I probably shouldn't even bother to answer but, throw caution to the wind I guess. All I can say is (what most hate to hear !).... it never used to be like that. Yes, you would never believe the kindness and friendliness of those you found here. I used to marvel at how in the world that could happen, how could one retirement area attract so many people of similar philosophy, general outlook, etc. But the bottom line is with growth came diversification, and with more and more and more growth, came extremes in every category from lack of respect for others, to speeding, trespassing, even theft of simple things; a beach towel, a sun hat. It's the way of the world I suppose, with growth comes a more and more diverse population. Also, the explosion of AB&B's, rental for income was individual, rare, and at one time was unbelievably controlled and regulated by the villages administration. At one time it was so tough to rent your place out, friends of ours made the decision not to even try to meet the villages regulations. So I guess your incident at the pool is the price of "progress". Incidentally, we frequent the country club pools and the family pools intentionally so we are surrounded by a variety of ages, including children. Others prefer to avoid that at all. So as you say, it's a shame those who want extreme quiet and not much age difference, don't just stick to those pools. We "seem" to have something for all types !

I love your cousin's husband's reply, I'm still laughing and wasn't even there. Thanks for something "light". Last week we got trapped, and I do mean trapped, by one of those "boorish" types. A man, who "followed' people IN the water, and then would start telling them about HIMSELF, and how he was "featured" on the cover of a certain publication in this area, and he would not STOP, even when you turned to your companions and had your own conversation. He did this to us and to others. We finally left the pool to eat a snack.... this man got out of the water, brought a CHAIR near our table (not right up to it, but next to it) and had gotten a copy of the publication with his picture which he wanted to SHOW US. At that time, we started to get really nervous, but who would you tell that someone's constant "chattering" just doesn't seem "normal" ????

My cousin’s husband is pretty funny.

Takes all kinds I guess.

No serenity pool near Cat Tail
 

Marsh Bend is a beautiful area. I understand your frustration regarding having you grand kids at the pool and having a person criticize you in front of them. It is unfortunate that the neighborhood does not have a serenity pool near by. I really like peace and quiet at the pool and that is what turned me off about living in the Marsh Bend area. It is difficult to understand or justify the behavior you described and I am sorry your grandchildren had that experience here.

One side of the story. What’s the other? Oh, and it’s really nobody’s business but yours. Why put this on social media?

Eyes in the skies
 

Perhaps we need to resort to our id's being scanned at pool entrances. This way law and order might prevail at these sites where apparently bullies thrive because of their anonymity. Same principle used at our gates. Time-outs for offenders might work village wide.

That’s too bad. I have met some really nice people at the pools and there have been some not so nice as well. It would be nice when you move to TV that you have to take an oath to do your part to make it “The Friendliest City in the World”.

I can feel the chill in the air

Yuppers

well guy next door called the cops on me . i told him to keep his dog off my grass. the cop had to wast time on him and i

Just my opinion, but your post gives a very good explanation of what is happening to TV. We moved here 18 yrs ago and over the past two to three years have gradually seen it degrade in many ways. I guess it was too good to last.

This is a rule driven community, but rarely does TV back their own rules. They should remember it takes no time at all to lose your good name and reputation and once it is gone it is hard to get it back.

I guess I don’t take criticism well , I would have shown the grandkids what I was made of and ran the big mouth out of the pool with the old the geezer for butting in ,it is a family pool but wild kids behavior is not acceptable. Some people have kids that do not know how to behave publicly , see them in restaurants ,and other places. Screaming and hollering is not proper public behavior, no matter where you are.

Thank you for having the courage to talk about The Villages your transparency is greatly appreciated. From what I have read what they advertised about it is a lot of smoke and mirrors. That is why before are buy there I will do a lot of Due Diligence and not believe what management are saying about life there.

Exactly, kids will be kids but that doesn’t mean they should go unsupervised and doing anything they want. Two sides to every story. I like going to the family pools, I like kids especially when the adult that is with them is not ignoring them.

It the point. It’s a family pool. Don’t like it, get your own or go to the adult pool 🤷🏻*♀️