[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by johnboy

The developer has made this a great place to live and that is why most of us have moved here.

You are correct, JohnBoy - this is a great place to live.

And if we want to keep it that way we must ensure that what makes it great is not taken away, little by little.

There has been light criticism of bringing up the buffaloes and cowboy sculpture in this thread, but it is the many small things like these that make The Villages different and pleasant.

Let's keep it that way, and defend what we have here.

[Mama C]

Husband and I went to see the wall yesterday---the entry to the golf cart path is definitely closed! The wall looks just like a villa wall. We sat there a couple of minutes and several people came by to voice their opinions -- We are not happy, that is for sure....
We used that path a lot to access Lowes, Aldi's and Walmart plus there are several medical buildings there including The Villages Urgent Care Clinic (I think that is what it is called)
One person was taking pictures and said he was contacting Channel 9 today.
We also saw evidence on down the road where the golf cards had been going around the wall...

[ttown]

My husband just returned from the square...good turnout. Some had signs. The photographer from the Sun was there along with news people from Channel 6.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by HarborChaseSeniorCare

Hello all- I am Jill Romie, the Director of Sales for HarborChase. Yes, there has been some issues with the land owner and the Villages going back, but we want everyone to know that we did not build the wall and believe that residents of The Villages should have a safe path to shopping which has been in our plans from the beginning.

Thanks for posting Jill !

[gocubsgo]

Originally Posted by ttown

My husband just returned from the square...good turnout. Some had signs. The photographer from the Sun was there along with news people from Channel 6.

I'm glad that Channel 6 showed up!! Nothing like negative publicity to get action!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'm very disappointed that I had to miss the rally at the square. I had to pick up my wife from work.

[tucson]

Question; isn't there any public transportation here thats free or for a small fee?

[gocubsgo]

Originally Posted by tucson

Question; isn't there any public transportation here thats free or for a small fee?

Maybe if Morse wants this wall to stay, he better invest in some city busses to take people to "the other side" ! Better yet, get that realtor trolley over here and have it pick up at certain spots every half hour.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

I know someone at the Villages Sun and they were told NOT to mention this wall in the papers or in the media.(as of Sat night. With all the outrage, this may have changed this morning). This speaks volumes to me. This has Morse written all over it otherwise they would mention it.

Gracie, we know you "love the Developer" but the guy hit an all time low here on this one. Walling up a golf cart path because he's in a feud with the owner of a business on the other side and not giving a damn about the people it effects is rotten to the core.

And you know this for a fact?

[gomoho]

People who are not affected by this wall - please, please, please stop minimizing the inconvenience this is causing our fellow Villagers. We are all together in this and should have each other's backs. I live in Hadley if you're wondering.

[Bizdoc]

Does anyone know (or know of) Ronald Brown? If you look at the property map, any route from the wall to Lowe's has to pass over his rather large land holding (including the Ho Chi Minh Trail). He might be able to shed enlightenment. The Villages Medical Center's land holding is actually quite small.

[Steve9930]

Well its almost noon and does anyone have an official answer as to the who and why the wall was installed?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by tucson

Jann, excellent ideas! What you've stated is very true in regards to our society now in terms of being visually influenced. That was a horrendous act on the part of the doctor you went to, I'm glad the Ma.Board discliplined him.

That is an excellent idea. I don't know how to make a vlog, but I think that it would be great to do it from the location of the wall with video of the close path included.

[jannd228]

Originally Posted by gomoho

People who are not affected by this wall - please, please, please stop minimizing the inconvenience this is causing our fellow Villagers. We are all together in this and should have each other's backs. I live in Hadley if you're wondering.

good point

[gocubsgo]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

And you know this for a fact?

I think a direct quote from a reporter who was told this is what's going on is a fact...