[perrjojo]

Every one seems to want to find someone to blame for whatever happens. Ummm, we had a Hurricane pass thru. s/:t happens.
Oh and by the way, Florida is basically a filled in swamp.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

I am not an engineer but from personal experience and that of some friends and immediate neighbors, I would say it's a combination of not only fill but the way some properties are graded.

I have been told that the low bid gets the job, unfortunately.

Who told you that?

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Isn't the elevation higher???

I've been to Stonecrest several times and it does seems like higher elevation. Until you get a foot of rain one doesn't pay much attention to elevations. Here in TV I would think Mallory is a higher elevation than Caroline. I know a lot of dirt is moved around to develop golf courses and houses. Overall, it seems that the engineers have done a pretty stellar job with drainage in TV. Just my opinion.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

Yes, Stonecrest is mentioned, but it's clear the OP was comparing Stonecrest to here -- The Villages.

Originally Posted by rustyp

why?

I have no idea why.
You'll have to ask the OP.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

How so?

Who is the postage stamp and who is the envelope, and exactly what do you mean?

This is my take.....

The Villages is massive (the envelope) compared to Stonecrest (the postage stamp). There is much more real estate here in TV to become damaged. As for elevation....I thought TV is, on average, 70' above sea level and higher in parts. I know I'm at a higher elevation in Mallory so there was no flooding in this area. I think Mallory may be about the size of Stonecrest. If I'm incorrect, please correct me.

Hope that helps.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

I am not an engineer but from personal experience and that of some friends and immediate neighbors, I would say it's a combination of not only fill but the way some properties are graded.

I have been told that the low bid gets the job, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Who told you that?

I would never compromise anyone by making known the name of someone who basically told me something in confidence.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

I would never compromise anyone by making known the name of someone who basically told me something in confidence.

Good for you.


Nosiness and a lack of integrity seems to be prevalent in a lot of people...so it's good to see those who still have ethics.

[ricthemic]

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[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

This thread appears to be some kind of a pithing contest among the usual contestants. I say take it outside. I think I got some pith on me too. Why do folks like to pick, pick, pick? The trouble with some, even in high places is that they don't know how to keep their mouths shut and their fingers off the keys. LEAST SAID SOONEST MENDED. I include myself in this criticism.

Back to a discussion of Stonecrest.
I agree with Coffeebean that comparing Stonecrest to The Villages, the huge size of TV means more problems and more flooding.

[Cisco Kid]

If comparing this to that, means that, it is better , then a 40-year-old trailer that I know of, in a flood zone that had irma’s eye wall pass just to the east of her, in Ft Myers ,is better than all the houses in Florida . The old dump had no damage.