[Boudicca]

For those of you who have read my posts in the past, you will remember I am sight impaired. Add to that mix having drunk TWO alcoholic drinks while enjoying Scooter's enthusiasm at the square. Whrn hubby and I made the trek home in my intrepid cart (Lucy) it was without my purse. The purse was still hanging on the back of a green resin chair when one of our wonderful security volunteers went looking for it. Not only was it still there, people realized what the officer was probably searching for, and pointed it out. It was promptly returned to us, complete with all its' contents. Cash, charge card, phone, Village ID and two golf "counters" just purchased. I doubt there is another community anywhere in the "real world" where such a thing would happen. So, THANK YOU ALL YOU HONEST FOLKS AT SUMTER SQUARE LAST NIGHT. Blessings. Sandra

[coach]

Great to hear the good news. The Villages does have some wonderful people.

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by shrandell

For those of you who have read my posts in the past, you will remember I am sight impaired. Add to that mix having drunk TWO alcoholic drinks while enjoying Scooter's enthusiasm at the square. Whrn hubby and I made the trek home in my intrepid cart (Lucy) it was without my purse. The purse was still hanging on the back of a green resin chair when one of our wonderful security volunteers went looking for it. Not only was it still there, people realized what the officer was probably searching for, and pointed it out. It was promptly returned to us, complete with all its' contents. Cash, charge card, phone, Village ID and two golf "counters" just purchased. I doubt there is another community anywhere in the "real world" where such a thing would happen. So, THANK YOU ALL YOU HONEST FOLKS AT SUMTER SQUARE LAST NIGHT. Blessings. Sandra

That must be a relief.
Gotta say , though, with all due respect for our newly adopted 'hometown' and all it's fine full time, part time, and visitors...
that we've had such blessings happen to us in all corners of this country and planet.

Are we in a minority, majority, or just alone in being surprised that so many people are surprised when 'the right thing to do' happens??

What would most of us netizens on TOTV do wherever we happen to be...
home, visiting., traveling...

Maybe we are in a minority....we seldom lock things up - car, bikes, home....
we prefer to avoid places where there is a susceptibility..Of course when visiting the kids in some urban areas of California, Europe, even Nashville and Texas, the story changes a bit.

Good thing TV is not on the list of endangered places , but of course we do get our exceptions.

Next time you go, knock an extra one back in celebration, after grabbing the purse of course!!

L&L

[graciegirl]

Wonderful. Hugs to you.

[Pturner]

L & L, I agree. I have had my purse returned to me, and I have returned found items of value. By far, most of the people I know who have told me about having lost items in a public place have had the items returned. I've heard of many instances of people making great efforts to return lost items to owners who were total strangers. Bet most of us could say the same.

I think at least half the population in all modern countries is basically honest and honorable. Think about it. Life would be way more chaotic were it not so. How could businesses survive? How could we safely own and retain valuables otherwise?

Of course, I could be wrong. but doubt it.

Anyway, I'm happy for you Shrandell.

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by shrandell

For those of you who have read my posts in the past, you will remember I am sight impaired. Add to that mix having drunk TWO alcoholic drinks while enjoying Scooter's enthusiasm at the square. Whrn hubby and I made the trek home in my intrepid cart (Lucy) it was without my purse. The purse was still hanging on the back of a green resin chair when one of our wonderful security volunteers went looking for it. Not only was it still there, people realized what the officer was probably searching for, and pointed it out. It was promptly returned to us, complete with all its' contents. Cash, charge card, phone, Village ID and two golf "counters" just purchased. I doubt there is another community anywhere in the "real world" where such a thing would happen. So, THANK YOU ALL YOU HONEST FOLKS AT SUMTER SQUARE LAST NIGHT. Blessings. Sandra

Been here 10 years and your story is one of hundreds I have heard. This place is the greatest

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by Pturner

L & L, I agree. I have had my purse returned to me, and I have returned found items of value. By far, most of the people I know who have told me about having lost items in a public place have had the items returned. I've heard of many instances of people making great efforts to return lost items to owners who were total strangers. Bet most of us could say the same.

I think at least half the population in all modern countries is basically honest and honorable. Think about it. Life would be way more chaotic were it not so. How could businesses survive? How could we safely own and retain valuables otherwise?

Of course, I could be wrong. but doubt it.

Anyway, I'm happy for you Shrandell.

Sure
And we can't deny that fuzzy feelgood stories are always refreshing
- and TV's daily sun is certainly as fuzzy as they come - why, there hasn't been such a publication since 'GRIT"!

http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&so...grit+newspaper

L&L

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Larryandlinda

Sure
And we can't deny that fuzzy feelgood stories are always refreshing
- and TV's daily sun is certainly as fuzzy as they come - why, there hasn't been such a publication since 'GRIT"!

http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&so...grit+newspaper

L&L

It does seem that the Sun and GRIT had similar propaganda agendas. Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I was not referring to TV in my former post. I live in Atlanta and hear similar stories from anywhere USA.