]

Speaking as a newbie,I've seen this post, but know nothing of the lunch and who is invited. If you are looking for new folks, you need to let us know about. I'm not about to invite myself.

It's open to all TOTVers. No invites, happens every 3rd Friday, 3pm. A nice meet and greet. If I were there I'd pop in.

[graciegirl]

Speaking as a newbie,I've seen this post, but know nothing of the lunch and who is invited. If you are looking for new folks, you need to let us know about. I'm not about to invite myself.

Crispers is a restaurant on 466 kinda across from the highschool and next to Publix, near 466 and Belvedere. Crispers meet and greet occur every month, third Friday at three. Folks congregate on the side patio at Crispers. You can wear a nametag and someone will hug you.

I don't think we will be there, as Gretchen, our other daughter is visiting and we may be off campus.

[OldDave]

Thanks folks.

[rhsgypsylady]

Why have some of TOTV moved to Facebook? Just curious.

[Taltarzac725]

He is still in The Villages. A lot of former TOTVers have moved over to Facebook. You can find Ronnie there.

Thanks, Barefoot. I do Facebook too but you have to use your real name on Facebook as far as I can tell and that comes with a lot of baggage even though I did pick up something nice in the load about a year ago around May 31, 2011.

[Taltarzac725]

Thanks, Barefoot. I do Facebook too but you have to use your real name on Facebook as far as I can tell and that comes with a lot of baggage even though I did pick up something nice in the load about a year ago around May 31, 2011.

I sent you a Facebook friend request about a minute ago.

[Barefoot]

Why have some of TOTV moved to Facebook? Just curious.

This is just my opinion, not fact. But here is what I think. TOTV is a fabulous site for newbies. I found it to be the most helpful site imaginable when I first moved to The Villages. I found out everything I needed to know. And I met many wonderful people through TOTV. I regularly attended Crispers lunches. Members that are new to The Villages, or people who would like to move to TV, are always asking questions, and that is how it should be. The questions are often about topics that have been discussed, such as taxes, insurance, gas vs electic golf carts, landscaping companies, painters, floor plans, courtyard villas versus homes, where to buy furniture, etc, etc. All questions we once had. However a lot of people have had their questions answered, have now moved to The Villages, and are busy with Village activities. Facebook suits some people better, as more of a Chatroom to talk about their current activities, and play games.

I personally prefer TOTV over Facebook. I need a way to stay current with TV happenings as I'm Canadian, and therefore I'm not around for six months out of every year. I also enjoy the Political Forum and have learned a lot there. Fortunately, there are still a lot of "old timers" around, like Tal, pturner, Kathie, Redwitch and Gracie Girl, who share their wisdom with us and always have interesting things to say.

This is a topic hijack, sorry. BACK TO THE CRISPERS LUNCHEON. It's a great way to meet new friends.

[uujudy]

I agree with what Bare said. Once you actually move here, you can get so busy with your activities that there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything.

For example, I'll miss the luncheon on Friday because I'm helping as the substitute librarian at the VAA meeting (Visual Arts Association). Unfortunately, the VAA meets the same day as the TOTV Crisper's Luncheon.
I miss seeing all your smiling faces!

[BaylorBear]

The Hubs and I are so counting down the days until we become FROGS!! December 22 is the date! Then we will be able to see everyone again!!:pepper2:

[Schaumburger]

The Hubs and I are so counting down the days until we become FROGS!! December 22 is the date! Then we will be able to see everyone again!!:pepper2:

Whoo Hoo that is only just over 6 months from now. I hope the time goes quickly for you. What a great Christmas present for you to become a frog! :wave:

[rhsgypsylady]

Barefoot - thanks for enlightening me on my question concerning why some TOTV have gone to Facebook. I understand the reasoning now; but I'm like you (at this point anyway), I think I prefer TOTV. I've only been here about 6 weeks and am still learning the ropes and I find TOTV to be very helpful and informative. Look forward to meeting you at Crispers sometime. I have met Gracie and Kathie and yes, they have been most helpful.

PS - I didn't think you hijacked the thread; you were merely responding to my question. Perhaps I am the one who hijacked the thread.

[Down Sized]

I finnaly made it to paradise after a 1 1/2 years. Rented a house in Caroline and planing on joining everyone at Crispers Friday. Unless my Realtor says otherwise. See you all there.:pepper2:

[KathieI]

I'm sorry folks, something very important has come up and I won't be able to make the lunch today. I'm sincerely sorry because I was so looking forward to it.

[Down Sized]

Does that mean all the regulars are not coming today???:cus:

[Barefoot]

Does that mean all the regulars are not coming today???:cus:

Some months there are large groups, and sometimes not so many. The TOTV Snowbirds have probably flown the coop. Swrinfla is usually there unless he is cruising.

As far as regulars go, don't forget that when we started the lunches back in 2007, there was no such thing as "regulars" ... we were ALL newbies.

So go and have fun, you'll meet really nice people!

[CaptJohn]

Any reports or pictures from the Crispers meeting? :shrug:

[swrinfla]

CaptJohn:

No, no pictures.

Indeed, only five folks! Yours truly, Niels and Mrs Niels. wannabe Schaumberger and, I think, Down Sized.

Some discussion: did people forget that the 15th was the 3rd Friday?

Who knows? We had a lively discussion, but it did seem strange that there were so few of us!

I frankly wonder how many may show up next week??????????????

SWR
:beer3:

P.S.: Schaumberger is delightful; look forward to when she is a permanent Villager!

[hdh1470]

I drove by but didn't see anyone so went home.Expected to see a crowd like last month.

[Schaumburger]

CaptJohn:

No, no pictures.

Indeed, only five folks! Yours truly, Niels and Mrs Niels. wannabe Schaumberger and, I think, Down Sized.

Some discussion: did people forget that the 15th was the 3rd Friday?

Who knows? We had a lively discussion, but it did seem strange that there were so few of us!

I frankly wonder how many may show up next week??????????????

SWR
:beer3:

P.S.: Schaumberger is delightful; look forward to when she is a permanent Villager!

Well thank you for the very nice compliment. Even though there weren't a lot of us, I still learned a lot and enjoyed myself. Every time I visit TV, I learn new things about TV and get a better idea of what I would like my TV home to be. I will be renting again in October so I hope to make that meeting. Cheers to all!

[rhsgypsylady]

I too had planned on being there but something came up the last minute and I couldn't make it. I am a newbie (6 weeks) and last month was my first Crispers luncheon. There was quite a turnout last month and from my understanding, it was a large crowd considering most snowbirds had gone back up north. I got to put faces with screen names. I look forward to next month's luncheon. Hopefully, more than 5 people will attend. But not to knock those 5 - there is something to be said about the intimacy of small groups. More time to spend one-on-one and learning about each other and TV. Everyone have a good month - see you in July!

[swrinfla]

Just so y'all aren't hugely disappointed, I want to warn you in advance that Yours Truly won't be at the July 20 meeting! :-( :-(

Instead, I'll be on the last night of a two-week tour/cruise in Alaska & The Yukon.

I do hope that there'll be much bigger gathering in July!

And, I look forward to seeing all of you on August 17!

SWR
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