Report please. How was Fox and Friends??
 

It doesn't matter which way you lean politically, it is something to have a national news show broadcast from your home town. it was a thrill to see my fellow villagers on TV.

I was at our rental, getting ready to move into our Lily Pad day after tomorrow.

I wonder what you thought, those who went...and pictures please.

And did any of us TOTV'rs get their face in any TV shots???

I agree! Can someone find the u tube and post!!! I would LOVE to see it! What a thrill!

Ditto.

I went down for a little while to see Foreigner but was disappointed. They sang for about a minute with the VHS chorus backing them up. Not even a full song! I was standing behind the alligator pit so I saw them "wrestle" the gator. Have to give Gretchen props for getting down on her knees to look the gator in the eyes. It wasn't very crowded...I've seen bigger crowds when Rocky and The Rollers perform!

my take
 

I wasn't there, but watched on TV. They talked about The Villages but I didn't see much. The show wasn't about The Villages, it was ALL ABOUT THEM. I fast forwarded thru most of the program, really thought it wasn't worth watching. It would have been better if they did have Rocky and the Rollers.

http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-fr...ylist_id=86912

Here's a link...wish I had been there!

And there were people who got up at 2:00AM to see that???

Hey.. that was neat. Thanks for the link!

I watched only because a couple of my friends went and I wanted to see if they got on TV. Unfortunately, did not catch any of them. I did think the alligator segment was kind of funny and it was nice seeing the local kids perform. Of course, as soon as the political talk started, all I heard was blah blah blah...kind of like the adults sound in the Peanuts specials.

I did manage to go to the event before leaving "Lower Paradise" this aft. I found it to be a very nice event. It was extremely well organized and it was fun to be there.

I managed to catch Brian Kilmeade and I told him I listen to his podcasts on my waterproof iPod while swimming that half mile every day. (after I listen to The Today Show podcast...shhh). He was impressed and someone took a photo of the two of us.

I watched the gator wrestlers....even saw the albino gator up close and personal.

I saw Oliver North who was eagerly signing his book if one wanted to buy it.

They served a wonderful free breakfast. For me, it was a very positive experience and I met some very nice friendly folks.

I took quite a few photos....but just like then other day at Crispers, I can't figure out how to post them.

After the show, I picked up my luggage and waited for the shuttle to take me to the airport. I was so happy to sit next to a delightful lady....who is Leenie24 on TOTV....and her sister is Duffysmom. What a pleasant surprise!

I have to agree...it didn't take long before all the political rhetoric started. Hope someday both parties can get together and work for we the people. Loved seeing the "kids" perform and seeing our beautiful community with all the happy Villagers in the background! There's no place like home!

ok..I have to be honest here...I love seeing The Villages on tv but deep inside, I have this selfish fear that if too many people find out about it, I won't have any place to move to..it will fill up!! I know, unrealistic and silly but...........

Trish....you are too much!!! It'll be a GOOD 5 years until build out...probably longer.

How long before you come down to TV? We will save a place for you!

Well.....don't wait too long, okay???

Hi Trish
 

Well, being a Wannabe and a Senior Citizen, I sometimes have trouble remembering who's actually all ready there and who isn't. Having said that I will say that I never watch this show but I watched it in its entirety this morning because I was hoping to get a glimpse of all of your mugs.

A very pretty woman named Trish was selected out of the audience to sample Hurricane Grill's? Cafe's? fish tacos and I said to myself, "That's our TOTV Trish"!

Well, you had 30 seconds of fame in my eyes!

I was there and thought it was great fun ! Foreigner did many little 30 second songs as warm up , but then did a nice medley and also stayed after the show and did one or two more songs. The whole thing is a very complicated thing to do outside, lots and lots of cables, cameras, waiting around for a short segment etc... Brian, Steve and Gretchen came out amongst the crowd and were very friendly. All the staff people were friendly, polite and excellent at their jobs. Hurricane Grille had a very nice free breakfast buffet set up. I'm tired now and want to go to bed!