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Warren Kiefer 02-21-2013 06:47 PM

A few whys ???
 
Why do shoppers leave their basket cart nearly against another shoppers vehicles when the basket cart return is only 10 feet away ??

Whe do Villagers allowed six, seven, up to a twelve year old youngsters operate golf carts when it is clearly a violation??

Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??

Why do Villagers not pick up after their dogs ??

Why do Villagers become angry at others so easily ??

Why do Villagers want golf carts to greatly exceed the 19.9 MPH speed limit??.

Why do babys learn to hate??

Why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ??

Why do Villagers park their golf carts in the middle of auto parking spaces at the postal stations ??

Well , these are enough for now, feel free to add your own. It might be fun....

rayschic 02-21-2013 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630438)
Why do shoppers leave their basket cart nearly against another shoppers vehicles when the basket cart return is only 10 feet away ??

Whe do Villagers allowed six, seven, up to a twelve year old youngsters operate golf carts when it is clearly a violation??

Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??

Why do Villagers not pick up after their dogs ??

Why do Villagers become angry at others so easily ??

Why do Villagers want golf carts to greatly exceed the 19.9 MPH speed limit??.

Why do babys learn to hate??

Why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ??

Why do Villagers park their golf carts in the middle of auto parking spaces at the postal stations ??

Well , these are enough for now, feel free to add your own. It might be fun....

I'd rather know (positive things)
Why are Villagers the happiest people you know
Why are Villagers so eager to help their neighbors
Why are Villagers so outgoing and friendly
Why do Villagers want to learn so many new things that they never tried before they came here
Why are Villagers just such wonderful people
Just because...that's why.

billethkid 02-21-2013 07:16 PM

why do you intimate or paint us "Villagers" with the broad brush of those things done by only a minority who live here. And you don't really know how many that do your "whys" are not "Villagers".

Most of us do what is right and object to general categorization ....even perchance in a humorous mode.....I subscribe to the old saying that many a true word is said in jest.

OK all you knuckle head "villagers" that do the whys....shape up....you are giving us a bad rap!!:):)

btk

graciegirl 02-21-2013 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 630462)
why do you intimate or paint us "Villagers" with the broad brush of those things done by only a minority who live here. And you don't really know how many that do your "whys" are not "Villagers".

Most of us do what is right and object to general categorization ....even perchance in a humorous mode.....I subscribe to the old saying that many a true word is said in jest.

OK all you knuckle head "villagers" that do the whys....shape up....you are giving us a bad rap!!:):)

btk

I am gonna try to do better.:shocked:

Billy. Your nailed it once again.

Villages PL 02-21-2013 07:29 PM

Okay, here's my big opportunity to complain about something I've been wondering about for a long time.

Why can't men pee in the urinal without making a puddle on the floor in front of it?

Why can't the recreation center mop it up a few times every day on a busy day?

CFrance 02-21-2013 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villages PL (Post 630471)
Okay, here's my big opportunity to complain about something I've been wondering about for a long time.

Why can't men pee in the urinal without making a puddle on the floor in front of it?

Why can't the recreation center mop it up a few times every day on a busy day?

Ewww...

franzschmidt 02-21-2013 08:59 PM

I totally feel what Warren was trying to illuminate. My "why" is

Why can't someone post without it being intimated that they are attacking the perfect Nirvana of the the Villages and its (selected) people?

gocubsgo 02-21-2013 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franzschmidt (Post 630540)
I totally feel what Warren was trying to illuminate. My "why" is

Why can't someone post without it being intimated that they are attacking the perfect Nirvana of the the Villages and its (selected) people?


:bigbow: AWESOME!

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 02-21-2013 09:30 PM

I don't see any of these things in the Villages. Well, hardly ever.

I see the vast majority of people returning their shopping carts to the proper area.

I don't think that I've ever seen a six or seven year old driving a golf cart. Maybe a 12 year old in a quiet area with an adult closely supervising them.

I occasionally see a cat running around but I've never seen a loose dog except one that ran away and I helped the owner capture.

Every person I've ever seen waling their dogs in my neighborhood has a plastic bag on their hand.

Angry??? I've found Villagers to be the happiest, friendliest people of any community I've ever lived in.

My golf cart can go 22 mph under optimal conditions. It might on a regular basis go 20-21 unless I'm going downhill. I don't see many people passing me and my cart has the high powered motor. I'd hardly call 20-22 mph "greatly exceeding the 19.9 mph speed limit.

All people are capable of hate and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I have violence. I hate that people steal and cheat and hurt other people.

I think that not lowering the toilet seat is more of an issue for women in the middle of the night. When my two boys were little they wouldn't raise the seat. It really got their grandmother upset. I don't know of any men that do that.

You got me on the golf carts in the middle of a car parking space. Although I do have to say that I see people sharing a space about 90% of the time so I don't think that it's a real problem.


Do you live in the same "Villages" that I do? The one between Leesburg and Ocala in the State of Florida?

graciegirl 02-21-2013 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 630554)
I don't see any of these things in the Villages. Well, hardly ever.

I see the vast majority of people returning their shopping carts to the proper area.

I don't think that I've ever seen a six or seven year old driving a golf cart. Maybe a 12 year old in a quiet area with an adult closely supervising them.

I occasionally see a cat running around but I've never seen a loose dog except one that ran away and I helped the owner capture.

Every person I've ever seen waling their dogs in my neighborhood has a plastic bag on their hand.

Angry??? I've found Villagers to be the happiest, friendliest people of any community I've ever lived in.

My golf cart can go 22 mph under optimal conditions. It might on a regular basis go 20-21 unless I'm going downhill. I don't see many people passing me and my cart has the high powered motor. I'd hardly call 20-22 mph "greatly exceeding the 19.9 mph speed limit.

All people are capable of hate and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I have violence. I hate that people steal and cheat and hurt other people.

I think that not lowering the toilet seat is more of an issue for women in the middle of the night. When my two boys were little they wouldn't raise the seat. It really got their grandmother upset. I don't know of any men that do that.

You got me on the golf carts in the middle of a car parking space. Although I do have to say that I see people sharing a space about 90% of the time so I don't think that it's a real problem.


Do you live in the same "Villages" that I do? The one between Leesburg and Ocala in the State of Florida?

:bigbow::a040::coolsmiley:

handyman 02-22-2013 01:09 AM

:icon_wink:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 630554)
I don't see any of these things in the Villages. Well, hardly ever.

I see the vast majority of people returning their shopping carts to the proper area.

I don't think that I've ever seen a six or seven year old driving a golf cart. Maybe a 12 year old in a quiet area with an adult closely supervising them.

I occasionally see a cat running around but I've never seen a loose dog except one that ran away and I helped the owner capture.

Every person I've ever seen waling their dogs in my neighborhood has a plastic bag on their hand.

Angry??? I've found Villagers to be the happiest, friendliest people of any community I've ever lived in.

My golf cart can go 22 mph under optimal conditions. It might on a regular basis go 20-21 unless I'm going downhill. I don't see many people passing me and my cart has the high powered motor. I'd hardly call 20-22 mph "greatly exceeding the 19.9 mph speed limit.

All people are capable of hate and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I have violence. I hate that people steal and cheat and hurt other people.

I think that not lowering the toilet seat is more of an issue for women in the middle of the night. When my two boys were little they wouldn't raise the seat. It really got their grandmother upset. I don't know of any men that do that.

You got me on the golf carts in the middle of a car parking space. Although I do have to say that I see people sharing a space about 90% of the time so I don't think that it's a real problem.


Do you live in the same "Villages" that I do? The one between Leesburg and Ocala in the State of Florida?


jblum315 02-22-2013 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630438)
Why do shoppers leave their basket cart nearly against another shoppers vehicles when the basket cart return is only 10 feet away ??

Whe do Villagers allowed six, seven, up to a twelve year old youngsters operate golf carts when it is clearly a violation??

Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??

Why do Villagers not pick up after their dogs ??

Why do Villagers become angry at others so easily ??

Why do Villagers want golf carts to greatly exceed the 19.9 MPH speed limit??.

Why do babys learn to hate??

Why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ??

Why do Villagers park their golf carts in the middle of auto parking spaces at the postal stations ??

Well , these are enough for now, feel free to add your own. It might be fun....


Does not sound like FUN to be so negative and whiny, Right now we are about 100 K people crowded into a relatively small area. I'd say almost all of us are trying to do the right thing, and the few bad apples just might now know any better.

CFrance 02-22-2013 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 630629)
Does not sound like FUN to be so negative and whiny, Right now we are about 100 K people crowded into a relatively small area. I'd say almost all of us are trying to do the right thing, and the few bad apples just might now know any better.

There are bad apples everywhere. I don't see that there are more here than anywhere else. And retirement doesn't necessarily cure arrogance.

JoeC1947 02-22-2013 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630438)
Why do shoppers leave their basket cart nearly against another shoppers vehicles when the basket cart return is only 10 feet away ??

Whe do Villagers allowed six, seven, up to a twelve year old youngsters operate golf carts when it is clearly a violation??

Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??

Why do Villagers not pick up after their dogs ??

Why do Villagers become angry at others so easily ??

Why do Villagers want golf carts to greatly exceed the 19.9 MPH speed limit??.

Why do babys learn to hate??

Why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ??

Why do Villagers park their golf carts in the middle of auto parking spaces at the postal stations ??

Well , these are enough for now, feel free to add your own. It might be fun....

Why indeed??????

Madelaine Amee 02-22-2013 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 630554)
I don't see any of these things in the Villages. Well, hardly ever.

I see the vast majority of people returning their shopping carts to the proper area.

I don't think that I've ever seen a six or seven year old driving a golf cart. Maybe a 12 year old in a quiet area with an adult closely supervising them.

I occasionally see a cat running around but I've never seen a loose dog except one that ran away and I helped the owner capture.

Every person I've ever seen waling their dogs in my neighborhood has a plastic bag on their hand.

Angry??? I've found Villagers to be the happiest, friendliest people of any community I've ever lived in.

My golf cart can go 22 mph under optimal conditions. It might on a regular basis go 20-21 unless I'm going downhill. I don't see many people passing me and my cart has the high powered motor. I'd hardly call 20-22 mph "greatly exceeding the 19.9 mph speed limit.

All people are capable of hate and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I have violence. I hate that people steal and cheat and hurt other people.

I think that not lowering the toilet seat is more of an issue for women in the middle of the night. When my two boys were little they wouldn't raise the seat. It really got their grandmother upset. I don't know of any men that do that.

You got me on the golf carts in the middle of a car parking space. Although I do have to say that I see people sharing a space about 90% of the time so I don't think that it's a real problem.


Do you live in the same "Villages" that I do? The one between Leesburg and Ocala in the State of Florida?

Great reply ..........:mademyday:

Warren Kiefer 02-22-2013 09:52 AM

Why
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 630554)
I don't see any of these things in the Villages. Well, hardly ever.

I see the vast majority of people returning their shopping carts to the proper area.

I don't think that I've ever seen a six or seven year old driving a golf cart. Maybe a 12 year old in a quiet area with an adult closely supervising them.

I occasionally see a cat running around but I've never seen a loose dog except one that ran away and I helped the owner capture.

Every person I've ever seen waling their dogs in my neighborhood has a plastic bag on their hand.

Angry??? I've found Villagers to be the happiest, friendliest people of any community I've ever lived in.

I have seen pre teens driving golf carts dozens of times. At times no older

My golf cart can go 22 mph under optimal conditions. It might on a regular basis go 20-21 unless I'm going downhill. I don't see many people passing me and my cart has the high powered motor. I'd hardly call 20-22 mph "greatly exceeding the 19.9 mph speed limit.

All people are capable of hate and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I have violence. I hate that people steal and cheat and hurt other people.

I think that not lowering the toilet seat is more of an issue for women in the middle of the night. When my two boys were little they wouldn't raise the seat. It really got their grandmother upset. I don't know of any men that do that.

You got me on the golf carts in the middle of a car parking space. Although I do have to say that I see people sharing a space about 90% of the time so I don't think that it's a real problem.


Do you live in the same "Villages" that I do? The one between Leesburg and Ocala in the State of Florida?

I have to ask: are you living on planet earth??? In the Villages ????

Two weeks ago I was verbally assaulted by a golf cart driver thaqt went into a tirade using the F word. There have been actual fights on both squares between Villagers.

I know at least a dozen residents who are at war with their neighbors.

There is no way that the majority of Wal Mart shoppers return their basket carts to the cart return ( except for Aldi's) It is not unusual to return to a vehicle to find a cart resting against your $40,000 car.

I observe dogs off leash nearly every day. Just go to the large area behind Freedon Point.

I cannot understand anyone saying that hate in not necessarily a bad thing. Babys don't hate, puppyies don't hate, I don't think Billy graham hates.

You don't know any men who will not raise the toilet seat ?? You are kidding me, right ??? Go to any unisex toilet and have a look.

I can show you hundreds of golf carts that are capable of going 30MPH plus and are driven at top speed. Have you ever been passed by a golf cart when your were in your car ?? I have....

I will accept your other comments at face value. For the vast majority, the Vaoillagers are a caring and friendly community and is a wonderful place to live. My original post was to be accepted in a light maner and not to be too serious.

Warren Kiefer 02-22-2013 09:57 AM

I have one to add this morning
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 630629)
Does not sound like FUN to be so negative and whiny, Right now we are about 100 K people crowded into a relatively small area. I'd say almost all of us are trying to do the right thing, and the few bad apples just might now know any better.

I must ask why is it possible for a contractor that mows my lawn, to be able to afford that $45,000 extended cab truck and have two $10,000 mowers on a $5,000 trailer. Where did I go wrong ???.

Warren Kiefer 02-22-2013 10:00 AM

Relaz
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 630629)
Does not sound like FUN to be so negative and whiny, Right now we are about 100 K people crowded into a relatively small area. I'd say almost all of us are trying to do the right thing, and the few bad apples just might now know any better.

Relax, The posting was to be humorous yet have a ring of truth.

Patty55 02-22-2013 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630736)
I must ask why is it possible for a contractor that mows my lawn, to be able to afford that $45,000 extended cab truck and have two $10,000 mowers on a $5,000 trailer. Where did I go wrong ???.

I'll take this easy one...

You attract what you put out there, you have polluted your ethers :22yikes: with negativity.

travelguy 02-22-2013 06:42 PM

Why do perfectly capable people insist on having their groceries carried out to their car at Publix? Just because the service is offered is no reason to be lazy.
Why do some folks cover their mailboxes with stickers (graffiti)? It is sloppy, and I cannot believe that most people are unable to find their own mailbox each day.

gomoho 02-22-2013 07:04 PM

Why do people walk right by me in the parking lot while I am returning a cart to its stall without offering to take it back to the store where they are headed? Pay it forward folks.

Cisco Kid 02-22-2013 07:11 PM

Why are some reactions endothermic while others are exothermic?
:wave:

graciegirl 02-22-2013 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 631044)
Why are some reactions endothermic while others are exothermic?
:wave:

Wait. I am going to look that up........:wave:

lightworker888 02-22-2013 07:21 PM

Right on Patty55. Also, you see what you look for. My understanding is that everything is happening out there and what you put your focus on is what you notice and bring into your experience. Because we can only take in a very small amount of information of any situation, I choose to pay attention to what makes me feel good about life and my surroundings. It takes too much energy to have to deal with the stuff that could make my life more stressful than it has to be. Thankfully it seems to be working for me, even up in the snow. Have to say that when we are in TV it is really easy to notice all the pluses and to feel grateful.

LW888

graciegirl 02-22-2013 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightworker888 (Post 631053)
Right on Patty55. Also, you see what you look for. My understanding is that everything is happening out there and what you put your focus on is what you notice and bring into your experience. Because we can only take in a very small amount of information of any situation, I choose to pay attention to what makes me feel good about life and my surroundings. It takes too much energy to have to deal with the stuff that could make my life more stressful than it has to be. Thankfully it seems to be working for me, even up in the snow. Have to say that when we are in TV it is really easy to notice all the pluses and to feel grateful.

LW888

That attitude is just one of the reasons I love your posts and why you have a BUNCH of friends. You always make me smile.:wave:

Patty55 02-22-2013 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travelguy (Post 631024)
Why do perfectly capable people insist on having their groceries carried out to their car at Publix? Just because the service is offered is no reason to be lazy.
Why do some folks cover their mailboxes with stickers (graffiti)? It is sloppy, and I cannot believe that most people are unable to find their own mailbox each day.

My lawn mowing guy explained to me that if you see pink and purple stickers on your mailbox it means THEY are coming to get you. Hey, he mows and edges, he should know.

lightworker888 02-22-2013 07:40 PM

:wave: Back to you Gracie! Looking forward to the Liver and Onions night when we get down in March. I'm soooooo happy about my cataracts and can now see soooooo much clearer. And there is so much good stuff to see.


LW888

Warren Kiefer 02-22-2013 07:43 PM

Today's Why
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by travelguy (Post 631024)
Why do perfectly capable people insist on having their groceries carried out to their car at Publix? Just because the service is offered is no reason to be lazy.
Why do some folks cover their mailboxes with stickers (graffiti)? It is sloppy, and I cannot believe that most people are unable to find their own mailbox each day.

Why do people empty their ash trays in the grocery store parking lots ??

Patty55 02-22-2013 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 631060)
Why do people empty their ash trays in the grocery store parking lots ??

Nope, have never seen that, where was that?

tpop1 02-22-2013 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630438)
Why do shoppers leave their basket cart nearly against another shoppers vehicles when the basket cart return is only 10 feet away ??

Whe do Villagers allowed six, seven, up to a twelve year old youngsters operate golf carts when it is clearly a violation??

Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??

Why do Villagers not pick up after their dogs ??

Why do Villagers become angry at others so easily ??

Why do Villagers want golf carts to greatly exceed the 19.9 MPH speed limit??.

Why do babys learn to hate??

Why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ?? You had me with you til right about here!!
I married the perfect woman..in 41 years of marraige my wife has never once made an issue of this. She feels that, if she can leave it down then I can leave it up!

:angel:

Indydealmaker 02-22-2013 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630736)
I must ask why is it possible for a contractor that mows my lawn, to be able to afford that $45,000 extended cab truck and have two $10,000 mowers on a $5,000 trailer. Where did I go wrong ???.

Credit! He got all "dressed up" before he was ready to go. This happens all the time when someone first goes into business for themselves. Eventually, reality takes over.

capecodbob 02-22-2013 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpop1 (Post 631073)
why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ?? you had me with you til right about here!!
i married the perfect woman..in 41 years of marraige my wife has never once made an issue of this. She feels that, if she can leave it down then i can leave it up!

:angel:

thank you!!!

capecodbob 02-22-2013 09:21 PM

Oh, and who's in favor of unisex toilets?
That should make the toilet seat issue a biggie!!! :22yikes:

LndLocked 02-22-2013 09:58 PM

"Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??"

Why do people continue to believe this as the truth?

The covenants can only (and do) address "common property". The same is true of Marion, Lake & Sumter Co's animal control ordinances. My dog will continue to be leashless on MY PROPERTY while under my direct visual and voice command.

2BNTV 02-22-2013 10:24 PM

Mine is not to reason why, mine is but to do or die. :smiley:

CFrance 02-22-2013 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 631060)
Why do people empty their ash trays in the grocery store parking lots ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patty55 (Post 631068)
Nope, have never seen that, where was that?

Holy smokes.

Polar Bear 02-22-2013 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LndLocked (Post 631117)
"Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??"

Why do people continue to believe this as the truth?

The covenants can only (and do) address "common property". The same is true of Marion, Lake & Sumter Co's animal control ordinances. My dog will continue to be leashless on MY PROPERTY while under my direct visual and voice command.

Is this really true?

I won't live in TV until later this year, and have 2 Schnauzers. They are very well behaved and I had hoped to be able to have them unleashed, as you say, "on my property while under my direct visual and voice command." (I will do whatever the rule says.)

CFrance 02-22-2013 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdavis44 (Post 631131)
Is this really true?

I won't live in TV until later this year, and have 2 Schnauzers. They are very well behaved and I had hoped to be able to have them unleashed, as you say, "on my property while under my direct visual and voice command." (I will do whatever the rule says.)

No worries. Totally permissible.

Lpierleo 02-23-2013 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travelguy (Post 631024)
Why do perfectly capable people insist on having their groceries carried out to their car at Publix? Just because the service is offered is no reason to be lazy.
Why do some folks cover their mailboxes with stickers (graffiti)? It is sloppy, and I cannot believe that most people are unable to find their own mailbox each day.


I felt I had to respond to this first question. I go to Publix purposely to have my groceries taken out as I had major surgery on both my feet this summer and can not lift more than 10 lbs. for 6 more months. I no longer wear a cast or have a limp, there is no visible signs that I am nothing more than a "perfectly capable person". I feel it is wrong to judge a person by their looks only. You don't know what type of medical restrictions a person may be under. In my case, it was serious feet issues. However, it could be heart related or other issues you can not detect. Please don't judge by appearance alone. Thank you.

villages07 02-23-2013 07:33 AM

On the Publix question ... I am quite capable of taking my own groceries out, but, when asked, I always say to the staffer .... if you want/need a break to go outside, sure, let's go. Seems like 8 times out of 10 they want to do it. So, I do it for them, not for me.


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