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patfla06 07-30-2015 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by zcaveman (Post 1093168)
Why would anyone ever complain about TV on this forum? All of you would jump down his throat just like you did the OP.

I can think of lots of things I do not like about the Villages but I am not going to share them with anyone here.

These problems will never go away but they are not going to change my happiness with living here.

Z
I have to agree.

The Villages is the best place I have ever lived.
That doesn't mean we cannot talk about what goes on in an
Honest way.

simpkinp 07-30-2015 08:01 PM
If you're unhappy here, you will be unhappy everywhere

rubicon 07-31-2015 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1093388)
Most seniors, after they have made a decision to relocate to a retirement community, want to remain happy and content and be supported by affirmations as to the wisdom of their choice. They want to obtain and retain a positive outlook on life and enjoy it as best they can. They really do not want to hear the downside(s) or dwell on criticisms (valid or not) but delight in receiving comments on the merits of their selection and bask in the rewards during their golden years most have worked hard for a lifetime to achieve.

The success of The Villages speaks for itself with now over 100,000 residents, most of whom appear to be quite happy. Obviously there are those who are most happy when they are grumbling, griping and fault finding but thankfully they are few in number.
Hi manaboutown: Your comments pass my mind every time this topic reappears. Succinctly, stated you said "don't rain on my parade". And its why I rue the times I responded to this topic. So apparently I am a slow learner but eventually even I can catch on. So now in addition to never discussing politics or religion I will add The Villages to my list because all its going to do is get people to believe that you are just a malcontent; irrespective of the truth about your nature. And a parting thought is that I don't need to live in The Villages to be happy I just need to be living.

To all members of TOTV I pledge upon the penalty of being banished from this forum never to address the topic of The Villages again:D

Personal Best Regards:

kathygeorge 07-31-2015 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1092799)
Based on TOTV and the online news comments/letters, there seem to be a lot of unhappy TVers. Could it be disillusionment in the reality of living here versus the vacation lifestyle visit that sold them on TV? Could it be TV changing from the "friendliest village" to just another overcrowded municipal area with a lot of stressed out people competing for limited resources? Or maybe, it has to do with world politics and global unrest. It's just a sense I have. I'm not sure it even exists. Just wondering if others sense this undercurrent of discontent.
We just listed our home here at Lake of the woods, in orange, Virginia. Have been planning on moving to the Villages for some time. Just recently heard about the Villages losing its charm and becoming a vacation destination instead of the retirement community it was billed up to be. Lake of the woods is much like that. It has always been up to us, the full time residents to work hard to keep the community on track for the full timers. Which means getting involved in the community which is something vacationers/ renters don't do. We are looking forward to our new adventure.

tomwed 07-31-2015 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by kathygeorge (Post 1093603)
We just listed our home here at Lake of the woods, in orange, Virginia. Have been planning on moving to the Villages for some time. Just recently heard about the Villages losing its charm and becoming a vacation destination instead of the retirement community it was billed up to be. Lake of the woods is much like that. It has always been up to us, the full time residents to work hard to keep the community on track for the full timers. Which means getting involved in the community which is something vacationers/ renters don't do. We are looking forward to our new adventure.
I use to have a beach condo in Cape May, NJ. The population was 5,000 but went up to 50,000 in the summer, a completely different experience.
In the villages it's not too different to me from one season to the next. Getting a tee off time for 4 is tough. Rounding out a foresome, not that bad.
I wouldn't worry too much about keeping the community on track, you will be too busy.

jtdraig 07-31-2015 08:52 AM
There is always that 10 percent who are unhappy all the time and, of those, about 2 percent are whiners, paper snipers, continual PITAs in everything. After a while they get identified and you ignore them. I'd say that 90% of the people who live here are content and relatively happy.

4aces4me 07-31-2015 08:52 AM
You will always have a small group who dislike anyplace they live in.

kcrazorbackfan 07-31-2015 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1093374)
How about...TV is a wonderful-but-not-perfect place to retire, good for many but not for everyone. :)
:bigbow::bigbow:

tomwed 07-31-2015 02:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4aces4me (Post 1093657)
You will always have a small group who dislike anyplace they live in.
Yea, I hate those people. They're so negative.

Buffalo Jim 07-31-2015 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1093305)
That's not a fair and balanced assessment but it does underscore why a resident should be reluctant to tell the truth because for sure someone is going to label them as this individual did above. So to all truth tellers be aware that some residents just can't handle the truth because you just might rain on their disneyworld parade .
The Truth remains : There are a small minority who live to whine , complain and demand that " there should be a new rule , new law , new regulation because........ of that person`s latest " issue of the day ".

The thing that makes me smile each time is realizing that some poor soul is stuck living 24/7 with such a "PITA " !
I see a large number of " slope shouldered men " walking behind a constantly loud effusive complainer who would appear to be that fellow`s spouse . [ and often appearing to be wearing some of his clothing and using his barber to " style her hair " !!
NOW LET IT RIP !! :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Maxman 07-31-2015 08:10 PM
We've been here five years and love it.

Skybo 07-31-2015 09:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1092799)
Based on TOTV and the online news comments/letters, there seem to be a lot of unhappy TVers. Could it be disillusionment in the reality of living here versus the vacation lifestyle visit that sold them on TV? Could it be TV changing from the "friendliest village" to just another overcrowded municipal area with a lot of stressed out people competing for limited resources? Or maybe, it has to do with world politics and global unrest. It's just a sense I have. I'm not sure it even exists. Just wondering if others sense this undercurrent of discontent.
Outlaw, I have a question for you. Are you basing your opinion that there are "a lot" of unhappy Villagers strictly on Internet posts/comments...or have you actually met and talked to unhappy people who live here...such as your neighbors, people you meet, etc.?

maryanna630 07-31-2015 09:55 PM
Please, Rubicon, don't cave now. I, for one, love to read your varied comments and absolutely appreciate you taking the time to post. Variety is the spice of life and I am more than capable of making my own decisions and creating my own happiness in life....don't stop now.

Chi-Town 07-31-2015 10:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1093573)
Hi manaboutown: Your comments pass my mind every time this topic reappears. Succinctly, stated you said "don't rain on my parade". And its why I rue the times I responded to this topic. So apparently I am a slow learner but eventually even I can catch on. So now in addition to never discussing politics or religion I will add The Villages to my list because all its going to do is get people to believe that you are just a malcontent; irrespective of the truth about your nature. And a parting thought is that I don't need to live in The Villages to be happy I just need to be living.

To all members of TOTV I pledge upon the penalty of being banished from this forum never to address the topic of The Villages again:D

Personal Best Regards:
Just like the Terminator, you'll be back.

dholley76 07-31-2015 10:41 PM
We are looking carefully at the Villages and will be there in August to do the lifestyle visit. but in our research, we have heard that due to the continued growth of TV, many of the activities are very crowded, and difficult to get into. One person said that to get into activities like Zumba, or water aerobics, or card games, etc. often one would have to get to the event an hour early and wait in line as they are first come, first served. This is during the snowbird season from Nov. to April, when there are numerous rentals. Can anyone comment on the validity of this statement? Thanks,


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