[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Boomer

. . .
Then I read the part that tells what the Gray Owls really do.

These guys meet someplace and carpool to a Hooters somewhere. But hey, who’s to say that they are not discussing great ideas while they are there.

Boomer the Assumer

Three Dimensional Art?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by otherbruddaDarrell

Solution to the culture problem.......................if you don't like what TV has to offer then don't buy here. Problem solved.

Other Brudda, we have a rich culture here, one that is steeped in information gathered over years of living, traveling, raising kids, working at our careers, doing our best, sometimes failing, crying, learning, forgiving and a LOT of laughter. I think that the culture here is one of great socialization and that the people who move here do not wish to live alone.

I think the culture here is hugely educated, many in formal academic settings and many in the school of life. We have a lot to learn from each other and a lot to share. We haven't reached the age of entry without forming some very solid and very stubborn ideas about things and we know enough to give each other a little room on issues.

I think we know how to drink tea and Manhattans, and even if we didn't grow up in Manhattan, we carry with us our culture, our background, our geographic origins. We are a diverse group, yet very similar. We have lived long enough to have learned a lot, seen a lot and forgotten a lot.. on purpose.

This is a perfect place and a perfect culture for me. A culture of new beginnings.

[bkcunningham1]

Gracie, please don't ever, even in jest, pray to God to keep from feeling so dumb around anyone. You are absolutely the Pearl of Allah whose culture surpasses all others. You are the Hand of Faith and golden in your wisdom. You resemble the Heart of Eternity, valued for your uniqueness. You are like painite, the rarest gem in the world.

You are the epitome of culture. Your words are very moving and wise.

[zcaveman]

There is a club here called "Eating in the Raw". Can you imagine my embarrassment when I found it was raw vegetables they were talking about?

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by uujudy

Three Dimensional Art?

Judy, I am sure you are absolutely right. And I feel quite certain that such a highbrow discussion would eventually evolve into debating that classic question, "Does life imitate art or does art imitate life?"

And, zcaveman, I saw that club name, too, and I wondered if anybody ever misinterpreted and decided to show up for a meeting.

You know, maybe this whole culture issue under discussion here just goes to show that if TV ain't got it, you don't need it.

Boomer

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

IMHO - I am a native New Yorker, (Westchester County, not the city) who lived within driving distance of everything the city has to offer, (plays, museums) which some people consider to be culture in it's highest form.
I have visited the Statue of Liberty once and have been to the Empire Sate Building twice. I would be willing to say that a great majority of New Yorkers don't go to these cultured events as frequently as they claim but go home after a hard days work and watch television. It's nice to know that it is readily accessible. There is a vibrancy to the city in terms of having many places to visit if one has enough money to party seven nights a week. If someone moved away from this type of culture, a vacation to New York where they could attend as many of these functions as possible would be a way to look at it. My impression is that people in other parts of the country have taken vacations to see broadway plays, etc. that most New Yorkers have.
They only culture I care about is living in a place where the people are nice and willing to help others. Where there main goal in life is to stay healthy and happy and share their lives with people they care about.
To each his/her own.

People are as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln

Culture to me? Riding the Staten Island Ferry from Staten Island to NYC and taking in all the beautiful sites......why it's almost as nice as driving around The Villages in our golf cart.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Other Brudda, we have a rich culture here, one that is steeped in information gathered over years of living, traveling, raising kids, working at our careers, doing our best, sometimes failing, crying, learning, forgiving and a LOT of laughter. I think that the culture here is one of great socialization and that the people who move here do not wish to live alone.

I think the culture here is hugely educated, many in formal academic settings and many in the school of life. We have a lot to learn from each other and a lot to share. We haven't reached the age of entry without forming some very solid and very stubborn ideas about things and we know enough to give each other a little room on issues.

I think we know how to drink tea and Manhattans, and even if we didn't grow up in Manhattan, we carry with us our culture, our background, our geographic origins. We are a diverse group, yet very similar. We have lived long enough to have learned a lot, seen a lot and forgotten a lot.. on purpose.

This is a perfect place and a perfect culture for me. A culture of new beginnings.

Wow. What an honor to call you my friend!

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

There is a club here called "Eating in the Raw". Can you imagine my embarrassment when I found it was raw vegetables they were talking about?

I hope you brought a fig leaf.

[whitevibe]

Is there a chance perhaps of any form of classical, or fusion jazz, piano, instrumental, non-lyrical, unobtrusive, inspiring, uplifting, meditative, peaceful, patriotic, in other words any type of real music other than 'top 40's', would come across those speakers everywhere in town square land? What an environmental upgrade that would be to have some vestige of classy audio, not to mention another attractive enticement to potential future residents. If not, maybe after construction ceases, a poll could be taken for each square for surrounding residents to decide on a particular format or even a variety? On the visual and maintenance side of things, so glad to see more and more empire zoysia instead of floratam, a huge draw for us prospective types.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by whitevibe

Is there a chance perhaps of any form of classical, or fusion jazz, piano, instrumental, non-lyrical, unobtrusive, inspiring, uplifting, meditative, peaceful, patriotic, in other words any type of real music other than 'top 40's', would come across those speakers everywhere in town square land? What an environmental upgrade that would be to have some vestige of classy audio, not to mention another attractive enticement to potential future residents. If not, maybe after construction ceases, a poll could be taken for each square for surrounding residents to decide on a particular format or even a variety? On the visual and maintenance side of things, so glad to see more and more empire zoysia instead of floratam, a huge draw for us prospective types.

I like the music coming accross the speakers.

[rubicon]

I get all the culture I need from my yogurt. You want Broadway go back to Manhattan. It getting more and more expensive to live here. Yes I can afford to live here but it doesn't mean I want to cough up money everytime someone says "I'm borded"

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by whitevibe

Is there a chance perhaps of any form of classical, or fusion jazz, piano, instrumental, non-lyrical, unobtrusive, inspiring, uplifting, meditative, peaceful, patriotic, in other words any type of real music other than 'top 40's', would come across those speakers everywhere in town square land? What an environmental upgrade that would be to have some vestige of classy audio, not to mention another attractive enticement to potential future residents. If not, maybe after construction ceases, a poll could be taken for each square for surrounding residents to decide on a particular format or even a variety? On the visual and maintenance side of things, so glad to see more and more empire zoysia instead of floratam, a huge draw for us prospective types.

I like classics too, but I don't need elevator music played at the squares. I like to hear music from our youth, it makes me feel young.

I cannot even think for a moment how this place would be if we all had a say in things like this and I hope it never changes. Just let it be...it is really fine the way it is. In my humble opinion.

I don't think we need any more "enticements for prospective residents". The herd coming in is extremely plenty.

It is not a friendly hi to you, and I will say I am sorry, but this is my home town and I love it. I don't know if you are a villager or a prospective one, but welcome to the forum. We are a fiesty bunch, as you can see.

In the background can you hear "Night on Bald Mountain"?

[whitevibe]

Nothing wrong with lively debate, and thank you for the welcome. Still being a New Englander at heart, love to hear and share ideas with smart folks living where I'll be working.

[buckscounty]

Well said, I agree and good for you.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by whitevibe

Is there a chance perhaps of any form of classical, or fusion jazz, piano, instrumental, non-lyrical, unobtrusive, inspiring, uplifting, meditative, peaceful, patriotic, in other words any type of real music other than 'top 40's', would come across those speakers everywhere in town square land? What an environmental upgrade that would be to have some vestige of classy audio, not to mention another attractive enticement to potential future residents. If not, maybe after construction ceases, a poll could be taken for each square for surrounding residents to decide on a particular format or even a variety? On the visual and maintenance side of things, so glad to see more and more empire zoysia instead of floratam, a huge draw for us prospective types.

Hi Whitevibe,
Welcome to TOTV!

It might seem like a good idea at first blush for the three different squares to have different types of music playing from the speakers. But fact is, the speakers at the squares are broadcasting the TV radio station. This is an economical and sensible plan. It enables the developer to promote TV from the broadcasts, ensure radio advertisers a larger audience (for which ad rates are set accordingly), and at the same time, contributes a pleasing and familiar ambiance for Villagers and guests at the squares.