[BlueHeronFan]

Ok, I am a bit confused here.

My understanding is that Morse & Buena Vista were the county roads, and that the County was responsible for the maint. etc because it ran as a thoroughfare from one end to the other connecting county roads.

The other roads were TV roads, and I personally have witnessed The Villages VCDD having the maintanence done, and spoke to them during and afterwards regarding some cleanup issues.

I find it hard to believe the streets within any particular Village are public roads. Especially since the recent discussing with regards to the gate changes happening requiring having to swipe the card for neighborhood entry and related visitor entries.

Please link me somewhere to help me understand different. Please, comments from only those who actually live in The Villages. Thanks.

[villages07]

Blue... Check out thE cdd website

http://www.districtgov.org/faq.aspx

In the FAQ section, it says cdd responsible for street signs, sidewalks, etc until maintenance is turned over to the county. So, perhaps the CDD is initially responsible until the county takes over. This may be just applicable to Sumter. I thought the situation was different in Marion and may be different in Lake.

In short, the intent is for Sumter county to maintain the roads, except for villa roads.

[swrinfla]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

This seems like a big to do over nothing. Been here 8 years and can count on one hand the number of solicitors that have come to the door.
Just how many have been to your door that you now need "No Trespassing" signs?

In my 5 1/2 years, there's been only one unsolicited knock on my door! I told that caller, in no uncertain terms, "Do not solicit here in The Villages. You are NOT welcome and will surely be asked to go away!"

So far as I know, that caller went away and never called on nearby folks, again!

SWR

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by Mudder

Are various groups permitted to go door to door handing out materials? A few minutes ago two women from Jevohav Witness were in our driveway wqanting to drop off some materials. I respectfully declined, they went to the next house and so on. Just wondering is there any kind of policy about groups doing this?

I wonder how many times a year they will go to each home in the villages. Will they make it a weekly ritual? Monthly? Twice a year? Is there really a problem here at America's Friendliest Hometown?

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by dillywho

What are those panel thingys on some of the rooftops if they're not solar panels? I thought that was what they were. Help!

We had to get them 'to approve' our pv panels, but Florida is a 'right to the sun' state

Linda cannot wait to move down and use her new solar- and wind- powered clothes dryer

We got it at ACE in Southern Trace on sale for $7.59

Though we have the right to an OTA antenna or Satellite Dish, too, we're opting out of that!!

L and L

[salpal]

I'm from Delaware, where all women are witches and we don't knock on your door, we land on your roof with our brooms......so you'd better put a sign on your roof too.



Seriously folks, here's what we do, if we don't know the person at the door (luckily we have a peep window) we do not answer the door. We did that in Delaware and luckily no strangers have knocked on our door here in TV (yet).

[ssmith]

Is going door to door as a JW Soliciting? I was under the impression that it was not. BTW I am not a JW.

Also, Although you have a right to the sun per Florida when you enter a contract (ie TV) you are essentially giving up some of your rights. Aren't you?

I mean no one made you buy in TV but when you decided to buy there...you signed on the dotted line and at that time you traded some freedoms/rights for your wonderful hometown...ie a trade off. Just wondering.

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by ssmith

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Also, Although you have a right to the sun per Florida when you enter a contract (ie TV) you are essentially giving up some of your rights. Aren't you?

I mean no one made you buy in TV but when you decided to buy there...you signed on the dotted line and at that time you traded some freedoms/rights for your wonderful hometown...ie a trade off. Just wondering.

Wonder away!

Before we inked the deals on our two TV places, we made sure we could do what we have been enjoying for 34 years up nawth...
free hot water heating, an electric meter running in reverse, and clean fresh garments dried in the breezy sunshine

Our rooftop array is thoughtfully placed on a roof section that does not impede the architecture of the home nor the suburbiscape look of the neighborhood.

Some of the pool water panels leave a lot to be desired, and for that matter so do some of the monstrosities otherwise known as birdcages.

While most in TV are quite acceptable and form will follow function, there are more than a few in which it seems evident that the designer was not on the payroll at the time the plans were made.

Makes us wanna grow a WVA state flower (radar dish) next to some of them
but nah,. two wrongs do not a right make

L and L

[Talk Host]

I was just thinking. Door to door solicitation is no longer a normal sales or political activity. It was done in the "old days." Today, such activities are done by telemarketing, automated phone recordings, direct mail, internet advertising and email.

So, as some have said, the door to door thing in the Villages really wouldn't be a big issue, just like we probably won't seen any horse and buggies riding around.

We all grew up during a time when door to door was a pretty normal thing, so it's part of our frame of mind. Our kids and grand kids probably have no idea about it. Just like they have never made popcorn on the stove. But it makes for a good intellectual discussion and that's what this forum is all about.

When I was a little kid (less than 10), one day my mother was in the basement washing clothes. A guy came to the back door, and the way he was dressed, I thought he was "the meter man." He asked if my mother was home, so I waltzed him through the house and down to the basement.
My mother was facing her Dexter washing machine when this guy tapped her on the shoulder. He was no meter man, he was a tramp looking for a handout. Fortunately he didn't cause any trouble, but there he was, alone in the basement with me and my mother. You can imagine the conversation around our house for the next few days.

JLK

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

I was just thinking. Door to door solicitation is no longer a normal sales or political activity. It was done in the "old days." Today, such activities are done by telemarketing, automated phone recordings, direct mail, internet advertising and email.

So, as some have said, the door to door thing in the Villages really wouldn't be a big issue, just like we probably won't seen any horse and buggies riding around.

We all grew up during a time when door to door was a pretty normal thing, so it's part of our frame of mind. Our kids and grand kids probably have no idea about it. Just like they have never made popcorn on the stove. But it makes for a good intellectual discussion and that's what this forum is all about.

When I was a little kid (less than 10), one day my mother was in the basement washing clothes. A guy came to the back door, and the way he was dressed, I thought he was "the meter man." He asked if my mother was home, so I waltzed him through the house and down to the basement.
My mother was facing her Dexter washing machine when this guy tapped her on the shoulder. He was no meter man, he was a tramp looking for a handout. Fortunately he didn't cause any trouble, but there he was, alone in the basement with me and my mother. You can imagine the conversation around our house for the next few days.

JLK

OMG! I guess beggars were a better breed back then. Can't see that ending well today.

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

I was just thinking. Door to door solicitation is no longer a normal sales or political activity. It was done in the "old days." Today, such activities are done by telemarketing, automated phone recordings, direct mail, internet advertising and email.

So, as some have said, the door to door thing in the Villages really wouldn't be a big issue, just like we probably won't seen any horse and buggies riding around.

We all grew up during a time when door to door was a pretty normal thing, so it's part of our frame of mind. Our kids and grand kids probably have no idea about it. Just like they have never made popcorn on the stove. But it makes for a good intellectual discussion and that's what this forum is all about.
JLK

hey
are the Ice Cream vendors welcome?
We have seen roach coaches (chuck wagons) but mostly in the construction zones

L and L

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Ajack

I wonder how many times a year they will go to each home in the villages. Will they make it a weekly ritual? Monthly? Twice a year? Is there really a problem here at America's Friendliest Hometown?

Dear Ajack.

I am a two and a half year inhabitor in TV. The only time we had a bunch of folks trying to sell us stuff was the first week we moved in. No strangers have come since, which I feel pretty sure is true of the rest of the 81 K folks here.

We just like to chat on here until we drive each other crazy.

For me it is a short walk, not a drive.

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Dear Ajack.

I am a two and a half year inhabitor in TV. The only time we had a bunch of folks trying to sell us stuff was the first week we moved in. No strangers have come since, which I feel pretty sure is true of the rest of the 81 K folks here.

We just like to chat on here until we drive each other crazy.

For me it is a short walk, not a drive.

I hear you, Gracie. Much to do about nuthin.

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by Ajack

I hear you, Gracie. Much to do about nuthin.

It was an interesting conversation. That's what this forum is for. The people who brought up the topic didn't think it was "nutin" They wanted to talk about it, and we are doing that.

[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have never heard of Jehovah Witness doing any harm to anyone. We have all had them come to save us. Just don't answer the door if it is someone you don't know and the ladies have that long hairdo and are carrying literature.

I think the unsolicited people who sell water softeners are worse.

I don't think a gun is needed for either.

I think it is much ado about nothing.

Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly and JW's are gonna do what they do.

Gracie is kind. I have always admired Jehovah's Witnesses who take their personal time to give free bible studies and share literature. Do other faiths share their faith from door to door besides LDS? Remember the priests that went from door to door? To make fun of people who strive to go to others in all sincerity and earnestness is a noble act. It's not about whether you agree with them or not as a whole, but they are people like you and I who take their faith VERY seriously and study alot. They want to share something from the bible. Some of their articles are absolutely terrific! They are not selling services or items for money. Let us give honor where honor is due and respect those that wish to go to our doors to share something good. I don't think shot guns and saying snide, rude comments to people who are doing a noble deed is necessary. Take a magazine and enjoy whatever article may touch your heart. If a Catholic came to your door with literature, would you treat them unkindly? I'm sure something in any spiritual literature can be enjoyed with a moment over a cup of coffee and silent spiritual reflection can be had. You don't have to agree with everything....but one article might be a wonderful thing to reflect on. Just thought I'd share my personal thoughts.