[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I was in Miami back in the 70s on the only day in history that it snowed in Miami. Someone told me that it snowed up near Tallahassee just a few years ago. So, I would imagine that it has snowed in the area on which the Villages now sits at some time in history. Whether the Villages were here at the time is another question.

<OP snipped by Alan>

You obviously were not in TV for the blizzard in January of 2010. Good news is my roof did carry the weight of the snow without issue

[Country Dreamer]

"By the way, has it ever "really" snowed in THE VILLAGES?????? Ever ?
I know that it has snowed on Amelia Island, Florida......"


Yes, during the frigid winter of a few years ago, when numerous queen palms succumbed and we could hardly play golf until the end of March, I woke up one day in December to find white pellets on roofs and on the ground. My father-in-law proclaimed "it is NOT snow, it doesn't snow in Florida" but it looked and felt like snow to me and I definitely remember a photo in The Sun of the tiniest snowman I have ever seen, perhaps 5"tall.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I was in Miami back in the 70s on the only day in history that it snowed in Miami. Someone told me that it snowed up near Tallahassee just a few years ago. So, I would imagine that it has snowed in the area on which the Villages now sits at some time in history. Whether the Villages were here at the time is another question.

When I lived up north, we would pick up the dog poop in a little sealable plastic bag and place it in the trash container to be picked up with the trash. We did not have separate trash and garbage. Everything went in one container.

That is how they do it in our town.

We have a cute white Scotty dog "sign" down on the road by our mailbox.
It just says "No" in red letters.

I guess I can't say what the dog is doing.....but you can imagine......

Well, wouldn't you know that there is one ding bat scattered brained "dame" who walks THREE pooches every morning, noon and night and guess where she lets them go.......right on the dog sign by the mailbox.
She claims they "pull her to that spot"........it's their favorite.

After watching this for years and prior to our grandbabies arrival, I said "Good Morning" and mentioned that the babies might be toddling down the front lawn hill.........she held up her "baggy".....but what about the wet stuff. It kills the grass.

However, in all fairness to the pooch lovers, when we were kids, no one ever picked up their dogs' poop. Now they have to walk "prepared".

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Country Dreamer

"By the way, has it ever "really" snowed in THE VILLAGES?????? Ever ?
I know that it has snowed on Amelia Island, Florida......"


Yes, during the frigid winter of a few years ago, when numerous queen palms succumbed and we could hardly play golf until the end of March, I woke up one day in December to find white pellets on roofs and on the ground. My father-in-law proclaimed "it is NOT snow, it doesn't snow in Florida" but it looked and felt like snow to me and I definitely remember a photo in The Sun of the tiniest snowman I have ever seen, perhaps 5"tall.

Love it. A five inch snowman.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by ajbrown

You obviously were not in TV for the blizzard in January of 2010. Good news is my roof did carry the weight of the snow without issue

Definitely the white stuff. A blizzard to end all blizzards hopefully.

[Houndhouse]

I am the homeowner and I would like to respond to this. On Friday afternoon as the crew was finishing up for the day, they began to wheelbarrow up the dirt that was in the road and was to be used in my yard. The skies opened up and it was really pouring. They worked in the downpour to bring the dirt up in the yard and cleaned up the residue in the road as best they could given how hard it was raining. Because the storm drain is located in front of my house, I know that storm runoff does collect any debris on its the way to the sewer. The following morning when it was dry, whatever was left near the sewer was cleaned up by their workers. I certainly regret that my neighbors were inconvenienced or distressed in any way while this project was done and if they are referring to something different than what I am addressing, that they speak to me or to Jason directly. I do understand that it is completely within their rights to file a complaint when they feel something is wrong but my experience with Jason Schmidt Landscaping has only been a positive one. His workers are skilled and respectful and I am totally pleased with the work that was done. I would, and I have, referred him to others considering landscaping work.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Houndhouse

I am the homeowner and I would like to respond to this. On Friday afternoon as the crew was finishing up for the day, they began to wheelbarrow up the dirt that was in the road and was to be used in my yard. The skies opened up and it was really pouring. They worked in the downpour to bring the dirt up in the yard and cleaned up the residue in the road as best they could given how hard it was raining. Because the storm drain is located in front of my house, I know that storm runoff does collect any debris on its the way to the sewer. The following morning when it was dry, whatever was left near the sewer was cleaned up by their workers. I certainly regret that my neighbors were inconvenienced or distressed in any way while this project was done and if they are referring to something different than what I am addressing, that they speak to me or to Jason directly. I do understand that it is completely within their rights to file a complaint when they feel something is wrong but my experience with Jason Schmidt Landscaping has only been a positive one. His workers are skilled and respectful and I am totally pleased with the work that was done. I would, and I have, referred him to others considering landscaping work.

Great and good. But Jason, don't throw the dirt down the drain. Houndhouse? Are you saying they piled the dirt near the drain and not put it down the drain????

[Houndhouse]

The dirt was dropped in road in the front of my house. It was near the sewer drain, since the sewer is also in right front of my house. When it started to pour, they scooped it up with their tractor into wheelbarrows and brought it up to where it was going to be used. All the while it was pouring and very windy. It was nearly impossible given how hard it was raining to sweep the spot where the dirt originally was. When it was dry the next morning they cleaned up any that was left.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Houndhouse

The dirt was dropped in road in the front of my house. It was near the sewer drain, since the sewer is also in right front of my house. When it started to pour, they scooped it up with their tractor into wheelbarrows and brought it up to where it was going to be used. All the while it was pouring and very windy. It was nearly impossible given how hard it was raining to sweep the spot where the dirt originally was. When it was dry the next morning they cleaned up any that was left.

Now I see. That certainly doesn't sound like anyone was dumping it down the drain on purpose. Thank you so much for making this clear to all of us.

[zonerboy]

By the way, storm drains are not the same as sewers.
At least I hope not!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by DGx2

A couple of days ago I witnessed a landscape contractor (Jason Schimdt) dump about a cubic yard of dirt down a storm drain. I just wondered if this is an acceptable practice? If not, can I report it anonymously? I would hate to create any friction between my neighbour. She is a sweet person and I don't even think she saw them do it.

Originally Posted by Houndhouse

I am the homeowner and I would like to respond to this. On Friday afternoon as the crew was finishing up for the day, they began to wheelbarrow up the dirt that was in the road and was to be used in my yard. The skies opened up and it was really pouring. They worked in the downpour to bring the dirt up in the yard and cleaned up the residue in the road as best they could given how hard it was raining. Because the storm drain is located in front of my house, I know that storm runoff does collect any debris on its the way to the sewer. The following morning when it was dry, whatever was left near the sewer was cleaned up by their workers. I certainly regret that my neighbors were inconvenienced or distressed in any way while this project was done and if they are referring to something different than what I am addressing, that they speak to me or to Jason directly. I do understand that it is completely within their rights to file a complaint when they feel something is wrong but my experience with Jason Schmidt Landscaping has only been a positive one. His workers are skilled and respectful and I am totally pleased with the work that was done. I would, and I have, referred him to others considering landscaping work.

Its always good to get the straight story......thank you Houndhouse.

[scarecrow1]

Too many busy bodies in the villages. Find something to do instead of being all up in other people's business. Life's to short get over it. It probably isn't the first time it's happened and it won't be the last. As far as the dog poop, it's only a little poop,if your so concerned pick it up and throw it away. Next time mention it to the offender and let it go. Stop being an old fart.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by scarecrow1

Too many busy bodies in the villages. Find something to do instead of being all up in other people's business. Life's to short get over it. It probably isn't the first time it's happened and it won't be the last. As far as the dog poop, it's only a little poop,if your so concerned pick it up and throw it away. Next time mention it to the offender and let it go. Stop being an old fart.

I will if you will.

[Bogie Shooter]

Are there young farts?

[zonerboy]

So if you think it's OK to toss you little bag of dog poop in the storm drain because it just ends up in the sewer......well think again. It goes straight into the nearest retention pond and from there ends up watering your lawn.