I haven't heard that analogy used in a while, but it sure is appropriate.:)

The patio villas garage doors being open is what is stopping me from thinking about buying one. We stayed in a turnkey beautiful one but when looking out the garage doors of others were open and not a pleasing view. Not all week but a couple of the days. Otherwise a very lovely neighborhood.

Just wonderful
 

I think it is just wonderful that all of you have the time to research all of these regulations in the county laws and in the deed restrictions - and still have time to enjoy all the great things in The Villages.

Personally, I would rather play golf than do all that researching over these non-issues that really do not hurt anyone - but each to their own.

I have a double garage and a golf car garage so it is no problem for me. As far as I know, all houses in The Villages have a driveway and a garage. Why not just park there?

Gee...I hate to admit it, but we keep our garage door open at all times...from morning till night...to allow a beautiful breeze cool our garage and home.

And if I see a bunch of cars parked on the street, I think that someone is having a party and I'm glad for them...party on, people!

I also hate to admit that I was one of those who parked on the street for over a year when I had my clunker that leaked oil and I couldn't afford to have it fixed. Now, I have a new clunker that does not leak oil so I keep it in our driveway.

Go ahead...throw tomatoes :throwtomatoes::throwtomatoes::throwtomatoes:

PS I never got a warning, a telephone call or a ticket!

My bad, thought streets were for driving cars and garages were for parking cars. I stand corrected. Gotta go play golf but before I do I will park my 1,000 degree car on the street. Thanks for the info.:icon_wink:

Woe is me. stuck up here in Md with nasty weather and too much time to read TOTV rather than playing golf like Gracie and friends.

My previous posts with citataions from the Sumter County code were meant to respond to several confused posters who did seem to have some issues with inconsiderate neighbors and their parking actions. See previous post by someone parking their "oil leaking, clunker" in the street for an extended time and bragging to us all.

Fortunately , snowbirds that we are with a CYV in Jacaranda Island, we:D have had no issues with on strret parking by our generally most considerate neighbors.

Boy, I want to play some golf.

Parking concerns
 

Nine pages of this stuff. Now I know why I don't retire.
I can hardly wait to see a thread on the "Troll Patrols" in the new areas.

What else
 

It was chilly this AM what else were we to do?

This is the kind of stuff that really bugs me. Who cares enjoy life and quite worrying about what everyone else does or doesn't do to your liking. The one thing I want to avoid above ALL else is to be surrounded by alot of busy bodies with nothing better to do than stick there nose in my business. It's the same with fences let people alone it doesn't affect you get a life. You have a chance to live in the best place in the world and a few of you worry warts spend your time bothering people and conplaining about ( dogs, kids, cars, golfcarts, fences, noise, crowds, grass, etc) I could have gone on. You few folks not only make yourself miserable but other people to, sorry I just had to vent again, it's good for my blood presure. Love ya'll

It's hard to imagine the criticism :rant-rave: directed at those who enjoy participating in threads like this. As you age, you not only need physical exercise but cerebral exercise. Researching and creative composing is a wonderful way to achieve that exercise. It should be encouraged ..... not discouraged.

I play golf and softball, deep sea fish, fly a Cessna :plane: with my wife (she's a pilot) on occasion, read books, ride a Harley and still find time to enjoy the cerebral exercise that TOTV offers. Further, there have been down times because of weather, illness or waiting for a contractor,when posting here offers an opportunity to pleasantly and creatively pass time. I imagine some posters may have transient infirmities and participation on TOTV during idol time is appreciated.

Funny thing though, the grumps who rain on the parade of others chilout, still have time to post here anyway. Good for them. Even criticism is a form of participation and evidence that threads are being read. Here's to the grumps :beer3:

To the researchers and posters :BigApplause: thank you and keep on posting.

Just my opinion....now I'm going out to have fun. :gc: See......you can do both.

P.S. I've been trying for so long to find an opportunity to use that neat golf cart icon.:D

TOTV is a form of recreation for a lot of posters. I have personally learned a ton of information on Village issues, contractors to use, restaurants, medical, etc.

Buc, I hate to see you so irritated. K-9 posts some wonderful animal threads. Perhaps they'll cheer you up.

Dear Challenger,

I am deeply offended that you feel I was "bragging" about parking my "clunker" in the street.

I was just trying to point out that sometimes there is a reason why people have to park in the street or why they have their garage doors open.

Luckily, I have kind and considerate neighbors who understood my situation and were fine with my car where it was. They were also sad for me when my car died.

I have to close now in order to go to Church. I will pray for you and your nasty weather in Maryland.

CJ

Buc. I was so sad until I got to the Love Y'all.

You are right of course. We do have TOO much time on our hands. And Bare is right too, it is a little of back fence chatting and anonymous run-the-world stuff too. Guilty of both myself.

I love you too Buc.