[ijusluvit]

oh, by the way...

would you just drop us a line someday if the Developer sends you a check for x millions as a quiet, gracious way of thanking you for providing the conduit of so much information and enthusiasm which was a key factor in convincing hundreds, maybe thousands to check out TV and end up here. It would be a classy thing to do since TOTV has been so important in helping him earn xxxx millions. Some of us think he might be classy, but we're not sure.




....I'll just wait here for the good news....

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

oh, by the way...

would you just drop us a line someday if the Developer sends you a check for x millions as a quiet, gracious way of thanking you for providing the conduit of so much information and enthusiasm which was a key factor in convincing hundreds, maybe thousands to check out TV and end up here. It would be a classy thing to do since TOTV has been so important in helping him earn xxxx millions. Some of us think he might be classy, but we're not sure.




....I'll just wait here for the good news....

[kandj]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Dear TH, Tony and OBD,
Thank you and kudos for creating and growing this fabulous forum. One need only spent a minute or two in an unmonitored Internet forum to appreciate the ongoing work it took to keep TOTV the safe and friendly place it is. I owe many friendships in TV to you and I cannot begin to express my gratitude for that!

Please stick around. We've come to see you as family.

All best wishes that the happiest days of your life are ahead of you.

Love,
P

What "P" said!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by villages07

Verrrry interesting. As an early adopter (March 2007) I've had the pleasure of watching this forum grow from taking maybe 5 minutes a day to read all posts to struggling to keep up with it now. I've met a number of wonderful people via this forum.

Thanks to TH, Tony, and OBD for all your hours of work and diligence in keeping this forum alive and civil.

Change, especially unknown change, isn't always easy. Time will tell if this change in ownership will have a positive, neutral, or negative impact on the members experience. Welcome, Kenneth... Congrats on "inheriting" a thriving, active forum. I will be interested to see what your plans are for managing or changing the forum in the future. I have no doubt you will be given a fair and hospitable welcome from the members.

After four years, I will miss you guys so much! You've been great. Talkhost, Darrel and Tony ... thanks for the memories.

Welcome to Kenneth .... I hope you enjoy TOTV as much as the members do!

[bkcunningham1]

Welcome Kenneth! What a wonderful opportunity you've have bought into. Please, please, please. Don't change a thing.

Darrell, Jan and Tony thank you guys for taking the leap of faith it took to start this forum, and thank you for the hours of thankless work you have all put into Talk of the Villages. I hope you have each made a bundle. May God bless each of your paths as you part from this wonderful baby you bore and raised and may He see fit to bless you each in your separate lives. I sincerely thank you for your vision and hard work. Bail ó Dhia ort. B.K. Cunningham

[blue72]

I have enjoyed reading and learning so much these past years. Your creation has enhanced my life and that of so many others. Many of the things I have learned right here on this site has helped me in so many decisions I have made relative to my purchasing our home in TV.
Good luck to all of you guys and thanks again.
Be well.

[barb1191]

Shocking!!!!! Kudos to y'all....Jan, Tony & Other Brudder Darrell (OBD). So sorry to see you leave

This website has become the backbone of TV and it would be nice to get some recognition from the developer for what this site has done for the developer's sales, however, don't hold your breath.

Welcome to our new leader Kenneth and best of luck in your endeavor. See yah around and we'll leave the light on for yer....

Most of us are such dedicated members to TOTV and hope it remains with the high standards we have become accustomed to.

[Schaumburger]

I can only echo what the previous posters have said. TOTV has given me a wealth of knowledge regarding TV that I would not have had otherwise. Thank you for your service to TV's frogs, snowbirds, snowflakes and wannabees.

And welcome to Kenneth.

[jebartle]

In the weee hours of the morning, this forum has been my babysitter....Sooooo appreciate all your hard work and I know that you have left us in good hands....Look forward to your posts in the future..

[jackz]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

I can only echo what the previous posters have said. TOTV has given me a wealth of knowledge regarding TV that I would not have had otherwise. Thank you for your service to TV's frogs, snowbirds, snowflakes and wannabees.

And welcome to Kenneth.

Agree, thanks for your hard work and efforts in making TOTV a valuable source for future Villagers.

[Challenger]

Found TOTV about 6 months ago and our transition to TV has been easier and more fun ever since. We have found quality contractors and services, become aware of the many issues affecting the community and become aware of various entertainment oppurtunities. As things change we are apprehensive, and optimistic at the same time. Thanks to all who were involved in the creation and administration of this forum and to the new operators, please keep up the integrity and quality that you have inherited

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Hello folks,

Effective Friday July, 15, Talk of The Villages will be under new ownership and administration. Tony, Darrel and I have had the pleasure of watching this forum grow from nothing to 17,000 members in four short years. It continues to grow in leaps and bounds every day and it has caught the attention of interested business enterprises.

We have had a wonderful opportunity to work with all of you and I know you are curious about the new administration. The gentleman who will be know as "admin" is Kenneth and has family and friends who live in the Villages. He is also a veteran of forum operation. He will likely be posting shortly to introduce himself to all of you. He will be bringing some great new ideas and resources to this forum family. I know that it is natural to, sometimes, resist change, but this will be good for all. We will be working with the new owner to help make the transition as smooth as possible. None of you should miss a beat.

I think I can speak for my partners when I tell you that we feel like you are all personal friends. We will still be around from time to time to join in the fun and conversation. In the meantime, please continue to enjoy Talk of The Villages and tell all of your friends and neighbors to join in.

We value the thousands of hours that we've spent with all of you.

Best Personal Regards
Jan Kokochak

Best wishes to you three. As a relatively new poster and soon-to-be owner of a home in St. James, TOTV has been a true wealth of information. I have learned so much about TV.........gained "online friends" who I hope will be lifelong friends.......and enjoyed a little "fluff" along the way with some fun threads.

My wish, Kenneth, is that this forum will continue to bring us information....have a little fun with it as well. I would like for those who love to tear down the developers to cool it. The solution for those who are not happy in TV and love to be so negative is simple....move. There is no utopia....but from what I've seen and what I'm looking forward to.......this "TV place" is pretty darn close!

Thank you.........you three administrators.......for all the positive things you have done to enlighten past, present and future TV-ers as to whatz goin' on!

[2newyorkers]

Thank you for developing and all your work on this site.

[billethkid]

Thanx to those who made it, continue, to work 24/7.

btk

[ajbrown]

It is a fun site. Spending much of my life in the world of IT, I can appreciate the effort put in to give us such a platform. Thank you.

I can add, I had NEVER posted on any site before TOTV. You never forget your first .

It is now part of my daily routine!