[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by thomp679

That's not really a lot. Its a lot of repeat. And IMO not the best representation of The Villages, but rather corny. BTW, what do Scottish Bagpipers have to do with the 4th of July??

http://plheineman.net/Bagpipes%20in%...20Am%20Rev.pdf

In the American Revolution the bagpipe and the kilt were present on both sides. In addition to the five British Army and at least two Loyalist Highland regiments, the Continental Army had its share of Scots with their pipes. General Lachlan MacKintosh's Georgia Brigade of the Line was largely kilted, particularly the 2nd Georgia, and of course marched to the pipes. Most of North Carolina troops at Cowpens and King Mountain were also Scots, and their pipers accompanied them. The blue Kilmarnock bonnet was as popular among the troops as the three-cornered hat - at the Battle of Saratoga, almost the entire Northern Army wore it. The pipes were there as well as they have been in every major battle since.

[thomp679]

Thanks Kenwings. One can learn something new everyday.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by thomp679

Thanks Kenwings. One can learn something new everyday.

No problem. I would have never guessed it either except I remembered from a history class they taught in bootcamp.. That was in 1981.. Surprised I can remember that far back.. lol

[bilcon]

SERIOUSLY? PUT YOUR PETS IN THE BASEMENT. WOOPS, WE DON'T HAVE THEM HERE. WHAT IS 4th OF JULY WITHOUT FIREWORKS, PICNICS, PARADES.OH WELL, IT'S TV.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

I'm gonna guess here:



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I agree. That's the spot but difficult enough climbing sober , let alone if you're half in the bag

[raynan]

I don't think there would ever be fireworks in The Villages. Can you just imagine the parking nightmare?

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by raynan

I don't think there would ever be fireworks in The Villages. Can you just imagine the parking nightmare?

I think there's a lot more parking than some people think.

Most residents would probably drive their carts and could park all along the 466 trail, Buena Vista trail...and even at the Polo Grounds and still see them.

Given that some naysayers are saying they can watch fireworks in surrounding towns "from their porch," I can think of a plethora of locations to park in TV...and still be able to see them over the lake.

And those driving cars, have the Winn Dixie, LSL lots and that entire area in front of the book store...all the way over to Sonny's.

I'm also betting that should some popular speaker show up for a rally, that those same people complaining about logistics for fireworks...would all of a sudden become totally mute.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by joldnol

for all of the faux patriotism here I'm truly shocked the developer doesn't foot the bill.

The ultimate irony (hypocrisy?) being, that if The Developer did put on and pay for a fireworks display, there would be a whole lot of people poo-pooing it now, that would be publicly praising The Developer... for such a great & wonderful idea.


Simply amazing.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by DonH57

I agree. That's the spot but difficult enough climbing sober , let alone if you're half in the bag

I'd have to be all in the bag.

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[mulligan]

Keep in mind, they have to pay time and a half to staff on holidays. You'll see as little activity as possible.

[retiredguy123]

Unless you are a kid seeing them for the first time, "boring" is the perfect word to describe fireworks.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The ultimate irony (hypocrisy?) being, that if The Developer did put on and pay for a fireworks display, there would be a whole lot of people poo-pooing it now, that would be publicly praising The Developer... for such a great & wonderful idea.


Simply amazing.

I think that the developer deserves this kind of positive response. They have done a good job. This place is well thought out and beautiful and fun to live in.

I am guessing we don't have fireworks only because there is no place that would hold that many people. I see evidence that the Morse family is very patriotic.

There were lines of cars turned away from the recent balloon fest. No room at Christmas tree lighting. I don't mind. I have been to all of those events. I don't need to see them again to be happy here.

[TOMCAT]

I am planning to move to the Villages and one of the reasons is the quietness on July 4th. My dog does not like the loud noises that fireworks bring.

[blueeagle65]

NO! Out of respect to the many vets residing in TV. Also it affects many pets adversely. Go elsewhere or watch on television.

[circletrack]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I think there's a lot more parking than some people think.

Most residents would probably drive their carts and could park all along the 466 trail, Buena Vista trail...and even at the Polo Grounds and still see them.

Given that some naysayers are saying they can watch fireworks in surrounding towns "from their porch," I can think of a plethora of locations to park in TV...and still be able to see them over the lake.

And those driving cars, have the Winn Dixie, LSL lots and that entire area in front of the book store...all the way over to Sonny's.

I'm also betting that should some popular speaker show up for a rally, that those same people complaining about logistics for fireworks...would all of a sudden become totally mute.

There’s TONS of parking, the problem is, everyone wants a front-row spot, so every time they go to a big event in TV they are outraged at the “lack of parking” when there’s plenty to go around. You just have to walk a little.