[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I don't agree with the harsh words in that post but, I can only speak for myself here. I am not the slightest bit jealous of those who purchased homes south of 44. I much prefer living in the northern part of The Villages. I'm located close to Lake Sumter Landing and love the convenience of all the retail and restaurants we have close to us. I also find the northern part of The Villages more beautiful than the areas south of 44.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Why did you add that little zinger……?

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Different strokes for different folks. I would not live anywhere if there was not the convenience of retails stores, restaurants, big box stores and medical facilities very near by. Mallory Square is a perfect location for all those conveniences.

Exactly. I totally agree that people have different preferences. That’s why I don’t get people who live north of 44 feel the need to opine on their dislike of south of 44. We purposely chose south because of the outdoor options and lack of congestion. We looked at resales in the north but it didn’t suit our needs. We hate box stores and avoid them when possible but that doesn’t mean we criticize those that frequent them.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

Exactly. I totally agree that people have different preferences. That’s why I don’t get people who live north of 44 feel the need to opine on their dislike of south of 44. We purposely chose south because of the outdoor options and lack of congestion. We looked at resales in the north but it didn’t suit our needs. We hate box stores and avoid them when possible but that doesn’t mean we criticize those that frequent them.

Exactly. Why do so many feel so threatened. Yes, I believe that they feel threatened, not jealous, for some reason.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Why did you add that little zinger……?

Zinger? Not a zinger. Just an observation that I have made. Every time I head south of 44, I look for those beautiful water falls and gardens that are on several major street corners north of 44 and south of 466. I have not seen one of them south of 44. Are there any???????

I was sold on the beauty of The Villages with all the plentiful gorgeous plantings and those lovely corners with the waterfalls. The plantings of flowers south of 44 do not compare to what there is north of 44. Believe me, I have looked and it is not the same as what we have north of 44.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Exactly. Why do so many feel so threatened. Yes, I believe that they feel threatened, not jealous, for some reason.

Threatened? Seriously? Why would I feel threatened because I live south of 466 and a 9 minute golf cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing? Is it because I don't have Turnpike noise to fear because of the direction of the wind? Is it because I don't have a prison in close proximity to my home? Or maybe it is because of the lack of restaurants close to my home? Oh, I know..... I must feel threatened because I don't have blasting from the quarry close to my home. Are those any reasons to feel threatened?

I've been very civil in my responses regarding the north vs south debates but I just had to let you know how I really feel.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Threatened? Seriously? Why would I feel threatened because I live south of 466 and a 9 minute golf cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing? Is it because I don't have Turnpike noise to fear because of the direction of the wind? Is it because I don't have a prison in close proximity to my home? Or maybe it is because of the lack of restaurants close to my home? Oh, I know..... I must feel threatened because I don't have blasting from the quarry close to my home. Are those any reasons to feel threatened?

I've been very civil in my responses regarding the north vs south debates but I just had to let you know how I really feel.

That's where you are creating a problem that isn't there. Why are you trying to promote a "North vs. South" agenda in the first place? Are you bored or just trolling? Maybe since you finally threw away your Covid mask you need a little more excitement in your life?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

That's where you are creating a problem that isn't there. Why are you trying to promote a "North vs. South" agenda in the first place? Are you bored or just trolling? Maybe since you finally threw away your Covid mask you need a little more excitement in your life?

Believe me. I did not start the debate about north vs south which, BTW, started a long time ago. I joined in the debate and I willfully enjoy the discussion, especially when the folks in the north are told they are "threatened" by the development in the south. Trolling? Not hardly.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Threatened? Seriously? Why would I feel threatened because I live south of 466 and a 9 minute golf cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing? Is it because I don't have Turnpike noise to fear because of the direction of the wind? Is it because I don't have a prison in close proximity to my home? Or maybe it is because of the lack of restaurants close to my home? Oh, I know..... I must feel threatened because I don't have blasting from the quarry close to my home. Are those any reasons to feel threatened?

I've been very civil in my responses regarding the north vs south debates but I just had to let you know how I really feel.

Totally unnecessary.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Totally unnecessary.

Well, we will have to agree to disagree.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Well, we will have to agree to disagree.

Not on TOTV. Here we can disagree to disagree.

[asianthree]

” My house is in a village that is far superior to yours”… and how stupid were you to buy elsewhere.

One can live anywhere in TV, but only the small minded point out the statement above. Maybe it’s the age factor, or upbringing, or the summer heat.

[thelegges]

We play golf everywhere in TV, since 07, from tip of the north to where the south has completed courses. I play 7 days a week, so have met wonderful people all over TV.

Many of the older residents in the north, stay very close to their home base, some have no idea where Southern Oaks is. Would never travel to LSL, or play at Havana, “it’s just too far. The expansion doesn’t seem to bother them, and are happy people can buy a home and enjoy TV. Rarely travel outside the bubble. Rarely shop online. Love where they live,

In our area of LSL, yes one can find shopping, within minutes, but playing golf with many from the area, they will somewhat go outside their circle, but many don’t play golf in the most northern or southern reaches. Some seem to shop and play golf very close to home. Brick and mortar is very important to have within 5-10 minutes.
In their buying days we’re told this was the end of TV, some very unhappy with the continued growth and “overcrowding”. “Those” people by the turnpike come to our area and make it impossible to shop or play golf. Will defend their territory, and let others know what a mistake it was to buy south. Can’t tell you how many people openly called us idiots for buying new build in Pennacamp, in 2010

Then there are the newer residents, and residents who have left the SS and LSL areas to move south.
Yes there is the prison, (how often to you here residents who actually live there have bad comments).
Or the mine blasts(that subject only comes up from those who live elsewhere, with hearsay or zero experience). Many rumors were started by agents who couldn't sell new, so that wasn't a relevant source

Many have come from high traffic towns, or airports, and turnpike humming they are used to. They travel everywhere, many don’t mind taking 15 minutes to grocery or shopping. They enjoy outside the bubble, walking and the picturesque paths, without dealing with cars, and carts. Many are younger in age, some working, and enjoying all that TV has to offer. They have to defend why they live there. (Just like we did in the new Pennacamp area).

Once the newer Middleton is built the bashing will continue, from residents who just need to defend where they live, and why you have chosen poorly.
I have never understood why one with no experience in someone else’s Village is so negative about the area. It’s only hearsay for them, so why spend so much time being so negative or as the younger gens experience “ bullying“.

We can’t wait for the newer areas, and plan to move again as Middleton area become available. Because we Enjoy change, and new places, and not afraid to drive more than 15 minutes

[Funkman]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Not on TOTV. Here we can disagree to disagree.

No we can't

[Flyers999]

thelegges, I admire your spirit of embracing change and new horizons, but to move for the sake of these things, just shocks my sensibilities. Especially since you will be staying in TV.
I like my home, area, neighbors and the convenience to shopping, golf, etc., and wouldn't dream of moving. But to each their own and good luck at Middleton.

[Lottoguy]

The new house syndrome sometimes clouds the "location, location, location" saying.