That was the name of the dog in little rascals? or was that Butch's friend? nope---no googling ---Butch's friend was named Worm I think pronounced Woi-m

OK then how about Chuck? it could either be Chuck Norris or Peanuts or Roast.

Off by one letter. Not Bic, although that's pretty good how about Bif!

Neith one is good if you look up the Slang the youngins put to either name. Try Urban Dictionary. You will have a blast with that site. :o

Back to the Meet and Greet! When I was involved, it was on the 3rd Fri at 3:00, which wasn't a terrific time for me, but I really enjoyed the people I met when I was able to get there. I'm really hoping we can get this going. Just an FWI, there were only two of us the first time I went (in May or June). We might better try at one of our houses until fall (BYOB and snacks).

In high school where I taught I would occasionally ask a student "Hey, you know what my pen name is?" Scripto----I would start laughing before the student. And they would always say "
"that's corny, or that's stupid. And the only reason I'm laughing is because your laughing at your own dumb joke." That happened a lot. Google "Dad jokes." There's a lot of corny people out there.

The best (but really the worst) Dad Jokes to tell on Father's Day

Got it Dad Jokes. I love to laugh. The cornier the better. You want to read some real dud try the joke forum. Maybe one good one out of every five. :a20:

You two are a hoot! I have fun with your posts. Tomwed's corny jokes and Nucky's very interesting choice of words.

The nasty/controversial/bigoted posters never came. I always wished they would so I could see if they had scales or one eye in the middle of their forehead. I remember one where everyone was asked to explain their screen name - I said mine was eweissenbach as my real name Ed Weissenbach was too long. Bill Wright laughed.

I've been doing betterer lately I was worserer once! :jester:

I have not been in The Villages very long. I have mostly just lurked in TOTV. I don’t know the nasty from the friendly. I would just like to attend this event to make friends and meet interesting people!

The last place had a balcony for the lurkers.

:1rotfl:

He makes things up sometimes, Shak.

I think the meet and greet had taken a break by the time I moved here, but it sounds like a great idea. Depending on day and time, count me in. Thanks

I agree with Chi and eweissenbach. We had a good thing going with Crispers, but it might not be so easy to talk another restaurant into letting TOTV meet and not eat.

Everybody has an ID. Pick a rec center in the middle of the villages.

Everyone can bring their own drink, plate, fork and napkins--and for a snack everyone can bring any kind of cut up fruit to feed 4 people on a serving plate with a toothpick in each piece so there is no "double dipping." You could cut up a melon. wash some blueberries [that's a lot of toothpicks], pineapple, apples, whatever. You walk around the "Fruity Buffet Table" and make a fruit salad. The leftovers go back home.

No head count
No collecting money
No one to call if you can't make it
No decorating
No clean-up
[does anyone have a table cloth?]

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I'm sorry. I forgot where this thread started. It was thoughtless of me not to contact you first.

This was my idea for a meeting that kinda runs itself. That would not be nearly as good as an event that is planned.


Everybody has an ID. Pick a rec center in the middle of the villages.

Everyone can bring their own drink, plate, fork and napkins--and for a snack everyone can bring any kind of cut up fruit to feed 4 people on a serving plate with a toothpick in each piece so there is no "double dipping." You could cut up a melon. wash some blueberries [that's a lot of toothpicks], pineapple, apples, whatever. You walk around the "Fruity Buffet Table" and make a fruit salad. The leftovers go back home.

No head count
No collecting money
No one to call if you can't make it
No decorating
No clean-up
[does anyone have a table cloth? if not]
No tablecloth

Excellent idea! :D


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...99-post30.html

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...32-post32.html

So we do not flood the rec centers with requests, i will hold off until you can report back. After seeing many of the replies, and a few PMs, i agree the a rec center is probably a better solution. Thanks for the assistance. VT

Last sentence...in particular. :D

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...99-post30.html

Since this was your original suggestion, I think you should find the rec center and room.

Sometimes there were just a handful of people that turned out for the monthly meeting; sometimes more.
I personally find rooms in rec centers to be rather sterile and off putting, especially if there is a small gathering.
But I don't have a dog in this fight.
I regretfully can't attend a meet and greet this summer as I'm "up north".

Hilarious!:a040:

How many people use to attend?
I said rec center because it's free. I use to be part of a neighborhood group who met at the rec center once a month. We pushed the tables together and played games and sometimes just chatted and ate what ever anyone brought.

I would be interested. But could I order one meal there AND two to go? I would not want to disappoint my wife or girlfriend.

I disagree. :D

May come with one of my many female friends, we will see. Looks like it may be fun though this Friday. There are some posters I would not want to talk to at all and I hope that others who go understand that and fully get why and will help with keeping things civil.

It has NEVER, EVER, been anything but calm and warm and welcoming. Most of the time we sit in a circle and each says Hello and tells how long they have lived here or some other stuff about themselves which may or may not include their real name. No one cares. Most of us can't remember two names. There often is a bit of hugging. Always a lot of smiling. Never anything tense. NEVER. In the ten years I have attended the meetings, anyway.

It would be nice to finally meet you in person Graciegirl. I have met many TOTVers but those were people around 2007 through 2012 or so who went to these Crispers meetings. Many of these passed or are just on Facebook.

Glad you clarified by saying "or" rather than "and"!:evil6:

ALL, first thank you for all of your thoughts and suggestions. I stopped by Eisenhower Rec center today (I also called the district gov), and this is what I was told. We can NOT get the use of a rec center on a regular basis unless we are a registered Villages club, and all people attending the meeting would need village IDs or guest passes. So based on this information the rec centers will not be a suitable location for the meetings.

As noted previously, restaurants are going to expect paying customers, so currently, I am out of ideas. If anyone else has an idea or contact with another business of facility let us know.

We were not on for Friday the 18th of May at 3:00 PM at Haberneros Mexican Grill? Habanero's Mexican Grill | The best Mexican Restaurant in Florida!

Looks like the Lunch Menu there stops at 2:30 PM.

I would be open to having it at our home but I can't in the next few weeks, having house guests, longed for house guests that we plan to spend every minute with.

We could invade one of the pools but that would require the people to have Villages' IDs. And maybe some planning with where and when with the Villages' permission as well.

That is a good idea. Everyone would have I.D.s or passes if they were visiting. Tall Trees Adult Pool is near the center of TV?

VT I think your initial spot was ideal. Good Job.

This Friday or Sunday at Habaneros? At lunch time?

I knew the rec center rules. I'm sorry I wasted your time. Even though it may have been mentioned a dozen times, I didn't realize you were looking for a venue available on a regular bases. I also presumed everyone had an id.

Meetings were always on Sunday, the 3rd Sunday if I recall correctly, at 3 PM. Let's HOLD OFF on meeting this month until we get some consensus, also Habanero's wants at least 1 day advanced notice. Since I started this, please send me a message or PM for next month, so I have a count, then I will contact Habanero's and confirm if this is still a go.

Of course if we come up with another alternative that will be great.

:confused: FRIDAY not SUNDAY