[asianthree]

Originally Posted by chenault55

I would imagine the pool they were not welcome was one of the resident only pools but there are plenty of others here they can go to.

Chenault55, Member since 2012, still misinformed about pools. Adult, family, sports, and country club pools which require a priority membership. But no resident only pools.

[mike234]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't think there are any. Some of the country clubs have pools that are restricted to club members.

some country club pools are restricted to club members? well, I defiantly do not know what that is.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by smitty2karen

I hope this is not true. I am arriving on Saturday and will be renting for 3 months. I was hoping to meet new people while I am in TV. Was looking forward to it until reading this.

Not to worry smitty2karen as there are lots and lots of friendly people in The Villages. Don’t let my post or any other scare you away or make a quick negative judgement of the residents of The Villages. There are approximately 135,000 people living either part-time or full time in The Villages. We come from every State and from all “walks of life”. That said most are retired and the vast majority are some of the most interesting, kind and considerate people you will find anywhere on the planet. Safe travels and enjoy your time in The Villages.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

I am getting a sense when I tell my neighbors that I am renting, they disengage with me and although friendly, they seem to behave differently with the owners here, am I wrong in what I am sensing?

(I understand the sense of community between owners but...)

I also understand that renters can be an issue, however, that is not the case with me. I was an owner before I came here to test out area before purchasing, until the prices went so far up, that if I wanted to buy, I may no longer be able to afford to buy here. I am also home-bound due to illness so no parties, no noise and I maintain the property as if it were my own.

I hope I am wrong about this....

We rented for a year before buying a few years ago. We noticed the same treatment. However, when we bought in another village we found the few renters in the neighborhood were most welcome.

[Rsenholzi]

I found before I bought , it depended on the neighborhood I rented in. Some were really open and welcoming and others were just plain awful. You need to feel out the area you pick. Once I bought , I always make sure all feel welcome. A renter is treated no differently than an owner in my neighborhood. Keep searching and you will eventually find one you like

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

I am getting a sense when I tell my neighbors that I am renting, they disengage with me and although friendly, they seem to behave differently with the owners here, am I wrong in what I am sensing?

(I understand the sense of community between owners but...)

I also understand that renters can be an issue, however, that is not the case with me. I was an owner before I came here to test out area before purchasing, until the prices went so far up, that if I wanted to buy, I may no longer be able to afford to buy here. I am also home-bound due to illness so no parties, no noise and I maintain the property as if it were my own.

I hope I am wrong about this....

[mike234]

I went to the always welcoming orange blossom pool. not. I was asked by a resident, of all people, was I a priority person. I replied "I think so"
in 5 minutes the pool patrol was in my face, asking for my credentials. they walked away, embarrassed, and I just smiled. if I had a picture, it would be priceless.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by smitty2karen

I hope this is not true. I am arriving on Saturday and will be renting for 3 months. I was hoping to meet new people while I am in TV. Was looking forward to it until reading this.

don’t pay attention to this stuff , I don’t know anyone who cares about whether your a renter or live here and I’ve had 6 different homes here ,and with ID you’ll receive you are welcome in all the pools except some country club pools that you have to pay a little extra. I have rented out my homes for 3 months in winter most years I’ve been here , by the time I got back my renters had made more friends in my neighborhood then I had . Welcome to the villages

[Ele201]

I have to say I enjoyed reading your post. Good life advice there! Thanks. Just one thing though: Covid isn’t keeping everyone home. Whenever I visit Brownwood Paddock, it’s packed!

Originally Posted by DAVES

There is no answer to this question except it depends. We know that all people are not the same and yet we tend to think they are example, renters vs owners. People 55 vs 85 hair color etc etc etc.

We discuss one issue at a time and yet reality is never that way. With covid people do not get out as much. Home bound may have soured your views-that is normal.

"I may no longer be able to buy here." It is true that prices have gone up here but prices have gone up everywhere. You need to review your finances and decide what you can afford. Almost fortunately, I grew up POOR. To quote a friend, I was an overnight success. It only took me 45 years of hard work. Being happy is a choice. No matter what you have, others will have more. Enjoy what you have

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Why invest time in building a friendship with someone here here today gone tomorrow?

Having said friendly chats are great. Have met some fascinating people here.

Friends is yet another book. Friends is another word so overused that it has lost all meaning. One of my FRIENDS told me his daughter has 2,000 friends on facebook.
My reply was and she knows who two of them are.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by smitty2karen

I hope this is not true. I am arriving on Saturday and will be renting for 3 months. I was hoping to meet new people while I am in TV. Was looking forward to it until reading this.

Wife and I have rented for over twenty years.
No problems.
Only missed last winter and this one because of Covid restrictions.

[Ele201]

Good one!! True, that.

[Ele201]

Originally Posted by mike234

I love people who correct grammar and other peoples spelling. you very graciously corrected the word their and there. that's important. are you sure you used the word effect vs affect correctly?

You’re right there, it’s affect, not effect that’s correct!

[Velvet]

[QUOTE=retiredguy123;2043562]What is a resident only pool? I have never heard of any pools being restricted to residents only.[/

‘Sport Pools

Be sure to check the sport pool activity schedule before you go. Schedules are available in the Recreation News insert, on pool bulletin boards or by calling the center where the pool is located. Sport pools are designated for exercise programming.

All Villages sport pools are for residents only (age 30 and older).’

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by smitty2karen

I hope this is not true. I am arriving on Saturday and will be renting for 3 months. I was hoping to meet new people while I am in TV. Was looking forward to it until reading this.

Not to worry. You'll meet plenty of nice people...

TOTV is not representative of TV as a whole...

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Ele201

You’re right there, it’s affect, not effect that’s correct!

Auto correct often inserts what it wants. I always re-read my post before sending and nearly always have to correct things or reenter parts that were deleted. Occasionally it will make changes as I hit the submit button. I then have to edit my post, but I have had responses asking me what I mean before I can complete the edit. Because of my experience with this phenomenon, I rarely comment on another's use of incorrect spelling or choice of words, unless I find it funny.