We've been here 11 years and still LOVE it! We have friends that have followed us here and we are all VERY happy with the lifestyle!!!

No one mentioned the "Snowbirds". Hmmm!

Unhappy TVers?
 

Mostly I agree some people are just unhappy always. You see it all the time people with perpetual frowns or scowl on their faces.

I find people who are unhappy here would be unhappy anywhere. Sure the Villages has gotten larger and for some long time residents this may cause some concerns but overall I think the majority love it here. We have been here over 10 years and it was the best move we ever made. Moral of the story if you don't like it here move

I think that is where some of my sense of unhappy TVers comes from. But then, I think, maybe the frown or scowl is really more about aging and sagging skin/muscles. Or maybe a particular person has a lot of chronic pain, or is alone after a spouse passed away. I do notice the frequent ambulance runs; I joke about the 5 oclock early bird dinner special ambulance run, a frequent reminder of our mortality. Or how about the Monday morning ambulance siren signaling another heart attack. The all too frequent hospitalization of an acquaintance. Death is in the air. One cannot escape the constant reminders of impending illness and death. But I guess that is common to all 55+ retirement developments. I think I'm going back to bed; I don't feel very good.

Dear God, I'm so happy and contented here since2001. I cringe at the thought of moving back North. Yes' things change when so many people swell the ranks. We are still so very safe here in TV.

What????????
 

I have been here full time since 2001 and still pinch myself when we are driving around on the Golf Cart. Are we lucky too be here or what? Love it and all it has to offer. You have to live to OVER a 100 years old to do it all. I love the diversity of people and the kindness of many. Remember if you are unhappy for any reason you can move. A happy person on the inside finds happiness where they land. It is all up to you to enjoy!

What murder are you referring to?

Glad they are a part of TV!

It is becoming overcrowded with all this building continuing! The dining n shopping places are impossible due to crowds!

Maybe we should swap rooms?

//////

Does this mean you are happy or unhappy?

Reality
 

Owned my home since 2003. Many changes in the years....density, traffic,
overbuilding by the Villages, which was controlled to the market until
the past several years. Facilities for people in the Villages, and those from outside who use them, is very different now. If you want a reality check,
look on the Villages, and MLS sites to see the number of homes for sale.
Look at how many are empty, buyers have long times on market and have gone. Don't quip a good house at a good price sells.....when there's a glut, it's called supply and demand, about 8 months inventory now, so that drives prices down, our economic system. In 2004, houses were sold within a week. Unfortunately, glut and American greed have sown a seed in the Villages. It is not negative, it is reality.
It also depends on what you are comparing it to.. also have a home in NC,( lived in Callif. and Arizona yrs. ago) NC is my favorite. Lived in Lakeland, Fla. during school years. For everyone who is happy, don't have to defend the Villages...stay and love it. Years ago, eveyone loved it. For those who sense a difference, yes, many feel as you do. Respect that not everyone does now.

What places are you referring to ?