[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Because Gator's is not public property.
The Villages owns the property that Gator's rents from them.
The Villages decides what can and cannot be done on its property.
The Villages has decided that public outdoor entertainment is not allowed yet.
Gator's violated that decision.

That's why.

Exactly. And several people at one table is allowed if from the same family. And as earlier, if you dont like the setup, stay home!

[Ginpappas]

Originally Posted by Reggie2383

The phrase Social Distancing is becoming OBNOXIOUS . People are gregarious by nature and if this is how life is going to be until there is a cure, it is going to be a pretty sad commentary. We are in the home stretch here , for those of who think you are going to live forever, have fun sitting your house social distancing with your masks on. I want to enjoy what time I have left on this earth.There is no proven science to this lockdown. You can’t say we are pulling through this because of the so called rules. The experts predicted hundreds of thousands would die even with the lockdown. I’m over it.As for the complainers, sounds like their are too many Golf Cart Ladies in TV. You know the social justice warriors who have their nose in everyones business. If your afraid stay home leave the rest of us alone.

How about "Social Responsibility" is that less "obnoxious"? What I hear when I listen to people who think like you, is I'm going to drink and drive and if you don't want me to kill you with my car - stay off the roads... How is that different? We are being asked to help keep each other safe by wearing a mask and giving each other space - our parents or grandparents who suffered through so much with wars, depressions, scarcities, and other real world issues are ashamed of us.

[Leadbone1]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Exactly. And several people at one table is allowed if from the same family. And as earlier, if you dont like the setup, stay home!

If from the same family? Do you really think that’s the case? You are ridiculous. I don’t like the set up and I’m not staying home. And I have a lot of company!

[La lamy]

This is probably not going to be a popular post, but I always find the patio music at Gators WAY TOO LOUD. I wish I was in TV right now so I could enjoy reading by the lake in a quiet way!

[karostay]

Originally Posted by DecaturFargo

Thank you for your response. Never seen such childish behavior, except from children.

This proves it! As we age our mentality gets younger
Childish behavior abounds here

[HimandMe]

Originally Posted by DDVeteran

In every segment of life there will always be people who feel that rules do not apply to them.

And people who feel it’s their sole responsibility to point out every slight no matter how small.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

This is confusing to me too. We were in Beef O'Brady's today for lunch. They have tables 6 feet apart but there are tables of 8 set up for customers. This is inside, no masks and 4 people sitting shoulder to shoulder and 4 people sitting across the table sitting shoulder to shoulder. Where is the social distancing to that?

Who is mandating these guidelines? Are they not thinking this through? If tables of 8 inside sitting so close with no masks are within the guidelines, then why even bother to request social distancing at all? Oh....and all the employees are wearing masks but that does no good if there is an asymptomatic patron sitting among seven others in close proximity. Where is the logic in this?

Maybe they are for families?

[sjgreene5]

I agree also they shut down people sitting at the outside bar at all the FMK restaurants even though the people were at least 6 feet apart. What is the difference from sitting 6 feet apart at an outside bar or 6 feet apart at a table. This used to be a free country, sad to see a few Villages "Nazi's" can take that freedom away. They have a choice not to go out and to wear masks but we don't have a choice to have fun while adhering to the rules by the government.

[Pamelaroberts]

People are living in fear and end up spreading this unrealistic terror. Use common sense! Wash your hands and dont touch hour face. Get back to living people!

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

Our Florida governor has authorized all outside dining as long as tables are 6 feet apart and now 50% of all inside dining as long as tables are 6 feet apart. All good!
Yesterday I posted about the music being stopped at Gators because killjoys complained that we irresponsible people were not social distancing as we should be? I felt The Villages was out of line in stopping that as it makes no sense!
So, I have the following question for all the social distancing geniuses and the villages?
(“Why is it OK for 2 to 5 people to be sitting close while sharing tables as long as those tables are 6 feet apart, but if those same 2 to 5 people were sitting in folding chairs listening to music within the same distance of each other, that would be violating the social distancing guidelines”)
Take your time with your answer, I’ll wait...

Because it gives people who like to be angry and complain something to be angry at and complain about.

[am.zinger@aol.com]

If you wait for those in charge to answer, you'll have a beard to rival Rip Van Winkle's.

[mydavid]

Originally Posted by joseppe

Just my opinion, but people of different households should not be sitting at the same table. Otherwise I agree, no different than your other scenario. But just because any given situation seems to violate the guideline does not intone that all other situations that violate should be then be OK.

Well said

[Lindsyburnsy]

When it gets right down to it, some people are not going to follow guidelines. Just because the Governor says it's okay to do one thing and not another, it is up to YOU to decide what you want to do to protect yourself and accept responsibility for the risk you feel you can take.

Went to an ice cream stand yesterday. The cement was marked with 6 ft. lines. People came, some with family/friends and others alone. About 60 % of the people wore masks. In the small groups of people, not everyone wore a mask.

All the staff wore masks and gloves, which was the reason we decided to buy ice cream. We wore masks.

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow

Is outdoor music allowed or not?
Played golf at Belle Glade this afternoon and finished up about 7:00. Lots of people outside eating with tables spaced. However, there was live music and a singer on the outdoor patio and many people were up dancing and partying just like old times.
No social distancing happening on that dance floor. People might say well just don’t go there or why do you care about what they are doing.
I guess because if they are not social distancing and unknowingly spreading the virus and I end up next to them in the grocery store or at an appointment in an office type situation that’s unavoidable then that’s when their behavior affects the rest of us who are trying to follow the guidelines for staying safe by distancing.
If they were just affecting themselves I say Party On and have at it with each other!
Sadly this is not the case with this virus.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow

Is outdoor music allowed or not?
Played golf at Belle Glade this afternoon and finished up about 7:00. Lots of people outside eating with tables spaced. However, there was live music and a singer on the outdoor patio and many people were up dancing and partying just like old times.
No social distancing happening on that dance floor. People might say well just don’t go there or why do you care about what they are doing.
I guess because if they are not social distancing and unknowingly spreading the virus and I end up next to them in the grocery store or at an appointment in an office type situation that’s unavoidable then that’s when their behavior affects the rest of us who are trying to follow the guidelines for staying safe by distancing.
If they were just affecting themselves I say Party On and have at it with each other!
Sadly this is not the case with this virus.

I wouldn’t be anywhere near a singer at this time. We spit when we sing....disgusting but true!

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Reggie2383

The phrase Social Distancing is becoming OBNOXIOUS . People are gregarious by nature and if this is how life is going to be until there is a cure, it is going to be a pretty sad commentary. We are in the home stretch here , for those of who think you are going to live forever, have fun sitting your house social distancing with your masks on. I want to enjoy what time I have left on this earth.There is no proven science to this lockdown. You can’t say we are pulling through this because of the so called rules. The experts predicted hundreds of thousands would die even with the lockdown. I’m over it.As for the complainers, sounds like their are too many Golf Cart Ladies in TV. You know the social justice warriors who have their nose in everyones business. If your afraid stay home leave the rest of us alone.

Better safe than sorry...I’m willing to be patient to be ABLE to enjoy the rest of my life. I will stay away from selfish people who are only concerned about themselves and not others. There IS proof that the virus spreads from human contact. Distancing (notice I left off the word ‘social’...because it’s obnoxious) HELPS that until we can get a real handle on this insidious virus. Glad you’re over it. I’m not afraid...I’m just cautious.