[PammyJ]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

I am a new "part-time" homeowner and wondering if you would mind telling me if there is anything you like about the Villages. I've read your last 10-15 posts and all are very negative. While I am not doubting my decision in the least to buy at TV, I seriously do wonder why you (and anyone who seems to despise it so much) would stay?

This is a serious question, as I cannot imagine being so unhappy with where I live.

Thanks.

I absolutely love this place! I can not wait to see more businesses come to The Villages. This attracted me to buy here! I choose to spend my money on the property to support the business owners. Why would I want to take my business elsewhere? I wouldn't know how much cheaper it is elsewhere, because I don't like to leave when I am here!!!!!!
I live here and on the east coast of FL, so I am part time as well.

[asianthree]

so back to the OPs post so isn't there an icecream shop (yes it is a food group) hoping world of beers will be open when we come in october

[Rickg]

Ice Cream and Beer! perfect dinners!

[ugotme]

What is coming -

Five Guys Burgers
Gators Dockside
Ricciardis
World of beer (as mentioned)
Scooples (ice cream)

Plus assorted non-food retail stores.

City Fire is already open.

[Duvalboomer]

Originally Posted by buggyone

If you go inside the McDonald's you can get the "senior priced" coffee for 55 cents with unlimited refills. I hear some cheapos even take their coffee cups from previous days and get refills.

Hey count me in on the cheapos train, I have never tried this but I think I will now. Good idea. Save a dollar here save a dollar there pretty soon you are talking about a lot of money.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Originally Posted by Duvalboomer

Hey count me in on the cheapos train, I have never tried this but I think I will now. Good idea. Save a dollar here save a dollar there pretty soon you are talking about a lot of money.

There is absolutely no problem with looking for specials, bargains and using coupons to dine out, especially if you are on a limited budget. But I for one consider it unethical and even probably stealing from the restaurant if you keep a refill cup for other days to "save a buck". I disagree with that as it causes all of the other honest folks to have to pay more, just like with shoplifting and fraud....it is not right IMHO.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

I am a new "part-time" homeowner and wondering if you would mind telling me if there is anything you like about the Villages. I've read your last 10-15 posts and all are very negative. While I am not doubting my decision in the least to buy at TV, I seriously do wonder why you (and anyone who seems to despise it so much) would stay?

This is a serious question, as I cannot imagine being so unhappy with where I live.

Thanks.

LOL. You will find a few that missrepresent this lovey place, but the other 99,000+ are happy.

[TheCollierCpl]

Originally Posted by SpicyCajunPugs

Real Buzzkill for sure....everything is relative...it is not just about price, location or food, it is about atmosphere and people too...I enjoy restaurants in or right near the villages because of those extras.

A Five Guys is coming. Look at The Villages . Com.
There is a list of coming restaurants.
We will be in Collier in late Sept and early October. Brownwood is growing fast!
Pity there are so many complainers. They should move to where all the other unhappy people are.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by ugotme

What is coming -

Five Guys Burgers
Gators Dockside
Ricciardis
World of beer (as mentioned)
Scooples (ice cream)

Plus assorted non-food retail stores.

City Fire is already open.

thanks for the list...

[jimbo2012]

They are going to rent the stores at a slow pace since they are asking around $30 a foot, not cheap rent, a retailer can go on 441 with more traffic for that or less.

Any retailer or restaurant needs to operate at a loss for several months with the small amount of traffic.

That's why you don't see major or national chains much, their bean counters say no.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by SpicyCajunPugs

There is absolutely no problem with looking for specials, bargains and using coupons to dine out, especially if you are on a limited budget. But I for one consider it unethical and even probably stealing from the restaurant if you keep a refill cup for other days to "save a buck". I disagree with that as it causes all of the other honest folks to have to pay more, just like with shoplifting and fraud....it is not right IMHO.

I would have to agree!