[Buffalo Jim]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Interesting choice of words. So, if I own a business and I tell my employees, "you work for me, so you'll do things the way I want them done" they would be considered my puppets?
I have to say a big thank you to the Schwartz & Morse family and their "puppets". We've been here 17 years and I love it just as much as I did when I first moved here. What a wonderful place to live. I have access to just about anything I ever want or need and I don't even have to go on a major highway.
What an awesome way to spend the rest of my life!!!
Sure beats shoveling snow in Michigan.

Excellent summary of the truth . I just don`t understand how someone can move here with full knowledge of how this community operates and then act as if they were forced into it .

Especially amazed at those who drop anchor here and then immediately begin to complain as their primary activity .

If and when the inmates take over it will be time to beat a rapid path to the exits . Until then I am very thankful for the Morse Family and hope they make another $1 Billion over the next decade .

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Jim

Excellent summary of the truth . I just don`t understand how someone can move here with full knowledge of how this community operates and then act as if they were forced into it .



Especially amazed at those who drop anchor here and then immediately begin to complain as their primary activity .



If and when the inmates take over it will be time to beat a rapid path to the exits . Until then I am very thankful for the Morse Family and hope they make another $1 Billion over the next decade .

Great comment. But I believe the Morses will make $4-5 Billion. The have the goose that laid the golden egg, because they created it. I'm just tickled pink to be along for the ride.

This is a large private corporation that cares about its customers. As you noted, I wonder why those unhappy continue to hang around - unless that is the state of life they enjoy!




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[buzzy]

Where the heck do people come from that they used to have so much control of how their community ran?

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by buzzy

Where the heck do people come from that they used to have so much control of how their community ran?

Inside their heads.


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[birdiebill]

Do some people not perform due diligence prior to deciding to move here? We spent a month renting a designer here prior to making our decision to move here. We wanted to know as many pros and cons about this place as we could
as we compared it to another retirement community in another state. Sure there were a few things that were not ideal, but the many pros of the lifestyle and the way this community is run far outweighed the few minor negatives. We knew exactly what we were getting into and could not be more pleased with our decision. Hope the developer continues to do well and hope he never turns it over to the residents to run.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by birdiebill

Do some people not perform due diligence prior to deciding to move here? We spent a month renting a designer here prior to making our decision to move here. We wanted to know as many pros and cons about this place as we could
as we compared it to another retirement community in another state. Sure there were a few things that were not ideal, but the many pros of the lifestyle and the way this community is run far outweighed the few minor negatives. We knew exactly what we were getting into and could not be more pleased with our decision. Hope the developer continues to do well and hope he never turns it over to the residents to run.

Totally agree, hope the developer keeps control!

Very curious. What were the cons?

[Buffalo Jim]

Originally Posted by buzzy

Where the heck do people come from that they used to have so much control of how their community ran?

The folks in question believe that they are the victims of a " super-sales person " and were lured here .

There even is an old Broadway Play based on the trickery they were subjected to :

It`s called " The Music Man " and these poor souls were led down the path of ruin ... no doubt by a Great Nephew of
" Professor Harold Hill " who applied the family tricks to " sign 'em up " to live here .

We should all feel badly for them and help raise some funds to assist with their relocation .

[NotGolfer]

I did once ask the question of why did you move here AND why are you staying "IF" it's such a horrible place. The answer was "I like the life-style!" Talk about a stupid response to that question! A dicotomy to be sure!!! It's like saying "I like the feeling when I stop hitting my head againest a rock!" Stupid is as stupid does!! Notice it's the same individuals who are negative about this, that and the other thing and LOVE stirring the pot.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

I did once ask the question of why did you move here AND why are you staying "IF" it's such a horrible place. The answer was "I like the life-style!" Talk about a stupid response to that question! A dicotomy to be sure!!! It's like saying "I like the feeling when I stop hitting my head againest a rock!" Stupid is as stupid does!! Notice it's the same individuals who are negative about this, that and the other thing and LOVE stirring the pot.

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[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Position description:

Primary puppet of the developer who is assigned to look like she cares about the residents, but whose primary function...is to promote whatever the developer wants to do and make you think it is always the right thing.

Bingo, Cold! You are right on target.

I find it so interesting that we pay her salary and she works for Morse. In reality, she could care less about the residents.

[xlhig]

Originally Posted by Fanman

VCDD orientation is the best 2 hours a resident could spend in The Villages. Learn how the system really works.

Is there a link to show when/where these meetings are?

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Community Development District Orientation

You are invited to attend our “Introduction to your Special Purpose Local Government” informational program. You will learn how the districts operate and learn other important community information about the people, services, and other supporting entities that help make The Villages a premier community.

No sign-ups or fees are required for this presentation. Sessions are held every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the District Office, 984 Old Mill Run.

You may call 352-753-4508 for additional information.

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Welcome Wednesday

Welcome Wednesday is a program designed to give residents the opportunity to learn about ongoing projects, address rumors and have their questions answered by District staff. Please join us each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the District office located at 984 Old Mill Run to have the opportunity to hear first-hand about the latest rumors and meet District Board Supervisors from your CDD and othe

[jblum315]

I think Ms. Tutt works for the developer, and I think she works awfully hard and tries to be fair. Nuff said.

[Allegiance]

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