[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I am disappointed in the Morse family for making the decision to build so close to the Turnpike. IMHO, that gives this entire community a negative reputation.

Nobody forced anyone to buy them

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Nobody forced anyone to buy them

Exactly. It amazes me how often we hear on this forum (and others) about people being FORCED to do things.

I know there are good and bad salespeople. We lucked out I guess. We sat and discussed our goals and needs for an hour over coffee, then he took us around, to show us places he had available. He stood in the kitchen typically. Answering his phone, looking bored and if we had a question, he instantly focused on us and answered the question clearly and completely. At one point I mentioned to him that he didn't seem to be very aggressive - his reply was simply if I don't buy it, someone else will, his job was to answer questions and escort us to what is available that we might like. PERIOD.

Three years later we are still in contact. He still sends us holiday cards, and if we call he almost always answers instantly and sounds legitimately happy to hear from us.

Yeah, maybe some people here are FORCED to buy something they don't want. Not even close to our experience. This was the best buying experience in my 72 years bar none.

[Miboater]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I don't live anywhere near the Turnpike or any other main road but....my concern is the reputation The Villages will obtain with so many homes in close proximity to the Turnpike. That will most certainly have a negative connotation to our community as a whole.

When I bought my house in the Villages last year all I heard was about was the STD's, colored pom-pons, drunks, entitled old people, cougars, etc. Now if I would have known about the negative connotation of the turnpike I never would have purchased here.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I am disappointed in the Morse family for making the decision to build so close to the Turnpike. IMHO, that gives this entire community a negative reputation.

Developer may have built homes, but people bought them.

So basically you are saying those who choose to buy their homes close to the turnpike, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to live in TV, have given this Entire Community a Negative Reputation?

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Wouldn't the exhaust fumes from vehicles be more when vehicles are traveling on the average of 70 MPH rather than 35 MPH? Wouldn't exhaust fumes be more when the volume of traffic is significantly much greater than those smaller roadways such as the interior roads or 466 and 466A in The Villages?

BTW.......it is Morse NOT Morris.

My post to which you refer was subtle sarcasm on points of view. A bit to subtle I guess. And you are correct, Morse NOT Morris, my bad.

[Sunny923!]

Originally Posted by Hardlyworking

Life is too short to let it bother you. We are in DeSoto and some days are worse than others, but it isn’t bad enough to make us want to sell. We came from a very quiet place with more cows than people as neighbors. I’d rather listen to the toll road’s white noise than hearing bulls and cows making whoopie.

For those who don’t live nearby but are concerned about those who do, maybe setup a counseling kiosk somewhere on Meggison Rd for potential buyers.

Hahaha well said!!

[Sunny923!]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I am disappointed in the Morse family for making the decision to build so close to the Turnpike. IMHO, that gives this entire community a negative reputation.

Oh my. Really??

[Marathon Man]

Why in the world does someone who lives so far from the turnpike spend so much time thinking about it? Why so many comments? Why invent issues like damaged reputation? It just seems so silly to devote any time at all to something that has no effect on them.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Why in the world does someone who lives so far from the turnpike spend so much time thinking about it? Why so many comments? Why invent issues like damaged reputation? It just seems so silly to devote any time at all to something that has no effect on them.

My "theory" is that retirement brings lack of purpose, so with all that time on so many hands, it becomes the "devils workshop".

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Why in the world does someone who lives so far from the turnpike spend so much time thinking about it? Why so many comments? Why invent issues like damaged reputation? It just seems so silly to devote any time at all to something that has no effect on them.

Unfortunately this forum has become a form of geriatric day care. Some people spend the better part of their day online and have to come up with something to post.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Why in the world does someone who lives so far from the turnpike spend so much time thinking about it? Why so many comments? Why invent issues like damaged reputation? It just seems so silly to devote any time at all to something that has no effect on them.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Unfortunately this forum has become a form of geriatric day care. Some people spend the better part of their day online and have to come up with something to post.

I SO agree! The Usual Suspects too. Just have to post a meme or one word comment. Boring.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Why in the world does someone who lives so far from the turnpike spend so much time thinking about it? Why so many comments? Why invent issues like damaged reputation? It just seems so silly to devote any time at all to something that has no effect on them.

Racking up the post numbers

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

I SO agree! The Usual Suspects too. Just have to post a meme or one word comment. Boring.

Said the "new guy"...

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Said the "new guy"...

An easy and simple observation. Had no idea as another poster noted.., number of posts??? Hmm I’m more into quality than quantity or for that matter - playing Gotcha as many here seem to enjoy practicing.