Talk of The Villages Florida
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Talk of The Villages Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/)
-   The Villages, Florida, General Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/)
-   -   Trash around (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/trash-around-182762/)

Yosemite 02-20-2016 02:16 PM
Did you know that there are suggestion forms and boxes for depositing them? I suggested that trash cans be installed along the multi-modal paths. I did get a response! The response was "Janet T(?? Can't remember her last name) doesn't want them" So, there's your answer. Trash cans are bad. Trash is good.
As for questioning your decision to move here, you probably made a mistake. I suggest you relocate quickly. That will allow someone who wants a house here to get a good deal. And while you are busy selling, that will be 1 or 2 fewer people competing for tee times and slots in crowded activities. Buh-bye!

golfing eagles 02-20-2016 02:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yosemite (Post 1188363)
Did you know that there are suggestion forms and boxes for depositing them? I suggested that trash cans be installed along the multi-modal paths. I did get a response! The response was "Janet T(?? Can't remember her last name) doesn't want them" So, there's your answer. Trash cans are bad. Trash is good.
As for questioning your decision to move here, you probably made a mistake. I suggest you relocate quickly. That will allow someone who wants a house here to get a good deal. And while you are busy selling, that will be 1 or 2 fewer people competing for tee times and slots in crowded activities. Buh-bye!
Nice. OP, please ignore that.:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah:

Bogie Shooter 02-20-2016 02:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yosemite (Post 1188363)
Did you know that there are suggestion forms and boxes for depositing them? I suggested that trash cans be installed along the multi-modal paths. I did get a response! The response was "Janet T(?? Can't remember her last name) doesn't want them" So, there's your answer. Trash cans are bad. Trash is good.
As for questioning your decision to move here, you probably made a mistake. I suggest you relocate quickly. That will allow someone who wants a house here to get a good deal. And while you are busy selling, that will be 1 or 2 fewer people competing for tee times and slots in crowded activities. Buh-bye!
Trash cans would look trashy. Additional expense for collecting the trash from the cans, if( and that's a big if) people would use the can.
BTW about how many would have to be placed. I agree with Janet Tutt.

Walter123 02-20-2016 02:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1188351)
And what question is that?
Silly.

Walter123 02-20-2016 02:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1188369)
Trash cans would look trashy. Additional expense for collecting the trash from the cans, if( and that's a big if) people would use the can.
BTW about how many would have to be placed. I agree with Janet Tutt.
Besides that, the bears would get into them.
They don't call her King Tutt for nothing!

asianthree 02-20-2016 02:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1188360)
Very optimistic. Could you tell me if my glass is half full or half empty?
Glass is half no mater which way you look at it. :1rotfl:

Polar Bear 02-20-2016 02:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1188370)
Silly.
Yep. But at least it was a question. :1rotfl:

Polar Bear 02-20-2016 02:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1188360)
...Could you tell me if my glass is half full or half empty?
Yes. It is. :1rotfl:

Walter123 02-20-2016 02:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1188376)
Yep. But at least it was a question. :1rotfl:
Maybe it's me, but I don't get your point. :loco:

Polar Bear 02-20-2016 02:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1188380)
Maybe it's me, but I don't get your point. :loco:
That's been apparent all along.

Walt. 02-20-2016 03:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1188380)
Maybe it's me, but I don't get your point. :loco:
Hi Folks,
Just to make it clear... this is NOT me.

As for the glass being half full or half empty?
It's half full of Flint Michigan tap water.
Glad to help.

HimandMe 02-20-2016 03:07 PM
new post idea:

Helpful Hints
Cigarette Butts...nice guys/gals snuff them out and dispose them at home - vs
Etc

RickeyD 02-20-2016 03:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mysunshine1948 (Post 1188113)
I am new to The Villages and was happy to see that it is well kept and seemed to be clean. However, being a walker, I have noticed a lot of trash along the roadways and in the grass next to the roads and golf cart roads. I counted hundreds of cigarette butts in a short distance, along with empty water bottles and smashed pop cans, among other things.

This is disappointing. I have also noticed very unfriendly workers in restaurants. I am wondering if moving here was a bad idea!

I haven't noticed hardly any trash at all. Cleanest place in the USA, cleaner than Disney World.
Who cares if the restaurant workers are rude, haven't seen that here either.
Are you sure you live in the Villages ? My Villages in the one northwest of Orlando and just south of Ocala.

outlaw 02-20-2016 04:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1188360)
Very optimistic. Could you tell me if my glass is half full or half empty?
thank you. and the answer to your question is both, of course.

jgm3279 02-20-2016 06:03 PM
My postal station is littered with cigarette butts in front on the ground when there are SEVERAL trash bins with tops to leave their butts.....don't understand.

Bogie Shooter 02-20-2016 06:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgm3279 (Post 1188470)
My postal station is littered with cigarette butts in front on the ground when there are SEVERAL trash bins with tops to leave their butts.....don't understand.
What postal station?

Walter123 02-21-2016 08:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walt. (Post 1188389)
Hi Folks,
Just to make it clear... this is NOT me.

As for the glass being half full or half empty?
It's half full of Flint Michigan tap water.
Glad to help.
Touché

leftyf 02-21-2016 08:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgm3279 (Post 1188470)
My postal station is littered with cigarette butts in front on the ground when there are SEVERAL trash bins with tops to leave their butts.....don't understand.
I think filter cigarettes should be banned. Unfiltered cigarettes decompose a lot faster.

Greg Nelson 02-21-2016 08:44 AM
I quit smoking

dbussone 02-21-2016 08:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Nelson (Post 1188663)
I quit smoking
Way to go Greg. Congratulations.

graciegirl 02-21-2016 10:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mysunshine1948 (Post 1188113)
I am new to The Villages and was happy to see that it is well kept and seemed to be clean. However, being a walker, I have noticed a lot of trash along the roadways and in the grass next to the roads and golf cart roads. I counted hundreds of cigarette butts in a short distance, along with empty water bottles and smashed pop cans, among other things.
This is disappointing. I have also noticed very unfriendly workers in restaurants. I am wondering if moving here was a bad idea!


SO......welcome to the forum. Tell us about you, snookums, other than your remarkable trait of starting a conversation with strangers.

John_W 02-21-2016 10:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgm3279 (Post 1188470)
My postal station is littered with cigarette butts in front on the ground when there are SEVERAL trash bins with tops to leave their butts.....don't understand.
My postal station is six years old and we only have one trash bin and no cigarette butts or any thrash. Bogie asked yesterday, what postal station? I'm curious to know also.

golfing eagles 02-21-2016 10:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1188730)
My postal station is six years old and we only have one trash bin and no cigarette butts or any thrash. Bogie asked yesterday, what postal station? I'm curious to know also.
I would guess one of the newer ones where construction workers frequently visit. There are also lawn trucks with trailers that park at some and chit-chat while throwing butts out of windows

rubicon 02-21-2016 10:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Allegiance (Post 1188159)
I believe there is one more tribe, a tribe of trolls that have a vested interest in saying negative untruths about the villages. Perhaps they own or are affliated with a competing community. The very occasional bottle or can I have seen on golf cart paths are likely ones that have fallen from moving golf carts and it's clear they have been on the path a short time. I dispise cigarette butts, occasionally see some, and think those people should be ticketed. The villages are super clean, especially considering it's not actually a gated community.

To the OP, congratulations on your 1st post. In what community do you actually live?
Allegiance: The trolls you referenced from outside the village are not a village tribe. As to cigarette butts I find them in front of my home and believe some resident walking feels my yard is his/her ashtray.

We maintain our home in a manner that it would always be ready for an open house should we desire to sell it. so any kind of trash bothers me.

rubicon 02-21-2016 10:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by HimandMe (Post 1188185)
Oh my, there are more than three probably as many as there are people including those who are deficit detectives....always looking for something out of place to point out to others. What you look for, you will find....birds and sunshine or the guy scratching his butt.
HimanandMe: And you better thank your lucky stars because those are the type of people that call the cops when a prowler is about or community watch
when there is a utility problem etc and yes those they see poorly kept homes etc. If people didn't complain we still be flying Britians flag. heck we still be living in caves. count your blessings

rubicon 02-21-2016 10:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1188211)
You have broken a couple of posting rules. It is your first post. Therefore, according to the unwritten hierarchy rule, you have no standing and you should not post anything in the least bit critical of anything related to TV. Period. Even if you had 500 posts, you have offended (no, outraged) the koolaid drinkers that bristle at any comment critical of TV fairyland. It really doesn't matter if your comment is true. It will still be dismissed by some as chronic complaining, or having an ulterior motive, or untrue. Yes, your buyers remorse may be setting in. But give it a little more time. After you get used to the crowds, the long lines, the rude golf cart drivers, the entitled cyclists, the clueless roundabout drivers, the hidden dump smell, the frequent sinkholes, the seat savers (they are all non-TVers by the way), the lack of easily accessible healthcare, I think you will decide TV is a nice place.:welcome:
outlaw: There are people here who confuse disagreement with disloyalty. Say anything less than TV and the Developer represent perfection and :boom: Even pointing to God's imperfections gets a pass..but TV. Its just plain silly

rubicon 02-21-2016 10:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1188276)
You forgot a fourth tribe. Those who see little imperfections and blow them way out of proportion.

I remember threads about how the historic district was falling apart and was full of unkempt, dilapidated, abandoned homes. The fact is that there are a few of those homes here, but for the most part, the homes are very well kept.

I've seen countless other threads about various horrible wide spread conditions only to find that it's a small issue blown way out of proportion.

I'm not a shill for the developer, but I think that overall, they've done a great job. No place is perfect but this is as good as any place I've ever been.

I'm not saying that this is the case with the OP. I'm sure that she walks in an area that is littered but, from my observations, places like that are few and far between and usually temporary.
Doc: I agree but we also have the other extreme, those who cannot tolerate any reference to imperfections and view it has an assault against TV and the Developer. I feel no compulsion to defend either. My first post pointed out the three tribes because as sure as night follows day the three tribes would be aroused . There is more trash found now than when I first moved here and my statement was qualified by explaining we have had an increase in population so it would follow. Perhaps many would prefer that I say TV is the most beautiful and fun filled venue on earth that is as worthy as if God developed himself. Geezzz

golfing eagles 02-21-2016 11:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1188759)
outlaw: There are people here who confuse disagreement with disloyalty. Say anything less than TV and the Developer represent perfection and :boom: Even pointing to God's imperfections gets a pass..but TV. Its just plain silly
Beach Boys, 1965 "Be True to Your School" :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

coffeebean 02-21-2016 11:45 AM
I've noticed every time there is a lot of wind, many palm fronds come down everywhere. I take note of how long it takes for the clean up crew to pick up all those fronds from everywhere. Within three days, this lovely community looks pristine again and all the downed debris from the trees is gone. I have to hand it to the landscape crews to do a fine job keeping our community so lovely.

I also notice if a wayward palm frond falls from a tree in the roadway at any time, not necessarily from wind, the frond is usually gone by the time I pass by again. They really stay on top of keeping our community clean.

As for cigarette butts......who smokes anymore? Certainly not the majority of seniors who live here. Wonder who is throwing out cigarette butts on the roadway and paths?

outlaw 02-21-2016 12:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1188762)
Doc: I agree but we also have the other extreme, those who cannot tolerate any reference to imperfections and view it has an assault against TV and the Developer. I feel no compulsion to defend either. My first post pointed out the three tribes because as sure as night follows day the three tribes would be aroused . There is more trash found now than when I first moved here and my statement was qualified by explaining we have had an increase in population so it would follow. Perhaps many would prefer that I say TV is the most beautiful and fun filled venue on earth that is as worthy as if God developed himself. Geezzz
Wait. Are you saying God is not the developer?!?!?

golfing eagles 02-21-2016 12:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1188800)
Wait. Are you saying God is not the developer?!?!?
No, but there are those who think he is a close relative:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Defined 02-21-2016 12:56 PM
Don't let a few bad apple spoil the bushel. Unfriendly folks may have just been a bad day for them. As far as the trash I have noticed over the years during high season it does increase. Cigarette Butts a pet peeve of mine, I do yell at those I see flicking them out of their golf carts, car windows or just dropping them as they walk. The world is NOT their ash tray!

Walter123 02-21-2016 06:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyf (Post 1188649)
I think filter cigarettes should be banned. Unfiltered cigarettes decompose a lot faster.
So do the people that smoke them!

Bogie Shooter 02-21-2016 06:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1188947)
So do the people that smoke them!
Like!

kcrazorbackfan 02-21-2016 08:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1188232)
Smacking children is a terrible thing to do. It's called child abuse. For those of you that grew up in households like that, and I am one of them, know that it causes more damage than good. Very sore subject for me and it shouldn't be talked about so lightly. I know you didn't mean anything by it, but still.....
Smacking a child is child abuse? Are you serious? Beating a child sure, but smacking? That's what's wrong with kids today, they don't get their butt whipped when they do something wrong. A good percentage of Villagers probably grew up in the era of getting spankings whereas their grandchildren are in the era where no one gets a butt whipping and everyone gets a participation trophy.

kcrazorbackfan 02-21-2016 08:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Defined (Post 1188819)
Don't let a few bad apple spoil the bushel. Unfriendly folks may have just been a bad day for them. As far as the trash I have noticed over the years during high season it does increase. Cigarette Butts a pet peeve of mine, I do yell at those I see flicking them out of their golf carts, car windows or just dropping them as they walk. The world is NOT their ash tray!
I totally agree. Props for the statement.

graciegirl 02-21-2016 08:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1188811)
No, but there are those who think he is a close relative:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:




Who could that be?

dbussone 02-21-2016 08:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1188985)
Who could that be?
I have no solid leads right now. Perhaps a lobster fancier?

golfing eagles 02-21-2016 09:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1188985)
Who could that be?
I don't have a clue:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

rubicon 02-22-2016 05:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1188800)
Wait. Are you saying God is not the developer?!?!?
outlaw He (VLSI) does


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:51 PM.
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.32 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.