[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Larry Wilson

Its all about overcrowding. We have been here long enough to see the personality of this place change. Once everybody exchanged name cards, made friends with everybody, and there was enough parking spaces, chairs, exercise spots, dancing floor room to dance etc.etc.etc.
Then the building went on steroids and all that changed. I know this will get the "everything is perfect" posters to attack me but it is just too overcrowded here in the winter.
About 4 years ago when half of my wife's exercise class was turned away all winter because not enough spots, she stated her own class.(mainly to know she would have a place on stage!) Now her class is turning people away.
It is rough out there and people do resent snowbirds but...its the nature of the animal world to fight if there is overcrowding.
Once again," the all is is perfect" crowd will hate to hear this but the other smaller developments all around us are much friendlier and none of this tension. When you move to Del Webb or Stonecrest it is a more peaceful existence. It is also true is they come here for our entertainment and restaurants.
So save the attacks because I still live here for the level of sports but my wife would move in a minute. We always talk about the good old days before this place was overcrowded.
Everyone have a great day and I mean it. We are all lucky to be out of the northern winters.

Thank you for your honest opinion. As a "maybe" TV candidate, it is good to hear this. I really like TOTV, sooner or later it all comes out.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Larry Wilson

Its all about overcrowding. We have been here long enough to see the personality of this place change. Once everybody exchanged name cards, made friends with everybody, and there was enough parking spaces, chairs, exercise spots, dancing floor room to dance etc.etc.etc.
Then the building went on steroids and all that changed. I know this will get the "everything is perfect" posters to attack me but it is just too overcrowded here in the winter.
About 4 years ago when half of my wife's exercise class was turned away all winter because not enough spots, she stated her own class.(mainly to know she would have a place on stage!) Now her class is turning people away.
It is rough out there and people do resent snowbirds but...its the nature of the animal world to fight if there is overcrowding.
Once again," the all is is perfect" crowd will hate to hear this but the other smaller developments all around us are much friendlier and none of this tension. When you move to Del Webb or Stonecrest it is a more peaceful existence. It is also true is they come here for our entertainment and restaurants.
So save the attacks because I still live here for the level of sports but my wife would move in a minute. We always talk about the good old days before this place was overcrowded.
Everyone have a great day and I mean it. We are all lucky to be out of the northern winters.

You are spot on and it is only going to get worse.

I had a friend that told me she moved 20 times. I replied by asking what states she has moved to and which of these states she liked the most. She replied by telling me she had not moved away from the area ever but that everytime she could look out a window and could see a neighbor she sell and built a new home.

[angiefox10]

I LOVE to go to the places that everyone else goes to. The crowded restaurants are crowded for a reason. A packed concert is packed for a reason. The Villages have a lot of people for a reason.

That's not to say that it's for everyone, but for me. The more people who are there, the more I like it!

When hubby and I are looking for a new place to eat... We look for the one that has a line! YOU know the food is going to be good!

I can't wait to get to TV!!!! There's a reason so many people are trying to get there!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

I LOVE to go to the places that everyone else goes to. The crowded restaurants are crowded for a reason. A packed concert is packed for a reason. The Villages have a lot of people for a reason.

That's not to say that it's for everyone, but for me. The more people who are there, the more I like it!

When hubby and I are looking for a new place to eat... We look for the one that has a line! YOU know the food is going to be good!

I can't wait to get to TV!!!! There's a reason so many people are trying to get there!!!

Most likely because there is more than one golf course and more than one recreation center! Oh, thats right Stonecrest did add another executive course.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by springfield

I assumed she would want me to move next time, I made the offer to just clear the obvious tension. Good grief, we have enough tension in this world. I think besides being told that it was her spot, it was the attitude that this was "their class" and they wanted to keep it small, so "outsiders" really aren't welcome. We have all been new people at some time, whether it was the new kid in school, or new to a town, or new to TV. I have so enjoyed meeting new people in the different classes. Usually people go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I try to at least smile when I see new people or say hello. One of my favorite sayings is, "there are no strangers here, only friends we haven't met." We never know when a small act of kindness could make someone's day.

springfield, From at TV wannabee: You sound like a great person, and I would be glad to have you as my next door neighbor or fellow class participant if I ever move to TV. I hope you have a more positive experience in your exercise class in the future.

[mr and mrs bike]

After reading this topic for a few days now I have had the converstation about what to do and what to say over and over in my head. I always have the best conversations with myself AFTER the event has taken place as to what to do and what to say. I hope I would say, "I'm sorry, I didn't know we had assigned spots" and then stand there and see what happens. If the person didn't move I would probably slink away and have a really good conversation with myself as to other clever things to say---which I would never do.

[springfield]

I have met so many cool people in the classes. When I meet uncool people, it kind of takes me for a loop. You just pm me when you get down here. The responses have helped me reinforce in my mind that rudeness and "me, me , me" is not what we are all about. Perhaps the powers that be can remind people of that. Hope you turn from a wannabe to a TV-er.

[cquick]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I wish my mom was here to see this kind of thing. She might have changed her mind..

If my mom was here, she'd tell them .... um, I can't say what she'd tell them. But she certainly wouldn't move over just to give a "spot" on the floor to someone else! First come first served! Unless you have your name written in magic marker on the floor!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by cquick

If my mom was here, she'd tell them .... um, I can't say what she'd tell them. But she certainly wouldn't move over just to give a "spot" on the floor to someone else! First come first served! Unless you have your name written in magic marker on the floor!

You are right of course. But then I will have ruined the whole time there thinking about it and being all annoyed and wondering how else I could have handled it. WHY do people do stuff like that????

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You are right of course. But then I will have ruined the whole time there thinking about it and being all annoyed and wondering how else I could have handled it. WHY do people do stuff like that????

Of course we always think of the BEST responses AFTER the fact! We know, if it happens again, we know what we would say or do. Only, it never happens again and all those GREAT responses just fade away. Like my daddy used to always say.... A good girl scout is ALWAYS prepared!

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You are right of course. But then I will have ruined the whole time there thinking about it and being all annoyed and wondering how else I could have handled it. WHY do people do stuff like that????

Plain and simple, Dear Gracie.... they do it because they want to.

[Figmo Bohica]

Be rasied a Military brat then serving 20 in the military, I have a huge number of acquiences and just a few friends. When you move every three years or so, you don't get pushed around much as you learn you have to stand your ground or get run over. I just don't run over to easy. I am not pushy, try to be friendly, but when you push me for no reason, you quickly find that I don't push, but being 6 foot 225 pounds and ugly not many want to mess with me. *S* Don't let rude bullying people push you, once you stand up to them they slink away as the skunks they really are.

[Bogie Shooter]

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[Bogie Shooter]

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Impressive vitae.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Impressive vitae.

Thanks Bogie - there's my new word for today!



Bill