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Laker14 09-17-2024 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brianherlihy (Post 2371268)
we live in the land of happy hour

Dang right!
I try to make all of my hours happy. I had enough stress in my previous life.
Now I strive for peace, and contentment.

Dog poo don't bother me.
Leaf blowers don't bother me.
Little white crosses don't bother me.
Unfixed punchmarks...OK, they bother me some...but I'm working on it.

Velvet 09-17-2024 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2367285)
I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers

I can tell which one is the Villager. The one with the perpetual happy smile on their face is usually the Villager.

ThirdOfFive 09-17-2024 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2367285)
I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers

Simple.

Just about everyone here wears shorts. So just check the legs. Tanned arms and face along with lily-white (or recently sunburned) legs, is a sure indication of a 'bird.

Laker14 09-17-2024 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2371373)
Simple.

Just about everyone here wears shorts. So just check the legs. Tanned arms and face along with lily-white (or recently sunburned) legs, is a sure indication of a 'bird.

After a summer in NY, my legs are darker now than when I left TV in May.

JMintzer 09-17-2024 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2371364)
I can tell which one is the Villager. The one with the perpetual happy smile on their face is usually the Villager.

And the one with the perpetual "digital frown" is most likely a poster on ToTV...

Laker14 09-18-2024 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2371445)
And the one with the perpetual "digital frown" is most likely a poster on ToTV...

I was thinking the same thing, exactly.

The important thing to remember, whether you stood in line for 20 minutes, or snuck it in against the rules, is that the glass is half-empty.

asianthree 09-18-2024 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2371373)
Simple.

Just about everyone here wears shorts. So just check the legs. Tanned arms and face along with lily-white (or recently sunburned) legs, is a sure indication of a 'bird.

Spray tan pretty common among those who travel to sunbelt for vaca.
All the years we traveled to TV, my legs have always had the same color. Sun is everywhere, even running in snow, running clothes, that exposed face, arms, and yes Legs.

Lots of male TV residents have White ankles however are signs you are still wearing black sock with your sandals :sigh:

LeRoySmith 09-18-2024 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2371485)
Lots of male TV residents have White ankles however are signs you are still wearing black sock with your sandals :sigh:

I thought we were supposed to wear black socks with our sandals! Had I known it wasn't mandatory I'd have stuck with my argiles.

Villager1234 09-18-2024 12:11 PM

They should have dedicated parking and driving lanes for us FROGS. It's too crowded in the winter

Stu from NYC 09-18-2024 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2371553)
I thought we were supposed to wear black socks with our sandals! Had I known it wasn't mandatory I'd have stuck with my argiles.

In my neck of the woods we wear white socks with our sandals.

Pairadocs 09-18-2024 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by yankygrl (Post 2367271)
And they announce every night not to bring your own beverages to the square BUT there is no enforcement

Agree, but thinking logically, would it not be a stretch for "law enforcement" to sniff, sample, test, every cup (might even be a Starbucks or McD's cup, LOL) that individuals are drinking from on any given night ? IMHO, that's really unrealistic in a community where the enforcement of simple things like amenities are ONLY for residents and guests, etc. is so difficult. To add checking squares each night to see if people have a cup of lemonade, or a cup with alcohol from home, just don't think it would be possible. To me, that seems similar to trying to make sure a person does not bring a candy bar or other snack into a movie theater, but just my opinion !

Pairadocs 09-18-2024 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2370786)
Always enjoy how far posts can get from the original post.

So do I, it's amazing, amusing, and just plain fun, LOL ! If you really want to see amusing, check out the local on like villages newspaper. There is NO topic that is not quick changed to one presidential candidate or another....LOL... folks on there can turn a discussion of the best car wash in the area into a discussion of candidates, it's a riot to read. Guess their model of "journalism" works, I grab a morning coffee and check it out several times a week...LOL !

tophcfa 09-18-2024 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2371485)
Lots of male TV residents have White ankles however are signs you are still wearing black sock with your sandals :sigh:

I wear crocs without socks. Telltale sign is the little round suntan spots on top of my feet where the sun shines through the little holes.

Pairadocs 09-18-2024 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 2370942)
"If they chose to they could" but we all know how many of the other rules they enforce in the squares like saving seats for example. We barely go to the squares any way. When we did I would be hard pressed to stand in their lines to buy their drinks. More than likely the only way you'll get caught is if you act like an ass in public and do something to draw attention to yourself.

I don't know, perhaps I really am the one who does not understand "enforcement". I agree many MANY "rules" are not followed and are not "enforced", but WHO do you call when push comes to shove ? Are the local police, or sheriff's deputies REALLY responsible to enforcing rules ? I am guess most of us who live here listened to all the rules and deed restriction, and so on when be first came, but never even thought to ask the most relevant question: Do you have a formal and legal organization for enforcement ? You're own legally invested police force ? or, what ? One thing I have always wondered, the "rule" about only residents and guests may use pools. If "enforcement" comes around, and orders an "offender" to vacate, what if they refuse ? Do they call the county sheriff's deputies to remove the individual(s), or if in Lake county area of villages, do they ask the local police to remove these people ? It just all seems unrealistic to me ?

chrisinva 09-19-2024 07:49 AM

Pugchief, LOVE your image - "Don't Eat me"


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