[mgjim]

Bosoxfan,

I'm sure you know about the connection between the Red Sox and Minneapolis Millers in the late 50's and the current co-location of the Red Sox and Twins in Fort Myers. If you ever want to go to a game together, let me know. I'll be in The Villages as early as February 2013.

Jim

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

I'm finding this to be a very interesting thread.First off thank you to all for your feedback.What's interesting is there have been over 1100 views with 13 posts and 4 of them are mine.I've actually received more pm's than there are posts...interesting!!

I would be interested to know what you find "interesting".

[Tweety Bird]

I am touched to hear about a man reaching out..that is sooo sweet. awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[frannieb]

I enjoyed reading these posts too as we will be staying for a couple of months in Amelia. We don't come down with a group so can be hard to get to know people. Crispers was very nice to attend.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

I'm finding this to be a very interesting thread.First off thank you to all for your feedback.What's interesting is there have been over 1100 views with 13 posts and 4 of them are mine.I've actually received more pm's than there are posts...interesting!!

I think you're receiving more Personal Messages than posts on your thread, because people want to personally and warmly reach out to you!

[hedoman]

What is real here is that you don't MAKE friends you DEVELOP friendships. We have ben here full time for 7 months and never thought we'd be able to get over missing the lifelong friends we left behind. In a short time we both have developed friendships that are as meaningful as those we left behind. Good friends, those who would give you a kidney if needed.

TOTV has descended from a once proud information sharing forum to a "wannabe amatuer comedy hour" with OP's asking a reasonable question and the responses being vain attempts at humor from everything from golf cart accidents to death in the villages..... sad state of affairs

Good luck in finding a true friend here......

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Hedoman - so are you saying there should be no humor on TOTV?

And I'm not real sure about why you feel it's going to take luck to be able to develop true friendships with anyone on TOTV. Plenty of good quality people here as far as I'm concerned!!

Bill

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by hedoman

What is real here is that you don't MAKE friends you DEVELOP friendships. We have ben here full time for 7 months and never thought we'd be able to get over missing the lifelong friends we left behind. In a short time we both have developed friendships that are as meaningful as those we left behind. Good friends, those who would give you a kidney if needed.

TOTV has descended from a once proud information sharing forum to a "wannabe amatuer comedy hour" with OP's asking a reasonable question and the responses being vain attempts at humor from everything from golf cart accidents to death in the villages..... sad state of affairs

Good luck in finding a true friend here......

I have found several good true friends on this forum who have become integral parts of our lives. You can just tell by how people post on here if you would like them or you hope they aren't building on YOUR street. Hedoman...I wish you and the missus lived on our street.

You are right about the inappropriate humor. I hope I haven't attempted levity in serious situations.

I think if we would only post what we in normal situations would say "in person" than all of the gooniness on here would disapate. Personally I think that in the last couple of days there have been people who have assumed another identity on here and are deliberately baiting people.

There sure have been some posts that have taken in a bunch of people...in my very humble opinion.

I love TOTV. It is like an interactive newspaper...or it usually is anyway.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have found several good true friends on this forum who have become integral parts of our lives. You can just tell by how people post on here if you would like them or you hope they aren't building on YOUR street. Hedoman...I wish you and the missus lived on our street.

You are right about the inappropriate humor. I hope I haven't attempted levity in serious situations.

I think if we would only post what we in normal situations would say "in person" than all of the gooniness on here would disapate. Personally I think that in the last couple of days there have been people who have assumed another identity on here and are deliberately baiting people.

There sure have been some posts that have taken in a bunch of people...in my very humble opinion.

I love TOTV. It is like an interactive newspaper...or it usually is anyway.

Good post, Gracie!

It's early in the day.........but you do get the Swimdawg Post of the Day Award.

[Midvale]

Interesting thread! Guess I will find out for myself 12 days from now; I don't know anyone down there. I figure I'll meet people at the pools, squares & taverns (and when I get lost in my golf cart).

[gm1180]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

I'm finding this to be a very interesting thread.First off thank you to all for your feedback.What's interesting is there have been over 1100 views with 13 posts and 4 of them are mine.I've actually received more pm's than there are posts...interesting!!

I confess that I am a lurker here and am one of the 1100 views. Hubby and I are very interested in life at the Villages since we are looking for a fun place to retire to in 4 - 5years. Your post hit home with me because I am worried about pulling up roots and moving to a place where I know no one. So, I have nothing to add but thanks for the post and to all who have answered.

[Finallyfree]

My husband and I arrived here 2 1/2 weeks ago. We have met several nice folks at the square, water volleyball and other places. You just have to be willing to put yourself out there. We are currently renting a patio villa not where we will be building so that makes it a little difficult to meet neighbors, etc., but we are not complaining. We are loving it here. Let us know when you get here, we newbees can create our own group😉

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by gm1180

I confess that I am a lurker here and am one of the 1100 views. Hubby and I are very interested in life at the Villages since we are looking for a fun place to retire to in 4 - 5years. Your post hit home with me because I am worried about pulling up roots and moving to a place where I know no one. So, I have nothing to add but thanks for the post and to all who have answered.

Welcome to TOTV- Hi!

Were just looking Forwards not backwards! Thanks for lurking around! I think ,many of us started TOTV that way.

But I could and have been know to be wrong. Halo fell off years ago.

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have found several good true friends on this forum who have become integral parts of our lives. You can just tell by how people post on here if you would like them or you hope they aren't building on YOUR street. Hedoman...I wish you and the missus lived on our street.

You are right about the inappropriate humor. I hope I haven't attempted levity in serious situations.

I think if we would only post what we in normal situations would say "in person" than all of the gooniness on here would disapate. Personally I think that in the last couple of days there have been people who have assumed another identity on here and are deliberately baiting people.

There sure have been some posts that have taken in a bunch of people...in my very humble opinion.

I love TOTV. It is like an interactive newspaper...or it usually is anyway.

Thanks Gracie. As you can tell I am becoming very dissillusioned by TOTV. Ask a question and it gets answered then ravished by inapproprite attempts at being funny OR folks guess at the answer and give wrong information. As much as I admire some folks on TOTV such as yourself I would never go to Crispers due to some of the attacks I have seen on TOTV. Meeting in person may just inspire me to tell some just what I think of their "opinions"
I'll make my own popcorn and koolaid thanks



B&B:I am not saying it takes luck to make friends Heck we talk to everone everywhere we go as this IS the friendliest hometown. True friendships develop over time, same as meeting and marrying my wife. True friendships are out there just don't force the issue

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Finallyfree

My husband and I arrived here 2 1/2 weeks ago. We have met several nice folks at the square, water volleyball and other places. You just have to be willing to put yourself out there. We are currently renting a patio villa not where we will be building so that makes it a little difficult to meet neighbors, etc., but we are not complaining. We are loving it here. Let us know when you get here, we newbees can create our own group😉

with Finallyfree (love that name). Newcomers probably have to put themselves out there maybe more than they are used to if they don't know a lot of people in TV. I'm a wannabee, but during my visits, I try to make it a point to engage people in conversation when I'm in TV, especially to get feedback about what TV residents like and dislike about TV. Not always the easiest thing to do, especially since I'm not an extremely extroverted person, but I've had some great conversations during my visits to TV. And I will be back in June to talk to more Frogs.