Went to check out Brownwood today and thought it was well done. Looked at the sales center, movie theater and the square. Maybe it's me but I thought it was pretty small. I was a bit disappointed with the amount of stores and potential restaurants. Perhaps it will look bigger once the tenants move into the buildings. At this point, I prefer Sumter. Anyone else think it looks smaller and are they going to expand?? Hopefully they will put some stores and restaurants in that aren't in Sumter, otherwise why make the trip only to frequent the same venues??

I dont think its close to being done. Seems to me they have a lot of building to do yet. When I was there I saw all the area around the square that needed to be built. I think its going to be a while until the whole Brownwood project is completed.

I, I, I, I,...............................me, me, me,...........................

Practicing your scale, Bogie? ;)

Oddly, what struck me is the lack of color. It feels.... drab. Of course, that authenticates the theme which was generally kind of ....brown wood. I just like "color" but likely the activity and offerings will be so stimulating the lack of visual excitement won't make a hoot of difference.

Ditto, being a farm boy at heart, I found the new Square very nice and familiar.

Does anyone know what the little private seating area on the upper back side of the bleachers is all about?

You cannot please all the "bubble complainers"!!!!!

That was very very thoughtful of you to post those photos of Brownwood.
Thankyou.

And I'm sure the cowgirls like our daughter in law, raised on a ranch, would also love it.........anyone from out west.
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I'll bet our various grandchildren would also enjoy Brownwood.

We've been both......city slickers for the first 25 years and then "country folk" for the past 43 years.........

Noticed Pooh posted a pic with a John Deere tractor in the background.
See a lot of those in Vermont. WE may not have rodeos but we sure have a lot of farms, cows and horses, not to mention llamas, etc. and chickens.
Plus barns, dirt roads and covered bridges.

No matter where one lives, "country is in". None of our N.J. cousins quite "get it" or "get living in a predominately rural state" but I can't think of anyone who would not enjoy the change of pace that Brownwood would offer..........

Having enjoyed both city life , suburban life and then all these years of small town rural life...........I think that a change of scenary is always nice to experience.

Brownwood will be a good change. Out in Colorado, everything is "western" from the food to the clothing , etc. Rodeos in Wyoming, etc.
Oregon is a big horse state, fishing state, etc...........lots of forest land.
People from Utah should love it as well...................
Not to mention those from the Dakotas........Keystone, S.D. had a definite COWBOY western theme which we enjoyed.
Ditto for Nebraska......all of the western states' folks will feel right at home............or anyone who has gone to the jamboree and barbecues at Disney World.

Even Vermont and Maine can appreciate what the western theme offers.

I had the opportunity yesterday to take my guests to each of the town squares and I enjoyed the uniqueness & beauty of each. My opinion of Brownwood, I feel the Morse family did a great job. I was not disappointed at all. I especially like the trolley room at the sales center which is like an old saloon. Maybe if everyone would quit believing every rumor they hear, they wouldn't be so disappointed when they see the finished product. The fact is that this is phase one & the initial phase was to consist of the movie theater, the sales office, the bank & closing office with stores and restaurants to come. If you don't like the atmosphere you have 2 other squares.... so be happy, enjoy and don't sweat the dog poop. :icon_wink:

LOL - bring a thermos for now :icon_wink:

Was I seeing things or did anyone else notice what looked like deliberate brown stains in some areas on the concrete which would be what an authentic cowboy town would look like with dog and horse pooh here and there? Probably pig and chicken too.

Been to Virginian City, Nevada quite often when I lived in Reno through the Seventies as some of the 1980s so I am familiar with what a tourist town built on top of a real Western town looks like.

I did notice the horse hoof and dog prints.

Will there be more buildings? It seem quite small to me me me me as it stands now.
I I I I I'm not complaining just sincerely askin'.

Tal, will all those steer rambling around no wonder there's brown spots on the ground.:ho:

A GOOD Steak house, Aldi and Target.

A GOOD Steak house, Aldi and Target.
 

A GOOD Steak house, Aldi and Target.

Bass Pro Shops

RCC western apparel shop.

would like to see a Home Goods store here

Fresh Bakery Shop. :0)

How about a really big auto recycling yard, where we all can buy used parts ??

Now there's a thought. You really think outside the box Mulligan. I bet Stonecrest would be so jealous! ;)

I want to check out the food trucks, other than that I'm just waiting for Macy's and the Coach store.

:laugh::laugh: Makes about as much sense as the other suggestions. I just hope it would have one of those high painted chain link fences!

And a big snarling dog chained to the gate.

Oh no - another 'poop' thread! :evil6:

I'm stayin' outta this one................ :D

:popcorn:

Bill :)

Love...love...love the idea of the Saturday Farmer's Market!

haricots-verts and a used power steering pump......perfect fit !!!!!!

I would love to see a gastro-pub with a good, rotating selection of craft beers!

We need Segways in the Villages :0)

Hopefully the new Publix opens before Christmas, along with the new Bell's Outlet.

GG, you crack me up! :1rotfl:

One convenince store. We DO cater to alot of amazed tourist. Suntan lotion, Post Cards, Toiletries & Sunpass? OFF in Brownwood , Just saying? :0) All in a good way.
I really truly LOVE the Villages. But Brownwood at sunset IS a mosquito haven.

Just trying to let someone know. West Nile Virus: Elderly at Risk

3 Bands, 365 day of the year. :0) Events EVERY Week on one of the squares. I'm STAYING!! :0)

Where have you seen mosquitoes in The Villages? I have been here for 3 years and not seen any mosquitoes!

Have not heard any reviews of Brownwood in a while? Anything of note to offer those of us not in the happy climes of TV (just yet)? Ambiance setting in? Any news of stores moving in? How's it shaping up for TVers? Frankly, anything would be nice to warm our hearts up here in the north... dreaming of the day...

Yes, where is the new stuff??? We need more stuff to replace all the stuff we got rid of coming down. :)