[Roaddog53]

Ya know...as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture. We just shake our heads and attribute it again tothe boldness of these people. So be aware you are not the only one that has people in your yard. However, there is NO shortcut here, just nosy busybodies wanting to look and feel it is their right to do so. LOL

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Roaddog53

Ya know...as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture. We just shake our heads and attribute it again tothe boldness of these people. So be aware you are not the only one that has people in your yard. However, there is NO shortcut here, just nosy busybodies wanting to look and feel it is their right to do so. LOL

You know, as I sit here and read this posting and the thread itself, I have to comment.

The Villages has changed so very much; we have been here since 2000; lived in a number of Villages' bought and sold a number of homes. I worked for The Villages and recall the day when we were called together for the announcement of the purchase of the land south of 466, which as long time residents know, was NOTHING.

One BIG THING that has changed is the manners of those moving here and those who visit. It just seems as if The Villages is not considered someone's HOME any longer....just a spot to visit for a bit, whether it be 5/6 months or a week or so. People will do what ROADDOG has described, turn around in our driveway, and in general disrespect the fact that this is our home. While the amenities are great, this place is HOME for us, not a place to get drunk, play golf, etc.

Perhaps it is just me, but folks sure seemed to have more manners and respect a few years ago. Maybe it is my age, but when I compare the lack of respect and lack of manners that I see here today, I worry a lot about the direction of everything.

Sorry...had to comment and if I offended anyone, I apologize. Just saying how I see it as they say !

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by TrudyM

Thanks I have severe dyslexia and I don't notice typos

Trudy, I was just havin fun with you. Sorry you took it the wrong way.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Bucco

You know, as I sit here and read this posting and the thread itself, I have to comment.

The Villages has changed so very much; we have been here since 2000; lived in a number of Villages' bought and sold a number of homes. I worked for The Villages and recall the day when we were called together for the announcement of the purchase of the land south of 466, which as long time residents know, was NOTHING.

One BIG THING that has changed is the manners of those moving here and those who visit. It just seems as if The Villages is not considered someone's HOME any longer....just a spot to visit for a bit, whether it be 5/6 months or a week or so. People will do what ROADDOG has described, turn around in our driveway, and in general disrespect the fact that this is our home. While the amenities are great, this place is HOME for us, not a place to get drunk, play golf, etc.

Perhaps it is just me, but folks sure seemed to have more manners and respect a few years ago. Maybe it is my age, but when I compare the lack of respect and lack of manners that I see here today, I worry a lot about the direction of everything.

Sorry...had to comment and if I offended anyone, I apologize. Just saying how I see it as they say !

[OnTrack]

Originally Posted by Roaddog53

Ya know...as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture. We just shake our heads and attribute it again tothe boldness of these people. So be aware you are not the only one that has people in your yard. However, there is NO shortcut here, just nosy busybodies wanting to look and feel it is their right to do so. LOL

That's beyond rude.

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[asianthree]

OP i have a five foot long black snake that lives nearby you can come by and let it play in your yard for awhile to be a watch snake

[buggyone]

"as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture."

Sounds to me as if you have a very nice looking birdcage. However, it is rude of people to be walking in your yard and looking in.

You did have some input on this, though, as you decided where to purchase your house and you decided next to a sidewalk.

Still, I agree with you it is extremely rude.

Bucco is also right when he says that it looks as though manners of full-time, seasonal, and renters have changed over the years. I do not consider it disrespecting my space if someone turns around in my driveway, but sure would if they looked in my windows or crossed my yard.

[TrudyM]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Trudy, I was just havin fun with you. Sorry you took it the wrong way.

Sorry I am more than a little jumpy lately. I come on here as you guys for the most part are very witty. And it lightens my mood. I try to join in but I fall short as I am neither clever or witty.

[Roaddog53]

Originally Posted by buggyone

"as we sit here tonight once again we have people that walk along the sidewalk adjacent to our property, and just decide to walk up in our yard and look in our birdcage to see what is in it. It happens AT LEAST once every other day. Sometimes they do it with us out there and sometimes not. We would ask can we we help you and they say they are curious if there is a pool and other equipment. One even asked if we would sell our patio furniture."

Sounds to me as if you have a very nice looking birdcage. However, it is rude of people to be walking in your yard and looking in.

You did have some input on this, though, as you decided where to purchase your house and you decided next to a sidewalk.

Still, I agree with you it is extremely rude.

Bucco is also right when he says that it looks as though manners of full-time, seasonal, and renters have changed over the years. I do not consider it disrespecting my space if someone turns around in my driveway, but sure would if they looked in my windows or crossed my yard.

Very true we had input on where we live, but so did the OP as they walk through their yard/s, so do those on golf courses as they get their balls or hit them in the yard, sidewalk lots, end driveways in villas as turnarounds, corner lots where dogs go, and on and on. It STILL does not make it right and is extremely rude. But than again, I attribute it to the few that decide they are entitled to do so, and their manners. It is just a part of here. I have been all over this country in my travels and still have not found it as prevalent as here. AND.. Yes I like it here and the few won't ruin it for the many. Just grin and bear it. Life goes on. But, for fun, we still have the game we play sometimes for a day on how many rude, self-centered acts can be performed here. We should start a thread on here and see who comes up with the most. lol

[CFrance]

I think it's kind of over the top to blame the rudeness on people living south of 466, as a poster five or so pages back suggested. I've been stewing on that awhile and decided to respond. How can one make a blanket statement like that without some kind of statistics?

[Roaddog53]

Although it is humorous, and sometimes down right astonishing what people do, a first in many cases that we have seen, the positives and good people definitely outweigh those. When you see it, just smile, they don't know what you are up to or thinking than We are getting used to it though and THAT is scary!
That is why when it sounds like complaining, it is more a sanity check asking or informing others what just happened and seeing if it is us or...

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by TrudyM

Sorry I am more than a little jumpy lately. I come on here as you guys for the most part are very witty. And it lightens my mood. I try to join in but I fall short as I am neither clever or witty.

Trudy, listen to me-----------

You are just as clever and witty as most people on here. Stop beating
yourself up.

Please continue to join in whenever you feel like it. I enjoy your posts.

I especially enjoy the picture in your signature. I feel like that sometimes
also.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by TrudyM

Sorry I am more than a little jumpy lately. I come on here as you guys for the most part are very witty. And it lightens my mood. I try to join in but I fall short as I am neither clever or witty.

Hey Trudy, that statement WAS clever and witty!

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Bucco

You know, as I sit here and read this posting and the thread itself, I have to comment.

The Villages has changed so very much; we have been here since 2000; lived in a number of Villages' bought and sold a number of homes. I worked for The Villages and recall the day when we were called together for the announcement of the purchase of the land south of 466, which as long time residents know, was NOTHING.

One BIG THING that has changed is the manners of those moving here and those who visit. It just seems as if The Villages is not considered someone's HOME any longer....just a spot to visit for a bit, whether it be 5/6 months or a week or so. People will do what ROADDOG has described, turn around in our driveway, and in general disrespect the fact that this is our home. While the amenities are great, this place is HOME for us, not a place to get drunk, play golf, etc.

Perhaps it is just me, but folks sure seemed to have more manners and respect a few years ago. Maybe it is my age, but when I compare the lack of respect and lack of manners that I see here today, I worry a lot about the direction of everything.

Sorry...had to comment and if I offended anyone, I apologize. Just saying how I see it as they say !

Agree ............ and I just thought it was me getting nastier with age!

[notlongnow]

First of all I don't live there, YET! But after reading the whole thread I am going to be the the one that does not get it. I lived on a very busy corner in my town for about 2 1/2 decades and had people walk across the corner of my yard everyday. In all that time I had no damage and in some cases got a chance to meet someone in my neighborhood that I otherwise would not know.
In all the responses the one that was the most sane was,

I hate to ruin all the drama, but have you ever thought about just being honest?

The next time it happens go out and say "Stop cutting through my yard, you're making me MENTAL, please Knock it off."

Posted by Patty55.

I also have my office on an acre that I have many people walk across everyday and still no damage nor do I feel the need to confront them or detour them. It is just someone on their way to somewhere and but a moment in my life.

I would draw the line at looking into any space in my house or private areas, that is a different subject altoghether and does not sound like the case here.
As far as the responses, I know that some of them were tongue in cheek but some were very serious and sounded like they were solutions that were in use in TV.
I am not one to cut accross someone yard but I find it hard to see much harm in it if no damage is done, no poo is left and nobody is looking into a birdcage, that one was weird!
I hope that when I live there that my neighbors are not employing trip wires, Punji stakes, barracades or calling the sherrif. Sounds like over thinking the problem to me.

To me it seems like a chance to meet someone new and if that does not work out then do like Patty55 says, tell them to quit it because you can't get over it for some reason.

The lawn maintenance people probably do more damage than someone walking accross your yard and you pay them!

I don't think that someone walking accross your corner is an assault on you but just a short cut.
I have walked around TV several times and have never felt the need for a short cut. However, where my dad lives I could see me walking down between someones house to talk to a neighbor rather than getting in my cart and driving to the next road over and then walking back to them behind their house, seems silly.

I would end with maybe this is a learning moment for those in the future. If something like this gets under your skin so much then a corner lot may not be for you.

EB