[tomwed]

Let Elaine show you how to do it

[ps---can anyone hear what George is saying?]

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by kstew43

I do have to admit.....that I enjoy a little YMCA and cupid shuffle.
But...
If you ever watch the women and some men who do the line dancing, over in the corner of the square......look closely.....they are never smiling.....never look like they are enjoying themselves......always look...somewhat unhappy.I think they take themselves much too seriously.

When hubby and I are out there, we are usually laughing at ourselves and the other dancers, so much.....that we are all smiles....Its fun.....and funny at the same time.

Take a look next time your at the squares.....check out the line dancers who are always there....they are always the same people.....they never look like they are enjoying themselves..........curious huh......

Whenever I go to either Lake Sumter Landing or Spanish Springs, the line dancers DO look happy all the time. These folks are enjoying themselves as they line dance to the songs.

Come on, people, get a good attitude yourselves and don't be overly critical of these dancers. They are having fun - do the same and enjoy what is happening!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by bagboy

I never gave line dancers or any other group a second thought until this incident at Spanish Springs. And I for the most part, could care less now. BUT, I sense this entitled mob mentality coming from the "friends of the accused". First it was the little kids fault, then the mothers fault, then the grandmother's fault, and now the police were so wrapped up in the heat of the moment, they made a mistake.
The squares are for everyone, no group should have their own section for anything, at anytime. It's no one's business who dances where, regardless of their age. Age 2 to 102, it's everyone's square. Every inch of it. But it seems the line dancers have priority...and someone disagreed. And now they gang up on her.
I think the most adult person in this whole episode is the little child that was in a space that they were allowed to be in IE: PUBLIC SQUARE the whole square.

I don't have a dog in this fight, but......
The squares ARE for everyone and no group should be able to RESERVE their own section for anything----that's different than an individual couple or group doing something in any given space at any given time. The seats are for everyone, that doesn't mean someone can come along and sit in your lap (nor should they be "reserved" either). You can't go to a tennis court and start playing in between the players there, nor can you hit a golf ball with someone 10 yards in front of you. You can't walk in and start a meeting at a rec center where there is already one in progress. Likewise, if a group is doing their line dance, it is inappropriate for ANYONE to be running in between them, and very unsafe if that anyone is a 3 year old. I'm sure no one who is slow dancing would think of weaving their dance in between the line dancers, it would be quite rude, and likewise they should be rightfully upset if the line dancers charge into their space.
As far as closing ranks goes, that's human nature in any group. Likewise, the mother/grandmother makes an issue of anyone criticizing their kid's behavior. It's no different than a school teacher correcting a student and then the parents run to the principal with "my kid wouldn't do that". The fact is that the kid WAS running in between the dancers, clearly a lack of parental supervision was taking place. Even in a place as safe as TV, I wouldn't take my eye off my 4 year old granddaughter for 2 seconds, there's always some pervert lurking around everyplace. And I wouldn't let her put herself or others at risk of an injury. From what I've read, I think everyone over-reacted to the situation.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by bagboy

I never gave line dancers or any other group a second thought until this incident at Spanish Springs. And I for the most part, could care less now. BUT, I sense this entitled mob mentality coming from the "friends of the accused". First it was the little kids fault, then the mothers fault, then the grandmother's fault, and now the police were so wrapped up in the heat of the moment, they made a mistake.
The squares are for everyone, no group should have their own section for anything, at anytime. It's no one's business who dances where, regardless of their age. Age 2 to 102, it's everyone's square. Every inch of it. But it seems the line dancers have priority...and someone disagreed. And now they gang up on her.
I think the most adult person in this whole episode is the little child that was in a space that they were allowed to be in IE: PUBLIC SQUARE the whole square.

And will you take the blame if this child gets entangld with a senior and causes them to fall. I believe there are guidelines for how children are looked after in the squares. alcohol sure has a great,effect on the human brain.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Jima64

And will you take the blame if this child gets entangld with a senior and causes them to fall. I believe there are guidelines for how children are looked after in the squares. alcohol sure has a great,effect on the human brain.

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[rosygail]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

i don't have a dog in this fight, but......
The squares are for everyone and no group should be able to reserve their own section for anything----that's different than an individual couple or group doing something in any given space at any given time. The seats are for everyone, that doesn't mean someone can come along and sit in your lap (nor should they be "reserved" either). You can't go to a tennis court and start playing in between the players there, nor can you hit a golf ball with someone 10 yards in front of you. You can't walk in and start a meeting at a rec center where there is already one in progress. Likewise, if a group is doing their line dance, it is inappropriate for anyone to be running in between them, and very unsafe if that anyone is a 3 year old. I'm sure no one who is slow dancing would think of weaving their dance in between the line dancers, it would be quite rude, and likewise they should be rightfully upset if the line dancers charge into their space.
As far as closing ranks goes, that's human nature in any group. Likewise, the mother/grandmother makes an issue of anyone criticizing their kid's behavior. It's no different than a school teacher correcting a student and then the parents run to the principal with "my kid wouldn't do that". The fact is that the kid was running in between the dancers, clearly a lack of parental supervision was taking place. Even in a place as safe as tv, i wouldn't take my eye off my 4 year old granddaughter for 2 seconds, there's always some pervert lurking around everyplace. And i wouldn't let her put herself or others at risk of an injury. From what i've read, i think everyone over-reacted to the situation.

well said!

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by tomwed

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What does little series of slash marks mean? I have seen it a few times but don't have a clue on the meaning.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by bagboy

I never gave line dancers or any other group a second thought until this incident at Spanish Springs. And I for the most part, could care less now. BUT, I sense this entitled mob mentality coming from the "friends of the accused". First it was the little kids fault, then the mothers fault, then the grandmother's fault, and now the police were so wrapped up in the heat of the moment, they made a mistake.
The squares are for everyone, no group should have their own section for anything, at anytime. It's no one's business who dances where, regardless of their age. Age 2 to 102, it's everyone's square. Every inch of it. But it seems the line dancers have priority...and someone disagreed. And now they gang up on her.
I think the most adult person in this whole episode is the little child that was in a space that they were allowed to be in IE: PUBLIC SQUARE the whole square.

So if you're walking down a public sidewalk, and someone decides they want to walk where you're walking, you're going to defer to their right to walk where they want to?

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by outlaw

So if you're walking down a public sidewalk, and someone decides they want to walk where you're walking, you're going to defer to their right to walk where they want to?

If a mother with young children is walking towards me taking up the whole sidewalk YES, I am going to defer to them.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by bagboy

If a mother with young children is walking towards me taking up the whole sidewalk YES, I am going to defer to them.

How about if another bagboy was walking behind you and told you to move out of the way?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by bagboy

If a mother with young children is walking towards me taking up the whole sidewalk YES, I am going to defer to them.

And so would I, but that is because they were taking up the WHOLE sidewalk. I doubt these line dancers were taking up the WHOLE square.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by outlaw

How about if another bagboy was walking behind you and told you to move out of the way?

I have learned THIS, since moving HERE. Different areas of the country act differently to certain situations.


Some are very much on the offense verbally with any kind of challenge.


Some are quiet and observant.


I don't know of any member of my very large extended family, male or female that would slap or hit anyone, unless there was an obvious physical threat to a member of their household or close friend. An obvious physical threat would be that the other was armed, was trying to enter their dwelling without permission or had laid hands on them. I have NEVER observed chest bumping in any way with my own eyes. I have seen athletes do it as a greeting. I am very much skilled at recognizing drunk behavior and have been taught from very young to not argue with a drunk.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

What does little series of slash marks mean? I have seen it a few times but don't have a clue on the meaning.

Sometimes my opinion leans to the right and sometimes it leans to the left.


No, but seriously, even though I think before I write and rewrite before I submit, sometimes I write something and 10 seconds after I push submit I realize it's too opinionated or not funny.

There should be a Regret Reply button for me that deletes what I just wrote and automatically inserts the ////// or \\\\\\\.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Sometimes my opinion leans to the right and sometimes it leans to the left.


No, but seriously, even though I think before I write and rewrite before I submit, sometimes I write something and 10 seconds after I push submit I realize it's too opinionated or not funny.

There should be a Regret Reply button for me that deletes what I just wrote and automatically inserts the ////// or \\\\\\\.

I do the same. Click submit then re-read and quickly click edit. LOL

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have learned THIS, since moving HERE. Different areas of the country act differently to certain situations.


Some are very much on the offense verbally with any kind of challenge.


Some are quiet and observant.


I don't know of any member of my very large extended family, male or female that would slap or hit anyone, unless there was an obvious physical threat to a member of their household or close friend. An obvious physical threat would be that the other was armed, was trying to enter their dwelling without permission or had laid hands on them. I have NEVER observed chest bumping in any way with my own eyes. I have seen athletes do it as a greeting. I am very much skilled at recognizing drunk behavior and have been taught from very young to not argue with a drunk.


In a situation where someone is behaving badly....If you are from New York, you act differently than if you are from Ohio generally...that is what I have observed. I am not saying either is more right or wrong, but it is WAAAAAAY different.

I understand not wanting to resort to violence. But everyone has a different threshold of when and where. From what I read about this incident, the line dancer was in the right to physically respond to this belligerent drunk. I read that the drunk actually pulled on her clothing more than once. Sometimes you just have to put a bully in their place. Now, I probably would have just pushed her back out of my space if I was the line dancer, but then, I wasn't there and I don't know how the line dancer was processing everything at the time. It's much easier Monday morning quarterbacking. I have witnessed some very passive people snap in certain stressful situations.