[Bonny]

Originally Posted by dittofred1

For those that are unhappy, there is a simple solution - move. We have been here three weeks and are loving it. We are so busy, our days are flying by. We have met some incredibly nice people. And for those who are not so nice, we simply don't have to hang with them. We create our own happiness!

Glad you're loving it !!
I always say. if someone doesn't like it here, they should move somewhere where they will be happy.

[gsaltness]

Lived in TV since 2006 and could not be happier! My experience is that unhappy people will be unhappy anywhere. So much to do and truly friendly people. Oh yes, there will be a few but that's true anywhere. Wouldn't live any other location.

[Buffalo Ray]

Basically very happy here, however I believe that TV is being way over built without consideration for additional infrastructure. The Fruitland Park addition could be a disaster. How will all of the new people connect to TV? It looks like the Colony tunnel is it.
Also, there are the Anonymous Crusaders here that call in the "Deed Violations" because they are offended by an 8" statue of a frog or a bunny. We have this type of person here in Tamarind Grove. Calls in 30 houses at a time. I doubt that she is happy as she just drives around looking for violations. (Yes, SHE. We have seen her and we are close to pinpointing her).

[cacjac]

Some folks are unhappy where ever they are. Don't ruin things for the rest of us.

5 years &I still love TV

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Ray

Basically very happy here, however I believe that TV is being way over built without consideration for additional infrastructure. The Fruitland Park addition could be a disaster. How will all of the new people connect to TV? It looks like the Colony tunnel is it.
Also, there are the Anonymous Crusaders here that call in the "Deed Violations" because they are offended by an 8" statue of a frog or a bunny. We have this type of person here in Tamarind Grove. Calls in 30 houses at a time. I doubt that she is happy as she just drives around looking for violations. (Yes, SHE. We have seen her and we are close to pinpointing her).

If people "choose" to live in the Fruitland Park area, they will know before they buy, they may have to drive a car.
As for the crusaders turning in statues, no one would even have to worry about that if they were following the rules of our deed restrictions.

[outlaw]

A quick analysis reveals we have two groups; malcontents and Stepford couples. So, on average, we're pretty normal.

[bella2272]

We have been at The Villages 2 years and we love it. I do have to admit it is more fun after the snow birds leave. I have found some of them to be very rude but that would be found any where people exist in crowded situations like our squares.

[averda]

My husband and I built a home in Gilchrist East 2 years ago and would come to TV about every 3 months for 10 days. We permanently moved to TV July 1....4 weeks ago. In all our visits and the short time we've lived here we haven't met anyone who doesn't love it here. A lady I spoke to the other day said "when we go on vacation we can't wait to get back". How awesome is that? If someone is unhappy here they have a choice....move!!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by bomanm

That is great to be so optimistic. When I drive and walk around glancing & observing people I do not see anyone smiling or waving @ each other unless they are in their on group's. That use to be once upon a time here. Everyone is always in a rush and pushy. Just like every big city. The Villages is no longer different. Wake up.

I see people smiling, waving & giving a friendly nod all the time.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by bomanm

...Everyone is always in a rush and pushy. Just like every big city. The Villages is no longer different. Wake up.

TV is like a big city? Wow...love it or hate it I cannot see this comparison at all. I'm not sure who's the one asleep.

[Buffalo Ray]

It's a Golf Cart Community.

Either way, Colony Plaza will be swamped with hundreds more carts or cars, though I doubt they will take carts.

And hopefully, they will follow the rules, like stop signs, 15 MPH speed limits and such and avoid the dreaded 8" frog.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by bomanm

That is great to be so optimistic. When I drive and walk around glancing & observing people I do not see anyone smiling or waving @ each other unless they are in their on group's. That use to be once upon a time here. Everyone is always in a rush and pushy. Just like every big city. The Villages is no longer different. Wake up.

This is the first time I have ever said this...if you believe this, perhaps it is time to move elsewhere.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by bomanm

That is great to be so optimistic. When I drive and walk around glancing & observing people I do not see anyone smiling or waving @ each other unless they are in their on group's. That use to be once upon a time here. Everyone is always in a rush and pushy. Just like every big city. The Villages is no longer different. Wake up.

I'm guessing you've never lived in a large (really large) city. To say that TV is no different from New York, Boston, etc is really ridiculous...at best

[Bonny]

Like I always say, some people just like to stir the pot to get a rise out of people.

[Lee Stroud]

The story is told of a traveler who, on his way to a city, asked a resident from the city what the city was like, if the people were friendly, etc. In his response, the resident asked the traveler what the people were like in the city from which he was traveling. He said they were a mean, stingy, unhappy lot. The resident of the city said I think you’ll find those here to be the same.
Another traveler happened to stop and ask the same resident the same question, to which he replied with the likewise. But this time the traveler said the folks in the city which he had left were warm, friendly and generous. The resident of the city replied I think you’ll find those here to be the same.

I have found the Villagers--less the one or two percent--to be as happy as they have ever been and delighted at their decision to move here.

“No matter where you go, there you are.”