[katerogers]

Oh, NewB, I laughed out loud when I read your post. Good for you!. It looks like GWiz nailed it. Actually. my very first post on Talk of the Villages was about the number of married men who were advertising on Craigslists. Some even used the statistics of 10-1, women to men, as a reason why we should be honored by their 'offer'. I think they'd be surprised to find out just how meaningless these numbers are, when there are more women who are perfectly content at being single and would rather have some great gal pals than to settle for the 'entitled'.

Thanks for the support, Katie, I hope it does spark some interest and some of the singles who are living there now will pick up the ball and run with it.

You're so right about Chachacha's efforts. It also goes to show how some of the single residents are either disinterested in the issues that most impact them or there aren't enough who are willing to band together to bring about change. Cha wrote an important post about the unfairness in the distribution of the ID badges. From her, I learned that the single residents are being shortchanged, which causes problems for those who are dating or have friends who are not residents of TV. She was trying to do something about it not just vent, but as Kitty pointed out, for the most part, the comments weren't engaging. I don't know what the issues are that some are afraid to post, but, I have a sneaking suspicion that that just might change. Yeah!

Katie

[Geewiz]

Don't give up on the possibility of finding a deep love.... there is a home for every heart...despite the posers and libido obsessed. I turn 60 tomorrow and I'll be damned to give up on the dream of sharing adventures...whether in TV or Paris and then A framing at the end of a day.

[kittygilchrist]

There seems to be enough interest in a singles get together to announce a party! Saturday, May 18, 6 pm, my house S of 466A in Gilchrist. Let's have a potluck--I'll provide main dish, salad, rolls, and sodas. Geewiz will entertain us with his guitar--trala!
I have to limit this somehow, so please post to this thread , and tell us if you want to bring a side or dessert. BYOB. I'll send the address privately.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Kitty

[Geewiz]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

There seems to be enough interest in a singles get together to announce a party! Saturday, May 18, 6 pm, my house S of 466A in Gilchrist. Let's have a potluck--I'll provide main dish, salad, rolls, and sodas. Geewiz will entertain us with his guitar--trala!
I have to limit this somehow, so please PM me with the title count me in, and tell me if you want to bring a side or dessert. BYOB. I'll send the address privately.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Kitty

If you want a particular song...let me know

For you romantics...here's one of mine

Prayer

I knelt down to watch you sleep
And drew the sheet to kiss your shoulder twice
Then slipped into that quiet place
Between your breaths
The marrow of my life
Your beautiful sighs

Safe may love keep you
You who're my heart
And my holiness
May my dreams reach you
Drape you and keep you
Warm throughout the night
Safe until the light

When I sleep I tumble through the trees
Made of the jungle that's your hair
And dance upon your seashell mouth
Still echoing with words so sweet with care
Renewing my life

Safe may love keep you
You who're my heart
And my holiness
May my dreams reach you
Drape you and keep you
Warm throughout the night
Safe until the light

Love redeems us like a pilgrimage
Love redeems us
I stand here for forever
With you etched in my memory
Elemental just like air and sea

Time drips by in memories
And love is like some crushing river
We are just 2 floating flowers far beyond the shore
We struggle to maintain the surface
We struggle to retain our purpose
Kneeling here against the current
I'm praying to a star

Safe may love keep you....

[kittygilchrist]

Bill, see my post regarding having a party..

Originally Posted by maybe

Sounds like a good idea. I'd come.

Bill

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

There seems to be enough interest in a singles get together to announce a party! Saturday, May 18, 6 pm, my house S of 466A in Gilchrist. Let's have a potluck--I'll provide main dish, salad, rolls, and sodas. Geewiz will entertain us with his guitar--trala!
I have to limit this somehow, so please PM me with the title count me in, and tell me if you want to bring a side or dessert. BYOB. I'll send the address privately.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Kitty

I say that would be mighty fine! I live in the Village next to you, so I will drive the Golf Cart. Since my post talked about no dancing, just Dessert...I will bring one of the Desserts!

Katie

[misky]

Originally Posted by katerogers

Let's face it, when you're single, moving to a new community is a lot more challenging than taking that step into the unknown as a couple. Granted, we are likely to have varied back stories, we most likely adapt to a new environment differently and our ability to make new friends may run from 'a piece of cake' to 'pulling teeth. So, it would be helpful to hear from the singles (male and female) who have already had this experience. What was it like for you when you first moved to TV? Did you buy a place, rent or room with someone? What were your expectations and how did your socialization get it's start? How long did it take for you to feel like you belonged or are you still waiting? Please don't hesitate to mention the good with the bad. You're still there, after all, so even if the road was rocky at first it must have smoothed out eventually. And we could benefit from your "would a", 'could a', 'should a'.

Katie

Long story short. I moved here at the beginning of 2012. I play tennis, pickleball, golf, yoga, some clubs. I find it easy to develop friendships through sports. You have a natural common interest. Not much of a dancer so I don't go to those types of events. I go to plenty of events (concerts, plays, dinners, etc) by myself. I believe you can't being alone let you miss these things. Although I do miss a good conversation at dinner.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by KatieDidNot

I say that would be mighty fine! I live in the Village next to you, so I will drive the Golf Cart. Since my post talked about no dancing, just Dessert...I will bring one of the Desserts!

Katie

great, Katie, I can't wait to meet you!

[CarolSells]

Kitty,

Count me in, please. I'll bring a side. Woohoo!.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

Kitty,

Count me in, please. I'll bring a side. Woohoo!.

Hey Carol, I already know you! Bark this up to other newbies, not to exclude oldies...
Kitty

[chachacha]

i love your poem, Gee Whiz! it is beautiful. would you sing that at kitty's and tell us your inspiration? we can only really get to be friends by sharing our experiences and there must be a story behind that song! kitty, i will make pigs in a blanket as an hors-d'oeuvre. sounds like it will be great fun! wish katerogers could come!

[kittygilchrist]

oh, Cha, I was hoping someone would think of the unspellable dish to non-French speakers and make an appetizer. so glad you can come....

[2BNTV]

Count me in too.

[maybe]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Bill, see my post regarding having a party..

Thanks. I 'll bring a dish. I await the address.

Bill

[Bonnevie]

I would love to come but won't be living up there yet...hopefully, by next month
please let me know when the next gathering will be
as soon as I get up there and settled, I'd be happy to host one