[2BNTV]

Your not going to be everyone's favorite person. That's just the way it is.

As I was born and raised in New York, your reality is sometimes ingrained with that thought. However, some people are more sensitive than others and I like cookies.

I also can't wait to move to TV as I want to experience the friendliness of many people, (not all, as it's not realistic).

I sure hope Boomer likes me as a friend she hasn't met yet!

[tony]

I think Boomer is everybody's Favorite English Major, even when she is willing to accept Walt.'s envelope of cash. I didn't know English majors did that.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by tony

I think Boomer is everybody's Favorite English Major, even when she is willing to accept Walt.'s envelope of cash. I didn't know English majors did that.

Dear Mr. Tony, Mr. Admin, Sir:

Here you go again with that English major thing. I do not know why or where in the world you ever got such an idea in your head. You are always trying to catch English majors hanging out here.

Wellllllllll, how could I possibly be an English major?

If I were an English major, i would be able to read between the lines and conclude that when you said, "everybody's favorite English major," you were damning with faint praise, at best, or being oxymoronic, at worst.

Hah! You cannot catch me. I did not know that. So how could I be an English major?

Like I have said before, you are lookin' a lot like Wile E. Coyote when you try to trap English majors.

Beep Beep Boomer

[Bill-n-Brillo]

All -

Just an FYI - I am the absolute worst neighbor anybody could ever have. Soft chocolate chip cookies (light on the chips) could perhaps sway me to improve my "neighborly demeanor". Sandy and I will be back in TV in early September.

Thank you -

Grumpy Neighbor Bill

[diskman]

Originally Posted by sharon

Anyone moved to The Villages and don't like some of the people around you in the Neighbourhood you live in. I had family and friends down for July 4 weekend, the neighbour across the street seem to get very upset. There was 2 cars parked on the street just for a short time to unload the car and truck. Everyone was gone most of the day and at the Square at night. We have only moved in for 3 months now the person across the street wont speak and just stand there and looks at you. On 4th of July my friends were in a golf cart and the same person across the street was in the car as we passed he turn around and drove by us and then turn around and came back just looking at us. We have never been in a Neighbourhood that no one talk to anyone only a few people. The ones that do talk said they have never lived in a place where the neighbours don't talk much. We are ready to find a new place to go......

Suggest you throw one of those driveway parties and personally invite the close neighbors to get to know them. Or knock on their door and introduce your selves, you may just need to break the ice!

[Trish Crocker]

Originally Posted by texasfal

Walt I loved your response. I have a neighbor across the street who is agorophobic. If she comes out of her house, it is to put the garbage on the driveway and then she runs like the wind back inside. I also have a neighbor 2 blocks over who thinks she runs the neighborhood social club because she's been the treasurer for 10 years. She's just plain nasty. We just laugh. People are people. What are you going to do except keep your friends close and ignore the others. IMHO

Your post reminded me of a skit I saw on Saturday Night Live years ago. A woman had agorophobia and claustrophobia....the entire skit was of her coming out on her front porch...screaming..then walking back into the house..screaming. Too funny!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

All -

Just an FYI - I am the absolute worst neighbor anybody could ever have. Soft chocolate chip cookies (light on the chips) could perhaps sway me to improve my "neighborly demeanor". Sandy and I will be back in TV in early September.

Thank you -

Grumpy Neighbor Bill

How about a truckload of popcorn to help your neighborly dispostion?

Joe

[rubicon]

It may not be a personal thing against anyone as some folks just prefer their privacy.

On the other hand I have had neighbors who are totally clueless and not aware that they , their children or the pets are throwing their neighbors fits.
Some refused to mow their lawns, or shovel their driveways so as to get their cars off the streets so the plows could come through. Some let their dogs go wild and neighbors end up shoveling their grass before they can mow. these are thoughtless acts and yet I'll bet they wonder why neighbors would not speak to them? Or maybe they did it intentionally for that same reason.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

All -

Just an FYI - I am the absolute worst neighbor anybody could ever have. Soft chocolate chip cookies (light on the chips) could perhaps sway me to improve my "neighborly demeanor". Sandy and I will be back in TV in early September.

Thank you -

Grumpy Neighbor Bill

[Bettiboop]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

All -

Just an FYI - I am the absolute worst neighbor anybody could ever have. Soft chocolate chip cookies (light on the chips) could perhaps sway me to improve my "neighborly demeanor". Sandy and I will be back in TV in early September.

Thank you -

Grumpy Neighbor Bill

Duly noted...Just in case I end up your neighbor

[katezbox]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I conclude from your posts that there is only one neighbor who seems to give you the cold shoulder. Continue to try to engage with him. If this doesn't work just pass him by and get to know your other neighbors. Look into your villages social club, go to their events. You will find there are a lot of friendly people in your neighborhood and in the greater Village.
There are some like him everywhere so don't feel alone.
Welcome to The Villages, we are glad to have you.

[katezbox]

Originally Posted by tony

I think Boomer is everybody's Favorite English Major, even when she is willing to accept Walt.'s envelope of cash. I didn't know English majors did that.

And she must be an English major after all, her breakfast was on an English muffin...Unless of course she hails from Cincy via the UK...

[tony]

Oh, gee.

I never got the connection to the English muffin. I missed it entirely.

Boomer really is an English major.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by katezbox

And she must be an English major after all, her breakfast was on an English muffin...Unless of course she hails from Cincy via the UK...

Originally Posted by tony

Oh, gee.

I never got the connection to the English muffin. I missed it entirely.

Boomer really is an English major.

That Kate! She's a tough un,
Pointed right to that muffin.
Does Boomer have egg on her face?

Forsooth and forthwith,
Might Boomer be pithed?
Major rumors all over the place.

[tony]

I think that was poetry. English major stuff.