[cquick]

We've gone to Brownwood and Paddock Square lots of times since they have opened, and we'll keep on going there, we just choose which band we want to hear.....and that's where we go.

I will say I LOVE the Farmer's Market on Saturdays. We go almost every week

[sueandskip]

The question was about how small the dance floor was.....My answer would be people have a tendancy to keep moving closer and closer to the stage area with there chairs making the dancing area smaller...They also have a bad habit to setting up there gossip area in the entrance area totally blocking them off....

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Very difficult for me to read all the negativity concerning Brownwood. From all I hear and read, when it is complete, it will far exceed both LSL and SS.

I suppose we live in the era of INSTANT gratification.

I think you are on to something. :-)

[Shimpy]

BROWNWOOD...... It is what it is and no amount of discussion will change it.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Very difficult for me to read all the negativity concerning Brownwood. From all I hear and read, when it is complete, it will far exceed both LSL and SS.

I suppose we live in the era of INSTANT gratification.

My comments in the original post of this thread is about the dance floor and band stand area. I was not commenting about what the completed Brownwood is going to be like. The band stand is completed and so is the limited dance floor area.

The sidewalks that surround the immediate vicinity of the dance floor are also smaller than SS and LSL. The street that circles around the dance floor and band stand does not seem as wide and open as in SS and LSL. The very integral central part of this town square (surrounding street, dance floor and band stand) is so much smaller and feels closed in to me. These things can not be changed as they are already in place.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

My comments in the original post of this thread is about the dance floor and band stand area. I was not commenting about what the completed Brownwood is going to be like. The band stand is completed and so is the limited dance floor area.

The sidewalks that surround the immediate vicinity of the dance floor are also smaller than SS and LSL. The street that circles around the dance floor and band stand does not seem as wide and open as in SS and LSL. The very integral central part of this town square (surrounding street, dance floor and band stand) is so much smaller and feels closed in to me. These things can not be changed as they are already in place.

And...................?
See post #64

[Skybo]

I think Paddock Square is great! Is it the same as Market Square? No. Is it the same as Town Square? No. Do you all want every square to be the same? I don't.

Most folks who are able and willing to sit in the bleachers will gladly do so, because they provide the best view. Those that choose not to sit in the bleachers have chairs available to them. So what's the problem?

As far as dance floor space...no square has ever been so crowded that people can't dance. Even during high-season, there is always room to dance.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

I think you are on to something. :-)

As I recall, and as the years go by, that recall is not as sharp as it used to be, but I was here right after SS was completed. Not much there...if the developer didn't open it up, it did not exist. Restaurants where there were were all owned by the developer. Crowds were ok, but nothing to write home about, then as the population grew, the crowds grew.

Then came LSL, and for awhile you could come over and look around before the grand opening. We didn't have this forum, but folks said...how pretty but there sure is not much there. Then it grew as the population grew.

Now Brownwood, and it sounds like it will be spectacular. I would rather talk about the state of the art theater and how really nice it is there. The growth, the crowds, etc will come in time.

The person who began this thread spoke of the size of the dance area...obviously that is important to that person, BUT not to everybody and I would suspect those who want a larger dance area will gravitate to a town center that meets with what they want. That is the idea of these 3 town squares...all different architecture, feel, etc.

Enjoy them all.......it just strikes me as odd how anyone could complain about anything in The Villages...is it perfect,. nope, but then again, where is that perfection. This place has so much to offer, and I am overreacting for sure, but I think it a "cheap shot" to criticize Brownwood, and I still think it is a mark of our society....I want it now and those who do not give me what I want and now are bad people.

Sorry for being negative, but please enjoy this place, whatever town square you choose to visit !

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by sueandskip

The question was about how small the dance floor was.....My answer would be people have a tendancy to keep moving closer and closer to the stage area with there chairs making the dancing area smaller...They also have a bad habit to setting up there gossip area in the entrance area totally blocking them off....

I was at Paddock Square yesterday before any chairs were brought onto the square. The area is basically the same size as LSL in front of the band stand. That is where the similarity ends. Paddock Square has much smaller area on the sides of the band stand and no area at all in the back of the band stand. LSL's dance floor has more than twice the size of Paddock Square's dance floor. It is very easy to "eye ball" it.

Also... the chairs at LSL and SS are have arms on them. Not so in Paddock Square. Not complaining...just making an observation.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Bucco

As I recall, and as the years go by, that recall is not as sharp as it used to be, but I was here right after SS was completed. Not much there...if the developer didn't open it up, it did not exist. Restaurants where there were were all owned by the developer. Crowds were ok, but nothing to write home about, then as the population grew, the crowds grew.

Then came LSL, and for awhile you could come over and look around before the grand opening. We didn't have this forum, but folks said...how pretty but there sure is not much there. Then it grew as the population grew.

Now Brownwood, and it sounds like it will be spectacular. I would rather talk about the state of the art theater and how really nice it is there. The growth, the crowds, etc will come in time.

The person who began this thread spoke of the size of the dance area...obviously that is important to that person, BUT not to everybody and I would suspect those who want a larger dance area will gravitate to a town center that meets with what they want. That is the idea of these 3 town squares...all different architecture, feel, etc.

Enjoy them all.......it just strikes me as odd how anyone could complain about anything in The Villages...is it perfect,. nope, but then again, where is that perfection. This place has so much to offer, and I am overreacting for sure, but I think it a "cheap shot" to criticize Brownwood, and I still think it is a mark of our society....I want it now and those who do not give me what I want and now are bad people.

Sorry for being negative, but please enjoy this place, whatever town square you choose to visit !

Good thoughtful post.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Bucco

As I recall, and as the years go by, that recall is not as sharp as it used to be, but I was here right after SS was completed. Not much there...if the developer didn't open it up, it did not exist. Restaurants where there were were all owned by the developer. Crowds were ok, but nothing to write home about, then as the population grew, the crowds grew.

Then came LSL, and for awhile you could come over and look around before the grand opening. We didn't have this forum, but folks said...how pretty but there sure is not much there. Then it grew as the population grew.

Now Brownwood, and it sounds like it will be spectacular. I would rather talk about the state of the art theater and how really nice it is there. The growth, the crowds, etc will come in time.

The person who began this thread spoke of the size of the dance area...obviously that is important to that person, BUT not to everybody and I would suspect those who want a larger dance area will gravitate to a town center that meets with what they want. That is the idea of these 3 town squares...all different architecture, feel, etc.

Enjoy them all.......it just strikes me as odd how anyone could complain about anything in The Villages...is it perfect,. nope, but then again, where is that perfection. This place has so much to offer, and I am overreacting for sure, but I think it a "cheap shot" to criticize Brownwood, and I still think it is a mark of our society....I want it now and those who do not give me what I want and now are bad people.

Sorry for being negative, but please enjoy this place, whatever town square you choose to visit !

Very good point that has perspective.

[ricksvl]

My experience was with Barnstorm Theater. My husband and I walked in and started looking at some very nice things on their walls. We walked passed the wooden rail fencing and was promptly told that if we were on that side of the fence, we needed a ticket. I tried to explain that we were admiring the decor and did not want to attend a movie at this time. The young lady again told me that we had to buy a ticket to be on that side of the fence and we could not "just look at their decor". This was very insulting and demeaning. This happened just after Thanksgiving. My husband and I have not been back to this movie theater and we may never go back. LMR

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by ricksvl

My experience was with Barnstorm Theater. My husband and I walked in and started looking at some very nice things on their walls. We walked passed the wooden rail fencing and was promptly told that if we were on that side of the fence, we needed a ticket. I tried to explain that we were admiring the decor and did not want to attend a movie at this time. The young lady again told me that we had to buy a ticket to be on that side of the fence and we could not "just look at their decor". This was very insulting and demeaning. This happened just after Thanksgiving. My husband and I have not been back to this movie theater and we may never go back. LMR

I would have asked for the manager. How do you think it can be fixed, if the mangager isn't made aware? Thanksgiving.......probably her second day on the job.

BTW welcome to TOTV.

[mulligan]

Okay, I've got it all figured out. The developer was using selective elimination. All those that need armchairs and a bigger dance area will go to SS and LSL. Those of us who can appreciate his response to various other issues ( such as roping off seats) will be free to enjoy Brownwood. See you there !! I'll be the one inside that allegedly hideous wooden fence waiting for an adult beverage !!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

And...................?
See post #64

My point is....What the heck were they thinking when they planned Paddock Square? Doesn't the developer expect large crowds at Paddock Square as there are at the other two squares? It's going to be very close when all the homes are built south of 466A.