almost afraid to post this...

[ssmith]

...while we were there, I was chatting at Hadley pool and was told to be careful...they told me that the Duvall pool was not a friendly place.

Now all you Duvall people speak up....is that true? I wonder what they meant. Could it be that was a minority report hahahhaha?

Someone said it is the largest for homes....could that be a cause?

Has anyone else found their pool peeps to be unfriendly? I do remember some hubbub about a radio blasting at a pool...I figured it was an isolated incident.

Also what village is the absolute center? Duvall? or not?

FYI- I don't really know the person at the Hadley pool but have always found the Hadley pool peeps very friendly.

[eweissenbach]

...while we were there, I was chatting at Hadley pool and was told to be careful...they told me that the Duvall pool was not a friendly place.

Now all you Duvall people speak up....is that true? I wonder what they meant. Could it be that was a minority report hahahhaha?

Someone said it is the largest for homes....could that be a cause?

Has anyone else found their pool peeps to be unfriendly? I do remember some hubbub about a radio blasting at a pool...I figured it was an isolated incident.

Also what village is the absolute center? Duvall? or not?

FYI- I don't really know the person at the Hadley pool but have always found the Hadley pool peeps very friendly.

Opinions are like anuses, everybody has one.

[gomoho]

Opinions are like anuses, everybody has one.

That pretty much sums things up!

[justjim]

Rumors, rumors! The residents in Duval are no different than in another Village.

[PaPaLarry]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popc orn::popcorn::popcorn:Pass the POPCORN please!!!!!

[asianthree]

well try the duval pool and see for yourself...better than a rumor

[perrjojo]

Opinions are like anuses, everybody has one.


And some of them stink! chilout. Sorry, couldn't resist.

[DougB]

Guess we are done here

[rubicon]

Opinions are like anuses, everybody has one.

Eweisswenbach: Anuses is that the licorice flavor liquor those I talians drink?

[graciegirl]

Eweisswenbach: Anuses is that the licorice flavor liquor those I talians drink?

No...now pay attention Rubicon. Anuses is the plural of anoles a.k.a. geckos. Pronounced Ann-ols...:read:

[Heartnsoul]

probably just a fluke. most people at the pools are friendly

[Warren Kiefer]

...while we were there, I was chatting at Hadley pool and was told to be careful...they told me that the Duvall pool was not a friendly place.

Now all you Duvall people speak up....is that true? I wonder what they meant. Could it be that was a minority report hahahhaha?

Someone said it is the largest for homes....could that be a cause?

Has anyone else found their pool peeps to be unfriendly? I do remember some hubbub about a radio blasting at a pool...I figured it was an isolated incident.

Also what village is the absolute center? Duvall? or not?

FYI- I don't really know the person at the Hadley pool but have always found the Hadley pool peeps very friendly.



Is this a serious post ???

[Veronica]

That pretty much bums things up, too!

that pretty much sums things up!

[CFrance]

No...now pay attention Rubicon. Anuses is the plural of anoles a.k.a. geckos. Pronounced Ann-ols...:read:

I thought it was pronounced Ann-holes...

[obxgal]

If it's so unfriendly, why is the parking lot always full compared to the other pools in the area.

[M&M's]

While renting in Duval for 2 months, I found the people at the Duval pool to be very friendly.

[billethkid]

Sounds and smells like bait to me!
btk

[graciegirl]

Sounds and smells like bait to me!
btk

The OP doesn't bait. I think her question is sincere.

[DougB]

...while we were there, I was chatting at Hadley pool and was told to be careful...they told me that the Duvall pool was not a friendly place.

Now all you Duvall people speak up....is that true? I wonder what they meant. Could it be that was a minority report hahahhaha?

Someone said it is the largest for homes....could that be a cause?

Has anyone else found their pool peeps to be unfriendly? I do remember some hubbub about a radio blasting at a pool...I figured it was an isolated incident.

Also what village is the absolute center? Duvall? or not?

FYI- I don't really know the person at the Hadley pool but have always found the Hadley pool peeps very friendly.

I heard they gossip at the Hadley pool and talk about the people who go to the Duvall pool.

[ronsroni]

Hmmm.
What brain trust is it who sit on their duffs (NOT the golf duff) and wage Junior High School war on another group of buoyant babes and boys?
Mother-of Pearl. Why in the name of all that is good and tasty, would do them the honor of entertaining their critiques and sweeping generalizations of others?
Come on, folks.
There are people going the wrong way in roundabouts; shoppers at Publix speeding up to beat you to the register to say nothing of the folks in movie theaters who NEVER SHUT THE CAKE HOLE.
You know. REAL issues.
Laugh it off as these are either very narrow minded individuals with very free flopping jaw hinges or chronic chaos causers.
Either way, HOW 'BOUT THOSE METS?

[bonrich]

When we had our Villa in Pennecamp, one of the pools, will not say, was unfriendly to "newcomers". Seems as though the regulars had their chairs marked by towels, or if you got there earlier, and sat in "their" chair, they would stand in front of you and let you know about that.
Also when we were renting in Belaire, it didn't have a pool for that Village, so we had to go to a different area to use a pool. Well, we were questioned where we lived and why we didn't use that pool in our area instead of "their" pool. Our usual answer to those individuals would be we own these pools just like you.
So, some Villagers are very territorial and let you know about it. But, it is not unusual to find this and I am sure it prevails everywhere.

[graciegirl]

Flashback...

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/personal-music-pools-56994/index15.html

[Halibut]

I agree that some people are quite territorial, but they're the minority. We've been asked before why we were at a pool outside our neighborhood.

There's a group at our pool who meet regularly for card games and water bobbing and I must say, they do not take kindly to someone trying to swim laps amongst them! They also have chairs they absolutely consider to be theirs. They'll leave towels to save their spots even when they're not at the pool.

We're on the historic side and many residents have been there for 10-15 years, so I guess it's not surprising they feel a greater sense of ownership.

[Penguin]

Eweisswenbach: Anuses is that the licorice flavor liquor those I talians drink?

NOT FUNNY :mad:

[CFrance]

NOT FUNNY :mad:

No, not FANNY!

[LvmyPug2]

We have lived in Duval just under a yr and have found people at the pool quite friendly.

[graciegirl]

That's all I think about these days.

[l2ridehd]

It's all those really bad people at all the other Villages pools. Everyone at our Village pool is friendly. Our's is the best.

[DougB]

That's all I think about these days.

Ann-oles or fannies?

[graciegirl]

Ann-oles or fannies?

Yes. And Dr.Charlie Han.

[BobnBev]

NOT FUNNY :mad:

You're quite right, it's not funny...it's Hilarious. :a20::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Blessed2BNTV]

We are coming up to our one year anniversay living in our Duval home. While we are only part timers, we have spent many wonderful days and had some great time at the Duval pool.

All folks have been so very friendly. My favorite is Dino - all at Duval know him!

[birdawg]

Classic case of neighborhood profiling

[CFrance]

Yes. And Dr.Charlie Han.

This is getting esoteric. I had to google Dr. Charlie Han.:kiss:

[bonrich]

Eweisswenbach: Anuses is that the licorice flavor liquor those I talians drink?

If that is your attempt to be humorous, it's lame at best. I consider that to be derogatory and shows a negative bias toward the Italians who call The Villages their home.

[Halle]

If that is your attempt to be humorous, it's lame at best. I consider that to be derogatory and shows a negative bias toward the Italians who call The Villages their home.

I'm sure Rubicon did not mean to insult anyone of Italian heritage. The reason I'm so sure of this is because he has made many references to his Italian heritage and always in a positive light.

[Barefoot]

If that is your attempt to be humorous, it's lame at best. I consider that to be derogatory and shows a negative bias toward the Italians who call The Villages their home.

Oh, yikes, not meant to insult anyone I'm sure! I took it as a light-hearted play on words.

[CFrance]

Oh, yikes, not meant to insult anyone I'm sure! I took it as a light-hearted play on words.

I think bonrich might have been referring to the term "I talian." But I really don't think it was meant as derogatory.

[DougB]

If that is your attempt to be humorous, it's lame at best. I consider that to be derogatory and shows a negative bias toward the Italians who call The Villages their home.

Sono italiano e ho pensato che fosse divertente

[kittygilchrist]

what? only in Italian can I wait for your bones to destruct?

[jdsl1998]

I just had to post! I live in Hadley and have for 5 years been able to enjoy our home there at least 6 weeks out of the year. We have been there at all times of the year and try to goto the pool everyday. The folks there are very nice and I have NEVER heard a word like those said here. AND for the first few years, I went on my own several weeks and sat by the pool listening to the conversations in the pool. AGAIN, I have NEVER heard anyone say anything about another Village. I will go on record to say the folks at Hadley are all for all Villages. The only complaint I have heard is "uh-oh...looks like rains a coming".

[Shimpy]

So, some Villagers are very territorial and let you know about it. But, it is not unusual to find this and I am sure it prevails everywhere.

These are the same people, I'm sure, that go to the squares (usually Spanish Springs) at 8:00 AM and put bags, ribbons, or whatever on the chairs to save them for 10 hours later when they go there.

[bonrich]

Sono italiano e ho pensato che fosse divertente

non tutti pensano alla stessa maniera. fini

[ssmith]

ok thanks guys....glad for another opinion bonrich.

REally dont' mean to pit one village against another. Just knew some of you Duvallers could refute this!!!

sorry for those of you who thought I was baiting. Remember I think the Villages is perfect!!!

[CFrance]

Sono italiano e ho pensato che fosse divertente

non tutti pensano alla stessa maniera. fini

questo � ci� che rende grande questo forum.

And I'm English/French, but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express in Italy once.

[graciegirl]

questo � ci� che rende grande questo forum.

And I'm English/French, but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express in Italy once.

I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express too mais je ne compris pas.

[DougB]

Bienvenue sur le forum de la langue �trang�re de TOTV

[CFrance]

I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express too mais je ne compris pas.

Vous �tiez dans un Holiday Inn � Germantown, Columbus, peut-�tre?

[bonrich]

I stayed at a Motel 6, 'cause they kept a light on for me. Had an epiphany.....
Is it time to bury this thread?

[CFrance]

I stayed at a Motel 6, 'cause they kept a light on for me. Had an epiphany.....
Is it time to bury this thread?

Oui. Au revoir!:wave:

[graciegirl]

I just had to post! I live in Hadley and have for 5 years been able to enjoy our home there at least 6 weeks out of the year. We have been there at all times of the year and try to goto the pool everyday. The folks there are very nice and I have NEVER heard a word like those said here. AND for the first few years, I went on my own several weeks and sat by the pool listening to the conversations in the pool. AGAIN, I have NEVER heard anyone say anything about another Village. I will go on record to say the folks at Hadley are all for all Villages. The only complaint I have heard is "uh-oh...looks like rains a coming".

You are from Ohio and live in Hadley. Both wonderful places with mostly positive folks with good manners. Both Hadley pools are very nice, the family and the adult pool both. Never ever saw any seat saving at either.