[barb1191]

Originally Posted by samhass

Jbsmom, We're glad you are here also. The Villages Rock!!!
BTW,Is there a local cat salon where a cat can be coiffed??? Your kitty needs a do!

Sam....What a hoot you are....."coiffed kitty" 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 040 wav

[samhass]

Barb, just look at the kitty in JB's avatar and tell me that cat doesn't need coiffing! The cat also looks very disgruntled....like it needs an attitude adjustment...or kitty Prozac.

[barb1191]

Originally Posted by samhass

Barb, just look at the kitty in JB's avatar and tell me that cat doesn't need coiffing! The cat also looks very disgruntled....like it needs an attitude adjustment...or kitty Prozac.

Sam... Kitty must be of the male species....Hadn't you noticed all the men that have their hair all ruffed up and look like kitty?It's the latest style. :yikes:

Kitty is so ugly, it's cute.

[samhass]

Kitty is cute. I'm just teasing Jbsmom. She's cute, too.

Originally Posted by samhass

Kitty is cute. I'm just teasing Jbsmom. She's cute, too.

That's just a famous picture of a "bad hair day" kitty from the UK. http://www.funny.co.uk/stuff/art_175...r-Day-Cat.html

Here's one that I have yet to see at the Villages' dog parks. http://www.funny.co.uk/stuff/art_175...see-Jesus.html :joke:

This topic has almost 3000 views? Cannot say that people on TOTV are not interested in how others may view the Villages and what can be done to improve that image??

[renielarson]

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Thank you for your perspective and wise words. I hope you continue to contribute your thoughts to this forum. :bigthumbsup:

[ladykathleen]

Hello Coney Island Babe,

I did very much appreciate your positive post about wanting to know more about the "workings" of the way "things work" here in The Villages. I did not immediately express my appreciation because I began to read the archives of the POA which date only from 2001 even though this organization existed from 1975. I just kept reading and cross referencing and just did not get back to you plus I was "playing" with my plants.

A little about me: I am not political. It is a lot of time, commitment and effort. During the 60s I was raising a family, going to school and had a job. It wasn't until almost three years ago when my mother was here and looking for an activity to do with her that she, I and my husband attended our district meeting. Now, I would not have done this on my own , however my mother used to work for a city hall and is as detailed, moral, honest and thorough a human being on earth as there can be. I knew she would be interested and I knew I would be oh so bored.

Well we sat there for 3 1/2 hours in "rap" attention. Do attend your district meetings. I in subsequent meeting stood up and "spoke my piece" and in one was assured by Morse that we would be kept informed. I belong to both organizations POA & VHA though have not attended either meeting in some time, just being whatever.

You must read and research to somewhat understand what is needed to secure our "promised lifestyle" that we bought into. We are on a fixed income and pay attention to where our money is going. Many I would now assume have far more income then we and probably prefer to just go with the flow.

Please, just please, do not look at the Morse family as your benefactors. They have only one purpose and that is to make money, thats fine however they did it at our ignorance. They will not take care of you. They will maintain only as long as it takes to sell more houses. For those who have lived here many years it was much different.

Here are three links. There are so many more. Read the letter Harold Schwartz wrote after he lost the lawsuit brought against him by the Villagers.

http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebs...t=kwd&ptnrS=ZS

http://www.ccfj.net/POASept02.html

http://www.poa4us.org/bulletins_files/POASept02.html

http://www.poa4us.org/bulletins_files/POAOct02.html

I was not knowledgeable on how to have you just click and lawah, there you would have it, so copy and paste into the search area of your computer. I am not oppositional , however cannot tolerate those who cannot take the time to be informed. Hey to "you all" who mock the "professor", he is right on.

No, I am absolutely not put off by negative comments. It could be why "we the people" are doing so little now to control our economy. We do have the power.

Kathleen

[ConeyIsBabe]

THANK YOU ladykathleen !

At this time, I'm only a wannabee however I believe in being informed when it comes to issues that might impact my largest investment. I'll try to understand those writings. Thanks again ;D

[Peachie]

CIB, it's probably a good idea too, to tap on the poster's name and review their last posts and that will also give you an idea of where they are coming from in assessing living in The Villages. As always, the cup is half full or half empty but it is important to stay involved when you arrive!

[ConeyIsBabe]

THANK YOU Peachie..... for the very good advice. I fully understand that in a community of 70k people, there will be just about everything representing human nature.

I try not to define a person only by their writings on a forum..... but I will reserve my final evaluation until after long-term, in-person meetings. And, I try to be as informed as I can within my ability to understand the issue. I'm kinda lame regarding financial and political issues, but I believe in keeping abreast of local community happenings.

[Peachie]

It sounds like you're on top of things, CIB, and I hope you get a chance to visit The Villages soon..

The Villages, Florida.

I did not see any other academic articles on Informaworld on the Villages when I did a search on this web-site's internal search engine except for this one by Hugh Bartling. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/sec...dontcount=true

[Best Mom]

Thank you ladykathleen!
Very well put. Your websites are very good. IMOP you are second to Taltarac (Tal you are still the best!) in presenting research.

I have so much respect for people who present facts. :bigthumbsup:

CIB-you are one smart lady.
This is a big place and I picked a location where there are many pools and close to shopping. There is no traffic on our loop. (street) We also are a very friendly village and we get together twice a month. Our street has monthly parties.
There are neighborhoods who have no pools, no parties, unfriendly reputation and a ton of traffic. That is why it is so good to rent and go to the different villages(talk to people) and get a feel for what meets your needs. Plus don't trust everything your real estate agent tells you. Research is the key.

[diskman]

Best Mom what village and street do u live in?
wanna be larry

[Peachie]

Best Mom, in your hearty backslap for Kathleen and how you applaud people who provide the facts, what was your take on this statement from her:

"Please, just please, do not look at the Morse family as your benefactors. They have only one purpose and that is to make money, thats fine however they did it at our ignorance. They will not take care of you. They will maintain only as long as it takes to sell more houses. For those who have lived here many years it was much different"

Another statement: "The developer has already sold our shopping centers. Remember he has only one and only one mind set and it has absolutley nothing to do with our welfare. He could stay here forever and still sell the golf courses for condos. After he finishes with this area (building) he does not have to pretend to provide a pleasant place for us to live. His welfare and money will no longer depend on selling "a bill of goods)."

No one told Mr. Peachie and me when we bought our villa we that bought a shopping center too, hmmm.

It's beyond me why anyone would invest in a home located in The Villages if the Morse family operates as portrayed by Kathleen. It's beyond me why anyone stays if her information is fact...