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dewilson58 09-27-2022 12:13 PM

Where's the Windmill????
 
Hopefully next week they can start on the construction of the new windmill @ Brownwood.

:)

Keefelane66 09-27-2022 12:17 PM

I would prefer it to be functional than decorative.

Djean1981 09-27-2022 12:21 PM

The windmill and water tower are strictly decorative. The entrance still looks nice. Completely unneeded..

Marathon Man 09-27-2022 12:44 PM

I'm looking forward to their return. They helped make the square seem like an old west settlement. Something that The Villages has over other communities is the scenery all around us - natural and man-made. Hopefully that will always be maintained.

Stu from NYC 09-27-2022 01:20 PM

If we put one up at our house will the old biddies report us?

Papa_lecki 09-27-2022 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2140452)
Hopefully next week they can start on the construction of the new windmill @ Brownwood.

:)

If it takes as long as the covering at Sawgrass, next year’s hurricane season will delay construction.

Bilyclub 09-27-2022 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2140468)
I'm looking forward to their return. They helped make the square seem like an old west settlement. Something that The Villages has over other communities is the scenery all around us - natural and man-made. Hopefully that will always be maintained.

The $200,000 - $300,000 bill is in the mail. They will accept cash, check, or numerous credit cards.

kidnerkim 09-28-2022 04:55 AM

I hope instead of windmill they put up something that gives shade/shelter & seating! During the high traffic months it is more important

Happydaz 09-28-2022 05:35 AM

Brownwood was always a very closed in square. Compared to Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, Brownwood always felt tight and congested with structures inhibiting views. Now that the windmill and water tower are gone it looks much better, but that doesn’t matter as they are planning to put the “tchotchkes” back.

Jayhawk 09-28-2022 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2140474)
If we put one up at our house will the old biddies report us?

They appear to be like Bigfoot. Urban legend, never caught in a live photo. Isn't that odd for as many people who claim to know they are the real deal? Let's see some real photo evidence of their existence.

:police:

Djean1981 09-28-2022 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happydaz (Post 2140561)
Brownwood was always a very closed in square. Compared to Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, Brownwood always felt tight and congested with structures inhibiting views. Now that the windmill and water tower are gone it looks much better, but that doesn’t matter as they are planning to put the “tchotchkes” back.

Yep. Change is usually resisted.

dshoberg 09-28-2022 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djean1981 (Post 2140456)
The windmill and water tower are strictly decorative. The entrance still looks nice. Completely unneeded..

Agree

MrFlorida 09-28-2022 07:19 AM

What? Nobody wants an electric producing wind turbine ?

airstreamingypsy 09-28-2022 07:22 AM

They should wander across the street and buy one at Sparr.

tomhinz 09-28-2022 07:47 AM

Maybe you could pay for it.

billethkid 09-28-2022 08:10 AM

Is everybody who wants the towers replaced prepared to pay an additional amount added to their amenity fees?

______________________________________________

:censored:

Stu from NYC 09-28-2022 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2140567)
They appear to be like Bigfoot. Urban legend, never caught in a live photo. Isn't that odd for as many people who claim to know they are the real deal? Let's see some real photo evidence of their existence.

:police:

People have posted pictures of two old ladies in a golf cart but no idea if it is really them

Bill14564 09-28-2022 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 2140631)
Is everybody who wants the towers replaced prepared to pay an additional amount added to their amenity fees?

______________________________________________

:censored:

The money doesn't come out of the amenity fee.

This time it's the towers but next time it's a sinkhole closing a golf course or the sign into your neighborhood. When it is an item that is important to you will you be willing to conduct a pole on ToTV to determine whether money should be spent to repair it?

Jayhawk 09-28-2022 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2140641)
People have posted pictures of two old ladies in a golf cart but no idea if it is really them

Two old ladies?

In a golf cart?

In The Villages?

You don't say.

PugMom 09-28-2022 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2140641)
People have posted pictures of two old ladies in a golf cart but no idea if it is really them

i have actually seen them riding around with clipboards in the Fenney area

coralway 09-28-2022 10:46 AM

Windmills cause cancer

DaleDivine 09-28-2022 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidnerkim (Post 2140557)
I hope instead of windmill they put up something that gives shade/shelter & seating! During the high traffic months it is more important

Get there early and lots of shade and shelter in the grandstands..
:a20::a20:

Bilyclub 09-28-2022 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2140452)
Hopefully next week they can start on the construction of the new windmill @ Brownwood.

:)

It's in storage waiting for the pricey Corten steel base/tower to arrive.

wlasowicz 09-28-2022 12:34 PM

Who is paying for the replacement water tower. I thought I read some where the residents will pay for either thru taxes or amenity. If true its BS since "The Villages " own the commercial property they should be paying for it.

dewilson58 09-28-2022 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlasowicz (Post 2140770)
Who is paying for the replacement water tower. I thought I read some where the residents will pay for either thru taxes or amenity. If true its BS since "The Villages " own the commercial property they should be paying for it.

Before throwing naughty words out................you might want to read and educate yourself on who built, owns and is responsible for it and maint of it.

:jester:

Shimpy 09-28-2022 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2140468)
I'm looking forward to their return. They helped make the square seem like an old west settlement. Something that The Villages has over other communities is the scenery all around us - natural and man-made. Hopefully that will always be maintained.

My uncle had 2 windmills on his farm but we had to take one down...........There wasn't ever enough wind to run them both.

RCMill531@comcast.net 09-28-2022 02:53 PM

We don’t need a windmill!
 
I don’t miss it.

Jerrysherry 10-01-2022 05:17 PM

We DON?'T NEED A WINDMILL UNLESS THE DEVELOPER PAYS FOR IT. TAKE A VOTE IN THE VILLAGE'S.

Bill14564 10-01-2022 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerrysherry (Post 2142103)
We DON?'T NEED A WINDMILL UNLESS THE DEVELOPER PAYS FOR IT. TAKE A VOTE IN THE VILLAGE'S.

There already was a vote. Your PWAC representative voted to add the BCDD to the project wide agreement and add the windmill and water tower to the list of things the PWAC maintains. Voted on, agreement signed, here we are.

Stu from NYC 10-01-2022 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2142113)
There already was a vote. Your PWAC representative voted to add the BCDD to the project wide agreement and add the windmill and water tower to the list of things the PWAC maintains. Voted on, agreement signed, here we are.

Still do not understand why they did not use pressure treated lumber to build it in the first place.


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