[swrinfla]

I visited Brownwood this morning and, once again, the family appears to have gotten it completey right!

Yes, some folks have issues with "greed" and other negative things, but the bottom line is: "Where else in the entire world are you going to have such a wonderful lifestyle?"

SWR

[gatherer47]

We all owe our wonderful lifestyle to this family.May they continue to prosper.

[Posh 08]

The Morses are a hard working family. It was good to learn of the younger years and the food service experience.

[Mack184]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

I visited Brownwood this morning and, once again, the family appears to have gotten it completey right!

Yes, some folks have issues with "greed"

SWR

You can be poor as a church mouse and be greedy. You can be extremely wealthy and be humble and charitable. Greed has more to do with the heart than the wallet. My family was friends with a wonderful man (now long passed away) who for a time was IBM's oldest living retiree. He had a 3rd grade education and had worked all his life at IBM when it dated back to the Bundy Time Recording Company. He believed in that company and bought it's stock. When he reitred, he was a millionaire many, many times over. He bought our home church a marvelous pipe organ, gave away much of his money to various church and charitable organizations. He lived out the last years of his life at Shell Point Village outside of Fort Myers where he bought them a huge bus to drive people to town who couldn't drive anymore. He was a rich, rich man, and I would say there wasn't a greedy bone in his body.

It's too bad that many in this country have come to the dishonest conclusion that to be successful and accumulate wealth is all about greed and stepping on others.

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by Mack184

You can be poor as a church mouse and be greedy. You can be extremely wealthy and be humble and charitable. Greed has more to do with the heart than the wallet. My family was friends with a wonderful man (now long passed away) who for a time was IBM's oldest living retiree. He had a 3rd grade education and had worked all his life at IBM when it dated back to the Bundy Time Recording Company. He believed in that company and bought it's stock. When he reitred, he was a millionaire many, many times over. He bought our home church a marvelous pipe organ, gave away much of his money to various church and charitable organizations. He lived out the last years of his life at Shell Point Village outside of Fort Myers where he bought them a huge bus to drive people to town who couldn't drive anymore. He was a rich, rich man, and I would say there wasn't a greedy bone in his body.

It's too bad that many in this country have come to the dishonest conclusion that to be successful and accumulate wealth is all about greed and stepping on others.

A wonderful story!!!! What you said is well put!! There will always be those folks who think there's got to be an angle to something...or that "it's" too good to be true! We love it here and feel very blessed for the privilege to live in such a gorgeous spot. It "is" a privilege too, by the way! We are extremely blessed in this country (without being political). Did you know in many parts of the world that "if" you have shoes or even a 2nd change of clothing you're considered well off, or rich??

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by Mack184

You can be poor as a church mouse and be greedy. You can be extremely wealthy and be humble and charitable. Greed has more to do with the heart than the wallet. My family was friends with a wonderful man (now long passed away) who for a time was IBM's oldest living retiree. He had a 3rd grade education and had worked all his life at IBM when it dated back to the Bundy Time Recording Company. He believed in that company and bought it's stock. When he reitred, he was a millionaire many, many times over. He bought our home church a marvelous pipe organ, gave away much of his money to various church and charitable organizations. He lived out the last years of his life at Shell Point Village outside of Fort Myers where he bought them a huge bus to drive people to town who couldn't drive anymore. He was a rich, rich man, and I would say there wasn't a greedy bone in his body.

It's too bad that many in this country have come to the dishonest conclusion that to be successful and accumulate wealth is all about greed and stepping on others.

Beautifully said...

[Mack184]

One small aside to my story...My grandmother told me that for the last 25 years of his life (he lived to be 105) the IRS audited him every single year because they refused to believe that he gave away as much money as he said he did. Ain't it great???

[ssmith]

I also enjoyed the video but loved the interaction between the siblings. They seem to have a close and enjoyable relationship and I am sure that relationship has been put to the test with all the hard times as well as the money. I am sure it is not all smiles and getting along all of the time though.

Loved knowing their work ethic and how that continues today! and how the family instilled such values in them. And loved seeing the old pictures and how the times have changed. One of them was a cocktail waitress at a very early age. Love seeing the old advertisements too.

It also sounded to me, like they lived in Chicago at first, went bankrupt so Dad moved them permanantly to Brownwood. They worked 24/7 in the Restaurant and entertainment business. All lessons that have made them uniquely qualified to use their experiences to create TV!

I am looking forward to more of the story next month!

[GolfandSun]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

If you don't get the Villages Vmail here it is. The video interview with the Morse family is revealing.
The Villages Vmail - October 2012 - Home

Im excited about the new Brownwood. The feeling of classic old west blended with our current technology shows where we were, how far we've come, and theres no limit to where we can go. So exciting. I love it. Thank you for the video. Really great.

[2BNTV]

Reminded me of my family's business where you were required to work at the earliest age possible. Long hours needed to be filled by all hands on deck. I was happy to see they had a good relationship to one another as long hours, trials and tribulations will always be there. I found it interesting the family had gone bankrupt and them saying it was the best thing that happened to them. I guess they found the good in that situation and moved forward.

I think it's wonderful their hard work has come to fruition in the building of TV.
GOD bless them as they deserve everything they have worked for and still put in long hours. Thank you Morse family for making such a wonderful place.

TV is the place to be!!!!!!!!!!!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Reminded me of my family's business where you were required to work at the earliest age possible. Long hours needed to be filled by all hands on deck. I was happy to see they had a good relationship to one another as long hours, trials and tribulations will always be there. I found it interesting the family had gone bankrupt and them saying it was the best thing that happened to them. I guess they found the good in that situation and moved forward.

I think it's wonderful their hard work has come to fruition in the building of TV.
GOD bless them as they deserve everything they have worked for and still put in long hours. Thank you Morse family for making such a wonderful place.

TV is the place to be!!!!!!!!!!!

AND many of your friends are waiting for you to B here ...2B...and even prayin'. and it is hard to type with my fingers crossed. I did find a new pair of sandals that fit my crossed toes.

There will be a huge party when your dream comes true, 2B.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

AND many of your friends are waiting for you to B here ...2B...and even prayin'. and it is hard to type with my fingers crossed. I did find a new pair of sandals that fit my crossed toes.

There will be a huge party when your dream comes true, 2B.

Thanks for your well wishes. Someone came by today so I am hoping for the best.

Hugs to you and yours,

Joe

[Paticak1]

I have read that there is going to be a mall. I am assuming across (same side) from Brownwood. Does anyone know what stores are going in there? Hope it is better than Paddock Mall in Ocala.

[graciegirl]

[NotGolfer]

A bit of a distract from the OP...but addressing how financial difficulties can bring a family closer together. We didn't go bankrupt (could have maybe) back when our kids were teens, but close to it. We all had to work to make our situation work. Our t.v. went on the fritz with no money to replace it, our kids didn't wear the clothes their peers were having and we couldn't eat out. That being said...today we all would say that those years were some of the best! It taught "work ethic" to our kids and that "name brands" don't make a person. "Man tends to look at the outward appearance, while God looks at the heart". This quote could refer to many statements on this site, if you think about it!