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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 630554)

I don't see any of these things in the Villages. Well, hardly ever.

I see the vast majority of people returning their shopping carts to the proper area.

I don't think that I've ever seen a six or seven year old driving a golf cart. Maybe a 12 year old in a quiet area with an adult closely supervising them.

I occasionally see a cat running around but I've never seen a loose dog except one that ran away and I helped the owner capture.

Every person I've ever seen waling their dogs in my neighborhood has a plastic bag on their hand.

Angry??? I've found Villagers to be the happiest, friendliest people of any community I've ever lived in.

I have seen pre teens driving golf carts dozens of times. At times no older

My golf cart can go 22 mph under optimal conditions. It might on a regular basis go 20-21 unless I'm going downhill. I don't see many people passing me and my cart has the high powered motor. I'd hardly call 20-22 mph "greatly exceeding the 19.9 mph speed limit.

All people are capable of hate and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I have violence. I hate that people steal and cheat and hurt other people.

I think that not lowering the toilet seat is more of an issue for women in the middle of the night. When my two boys were little they wouldn't raise the seat. It really got their grandmother upset. I don't know of any men that do that.

You got me on the golf carts in the middle of a car parking space. Although I do have to say that I see people sharing a space about 90% of the time so I don't think that it's a real problem.

Do you live in the same "Villages" that I do? The one between Leesburg and Ocala in the State of Florida?

I have to ask: are you living on planet earth??? In the Villages ????

Two weeks ago I was verbally assaulted by a golf cart driver thaqt went into a tirade using the F word. There have been actual fights on both squares between Villagers.

I know at least a dozen residents who are at war with their neighbors.

There is no way that the majority of Wal Mart shoppers return their basket carts to the cart return ( except for Aldi's) It is not unusual to return to a vehicle to find a cart resting against your $40,000 car.

I observe dogs off leash nearly every day. Just go to the large area behind Freedon Point.

I cannot understand anyone saying that hate in not necessarily a bad thing. Babys don't hate, puppyies don't hate, I don't think Billy graham hates.

You don't know any men who will not raise the toilet seat ?? You are kidding me, right ??? Go to any unisex toilet and have a look.

I can show you hundreds of golf carts that are capable of going 30MPH plus and are driven at top speed. Have you ever been passed by a golf cart when your were in your car ?? I have....

I will accept your other comments at face value. For the vast majority, the Vaoillagers are a caring and friendly community and is a wonderful place to live. My original post was to be accepted in a light maner and not to be too serious.

I have one to add this morning

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Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 630629)

Does not sound like FUN to be so negative and whiny, Right now we are about 100 K people crowded into a relatively small area. I'd say almost all of us are trying to do the right thing, and the few bad apples just might now know any better.

I must ask why is it possible for a contractor that mows my lawn, to be able to afford that $45,000 extended cab truck and have two $10,000 mowers on a $5,000 trailer. Where did I go wrong ???.

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Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 630629)

Relax, The posting was to be humorous yet have a ring of truth.

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Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630736)

I must ask why is it possible for a contractor that mows my lawn, to be able to afford that $45,000 extended cab truck and have two $10,000 mowers on a $5,000 trailer. Where did I go wrong ???.

I'll take this easy one...

You attract what you put out there, you have polluted your ethers :22yikes: with negativity.

Why do perfectly capable people insist on having their groceries carried out to their car at Publix? Just because the service is offered is no reason to be lazy.
Why do some folks cover their mailboxes with stickers (graffiti)? It is sloppy, and I cannot believe that most people are unable to find their own mailbox each day.

Why do people walk right by me in the parking lot while I am returning a cart to its stall without offering to take it back to the store where they are headed? Pay it forward folks.

Why are some reactions endothermic while others are exothermic?
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Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 631044)

Why are some reactions endothermic while others are exothermic?
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Wait. I am going to look that up........:wave:

Right on Patty55. Also, you see what you look for. My understanding is that everything is happening out there and what you put your focus on is what you notice and bring into your experience. Because we can only take in a very small amount of information of any situation, I choose to pay attention to what makes me feel good about life and my surroundings. It takes too much energy to have to deal with the stuff that could make my life more stressful than it has to be. Thankfully it seems to be working for me, even up in the snow. Have to say that when we are in TV it is really easy to notice all the pluses and to feel grateful.

LW888

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Originally Posted by lightworker888 (Post 631053)

That attitude is just one of the reasons I love your posts and why you have a BUNCH of friends. You always make me smile.:wave:

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Originally Posted by travelguy (Post 631024)

My lawn mowing guy explained to me that if you see pink and purple stickers on your mailbox it means THEY are coming to get you. Hey, he mows and edges, he should know.

:wave: Back to you Gracie! Looking forward to the Liver and Onions night when we get down in March. I'm soooooo happy about my cataracts and can now see soooooo much clearer. And there is so much good stuff to see.

LW888

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Originally Posted by travelguy (Post 631024)

Why do people empty their ash trays in the grocery store parking lots ??

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Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 631060)

Why do people empty their ash trays in the grocery store parking lots ??

Nope, have never seen that, where was that?

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Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 630438)

Why do shoppers leave their basket cart nearly against another shoppers vehicles when the basket cart return is only 10 feet away ??

Whe do Villagers allowed six, seven, up to a twelve year old youngsters operate golf carts when it is clearly a violation??

Why do Villagers allow their dogs to roam free when the covenants clearly require pets to be on a leash when outside the home ??

Why do Villagers not pick up after their dogs ??

Why do Villagers become angry at others so easily ??

Why do Villagers want golf carts to greatly exceed the 19.9 MPH speed limit??.

Why do babys learn to hate??

Why do men refuse to raise the toilet seat ?? You had me with you til right about here!!
I married the perfect woman..in 41 years of marraige my wife has never once made an issue of this. She feels that, if she can leave it down then I can leave it up!

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