[JoeinFL]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Long time listener, first time caller.
I agree in part, with the OP.
However, I'm also getting very sick and tired of being judged for going out and getting on with my life. I get dirty looks, rude comments and more when I go to the store because I'm not wearing a mask. I do not wear this garb because I already had covid and have had an FDA approved antibody test showing that I have the antibodies.
Before you judge people, think about what you DON'T know about them. Maybe if everyone just worried about themselves, we'd have a more harmonious community.

Very happy to hear that you recovered from Covid. I'm sure then, that your'e very well versed. Unfortunately, we all get judged at times for one reason or another. However,wearing a mask while shopping can offer protection to others as well as the one wearing it.
Stay safe!

[EdFNJ]

WOW. All these first time posters just popping out of nowhere.

[Marykschulz]

Go for it! Just don’t ask hospitals to take care of you if you get sick.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by davem4616

trying to compare the world that we live in today to what the world was like when this country was established is a flawed basis for your argument....

Why is that?

[wsachs]

How about taking a walk, run or jog? Sit outside and read. Ride in the golf cart.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

WOW. All these first time posters just popping out of nowhere.

I've read this forum for 7 years, but never actually signed up and posted because I watched in dismay how many first time posters were treated.
Everyone here had a first post.
Have a nice day!

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

WOW. All these first time posters just popping out of nowhere.

Does the fact that one has spent many hours on this site expressing their opinion make their opinion right, better, or more worthy?

[jonathanb]

We stopped playing PB long before The Villages closed the courts. I understand that many want to wait until every last bit of this virus is gone and that’s ok. But there is a time where we as retirees or people who are still working to support themselves and their families need to begin to get back to normal life. With such a limited number of cases in The Villages and tri county area and with social distancing it is my OPINION that we can begin to get outside and start our lives again.

[HelenLCSW]

Originally Posted by npwalters

You are not the only person that feels that way. There are many that believe The Villages is always right and forget that they work for us, we should take no risk, that the virus is omnipresent and can be transmitted through the air over long distance, and that we should just shut up and be compliant. They will also be quick to try to run your life.

These are not Villages rules —they are CDC recommendations

[fishers of men]

Thank you! I agree with absolutely everything you wrote!

[eyc234]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Long time listener, first time caller.
I agree in part, with the OP.
However, I'm also getting very sick and tired of being judged for going out and getting on with my life. I get dirty looks, rude comments and more when I go to the store because I'm not wearing a mask. I do not wear this garb because I already had covid and have had an FDA approved antibody test showing that I have the antibodies.
Before you judge people, think about what you DON'T know about them. Maybe if everyone just worried about themselves, we'd have a more harmonious community.

Can not vouch whether you had it or not but if you did, you should know that having antibodies has not been proven to be any protection from not getting it again or even passing it on to others.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Artar

It's time to get on with our lives! The villages needs to take the chains off the gates and allow residents the use of OUR amenities. I and many more like me have had it. I would rather take a calculated risk and live life on my terms than to cower in my living room listening to the liberal talking heads feeding me lies and half truths. It should be clear by now that this entire fiasco will be the end of the Republic unless we as individuals say"no more".
As for me, I'll take my chances out in the fresh air with others who enjoy playing senior softball. Yes I'll be taking a risk, but it needs to be my choice. As for those of you who wish to condemn my attitude as reckless I say MYOB. I know there will be many who will say this is selfish, I say it's more selfish to sit comfortably at home while Millions of young families struggle without work, without money, without hope.

No political slams plz. And...doing these activities should not be at the expense of others and their health.

[rjsantos592]

Then protect yourself by staying home, then you won't have to worry about other people effecting you. Whine whine whine

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by npwalters

Does the fact that one has spent many hours on this site expressing their opinion make their opinion right, better, or more worthy?

Never said that but when all of a sudden in this thread (including the OP) which is obviously intended to "inflame" (TROLL) all these new people show up. There's been DOZENS of threads like this one so where were they then? Sorry, if it looks like a fish and smells like a fish it's fishy. I'd love to see the IP of all these "random" new posters as I hardly think they would use a VPN.

[Joe C.]

I prefer to go out and socialize and get on with my life.
This pandemic won't go away until an effective vaccine is developed.
We are ALL going to get exposed to Covid at some time in the future,
and most all of us will survive.
Those who wish to hide at home and minimize their social exposure,
are well within their rights to do so just as those who want to venture
out and get on with life.
Shutting down the economy is the worst thing to happen...
The Swedes have it right.