The Sun Ownership

[Posh 08]

Rumor, change in ownership just around the corner for The Daily Sun.

[janmcn]

Where did you hear that?

[Posh 08]

Where did you hear that?

In Virginia.

[OscarOlden]

And from whom did you hear it?

[Posh 08]

And from whom did you hear it?

Won't say. Wait for it. If not done by the 21st, I'll streak in the squares.:beer3:

[billethkid]

an economic move by GOD?:a20:

btk

[janmcn]

Won't say. Wait for it. If not done by the 21st, I'll streak in the squares.:beer3:

I hope what you heard is true, and you're not just looking for an excuse to run naked through the squares on your upcoming visit.

[Posh 08]

I hope what you heard is true, and you're not just looking for an excuse to run naked through the squares on your upcoming visit.

I hope so too cause that would not be pretty.

[nkrifats]

Will it become a real paper with this change?

[NJblue]

Will it become a real paper with this change?

Have you seen what has been happening to "real" papers these days? They have become so thin that they aren't worth reading. I'm happy with the Sun just the way it is - cheap, lots of local interest and with a subscriber base large enough to incent advertisers to keep us aware of their services and provide the occasional coupon. I'll get my "real" news from the internet like everyone else.

[graciegirl]

I don't believe it. And I love The Daily Sun.

I will bet you fifty bucks you are wrong.

[Posh 08]

I don't believe it. And I love The Daily Sun.

I will bet you fifty bucks you are wrong.

You are on dear lady but no streaky for you.

[wilkinsm1]

If this is my neighbor Posh, better believe her. (I can't really tell from the new picture) Although I can't imagine that she'd streak in the square....

[Schaumburger]

I hope so too cause that would not be pretty.

Will you post photos? :o

[skyguy79]

Boy oh boy Howdy! Where did Gracie state that she would streak! I didn't see it! :22yikes:

[Redrok]

Have you seen what has been happening to "real" papers these days? They have become so thin that they aren't worth reading. I'm happy with the Sun just the way it is - cheap, lots of local interest and with a subscriber base large enough to incent advertisers to keep us aware of their services and provide the occasional coupon. I'll get my "real" news from the internet like everyone else.
You are on target NJblue. We dropped our local paper. All it had was "OLD" news. Breaking news is on the local television stations and they also send an email to inform of immediate breaking news along with weather statements. In depth articles are on the Internet, but then who needs in-depth anymore?

[Posh 08]

Will you post photos? :o

The web cams?:sigh:

[Schaumburger]

Have you seen what has been happening to "real" papers these days? They have become so thin that they aren't worth reading. I'm happy with the Sun just the way it is - cheap, lots of local interest and with a subscriber base large enough to incent advertisers to keep us aware of their services and provide the occasional coupon. I'll get my "real" news from the internet like everyone else.

From a wannabee - I enjoy reading the Daily Sun while I'm visiting. I get to know what is going on in TV. Enjoy the stories about what the residents are doing -- clubs, volunteering, etc. I mostly skim the harder news stories as the news is already 12 hrs. old by the time it hits the newspapers.

[Posh 08]

Boy oh boy Howdy! Where did Gracie state that she would streak! I didn't see it! :22yikes:

She didn't, if she wins my $50 she doesn't get the streak show too is what I was saying. I'm sure by the end of business today our GG will have dug up the facts.

[skyguy79]

She didn't, if she wins my $50 she doesn't get the streak show too is what I was saying. I'm sure by the end of business today our GG will have dug up the facts.Gosh Post, I wish I realized that before I took the cold shower! :oops:

[CMANN]

Will it become a real paper with this change?

You can get a "Real' paper off campus. There is always the internet. Just because you're a news junky, don't screw it up for those who want to live in La La Land. The happy paper is good for retirees. Very soothing.

:pray:

[Posh 08]

Gosh Post, I wish I realized that before I took the cold shower! :oops:

:a20:

[wilkinsm1]

Oops...Pooh is my neighbor, not Posh. But I still believe Posh....

[CMANN]

Will you post photos? :o

:pray: NO!

[784caroline]

I agree with nj blue...the papers have shrunk in page size along with the print. The cross word puzzle squares are so small i cant fit the letter in the box.

I wonder who the papers are kidding....no way can they stay afloat cutting bck the way they have/ Fortunately there is a large advertising base here in TV......I guess that is why we can read "The Village Sun". I just wish they would change their editorial policies to provide a more balanced objective reading ...this would include everything from the news covered, politics, and editorial page. readers are not dumb...they can make their own mind up.

Oh and leave the crossword puzzle/Jumble/games in BIG print.

[Schaumburger]

The web cams?:sigh:

Please advise the date and time this streaking event will be occurring so that I can have my laptop set to view the TV web cams. And if possible, please schedule this after 6:00 p.m. central time as I cannot view TV's web cams from my work laptop, only from my personal laptop. Alternatively, anytime on the weekend is fine. Thank you for your cooperation. :)

[eweissenbach]

I find it hard to beleive the Morse family would sell the Sun. It is primarily a marketing tool and a tool for promoting the Villages and Villagers. If they sell it they would have to pay the new owner all the money back and then some in advertising costs. Besides the fact they don't need the money and it offers them a terrific forum to promote their businesses and point of view.

[graciegirl]

My sources say that The Sun will come up tomorrow, just the same as yesterday and assuredly on the 22nd. No change in ownership.

I will find you and collect my fifty bucks.

[Posh 08]

Oops...Pooh is my neighbor, not Posh. But I still believe Posh....

Had me confused, thought you meant a neighbor in Virginia but I didn't recognize you. Anyway thanks for believing.

[skyguy79]

.....

[Posh 08]

My sources say that The Sun will come up tomorrow, just the same as yesterday and assuredly on the 22nd. No change in ownership.

I will find you and collect my fifty bucks.

Not so fast. It will not be owned by the same folks no later than June 21st. I'll still be in town (unless ridden out of town on a rail or burned at the stake for heresy first) so I'll be wanting me money before I go. :pepper2:

[skyguy79]

My sources say that The Sun will come up tomorrow, just the same as yesterday and assuredly on the 22nd. No change in ownership.

I will find you and collect my fifty bucks.I think our Graciegirl is preparing for the lead role in a Villages production of "Little Orphan Annie." You can bet your bottom dollar on that! :a20:

[Posh 08]

Please advise the date and time this streaking event will be occurring so that I can have my laptop set to view the TV web cams. And if possible, please schedule this after 6:00 p.m. central time as I cannot view TV's web cams from my work laptop, only from my personal laptop. Alternatively, anytime on the weekend is fine. Thank you for your cooperation. :)

I'll be passing by the web cam fully clothed with GG's 50 smackers in hand. Probably to a very happy hour.

[Taltarzac725]

Maybe Ma Morse is selling it to Pa Morse??

[Posh 08]

Maybe Ma Morse is selling it to Pa Morse??

Your getting warmer.

[janmcn]

Maybe Ma Morse is selling it to Pa Morse??

Gary Morse selling to Mark Morse?

[Posh 08]

Gary Morse selling to Mark Morse?

Not to family but not to strangers either.

[njbchbum]

Not to family but not to strangers either.

sounds like the start of a whole new corporation being added to the tangled web of the corporation!

[quidam65]

Didn't the Morse family sell WVLG?

[swimdawg]

With the reporting that we get from Gracie maybe she is taking it over :girlneener:

Wishful thinkin'

[Bettiboop]

OK....Have we established that Posh is referring to The Villages Daily Sun and not some other Daily Sun around the country? :shrug:

I guess come sunrise on the 21st people will be roping off their chairs at the square in anticipation of the streaking event! :pepper2:. :a20:

[jblum315]

I've got it! They're selling the Daily Sun to New Gingrich!

[skip0358]

Probably Rick Scott

[Posh 08]

OK....Have we established that Posh is referring to The Villages Daily Sun and not some other Daily Sun around the country? :shrug:

I guess come sunrise on the 21st people will be roping off their chairs at the square in anticipation of the streaking event! :pepper2:. :a20:

It is the villages daily sun. No seat saving.

[skyguy79]

Here's yer new owner, and he's a sayn'... "If I go a catchn' any danged old fin-flappin' flounder pusses critersizn' ma Sun, he all better be high tailn' it out of the territory faster than a horny road runner lookn' for a mate!

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NOTICE: No red headed mustached cartoon charactors were harmed in the making of this post!

[redwitch]

All kidding aside, it seems like the Morses are selling off a lot of things. Hope this isn't a portent of things to come when the build out is done. The one thing that I always would ensure that TV has good amenities, etc. was the fact that the Morses would still have their thumbs in many pies, especially around the squares. That won't be the case if everything is sold off. Sure hope all of this selling is simply a diversification to subsidiaries and not a sell off to get rid of properties.

[Skip]

Phil Markward (nice guy) is buying it from The Villages. It won't change at all.

Skip

[Skip]

BTW, WVLG Radio was sold last year to the "next generation" Morses. (The children of Jennifer, Tracy and Mark Morse.)

It's "located" in Wildwood, FL. at less than 1000 watts. The station was changed from WHOF to WVLG in 2000 when The Villages bought it. Who remembers that?

Skip

[jblum315]

Phil Markward (nice guy) is buying it from The Villages. It won't change at all.

Skip

You seem to speak with authority. No change at all? Really??

[graciegirl]

It will still be owned by the Morses and I won't have to pay. Mark my words. I heard it from a reliable source.

BUT............Who is this guy Phil?

[Midge538]

It will still be owned by the Morses and I won't have to pay. Mark my words. I heard it from a reliable source.

BUT............Who is this guy Phil?

He is the current 'Publisher' of the Daily Sun.

[Posh 08]

It will still be owned by the Morses and I won't have to pay. Mark my words. I heard it from a reliable source.

BUT............Who is this guy Phil?

Nope, he is buying it and the Morses are selling it. :beer3: I'll ask you to donate the $50 to the local Fire and Rescue.

[graciegirl]

Really??

[Posh 08]

Really??

Not a sore loser are you? :sigh:

[skyguy79]

Not a sore loser are you? :sigh:If it were me, I'd be a sore loser. Has nothing to do with the $50 bucks though. It's the loss of the streaking event at the squares! And Gracie... if the $50 bucks sends you to the poor house, not to worry. You'll know who your freinds are when we take up a collection to bail you out of it!

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[Bill-n-Brillo]

"The proof is in the pudding". I haven't seen anything yet that substantiates such a transaction coming up.

Bill :)

[zcaveman]

Now this is an interesting thread!!!! :beer3: :popcorn:

Posh 08 streaking or Gracie paying!!!

:2excited: :pepper2:

[skyguy79]

Now this is an interesting thread!!!! :beer3: :popcorn:

Posh 08 streaking or Gracie paying!!!

:2excited: :pepper2:Have the bookies posted odds on this yet?

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[uujudy]

Count me in for $0.50 for Gracie's collection!

[billethkid]

if it is factual that Phil M is buying it there are a couple of things to keep in mind. He is the current publisher and knows the operation and it's profitability....hence it must be a good deal and a raise in pay I bet.

He is joined at the hip with the Morse family, always has been...I do not know if he is family or married into it or not....but after the sale they will remain joined at the hip.

I thought for sure there was going to be a surprise like we the residents will be buying it through the CCCD or VCCCD ot the what ever combination of C's 'n D's and other letters. That it will be a cash generator to the fund and hence there will never ever be a raise in amenity fees and maybe a possible reduction depending on profits returned. If you buy this premise, I got two more for ya'.

btk

[Posh 08]

"The proof is in the pudding". I haven't seen anything yet that substantiates such a transaction coming up.

Bill :)

Saturday..........

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Saturday..........

Still waiting to see something that substantiates it.

Bill :)

[Posh 08]

Still waiting to see something that substantiates it.

Bill :)

Did you want in on the action?

[RichieB]

Now this is an interesting thread!!!! :beer3: :popcorn:

Posh 08 streaking or Gracie paying!!!

:2excited: :pepper2:

maybe you can have both........:coolsmiley:

just a thought ..........

[BobKat1]

I love a good mystery like this.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Did you want in on the action?

Nope. Simply looking/asking for something other than someone's say-so to substantiate the "rumor", that's all.

Thanks -
Bill :)

[skyguy79]

Nope. Simply looking/asking for something other than someone's say-so to substantiate the "rumor", that's all.

Thanks -
Bill :)Why not Bill! You afraid you'll have no place to store your popcorn? http://proglamour.com/forum/images/smilies1/lolol.gif

:popcorn:

[asianthree]

How much is the bet up to?

[Posh 08]

How much is the bet up to?

Only the one with GG. Thats all I'm taking. I'll post a link when the deal is done. It may be hard to ferret out due to secrecy. There will be the disbelievers always.

[Skip]

Only the one with GG. Thats all I'm taking. I'll post a link when the deal is done. It may be hard to ferret out due to secrecy. There will be the disbelievers always.

I'd take bigger bets but that would be unfair since I know Phil is taking over. (There will still be 438 pages of houses for sale in each and every issue. Makes for good bird cage liners.) :)

Skip

[Posh 08]

I'd take bigger bets but that would be unfair since I know Phil is taking over. (There will still be 438 pages of houses for sale in each and every issue. Makes for good bird cage liners.) :)

Skip

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[graciegirl]

:icon_wink:


I am getting worried. I gotta find out if this Phil is a Morse.

I probably have fifty bucks. I will empty out my change tray in the car and look under the cushions.

[RichieB]

uh oh, watch out, Posh. Looks like she's gonna pay you in coins. You could end up with 5000 pennies. :ohdear:

[Posh 08]

uh oh, watch out, Posh. Looks like she's gonna pay you in coins. You could end up with 5000 pennies. :ohdear:

I told her to make a donation to the local Fire and Rescue of her choice. Those guys will have to roll it up :ohdear: But she'll probably do an online family tree search clear back to the Mayflower and find somewhere that a Morse got in the cookie jar. :evil6:

[Posh 08]

I am getting worried. I gotta find out if this Phil is a Morse.

I probably have fifty bucks. I will empty out my change tray in the car and look under the cushions.

:1rotfl:

[hotrodgirl]

Uh Oh, Gracie... I always keep a spare dollar in my car "just in case"! you never know when an emergency may come up, and I guess this counts. I'll be happy to drive it down to you:a040:

[gvsulakerfan]

I am getting worried. I gotta find out if this Phil is a Morse.

I probably have fifty bucks. I will empty out my change tray in the car and look under the cushions.

Phil is not a Morse.

He is a stand up guy and one of the nicest guys you could meet.

[graciegirl]

Phil is not a Morse.

He is a stand up guy and one of the nicest guys you could meet.


Are you sure of it? Is he married to a Morse? You think the Sun is gonna change into something like...The Orlando Sentinel and they will hire Lauren Ritchie?

There is more at stake than my fifty (sob) bucks here.........

Chewin' my nails.

[graciegirl]

I told her to make a donation to the local Fire and Rescue of her choice. Those guys will have to roll it up :ohdear: But she'll probably do an online gynecological search clear back to the Mayflower and find somewhere that a Morse got in the cookie jar. :evil6:


??????????

[quirky3]

I told her to make a donation to the local Fire and Rescue of her choice. Those guys will have to roll it up :ohdear: But she'll probably do an online family tree search clear back to the Mayflower and find somewhere that a Morse got in the cookie jar. :evil6:

OMG - think you mean geneaological

[Posh 08]

??????????

oooops that should be a family tree search, changed it. Darn word check. :sad:

[gvsulakerfan]

Are you sure of it? Is he married to a Morse? You think the Sun is gonna change into something like...The Orlando Sentinel and they will hire Lauren Ritchie?

There is more at stake than my fifty (sob) bucks here.........

Chewin' my nails.

He's been Director of The Villages Media for years and years. No relation.

That said I have no info on a proposed sale, rather, that he is genuinely a good guy.

[Posh 08]

OMG - think you mean geneaological

Hahahaha, that would be one hecka of probe. :censored:

[quirky3]

Are you sure of it? Is he married to a Morse? You think the Sun is gonna change into something like...The Orlando Sentinel and they will hire Lauren Ritchie?

There is more at stake than my fifty (sob) bucks here.........

Chewin' my nails.

Shouldn't be a problem! Even in the best....I mean worst case scenario, if a Democrat bought the Sun, it should not change the fact that every day is a good day in TV, right?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

:popcorn:

Bill :)

[Posh 08]

:popcorn:

Bill :)

Ah the obligatory and worn out popcorn.

[graciegirl]

Shouldn't be a problem! Even in the best....I mean worst case scenario, if a Democrat bought the Sun, it should not change the fact that every day is a good day in TV, right?


Well, it would be sort of like the pope..........


Someone will fill in something clever.

[Posh 08]

Well, it would be sort of like the pope..........


Someone will fill in something clever.

You will see no changes in the style of the paper or it's content. :a040:

[skyguy79]

Shouldn't be a problem! Even in the best....I mean worst case scenario, if a Democrat bought the Sun, it should not change the fact that every day is a good day in TV, right?That's true, but it would certainly change the demographic of exactly where the complaints against the Sun come from!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Ah the obligatory and worn out popcorn.

But still fun!

Bill :wave:

[Bogie Shooter]

Ah the obligatory and worn out popcorn.

It is not worn out.......................

[Posh 08]

It is not worn out.......................

Oh the voice of authority riding to the rescue.

[janmcn]

Keep asking myself; how did Posh08 find out about this in Virginia, why is it such a big secret, and who did GracieGirl talk to that said it was absolutely not true?

[graciegirl]

Us would be journalists and grandmothers of journalists, we have to protect our sources.

[Posh 08]

Keep asking myself; how did Posh08 find out about this in Virginia, why is it such a big secret, and who did GracieGirl talk to that said it was absolutely not true?

Does The Shadow know?

[duffysmom]

Either way it will not impact my life style. I will continue to have the best time of my life. :a040:

[The Shadow]

Does The Shadow know?

The Shadow smells a rat.

Real estate for sale signs have been used from the beginning to sell houses. In a year period not long ago the TV sales office was selling more that 3 pre-owned homes a day 7 days a week.

Another tool used was The Sun, both tools for selling house discarded in the same month assuming it is true. Gary M. is a business wizard and a business wizard doesn’t discard the best tools in the tool box.

Theory, they know bad news is coming from the IRS soon which would result in people on the trolley seeing a depressing amount of homes for sale as current residents exit. The trolley riders will see the for sale signs as a red flag. The solution, conceal pre-owned listings, signs and printed and concentrate on new home sales to build out.

[NotGolfer]

Have you seen what has been happening to "real" papers these days? They have become so thin that they aren't worth reading. I'm happy with the Sun just the way it is - cheap, lots of local interest and with a subscriber base large enough to incent advertisers to keep us aware of their services and provide the occasional coupon. I'll get my "real" news from the internet like everyone else.

Agree on ALL counts to your response!!!! I personally like The Sun...I take what I want from it and leave the rest!!!

[janmcn]

The Shadow smells a rat.

Real estate for sale signs have been used from the beginning to sell houses. In a year period not long ago the TV sales office was selling more that 3 pre-owned homes a day 7 days a week.

Another tool used was The Sun, both tools for selling house discarded in the same month assuming it is true. Gary M. is a business wizard and a business wizard doesn’t discard the best tools in the tool box.

Theory, they know bad news is coming from the IRS soon which would result in people on the trolley seeing a depressing amount of homes for sale as current residents exit. The trolley riders will see the for sale signs as a red flag. The solution, conceal pre-owned listings, signs and printed and concentrate on new home sales to build out.

The Morse clan are definitely selling off assets quickly and quietly. Today was the last day of operation for The Villages Taxi, which they have owned and operated forever. Another alarming sign is their lack of interest in building any commercial space. It's been five years since the newest Publix opened, before that there was one opening every year. Who knows? This could all be speculation.

[graciegirl]

The Shadow smells a rat.

Real estate for sale signs have been used from the beginning to sell houses. In a year period not long ago the TV sales office was selling more that 3 pre-owned homes a day 7 days a week.

Another tool used was The Sun, both tools for selling house discarded in the same month assuming it is true. Gary M. is a business wizard and a business wizard doesn’t discard the best tools in the tool box.

Theory, they know bad news is coming from the IRS soon which would result in people on the trolley seeing a depressing amount of homes for sale as current residents exit. The trolley riders will see the for sale signs as a red flag. The solution, conceal pre-owned listings, signs and printed and concentrate on new home sales to build out.


YOU wanna bet?

[Posh 08]

YOU wanna bet?

:shocked:

[The Shadow]

YOU wanna bet?
Nobody is going to strip and run thru the square. At worst they will loose their shirt and go topless.

[skyguy79]

YOU wanna bet?Here we go again! I refuse to take any collections this time.
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[graciegirl]

Here we go again! I refuse to take any collections this time.
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You can't leave me now, Joe!

[skyguy79]

You can't leave me now, Joe!Hey, it's tough love. Somebodys gotta step in and get you under control from making all those wild bets!
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[graciegirl]

Hey, it's tough love. Somebodys gotta step in and get you under control from making all those wild bets!
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Boy Howdy.

[Villageshooter]

to get back on the original topic,,,ANY changes would be an improvement the sun is such a bias piece of garbage.... WITH NO journalistic value ,,just a puff sheet for the greedy developer. so I for one would excited to see a real newspaper for this little burg of 88,000. However I truly dont see the GOD's giving up the stranglehold of this propaganda tool.

[Posh 08]

to get back on the original topic,,,ANY changes would be an improvement the sun is such a bias piece of garbage.... WITH NO journalistic value ,,just a puff sheet for the greedy developer. so I for one would excited to see a real newspaper for this little burg of 88,000. However I truly dont see the GOD's giving up the stranglehold of this propaganda tool.

The topic was changing ownership not changing the paper, but I have to go now, I'm leaving for a great place in Florida, The Villages. See you by the pool.

[looneycat]

From a wannabee - I enjoy reading the Daily Sun while I'm visiting. I get to know what is going on in TV. Enjoy the stories about what the residents are doing -- clubs, volunteering, etc. I mostly skim the harder news stories as the news is already 12 hrs. old by the time it hits the newspapers.

that's the only reason we get it, to find out the goings on around the villages, as a news organ it is a worthless POS!

[TicoTexan]

that's the only reason we get it, to find out the goings on around the villages ...

Well, yeah ... that's what a newspaper does ... And The Daily Sun is an outstanding paper for it's market ... I will also point out it is OPTIONAL.

I hope any new owners continue the tradition of excellence.

[2 Oldcrabs]

that's the only reason we get it, to find out the goings on around the villages, as a news organ it is a worthless POS!

It is "The Happy Paper" not a POS! If you want real news buy the Orlando Sentinel,(news will be 12-20hrs late) watch TV or the internet. At about $55/year what would you expect? Take it for what it is.:duck:

[Sally Jo]

Gee, Villageshooter, is someone holding you down and making you read the Daily Sun?? You can always subscribe to the Orlando Slantinel or New York Slimes to get your dose of liberal bias.

[quirky3]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo View Post
"The proof is in the pudding". I haven't seen anything yet that substantiates such a transaction coming up.

Bill
Saturday..........

Well, it's Saturday - where is the "evidence"?

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo View Post
"The proof is in the pudding". I haven't seen anything yet that substantiates such a transaction coming up.

Bill


Well, it's Saturday - where is the "evidence"?

I'll be there today. We'll get to the bottom of it but that may not be my priority. Maybe dancing in the street. :wave:

[graciegirl]

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+the+sun+will+come+out+tomorrow&view=detail&mid=78EA2596F1336148B29E78EA2596F1336148B29E&first=0

[Posh 08]

youtube the sun will come out tomorrow - Bing Videos (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+the+sun+will+come+out+tomorrow&view=detail&mid=78EA2596F1336148B29E78EA2596F1336148B29E&first=0)

;) indeed it will.

[skyguy79]

youtube the sun will come out tomorrow - Bing Videos (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+the+sun+will+come+out+tomorrow&view=detail&mid=78EA2596F1336148B29E78EA2596F1336148B29E&first=0)

;) indeed it will.The sun did come out today, but I'll bet we won't be seeing the moon... despite any bet between you two! :1rotfl:

[asianthree]

So did something happen to the Sun on Saturday?:shrug:

[Posh 08]

So did something happen to the Sun on Saturday?:shrug:

We can only confirm that it was business as usual this weekend. I plan on popping in to the office this week to ask the question.

[Posh 08]

So did something happen to the Sun on Saturday?:shrug:

Whoa whoa whoa, now that I have my hot little hands on sundays edition I note that the sun is published by The Villages of Lake/Sumter Inc. Hmmmm, what did Fridays edition say?

[graciegirl]

Whoa whoa whoa, now that I have my hot little hands on sundays edition I note that the sun is published by The Villages of Lake/Sumter Inc. Hmmmm, what did Fridays edition say?

Le meme chose. Or is it la meme chose? Je n'e sais pas.

[Posh 08]

Le meme chose. Or is it la meme chose? Je n'e sais pas.

My French is limited to the vous la vous stuff in the French Islands.

[skyguy79]

My French is limited to the vous la vous stuff in the French Islands.I think she said she's not paying 50 bucks for a gynecological search? :22yikes:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Whoa whoa whoa, now that I have my hot little hands on sundays edition I note that the sun is published by The Villages of Lake/Sumter Inc. Hmmmm, what did Fridays edition say?

That's the same thing the June 7th edition says.

Bill :)

[Posh 08]

That's the same thing the June 7th edition says.

Bill :)

Ok guess I'm gonna have to sort it out. Hmmmm, that is gonna be a long day.

[Posh 08]

I think she said she's not paying 50 bucks for a gynecological search? :22yikes:

Hahaha, but she knows who delivers pizza to creekside, hell thats worth $50, we are even.

[djl8412]

The only entity the Morse family would even think about selling ANY currently owned media to would be one that has been thoroughly vetted to meet the current hard core conservative-only atmosphere. The Sun is a modern-day production of The Stepford Wives mixed with "Pollyanna" and propaganda.

[ilovetv]

The only entity the Morse family would even think about selling ANY currently owned media to would be one that has been thoroughly vetted to meet the current hard core conservative-only atmosphere. The Sun is a modern-day production of The Stepford Wives mixed with "Pollyanna" and propaganda.

Nobody's forced to buy the Daily Sun.

People choose to buy it to know what's going on in THIS community, not the crime infested ones we left.

We're not waiting breathlessly to find out how many arsons, murders, child rapes and abductions occurred last night in Detroit.

Here's a novel idea: Google "newspapers in the USA". It will yield 218,000,000 results in 0.22 seconds.

[jblum315]

Nobody's forced to buy the Daily Sun.

People choose to buy it to know what's going on in THIS community, not the crime infested ones we left.

We're not waiting breathlessly to find out how many arsons, murders, child rapes and abductions occurred last night in Detroit.

Here's a novel idea: Google "newspapers in the USA". It will yield 218,000,000 results in 0.22 seconds.


We don't read the New York Times every day for crime news either. We read it to find out what's going on in the world and what intelligent people think about it.

[ilovetv]

We don't read the New York Times every day for crime news either. We read it to find out what's going on in the world and what intelligent people think about it.

Yes, that's right. There are different types of newspapers for different kinds of purposes readers have.

And "intelligent people" who want to find out what's going on in TV and what the best home-buying choices are, read The Daily Sun.

[Sally Jo]

People complain about the Daily Sun only giving one side, jblum315. Don't forget The New York Times, also, only gives one side.

[quirky3]

But back to the topic - no change of ownership so far. Starting to have doubts without any actual facts.

[graciegirl]

The only entity the Morse family would even think about selling ANY currently owned media to would be one that has been thoroughly vetted to meet the current hard core conservative-only atmosphere. The Sun is a modern-day production of The Stepford Wives mixed with "Pollyanna" and propaganda.

Only if you are sitting on the other side of the aisle. ;)

[Posh 08]

Quirky, call the Sun if you are getting antsy. Heres what I got at dinner at the Cattle Baron. The name of the corp has changed slightly to Villages Media Management or VMM. There will be no changes in benefits for now. There will be no announcements. Id call them if you want confirmation but thats the end of it for me. GG you are off the hook. The rest of you can.....

[Posh 08]

PS. Dinner at CB was good. The mussels in white sauce were brilliant and the veal was damn good.

[asianthree]

:agree:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

......The rest of you can.....

Hmmmm.......lemme think here.......ummmmmm........."Have a great day in The Villages!", perhaps?

:1rotfl: :jester:

Bill :wave:

[Posh 08]

Hmmmm.......lemme think here.......ummmmmm........."Have a great day in The Villages!", perhaps?

:1rotfl: :jester:

Bill :wave:

Bingo.

[Bogie Shooter]

Let's see 138 posts, it did turn out to just be a lot of hot air...........right?

[jgbama]

Let's see 138 posts, it did turn out to just be a lot of hot air...........right?

Don't see where Posh gets off the hook from becoming "The Villages Streaker"! :laugh: You're right Bogie, it did create quite a stir!

[quirky3]

Don't see where Posh gets off the hook from becoming "The Villages Streaker"! :laugh: You're right Bogie, it did create quite a stir!
Streaking was definitely part of the deal. So - which town square? What time? Get there early, or bring your own chair. People will be saving seats!:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Posh 08]

Streaking was definitely part of the deal. So - which town square? What time? Get there early, or bring your own chair. People will be saving seats!:1rotfl::1rotfl:

because they sold it.

[njbchbum]

see post #38 in this thread...:) a simple realignment of the corporate structure...same players - new score card.

[rubicon]

"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, is the truth" Sherlock Holmes.

I have avoided posting on this thread because I don't really care who owns the Daily Sun or if a change of ownership will change the paper's content.

I am interested in what is going on in the background because the Developer is quite a good "illusionist". I suspect that the ownership of the Daily Sun is only important because of the allegations by the IRS that the Developer has total control of The Villages. The Developer while giving the impression that he is relinquishing control always finds a way or a person he can utilize to front his inititatives. For instance he places on the Boards people who have workd for him in the past. Do a history check and see how many past VHA presidents hold such positions. He also controls the county via Sumter One. Why do you think he fought so hard not to have it repealed. There are other examples but most villagers could care less. I feel certain that if there is an effective change in the Daily Sun's ownership it is a) because of the IRS Audit and b) that said change in ownership will be nominal only.

[hotrodgirl]

because they sold it.

This is how I envision GG mooning us all.......

http://i.imgur.com/ZA3bO.jpg

[skyguy79]

This is how I envision GG mooning us all.......

http://i.imgur.com/ZA3bO.jpg Cute, but it wasn't GG where the mooning might have taken place! :laugh:

[graciegirl]

sigh.

[2BNTV]

The web cams?:sigh:

A new definition for must watch TV.

[Alaska]

Why do so many people complain about the Daily Sun. This is still a free country and you have every right to subscribe to any other newspaper. There are plenty of them to get your fill of doom and gloom. I find it refreshing to have a paper that is a little more upbeat and enjoyable to read. No one is forcing you to take it. Just my humble opinion.

[Posh 08]

Hey I like The Sun. Pick it up from the driveway every morning and stack it up. Who has time to read it? Guess you folks living here have more time. LSVs are too:sigh: short.

[perrjojo]

I wonder why people complain about the developer having total control. This is obviously a successful development and we want to live here so it follows that "The Developer" must be doing something right.

[Vinny]

Don't you just hate it when people join a club and then complain about it's rules? :)

[Jim 9922]

Don't you just hate it when people join a club and then complain about it's rules? :)
Maybe that's what retirement is all about. ????!!!?
Haven't retired yet so I don't know, but I sure do love 98% of this place!:beer3:

[Posh 08]

The sun and the moon is the topic gents. :what:

[Pturner]

Won't say. Wait for it. If not done by the 21st, I'll streak in the squares.:beer3:

Say Posh,
It's the 21st. You promised to streak in the squares if there weren't a new Sun god by today. And um, I hate to split hairs but squares is plural.

SO... what's the schedule for the moonings at each square? I regret that I cannot be there in person, but dinner on me for the first person(s) able to send me clear video of either of these auspicious events. :angel:

:beer3:

[Posh 08]

Say Posh,
It's the 21st. You promised to streak in the squares if there weren't a new Sun god by today. And um, I hate to split hairs but squares is plural.

SO... what's the schedule for the moonings at each square? I regret that I cannot be there in person, but dinner on me for the first person(s) able to send me clear video of either of these auspicious events. :angel:

:beer3:

The new owner is Phil. Call him. I lost interest when I picked up the sticks again at Arnold Palmer's. My sweet swing is back after 20
or so years. Everything else now is trivial. :beer3: Looking for strokes.

[graciegirl]

I'd rather you owe it to us than cheat us out of it, Posh.:evil6:

[quirky3]

I'd rather you owe it to us than cheat us out of it, Posh.:evil6:
Seems only fair - it was an unsolicited offer.:icon_wink:

[villages07]

FWIW, on page A2 of today's (June 21) paper it still shows the publisher is "The Villages of Lake/Sumter Inc" and not Phil Markward.

When they change that tag line or make the announcement, I'll consider it official.

As many others have speculated, I doubt this will change the tone or content of the paper which serves its purpose as a community paper. Hey, I can go through it in about 20 minutes each morning to know what's going on in our hometown.