[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Ajack

Oh, You had him.

Yeah - and you can have him!! Little sucker's been eatin' us out of house and home!!!!

Bill

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Ajack

Oh, You had him.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

And don't get me started on all the OTHER things that little 'I Agree' guy has been doing here................

Bill

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

And don't get me started on all the OTHER things that little 'I Agree' guy has been doing here................

Bill

My wife want to borrow him and attach him to my shirt pocket.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Ajack

My wife want to borrow him and attach him to my shirt pocket.

I keep this pin on my shirt....saves time.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Enough about how some reacted to the rats. That was over TWO years ago. We've all written things that we look back on with questions as to why we said that. Let's move on with lessons learned.

As I mentioned before, it was not about the rats. It was about courtesy to people who are posting. Your post is not courteous. As far as lessons learned, how about paying attention?

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by Taj44

As I mentioned before, it was not about the rats. It was about courtesy to people who are posting. Your post is not courteous. As far as lessons learned, how about paying attention?

I think a little courtesy would go a long way with everybody, huh?

[AnonChick]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Enough about how some reacted to the rats. That was over TWO years ago. We've all written things that we look back on with questions as to why we said that. Let's move on with lessons learned.

There were rats? You mean, this isn't Stepford? Thank god. I mean that most sincerely.

I'm sorry anyone had trouble with rodents, but I'm glad to know that this place has more than one perfect dimension. When I first heard about The Villages, and even during my first visit here, the images that came to mind were Logan's Run, 1984, and the Stepford Wives.

The idea of some artificial Utopia where people were forced, convinced, brainwashed, or otherwise manipulated into believing they had reached nirvana, when in fact there were vile things at work beneath the facade.

My second visit, which was last week, was more encouraging. Not because everyone is happy (I already knew that, THAT is what worried me so much) but because it wasn't perfect. Because it has flaws - nooks and crannies, imperfections that make the beauty even more beautiful. Because it's three dimensional. It has shadows that allow the brilliance to shimmer.

It's these nuances, these "less than perfect unpleasantries" that make a "development" a "community." If it was truly perfect, I would absolutely not want to live here. And this is what turned me off, and terrified me against living in the Villages. It's only upon my second visit, and reading the forums here, that I can reconsider my opinion.

There -is- imperfection. There ARE people who don't like this or that rule, who have problems with this or that policy, who think this or that decision shouldn't be made, and yes, even rats running around neighborhoods and patches of dead grass. These are what makes a place a HOME, rather than just a development.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by AnonChick

There were rats? You mean, this isn't Stepford? Thank god. I mean that most sincerely.

I'm sorry anyone had trouble with rodents, but I'm glad to know that this place has more than one perfect dimension. When I first heard about The Villages, and even during my first visit here, the images that came to mind were Logan's Run, 1984, and the Stepford Wives.

The idea of some artificial Utopia where people were forced, convinced, brainwashed, or otherwise manipulated into believing they had reached nirvana, when in fact there were vile things at work beneath the facade.

My second visit, which was last week, was more encouraging. Not because everyone is happy (I already knew that, THAT is what worried me so much) but because it wasn't perfect. Because it has flaws - nooks and crannies, imperfections that make the beauty even more beautiful. Because it's three dimensional. It has shadows that allow the brilliance to shimmer.

It's these nuances, these "less than perfect unpleasantries" that make a "development" a "community." If it was truly perfect, I would absolutely not want to live here. And this is what turned me off, and terrified me against living in the Villages. It's only upon my second visit, and reading the forums here, that I can reconsider my opinion.

There -is- imperfection. There ARE people who don't like this or that rule, who have problems with this or that policy, who think this or that decision shouldn't be made, and yes, even rats running around neighborhoods and patches of dead grass. These are what makes a place a HOME, rather than just a development.

You have my attention. Come on now and tell us, are you a danged English major, 'cause you sure know how to say things nice. (?)

[AnonChick]

I write a bit

[CaliforniaGirl]

Originally Posted by AnonChick

When I first heard about The Villages, and even during my first visit here, the images that came to mind were Logan's Run, 1984, and the Stepford Wives.

I'm glad to know someone else felt the way I did. When my sister & BIL returned from their first Lifestyle visit 9 years ago and told me about this place, I said there had to be something seriously wrong, because it sounded too good to be true. Then they showed me the official Villages promotional video, and that confirmed it...too Stepford for me. And, lo and behold, here I am...with absolutely no regrets.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by Ajack

I think a little courtesy would go a long way with everybody, huh?

You can try to bully me as much as you want. I'm not going anywhere.

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by Taj44

You can try to bully me as much as you want. I'm not going anywhere.

Where did that come from? All I said was a little courtesy would be nice from everyone. You sound paranoid.

By the way, I do not think that Graciegirl has a mean bone in her whole body.

[ricthemic]

Originally Posted by tpop1

I have been a member of this board for 2 years now and have gained valuable insights on many subjects; insights based on input from you, the contributors. I’ve experienced great restaurants, golf cart service, plumbers, etc. by taking your recommendations.

Recently I have been feeling that contributors’ inputs are increasingly being minimized based on other poster s’ “world views.”

I highly doubt that a person would put information on this board about treatment in a restaurant, or how they feel about the church they attend, just for sport.

A person’s perceptions are very real to them despite what anyone else feels about their experiences at a location.

In fact I have seen the opinions of three posters, with essentially the same experience at one of the local restaurants, be marginalized by several posters because they did not experience it themselves and because they like the establishment.

I find it funny that some establishments (does Too Jays come to mind?) rarely get bad reviews here. Must be something to it?

I will continue to take your views into consideration when dining, purchasing, praying; any time I spend my time or money. You have yet to lead me wrong.
_

I too was a member of this board for two years as well as a TV resident and I absolutely very rarely look at this board and or consider offering anything. I agree with your post completely i.e. check out my last post.

Magnetic Ball Markers on your hat

I also remember another frequent and new resident poster who started a thread regarding his opinion of a neighborhood golf cart speed trap. He really got ripped. I don't believe he ever posted anything again.

ciao

[Bill-n-Brillo]

It's not necessarily what people sometimes say, it's the way it's expressed.......and interpreted.

Bill