People. They are the worst. Especially the nice ones.

Could it be that as we get older and frailer, and yes, even pass on, many simply stop going to the squares? So there are fewer "old" faces to recognize and they are replaced by those younger or in better physical health.

Haha

I have let The Villages change me. People who come to visit us have commented on it to my wife, is he sick or medicated? Her explanation is that it is this joint. The Serenity we have found here is priceless. I am cool calm and collected for the most part now. I'm under construction but from going from being upset by the time I got to work because a half hour ride took an hour and a half because of traffic to occasionally being inconvenienced has been a great transformation. We have friends who freak out about "THE BIRDS". I swear I don't get it not one bit. More great people but looking at them like being an inconvenience is a no go for me. As you can tell I we are still in love with our new HOME.

The really great thing about losing that edge that I had from living my entire life in a nut house is that when needed the old Habits can be summonsed it a minute. My lifelong saying is I don't have heart attacks, I give them. It's still true but I haven't had the need to call up that skill in almost 2 1/2 years. An Old Timer.

I told Mrs. Nucky to enjoy the sites up and down Morse and Buena Vista in the beginning because as time wore on it wouldn't be a thrill seeing the beautiful sites as it would become common. We still can't believe how nice it is so I was wrong.

Never thought my post would continue as it has...but what you say is correct and I so agree. I guess I was just shocked a bit by the behavior I spoke about as most folks I've encountered are friendly and courteous. Being rude in public isn't the way I was raised nor is it, I don't think by most of us. I love where we live and all that it has to offer. We only have today, yesterday is gone and we're not promised tomorrow---so I'd say let's just chill and enjoy what time we have while we're here. (speaking to the broader group and not you "Pollyanna")

If you go early, you will find Chula pool to be very welcoming the more the merrier.

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Originally Posted by BK001 (Post 1591154) Could it be that as we get older and frailer, and yes, even pass on, many simply stop going to the squares

Highly likely when I pass on I won't be going to the squares anymore. Look at that. All I have to do is be a little patient and the chair saving problem will go away. WOAH what just happened? I'm now a happy person.

I am thinking as younger generations come here it will be a little different.

Hoping they have learned from the many anti bullying gatherings that have had to attend, will give them a better respect for others

Not everyone ages well. My dear sweet dad towards the end of his life became bitter and depressed and lashed out at all of his caregivers. No one knows what these people have been through or what they might be facing.

Keep in mind we were all "the younger generation" when we moved here.
With the normal turnover...those moving or passing on...leaving....the people mix is pretty much the same.

Now the next generation of retirees will definitely bring a different view of a lot of things than those of the current generation.....much of which many of us do or would not support.

And so on!!

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

"Some people bring sunshine into a room when they enter and some, when they leave".

They were fools before they met me and they will be still be fools when I leave.

I only have one word when someone is disagreeable, "NEXT".

"Life is too short to be too little"

Update on Rio Grande pool attitude
 

Today Rio Grande pool closed ufn. So they arrived at Chula with a new attitude and many welcomes and good wishes from Chula gang, Yea. Happy ending we hope. Plus bag-pipe entertainment and cookies. Now how can you NOT be happy about THAT!

Sometimes people have to "eat crow" and just chill and be nice (meaning the "interlopers" from Rio Grande pool). Sounds like y'all had a good time! :coolsmiley:

Every day when I read what you write here and on Facebook I find even more to treasure about you. In the face of Illness and sadness you are a testament to all you believe and an inspiration to those of us who know you.

I think she simply hates her life and shows that fact to everyone.

Nice attitude. I agree that kindness goes a long way.

:agree: We are blessed as we age if we're not in some type of emotional or physical pain.