Opening of Brownwood

[massapequa girl]

:crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2:Brownwood looks so realistic and massive. Wouldn't it be wonderful if those in charge of publicity were able to get those Old Time western actors, i.e, Clint Walker(Cheyenne) James Drury(The Virginian) etc to attend the opening or bring them in sometime in the future? I know these folks do attend these things if invited-but who does one speak to about getting them here? It would be so neat!!

[justjim]

Grand opening of Brownwood I have a vision of everybody dressed up like cowboys/cowgirls! How about the Morris family all dressed up in cowboy/cowgirls outfits. Wouldn't you like to meet Gary Morris and other family members?
We did get the opportunity to meet Harold Schwartz. What a pleasant and nice personality he had as he greeted potential buyers---- often in the lobby of the sales office. Not a man you would soon forget.

[eweissenbach]

Grand opening of Brownwood I have a vision of everybody dressed up like cowboys/cowgirls! How about the Morris family all dressed up in cowboy/cowgirls outfits. Wouldn't you like to meet Gary Morris and other family members?
We did get the opportunity to meet Harold Schwartz. What a pleasant and nice personality he had as he greeted potential buyers---- often in the lobby of the sales office. Not a man you would soon forget.

I think the apple (Gary Morse) fell from that tree in the middle of a hurricane and fell miles away. ;);)

[jblum315]

I've always heard that Schwartz was a great guy. But it was Gary's vision that became The Villages, Mr. Schwartz just had a trailer park in mind at first.

[NotGolfer]

I've always heard that Schwartz was a great guy. But it was Gary's vision that became The Villages, Mr. Schwartz just had a trailer park in mind at first.

Wish we had a "LIKE" button just as Facebook does! But instead I'll give a BIG AMEN to the above post!!!!

[eremite06]

There are plenty of real "Crackers" living nearby. I would rather see them since they are descendants of Florida cowboys. That's the theme of Brownwood.

[applesoffh]

I'm sill curious to know what will be IN Brownwood, besides a movie complex, City Fire and a Farmers Market. Did I miss something in the Daily Sun?

[Mikeod]

We spoke to a vendor who normally sells at the Wildwood Farmer's Market on Saturday and he told us he would be at Brownwood in October, around the 21st. So it looks like we're getting close. :thumbup:

[BaylorBear]

I've always heard that Schwartz was a great guy. But it was Gary's vision that became The Villages, Mr. Schwartz just had a trailer park in mind at first.

My in-laws were some of the original Villagers back in the early 80-'s when manufactured homes were the only choice. Their friends and neighbors were GM executives, doctors, dentists, a vet, retired city workers, etc. People from all walks of life who were delighted to have a retirement that their budgets would allow. We will proudly live in that same home in just a few months. BTW, they were personal friends of Harold and yes, he was a wonderful person.

[Bogie Shooter]

:crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2:Brownwood looks so realistic and massive. Wouldn't it be wonderful if those in charge of publicity were able to get those Old Time western actors, i.e, Clint Walker(Cheyenne) James Drury(The Virginian) etc to attend the opening or bring them in sometime in the future? I know these folks do attend these things if invited-but who does one speak to about getting them here? It would be so neat!!

Florida cracker cowboys??

[graciegirl]

Brownwood, Oh Brownwood Hi diddle dee.
Whatever it is and what it will be.
No one will know and no one will see
Because that is just the Morse way to be.

They figured and planned, and got it all set
And how it will open, none quite know yet.
But it will delight us and make us each glad.
That we shared in the best dream that we ever had.

Can't wait to see what they will do...but I am sure it won't disappoint.

[eremite06]

Florida cracker cowboys??

That's where the word "Cracker" came from. The old cowboys "cracked" their whips to round up the cattle.:thumbup:

[hotrodgirl]

Well stated, Gracie!!! Leave it to you to come up with the right perspective!:BigApplause: Very clever!

[Bogie Shooter]

That's where the word "Cracker" came from. The old cowboys "cracked" their whips to round up the cattle.:thumbup:

Yep, knew that. Just didn't thing these guys fit the bill.
Old Time western actors, i.e, Clint Walker(Cheyenne) James Drury(The Virginian) etc to attend the opening or bring them in sometime

[mrbillmidlo]

If you google "slang cracker" you will find that it sometimes used in a less than positive nature.

[gerryann]

Gracie...you are a hoot!!!:clap2:

[asianthree]

:BigApplause:you don't sleep much do you gracie, very well put

[Deerfly]

Until I read a little Florida history after I arrived in The Villages I equated "crackers" with "rednecks". Not true. Some cattle escaped from the Spanish who brought them here and multiplied in the wild areas of Florida. Crackers were cowboys who went into these wild areas and rounded up the cattle, much of the time using whips that they cracked to get the critters moving. They drove them to the Tampa area and sold them to ships that kept them on board and butchered them as needed. Later many were used to supply the South during the Civil War.
I guess crackers were Florida cowboys.

[kb8tpw]

Great idea in the original post. I had already planned to take on the personna of my avitar for the Grand Opening. That includes one of the original deer vertibrae neckerchief holders that Hoppy wore. My original Hoppy hat is in a box but have to rummage around for the remainder as it has not been high on my list to wear since moving a couple of years ago. I am an ole wild west guy fan and can't wait for Brownwood...... It's looking good.....

[2BNTV]

Brownwood, Oh Brownwood Hi diddle dee.
Whatever it is and what it will be.
No one will know and no one will see
Because that is just the Morse way to be.

They figured and planned, and got it all set
And how it will open, none quite know yet.
But it will delight us and make us each glad.
That we shared in the best dream that we ever had.

Can't wait to see what they will do...but I am sure it won't disappoint.

:BigApplause: :BigApplause: :BigApplause:

[raynitsche]

You should hook up the "preppers" with the "crackers" and I'll bring the beer!

[golf2140]

Brownwood, Oh Brownwood Hi diddle dee.
Whatever it is and what it will be.
No one will know and no one will see
Because that is just the Morse way to be.

They figured and planned, and got it all set
And how it will open, none quite know yet.
But it will delight us and make us each glad.
That we shared in the best dream that we ever had.

Can't wait to see what they will do...but I am sure it won't disappoint.

:BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplaus e:

[swrinfla]

When Lake Sumter Landing Market Square was new in 2004, residents were invited to come see it - at clearly specified times, so that not everybody arrived at once!

Reasonably doable back then when there were maybe only 50,000 Villagers. Now that we're closer to 90,000, the logistics might be harder. But, it wouldn't surprise me for some similar plan to be offered. Otherwise, everyone might show up on the same night and you'd have to park your cart at Market Square and walk the rest of the way! :a040:

SWR
:beer3:

[perrjojo]

Wish we had a "LIKE" button just as Facebook does! But instead I'll give a BIG AMEN to the above post!!!!

I have suggested a "like button" before...wouldn't that be great? So Amen for me until then.

[perrjojo]

[QUOTE=eremite06;555160]There are plenty of real "Crackers" living nearby. I would rather see them since they are descendants of Florida cowboys. That's the theme of Brownwood.[/QU


Me too! I love our history. Why do we always want to change it?