[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I recall Villages PL. Miss that poster.

It's like he went out for some KFC and never came back.

[Taltarzac725]

onslowe.

Miss his posts and seeing him at other places.

[Two Bills]

LiZa. She was rather active on the old Political Forum. Think she was banned for life eventually.

[rduval]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

That was John_W. I wish he would come back. Yes, he was incredibly helpful.

kathy

Agree!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

I wasn’t complaining about the new members. What I’m saying is the new members are like you and I.
They are interested in buying in The Villages, we use this forum as a source to get information about where to buy, electricians, landscapers, tradesmen, etc. At some point, we don’t need this forum as much.

After we buy, our source becomes our neighbors. I see a neighbor putting in steps to the attic, I write down the guy who did the work, in case I decide to do that job.

Well, new member of pretty much any forum are people new to the topics of that forum...

And if I misconstrued your point about "newcomers and rabble rousers", I apologize...

[JoeinFL]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

That’s the type of comments I am talking about - what value does that add?
From the guy who only joined 5 months ago.

I was thinking the same think. No value added. Only taking shots at an innocent post.

[sdm1222]

Originally Posted by JoeinFL

I was thinking the same think. No value added. Only taking shots at an innocent post.

I agree. This type of negative comment is why they bow out.
I guess some will never learn.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by sdm1222

I agree. This type of negative comment is why they bow out.
I guess some will never learn.

You have to have a certain level of ....ummm........starch in your collar, to be able to survive any online Forum. This one is one of the kinder, gentler ones, but I was overwhelmed at what I thought to be quite innocent comments when I began here many years ago. My first mess occurred when I asked if the builder here was someone you could trust. Wowser, did I get smacked.

Now here I am many years later defending the Morses. lol.

You need to learn on any forum to try NOT to take things personally and be a very clear communicator. What some folks SAY sometimes is not exactly what they MEAN.

[gogond]

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Yes, thank you---that was him

We used to call him VPL. He used that name because he used the computers at the Belvedere library. He did not have a home computer.

At one time he added an egg or two to his diet, so I don't think he was a total vegan. I think he stopped with the eggs, though.

Don't know why he quit posting. Another member on here saw him using the computers at the library after he disappeared from TOTV. I don't believe he broke any forum rules, but he was very argumentative, and pushed a number of people's buttons. He could have moved on to a forum of like-minded folks.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JoeinFL

I was thinking the same think. No value added. Only taking shots at an innocent post.

An innocent post comparing newbies to rabble rousers...

Oh, and I thought we had settled that issue.

So nice of you to bring it back up!

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by gogond

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

He was a good man too, sorry I didn’t think of him right away to mention him. May they both rest in peace.

[krash]

I enjoyed "GeeWhiz", who was here in TV for a short time before he passed away. Great sense of humor!

[petiteone]

Great thread about some of the best posters. Thanks for the memories.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by gogond

Thanks for remembering my brother in law, zcaveman. Great guy. He passed away 5 years ago.😪 His wife, my sister, passed 2 years ago.😪 thanks again.

We spoke for nearly two hours when I still lived in New Jersey. The list of people who were so kind and helpful to us when we were trying to decide to take the leap was long. I couldn't remember Zcaveman at first but I certainly remembered him. He asked for my phone number so he could help me better. Great guy. I'll always be grateful

My intention when I got to The Villages was to be helpful to anyone I could assist. I sorta lost my way with that wavelength. My first meeting at Crispers was a memory that was PRICELESS. It was so hot, I was bleeding sweat and everyone else was just taking it in stride. That's the day I learned about hydration from 2BNTV who was also a valued friend for a long time. DRINK, DRINK, DRINK.....WATER! There were at least 50 people there. It was great.

Look at the beautiful (Mostly) memories that everyone contributed in this thread. I'm ashamed of a few that I missed like tomwed. I can't really describe him but what a funny and smart guy he was. One time he asked a question and I typed a reply and his response was, I asked you for the time and you built me a watch, shorten up your replies Nucky. I laughed my tail off but truthfully he was correct.

To everyone who posted