[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

From what I understand,The Villages College of Lifelong Learning is having a new class called"Alligator Wrestling 101". You must be at least 65 and have a dog.

I missed that in The Sun, also. Can I have more than one dog? What if I have a cat? Hmmm..do I have to pick up after them while we're in class? Inquiring minds want to know.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

I missed that in The Sun, also. Can I have more than one dog? What if I have a cat? Hmmm..do I have to pick up after them while we're in class? Inquiring minds want to know.

All roads lead to Rome and I can see where this thread is heading...........

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

All roads lead to Rome and I can see where this thread is heading...........

Hi Gracie!

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

From what I understand,The Villages College of Lifelong Learning is having a new class called"Alligator Wrestling 101". You must be at least 65 and have a dog.

Don't know about 65.........but we are hip deep in dogs,,,,,,we have three houses on our street that have no people but two have dogs living there.
Honest and one has a golf cart...............

fumar...........

[CarolSells]

"Honest and one has a golf cart..............."

[lovesports]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I did not see anything in today's Villages Daily Sun. Maybe they want to discourage alligator wrestling.

It is an international story now. Grandfather Steve Gustafson, 66, leaps into pond and wrestles alligator to save his dog | Mail Online

I received 3 e-mails on this. ( all couldn't believe it was not in our local paper). I get much of my news from e-mails that are passed around and other papers than the Sun. The Sun doesn't carry anything that could hurt home sales.
There were papers writing about all the sink holes in the Villages. Nothing in our paper.
I read the Lessburg and the Ocala papers for news. I get the Sun but mainly for my pictures (ha-ha-I made it in for Operation Smile dance at Colony) and the crossword puzzles.

This story is a clear example that there is much going on in here that is not reported in the Sun. Also, I might add that much doesn't make TOTV either. It is what it is.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by lovesports

I received 3 e-mails on this. ( all couldn't believe it was not in our local paper). I get much of my news from e-mails that are passed around and other papers than the Sun. The Sun doesn't carry anything that could hurt home sales.
There were papers writing about all the sink holes in the Villages. Nothing in our paper.
I read the Lessburg and the Ocala papers for news. I get the Sun but mainly for my pictures (ha-ha-I made it in for Operation Smile dance at Colony) and the crossword puzzles.

This story is a clear example that there is much going on in here that is not reported in the Sun. Also, I might add that much doesn't make TOTV either. It is what it is.

But why? TV is a beautiful place. Every adult has a brain and can make up their own mind, weighing the pros and cons. Every area of the country has good things as well as bad things to consider before relocating. it's expensive to move nowadays, whether one ships all their furniture and belongings or sells it all for a loss......ditto for selling the house up north.

Why will they not print negative news. It's a big investment to a lot of folks who really need to know what is going on.

We enjoyed reading the Sun while we were there, but it wouldn't hurt to have all the news printed..........even for long term residents who have settled in happily and comfortably.......why the aversion to knowing the truth and then if they do hear it, denying it. It's so obvious. Anyway, this link below explains why there are sinkholes......

Click on below hyperlink.......
The Villages Voice

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by lovesports

I received 3 e-mails on this. ( all couldn't believe it was not in our local paper). I get much of my news from e-mails that are passed around and other papers than the Sun. The Sun doesn't carry anything that could hurt home sales.
There were papers writing about all the sink holes in the Villages. Nothing in our paper.
I read the Lessburg and the Ocala papers for news. I get the Sun but mainly for my pictures (ha-ha-I made it in for Operation Smile dance at Colony) and the crossword puzzles.

This story is a clear example that there is much going on in here that is not reported in the Sun. Also, I might add that much doesn't make TOTV either. It is what it is.

The Daily Sun carried a story on the sinkholes. I have to think you don't like the Sun because of what we aren't allowed to talk about.

As for this story, I will just have to quote Shakespeare. There are things in this world that you don't know Horatio.

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

The Daily Sun carried a story on the sinkholes. I have to think you don't like the Sun because of what we aren't allowed to talk about.

As for this story, I will just have to quote Shakespeare. There are things in this world that you don't know Horatio.

I for one like the Sun for not publishing negative stories. There's enough going on in the world if you want bad news. No, my head is not in the ground, I'm just an optimist.

Isn't it sooooo nice and cool this morning! Windows are open!

[Patty55]

I was surprised that he had to buy the dead gator before he could have it stuffed. I would think it would be free, wonder how much it cost and who was paid for it.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

The Villagers man who belly flopped onto the gator sure showed some true grit.

Maybe, this man has some rodeo background?? I just do not see many people jumping on top of an alligator unless they have some experience with this kind of animal control.

He's a retired lawyer. Does that count? Anyone know any good lawyer/gator jokes?

How about, "Gators have no fear of anything, except lawyers."

A man walked into a bar with his alligator and asked the bartender if he served lawyers. The bartender said yes. So the man said, "good, I'll have a beer and a lawyer for my alligator."

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

He's a retired lawyer. Does that count? Anyone know any good lawyer/gator jokes?

How about, "Gators have no fear of anything, except lawyers."

A man walked into a bar with his alligator and asked the bartender if he served lawyers. The bartender said yes. So the man said, "good, I'll have a beer and a lawyer for my alligator."

I saw the other alligator/lawyer joke on that web site, and you were wise not to go there!

[Patty55]

I'd still like to know how much a dead gator costs and who is selling it? Not that I want one, just wondering.

[ActsOfKindness]

I too do not wish to appear judgemental. I am so grateful that both dog and dog owner are alive and doing 'well' but...all of this could have been avoided to begin with, had he put the dog inside out of harms way. The gator was doing what comes naturally to a gator sigh. I am not in love with alligators. live and let live . however....if you choose to live on a golf course or near a lake in florida..this goes with the territory of home ownership and gators love little munchkins. little children and little dogs..that they drag and pull down into the lakes and swamps here. what a story. whew.

[ActsOfKindness]

I so very much admire what steve did. He put his life on the line. Was it necessary though? He saw the gator lurking in the pond. the dog was at the waters edge? hello??? anyone home. please????? The bottom line is..the potential for danger was there..and it happened. He put the dogs life at risk and his own and the gator and now the gator is dead. It was a living thing too. Had the gator come into his house thats another story. the dog was on its turf so to speak. Rule number one with alligators in florida. NEVER FEED THEM. Rule number 2 with alligators in florida. never have little ones..(children) or small dogs near a gator. NEVER. For those of us who live in these situations in close proximity to alligators here in florida, most people have the smarts to have a dog on a leash. In fact I would never even have my dog in the backyard where there there was a pond. But thats just me. An ounce of prevention. Just some thoughts. thanks for reading this. Its not about condemnation.Its about wisdom and common sense. God bless.