[Virginians]

From my experience Katie Bell's is much nicer than this

[Tbugs]

I understand the typical Iowa 2-holer outhouse is a 2 story outhouse. You do not want to use the first floor hole.

[Lucko]

I have been there over a dozen times and it stunk three years ago, it stank the last time I was there and has usually had an oder problem and air exchange problem -- In Illinois they would close it until remedied and reinspected !!!!!!!!!!! Phew !!!

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

I was in Katie Bells this weekend for their Sunday brunch and had the misfortune of needing to use their restroom. All I can say is that the odor of urine was overwhelming and the large waste basket was overflowing onto the floor. I’ve seen cleaner restrooms at gas stations.

For a TV owned and operated restaurant, this was surprising. I see no need to return.

Ed, first off you live in Mass and probably voted for Kennedy, secondly you list Stonecrest as your village. You must be a resident or a guest of a resident to enter KB. I don't see a response from your sponsor to enter KB so maybe you shouldn't be there. Try the Stonecrest dancing hall. Your posts are mostly negative concerning TV.

[EdV]

First of all, I lived in Mass when I joined this forum three years ago but I’m now a permanent resident of Florida. And why are you trying to put a political spin on this?

Secondly, if you’re going to live in a community, you owe it to yourself to learn the rules and regulations. The Sunday buffet at Katie Belle’s is open to the public.

Thirdly, contrary to your opinion, I believe this is perhaps the first negative post about TV that I’ve made in over 400 posts. And it's not about TV in general, just a TV O&O restaurant, so I really don’t know where your “mostly negative” idea is coming from.

I really hope other TOTV members don’t feel this way about me.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Bill

[Bonny]

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

I really hope other TOTV members don’t feel this way about me.

I know I don't, Ed, I've met you in person and you're a super guy. Lots of fun.
In my opinion, I think most of the lavs in TV are pretty awful. From what I've heard from the staff at restaurants, the managers assign a newbie server the responsibility to keep the latrine's clean and stocked. That's okay maybe in a smaller restaurant, but in a large place like KB's, its got to be a daunting task. I don't understand why they don't have nice odor releasing machines in all bathrooms. Makes for a slightly nicer environment. Also, its us patrons that make it a mess, speaks volumes about us, doesn't it.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

First of all, I lived in Mass when I joined this forum three years ago but I’m now a permanent resident of Florida. And why are you trying to put a political spin on this?

Secondly, if you’re going to live in a community, you owe it to yourself to learn the rules and regulations. The Sunday buffet at Katie Belle’s is open to the public.

Thirdly, contrary to your opinion, I believe this is perhaps the first negative post about TV that I’ve made in over 400 posts. And it's not about TV in general, just a TV O&O restaurant, so I really don’t know where your “mostly negative” idea is coming from.

I really hope other TOTV members don’t feel this way about me.

I will vote for you any day of the week. I don't know if you are an officer but you are a gentleman. AND well informed, intelligent, fair, articulate and ....although I am not supposed to notice,.... good looking.

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by Virginians

From my experience Katie Bell's is much nicer than this

First off EdVin's posts are always pertinent, articulate and he appears to be a very intelligent gentleman. I always look forward to reading his posts.

The latrine shown above was one that I had to use in the Egyptian desert; unfortunately it was not enclosed and there were Egyptian men standing around tending to their camels. I'm still not over it.

[Tbugs]

What the heck does it matter if Ed voted for a Kennedy? I voted for Spiro Agnew in Maryland.

I know Ed is right about Sunday brunch at Katie Belle being open to the public. If he wants to eat meals in The Villages, why not? Welcome to all - even if they did vote for Agnew.

I, personally, would have informed management of a filthy bathroom on the spot. That is something that is a health hazard to the entire restaurant and should not be tolerated in any restaurant.

[Redtail]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

First of all, I lived in Mass when I joined this forum three years ago but I’m now a permanent resident of Florida. And why are you trying to put a political spin on this?

Secondly, if you’re going to live in a community, you owe it to yourself to learn the rules and regulations. The Sunday buffet at Katie Belle’s is open to the public.

Thirdly, contrary to your opinion, I believe this is perhaps the first negative post about TV that I’ve made in over 400 posts. And it's not about TV in general, just a TV O&O restaurant, so I really don’t know where your “mostly negative” idea is coming from.

I really hope other TOTV members don’t feel this way about me.

i vote for ed...he's a fellow tomberlin owner!!!! and also smarter than most of the posters on here by far!!

[EdV]

Kathie, Gracie, Duffysmom, Tbugs, and Redtail, thanks for the encouraging words. I do appreciate it. But since I ‘m open about where I actually live it leaves me vulnerable to an occasional pot shot from someone that doesn’t like something that I post.

The fact that I live in an adjacent community to TV does not preclude me from wanting to learn and share information about everything that happens in and around TV. And TOTV is the best place to go for that. The POA web site is also helpful, but usually not as timely since it’s a monthly.

But back to the subject at hand, let me mention a couple more things.

I don’t expect the manager or staff to be constantly monitoring the rest rooms. But we were there fairly early and the fact that a large four foot tall wastebasket was overflowing with used paper towels was the clue that the bathroom had not been checked in the morning and was left over from the Saturday night drinking and dancing revelers.

I normally would have talked to the manager because, as some of you know, I’m not shy about speaking my mind when it’s appropriate. But my friend had already stepped outside and I didn’t want to keep her hanging.

Well there was actually another reason I wanted to split. Somebody in one of the stalls was having a real tough time of it. For a minute I thought someone was giving birth in there.

Ed

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

Kathie, Gracie, Duffysmom, Tbugs, and Redtail, thanks for the encouraging words. I do appreciate it. But since I ‘m open about where I actually live it leaves me vulnerable to an occasional pot shot from someone that doesn’t like something that I post.

The fact that I live in an adjacent community to TV does not preclude me from wanting to learn and share information about everything that happens in and around TV. And TOTV is the best place to go for that. The POA web site is also helpful, but usually not as timely since it’s a monthly.

But back to the subject at hand, let me mention a couple more things.

I don’t expect the manager or staff to be constantly monitoring the rest rooms. But we were there fairly early and the fact that a large four foot tall wastebasket was overflowing with used paper towels was the clue that the bathroom had not been checked in the morning and was left over from the Saturday night drinking and dancing revelers.

I normally would have talked to the manager because, as some of you know, I’m not shy about speaking my mind when it’s appropriate. But my friend had already stepped outside and I didn’t want to keep her hanging.

Well there was actually another reason I wanted to split. Somebody in one of the stalls was having a real tough time of it. For a minute I thought someone was giving birth in there.

Ed

um...well...T M I....but I do understand.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

.......Well there was actually another reason I wanted to split. Somebody in one of the stalls was having a real tough time of it. For a minute I thought someone was giving birth in there.

Ed

Perhaps the source of the 'Iraqi latrine' aroma? Call the manager - have the guy tossed...... Ha-ha!

Bill