[sunnyatlast]

They forgot to mention that the #2 state group moving here got out of New York, in search of a place where they could finally afford to be a homeowner and live in a city that is clean and safe enough to set foot outside the door after dark.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

They forgot to mention that the #2 state group moving here got out of New York, in search of a place where they could finally afford to be a homeowner and live in a city that is clean and safe enough to set foot outside the door after dark.

Hey New Yorkers, welcome to Shangri la! 20 million people living in an unclean and unsafe place in fear of the night must have been unbearable.

[Gary7]

I agree that the obit may not be perceived as flattering to TV residents ... but it is accurate and truthful.

[keithwand]

He did live simply here for a billionaire.
A million dollar home is a drop in the bucket.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by keithwand

He did live simply here for a billionaire.
A million dollar home is a drop in the bucket.

And it does not take much to make a one million dollar home....there are many in TV.

[applesoffh]

This is a typical NYT obit and I found nothing offensive about it. There no lies or mis-statements. The reference to a $1 million dollar home doesn't raise an eyebrow in NYC, believe me. I just found it to be a measure of the growth and success of The Villages since he took over the reins from his father, that's all.

[Walt.]

I'm kind of surprised they didn't mention the recent "scandals" involving the sex-crazed oldies here. But they didn't, so that's a plus.
They did, for some reason, mention that he lived in a $1,000,000 home. When was the last time you saw the price of someone's home in an obituary? They failed to mention that his dad lived in the manufactured home by choice.
Ah well. On balance it wasn't bad or good.

[GatorFan]

Gary and Sharon lived in a manufactured home for many years.

[Sandtrap328]

The only glaring mis-statement is that The Villages comprises only 30 square miles. I would estimate the area to be around 250 square miles or so.

[gomoho]

If you have a problem with the obit you should probably move, cause it is basically the reality of The Villages.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gomoho

If you have a problem with the obit you should probably move, cause it is basically the reality of The Villages.

I just read it. And as you say, it was not offensive.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Originally Posted by billybye

What did they say that was incorrect?

Ditto that

[collie1228]

Originally Posted by gomoho

If you have a problem with the obit you should probably move, cause it is basically the reality of The Villages.

I just went back and re-read my original post, and I don't see where I said anything about having a problem with the obit, that it was offensive or if anything was not factual - I only said it is unflattering. Which it is, mostly due to its tone. Your comment above is unwarranted and obnoxious, and is the reason why many people don't like to post here. I think I'm all done too.

[Gary7]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

The only glaring mis-statement is that The Villages comprises only 30 square miles. I would estimate the area to be around 250 square miles or so.

I am a bit surprised that they stated 30 square miles ... where the majority of their marketing material states 32 square miles ... but
after the planned expansion, TV will be 40 square miles per a VCDD workshop.

[gerryann]

RIP Mr. Morse......despite all this nonsense regarding your obituary.