[pooh]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Pooh

We are leaving California for the same reasons as yours. But I'm going to miss my kid and grandkids terribly. I will be returning frequently to spoil them rotten.

Last week there was a brutal mass killing right down the street from where I live. My podiatrist and physical therapist have their business upstairs from the hair salon that 8 people perished. Southern California is so expensive, the homeless are abundant, I can feel a tightness in people. People are hurting.

We will be in TV in 3 weeks to look for a home, we are so excited about this new adventure. My Dad has lived in the TV for five years, he's 82. He loves everything the community has to offer. His wife passed away December of last year, she received wonderful medical treatment and the neighbors were so kind to her and my Dad. The sense of community has brought richness to my family. With that said, we are looking forward to The Villages. My political opinions will be kept closed. Even here in California I don't discuss politics, it makes for a long sticky golf game.

I'm pretty happy here in California and I think I'll be happy in Florida, it's all about my perception and attitude.

Also, I need to warn the boys, I'm part of the POSSE and I have a serious water cannon I'm bringing from California.

Here we come!!!!

WELCOME HOME!!!

[JimPete]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

Oh noooo.... You are preaching to the choir here!!! No one can stop me from moving into TV... .I have my lot secured and will sign the papers to start building in December. We have been planning this for over eight years an NO ONE will get in my way!!!!

Y'all better watch out. I think she means it!!!!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by JimPete

Y'all better watch out. I think she means it!!!!

She'll be kickin' butt and takin' names!!!

Bill

[JimPete]

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Skybo

I don’t post much but I try to keep up with the majority of threads. In all the time I’ve been reading this site I can only recall a couple of people who truly seemed unhappy enough here that they wished they didn’t live here. I don’t recall any posts that led me to believe that the poster “hated TV”. Just because someone is unhappy with certain aspects of an area (any area) or they are nostalgic for a less crowded time, that doesn’t mean that they would rather live elsewhere. It doesn’t mean they are old, grouchy, lonely, sick or inactive. No where in the TOTV terms of services does it state that only positive opinions are allowed. For what it’s worth, I love it here and have nothing negative to say about TV, but I support the right of anyone who wants to voice their complaints.

Well stated, Sybo. I agree with everything you said, except the part about not posting much. That, I do.

Originally Posted by quirky3

It starts to feel like cyber-bullying when it goes on too long, IMHO

You make a good point, Quirky3. Many posters have stated why they imagine other people might not like living here. Only Rubicon has said why he stays despite preferring not to. Could be he's the only one reading this thread who feels that way; or could be that others who feel that way don't want to be criticized or disrespected for it.

Me, I love TV, I love it more each and every time I'm there. It is A-OK with me that not everyone agrees.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Well stated, Sybo. I agree with everything you said, except the part about not posting much. That, I do.



You make a good point, Quirky3. Many posters have stated why they imagine other people might not like living here. Only Rubicon has said why he stays despite preferring not to. Could be he's the only one reading this thread who feels that way; or could be that others who feel that way don't want to be criticized or disrespected for it.

Me, I love TV, I love it more each and every time I'm there. It is A-OK with me that not everyone agrees.

Oh.... I didn't understand these two posts and wasn't sure what the two ladies were talking about Now... I think I understand.

I think everyone misunderstood my original post and to be fair, I don't think anyone meant to bully anyone.

I apologize if anyone felt this was in any way to make anyone feel bad. I really did want to understand. I can't do that without asking the question.

The thread took a turn, but I never felt it took a turn to harm anyone.

[Jhooman]

I love you pooh!!!!!!!!!!

[Larry Wilson]

Please don't bully people for not posting.
I have been around long enough to see cliques really bully anyone who says anything the clique doesn't agree with on this board. I've also been around long enough to see some newbies change their feelings about this place after they have lived here a few years.

The only reason I didn't post is I just saw this thread. I often don't have time to look at totv for days.

I really really liked what Pturner,(thanks for saying it Ptuner) redwitch, Taj, Quirky3 and many others said.


I also once thought this place was perfect. Showed it off to everybody.
Now we get out of here whenever we can. Its a big beautiful world and we like new things, experiences,etc. Just like we loved it here for the first few years, it got old for us and things have changed.

We don't hate it here. We see positive and negative here. However, The Villages has the best marketing system I have ever seen. All you ever hear is the positive over and over again. I would like a little balance. The main reason we stay is for all our good friends. Also, as I said many many times, I like the level of play in sports.
On a postive note, everybody have a good night.

[graciegirl]

I think that The Villages no longer buy TV time. Don't use billboards. Don't have salespeople that I have heard of or run into at open houses who pressure or even call you unless you ask them to. Don't do mass mailing. Probably haven't spent a penny on advertising in years unless you count their newspaper. The only place I can hear the song "Friendliest Hometown" is on their website.

Sweetie and I are always explaining to people back in Ohio just where in Florida that we live. They say..."Where is that?" or "What Village?" And then we tell them where it is in central Florida and how we enjoy it........until they start backing away. We do overdo it. I am sure they think we get five dollars a head.

In our new village we have four couples now that we have met who have moved here from the coastal areas in Florida.

[villagegolfer]

Very true, GG. If they were so good at marketing, then why did I hear about this place from a guy at work in 2008.

[runnermi]

I don't live in the Villages currently but will one day in the future. People used to ask me why I was so interested in living there when I had not even visited. One word, Lifestyle. To me, you can be as busy or not busy as you want. I don't want to retire to sit on my butt in my rocking chair or in front of the TV. I want to play, play, play until I no longer can.

I have girlfriend who would hate it in the Villages, she moves often and always to places where she has no close neighbors. If she can see her neighbors it is a problem. She lived in one place where the closest grocery store was 45 minutes away. I would rather jam pins into my eyes than live someplace like that. She is also a poster child of how to screw up your retirement and have pennies to live on but that is another story completely.

My Uncle Harry, couldn't wait to retire. When he did, he kicked back in his lazy boy with his beer and remote control and was dead 7 years later. My point is this, active, mentally stimulated, engaged people are proven to live longer. The Villages offer than environment. If you are bored, it is your own darn fault.

I am an extrovert and I am sure will thrive in the Villages. I can't wait.

[villagegolfer]

Originally Posted by runnermi

I don't live in the Villages currently but will one day in the future. People used to ask me why I was so interested in living there when I had not even visited. One word, Lifestyle. To me, you can be as busy or not busy as you want. I don't want to retire to sit on my butt in my rocking chair or in front of the TV. I want to play, play, play until I no longer can.

I have girlfriend who would hate it in the Villages, she moves often and always to places where she has no close neighbors. If she can see her neighbors it is a problem. She lived in one place where the closest grocery store was 45 minutes away. I would rather jam pins into my eyes than live someplace like that. She is also a poster child of how to screw up your retirement and have pennies to live on but that is another story completely.

My Uncle Harry, couldn't wait to retire. When he did, he kicked back in his lazy boy with his beer and remote control and was dead 7 years later. My point is this, active, mentally stimulated, engaged people are proven to live longer. The Villages offer than environment. If you are bored, it is your own darn fault.

I am an extrovert and I am sure will thrive in the Villages. I can't wait.

Yes, you will thrive here. My wife was non-athletic as she went to a Catholic school that didn't have GYM classes. She has taken up golf, pickle ball, line dancing, yoga and other exercise classes. She is an extrovert and has many friends in our Villa's.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by runnermi

I don't live in the Villages currently but will one day in the future. People used to ask me why I was so interested in living there when I had not even visited. One word, Lifestyle. To me, you can be as busy or not busy as you want. I don't want to retire to sit on my butt in my rocking chair or in front of the TV. I want to play, play, play until I no longer can.

I have girlfriend who would hate it in the Villages, she moves often and always to places where she has no close neighbors. If she can see her neighbors it is a problem. She lived in one place where the closest grocery store was 45 minutes away. I would rather jam pins into my eyes than live someplace like that. She is also a poster child of how to screw up your retirement and have pennies to live on but that is another story completely.

My Uncle Harry, couldn't wait to retire. When he did, he kicked back in his lazy boy with his beer and remote control and was dead 7 years later. My point is this, active, mentally stimulated, engaged people are proven to live longer. The Villages offer than environment. If you are bored, it is your own darn fault.

I am an extrovert and I am sure will thrive in the Villages. I can't wait.

Interesting visual, Gail!!

With your overall outlook, it sounds like you'll be perfectly happy in TV!

Bill

[Larry Wilson]

As a CEO, I got a free lifestyle visit. My friend who is is the VP of Purina just got an invitation to stay free at his convenience. That's marketing.

A few friends were golfing in Scotland and they all got invitations to stay free. They are also in conversations to get another golf pro to live here. They gave Nancy Lopez a great deal for her to live here. They have offered deals to many golf pros. That marketing.

When you get on every major news media by having a book tour, a governor, high profile Republicans, visit or A President to be, that is marketing. It doesn't just happen. It costs for the security, lodging for the entourage, meals, entertainment, transportation. That's all marketing. How about having FOX news broadcast from here twice. Have any idea what that cost or how many people that reached? That's marketing.

I get how anybody who is looking forward to moving here( I did too) or is new here or just loves it. Enjoy it.
Phone is ringing and I've got much to do today. Everyone have a great day!

[villagegolfer]

Originally Posted by Larry Wilson

As a CEO, I got a free lifestyle visit. My friend who is is the VP of Purina just got an invitation to stay free at his convenience. That's marketing.

A few friends were golfing in Scotland and they all got invitations to stay free. They are also in conversations to get another golf pro to live here. They gave Nancy Lopez a great deal for her to live here. They have offered deals to many golf pros. That marketing.

When you get on every major news media by having a book tour, a governor, high profile Republicans, visit or A President to be, that is marketing. It doesn't just happen. It costs for the security, lodging for the entourage, meals, entertainment, transportation. That's all marketing. How about having FOX news broadcast from here twice. Have any idea what that cost or how many people that reached? That's marketing.

I get how anybody who is looking forward to moving here( I did too) or is new here or just loves it. Enjoy it.
Phone is ringing and I've got much to do today. Everyone have a great day!

I think everybody gets the drift of "marketing" thank-you. They have an outstanding marketing department. What are are you attempting to convey?