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Lynn222 04-25-2014 10:13 AM

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My husband and I would like to meet a couple of couples who enjoy smoking (not in the house) and also enjoy adult liquids (in moderation), as well as cards and board games. Any suggestions?

Lynn222 05-20-2014 01:51 PM

I can't believe 200+ people viewed my post and no one even made a suggestion.

Chi-Town 05-20-2014 02:05 PM

Perhaps the smoklng option limited the replies. I doubt it was adult beverages, cards, and board games which are Villages staples.

Indydealmaker 05-20-2014 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn222 (Post 880279)
I can't believe 200+ people viewed my post and no one even made a suggestion.

Part of that is your fault. You picked a good heading! "Friends" is bound to get a lot of curious "clicks".

As far as responses, I am sure that it is only a matter of time before you get a response. 200 out of over 100,000 people is insignificant. Just keep asking.

Good luck.

ilovetv 05-20-2014 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn222 (Post 880279)
I can't believe 200+ people viewed my post and no one even made a suggestion.

Maybe this is because the answer seems obvious. Try going to the outdoor bars where people are smoking, sit near them, order a drink, and start a conversation.

Or host a neighborhood BYO driveway party with smoking section.

Cisco Kid 05-20-2014 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn222 (Post 880279)
I can't believe 200+ people viewed my post and no one even made a suggestion.

Lynn222
A lot of the lookers are from far away like I.
I only wish I could join you.
Jim

tippyclubb 05-20-2014 03:32 PM

Hi Lynn I am not in town either and that's why I didn't respond. I think the person who suggested you go to the outdoor restaurants/ bars and strike up a conversation is a good idea. That is how we met a few people and also some at the town squares. We ran across a lot of friendly people.

I also think part of the reason you didn't get much response could be because of the smoking. Most people do not want to be around it.

Bogie Shooter 05-20-2014 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn222 (Post 880279)
I can't believe 200+ people viewed my post and no one even made a suggestion.

Quit smoking.

ilovetv 05-20-2014 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 880330)
Quit smoking.

Ditto.

Cisco Kid 05-20-2014 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 880330)
Quit smoking.


Boy Howdy !!!!!!

redwitch 05-20-2014 03:50 PM

Sadly, I'm single, so that leaves me out.

gomoho 05-20-2014 06:12 PM

Well isn't this special - let's beat up the OP cause she enjoys smoking. Lordy, Lordy what has this site come to??? She wants to meet friends not be told what to do. Some people need to learn to just zip it.

Lynn - wishing you the best of luck settling into your new life in The Villages and finding a group of friends that works for you. If you have a dog that poops and pees you might want to share that so they can really tear into you.

gerryann 05-20-2014 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 880393)
Well isn't this special - let's beat up the OP cause she enjoys smoking. Lordy, Lordy what has this site come to??? She wants to meet friends not be told what to do. Some people need to learn to just zip it.

Lynn - wishing you the best of luck settling into your new life in The Villages and finding a group of friends that works for you. If you have a dog that poops and pees you might want to share that so they can really tear into you.

Oh good grief! She has certainly heard this before.....and most certainly already knows she should quit. Nobody's "beating her up". They're just telling her what she already knows. She'll find folks that enjoy the same. Go to the outdoor bars as was suggested.

Lynn222 05-21-2014 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 880287)
Perhaps the smoklng option limited the replies. I doubt it was adult beverages, cards, and board games which are Villages staples.

I know smoking is an issue for many. But I am who I am.

Villages PL 05-22-2014 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn222 (Post 880690)
I know smoking is an issue for many. But I am who I am.

Lynn, I have an idea that you might want to try and I'm sure you would get a lot of replies from interested smokers: Start a Smoker's Club.

There used to be an office at La Hacienda where you could get an application to start a new club. It's easy and they advertize it to see how many would be interested. You would need a certain minimum number of people. You would be assigned a meeting room -no smoking- but you would be able to discuss with other smokers where you might go to smoke and play cards etc.. Then the room might come in handy to plan and discuss other future smoking events.


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