[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Aha, there is the difference. When I looked at the description it said neighborhood (adult) pools are for socializing not sports. How do you swim and socialize at the same time. It seems that people think of these tiny almost home size pools as “swimming” pools. Confused me too, the first time I saw my mother (a long distance swimmer) walk across the pool.

I socialize when I do social swimming. Wouldn't dream of being sporty!

[ChrisTee]

Originally Posted by jimlambert

Are they from Chernobyl?

Not sure. The post may be from there.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

Maybe he meant naked?

Do you think?

[brianherlihy]

i no pople in the pool are from stonecrest

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by brianherlihy

i no pople in the pool are from stonecrest

Glad their our no people from Stonecrest inn the poole.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by FLBeans

Sarcasm taken.
Media manipulation hides a lot too remember. Perhaps TV is quite lucky right now. The 1.5 million SO FAR jumping the boarder - legal, illegal, criminals - half are being bussed to Washington DC (Many busses already) for them to deal with. The other half? TV here we come.

Why are they being bussed to DC?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Carlsondm

Breath, stretch, and loosen up. Many of the ‘rule s’ should likely be revisited. Some of the visitors may be coming to adult pools because many are deeper than the wading pool/sports pools. Also, they are more relaxing …chairs and lounges are allowed. You can sit by the water. Each has a different atmosphere. I doubt they mean any disrespect.
Perhaps we need a TV meeting to discuss the intent of the rules and how improvements can be submitted. The list of allowed toys is out of date.

These pools are part of our amenities. They cannot be changed. The rules are what they are and you agree to follow them when you choose to live in The Villages. They are posted, so that you can read them every time you step through the gate of each pool.

The intent of the rules is to provide seniors with a place to be with other adults over 30. And it is to provide seniors to have a place where their under-30 younger family members and friends can visit, without imposing on the seniors who don't want younger people hanging out at the adult pools where there's a sign saying they're not supposed to be there.

What difference does it make the intention. It's the rule. You stop at a red light not because it's a nice way to show community spirit. You stop at it because it's a rule. Regardless of its intention, that is the rule and if you get caught disobeying it, you get a ticket.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

These pools are part of our amenities. They cannot be changed. The rules are what they are and you agree to follow them when you choose to live in The Villages. They are posted, so that you can read them every time you step through the gate of each pool.

The intent of the rules is to provide seniors with a place to be with other adults over 30. And it is to provide seniors to have a place where their under-30 younger family members and friends can visit, without imposing on the seniors who don't want younger people hanging out at the adult pools where there's a sign saying they're not supposed to be there.

Sounds a lot like "get off my lawn you whippersnappers!"

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

What difference does it make the intention. It's the rule. You stop at a red light not because it's a nice way to show community spirit. You stop at it because it's a rule. Regardless of its intention, that is the rule and if you get caught disobeying it, you get a ticket.

The red light was placed there for a safety reason, not because someone wants to be able to sit and watch the lights change. When the safety issues change the lights and the rules change. "Right on red after stop" wasn't always the rule, the rules were changed when it was pointed out that they didn't provide additional safety.

A polite and quiet 25 year old harms no one. The rules can be enforced to remove a boisterous and disrespectful 29 year old. Unfortunately, the rules allow a boisterous and disrespectful 39 year old or a crotchety, entitled 65 year old to stay.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Sherry8bal

That's because there are so many people who don't even live in The Villages who are using our pools. If you are "in the water", no staff will ask for you to get out to show them your I.D. Ever notice how many automobiles are in the pool parking lots? Think about it, if you went to a pool near your home, you would take your golf cart. Those who don't live here bring their cars!!!!!!!!

My wife almost always takes her car to the pool...

Me?, otoh, I prefer taking the cart... Personal preference is a funny thing...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by FLBeans

Wow! These forums are unbelievable. I certainly can see a lot of homes being sold in the near future. The crime is seeping in. I saw on YouTube about the school being built right in the Villages. Is this true? Here come all those teenaged punks with their black hoodies in Florida swarming in the pools + “shopping” in the markets. Car jacking old people? You betcha! TV is a BIG bulls eye. You think these punks will obey a little old person like a cop asking to see ID??? OMG. Lol. TV won’t be able to do a damn thing about it. Just enjoy the peace there now whilst you have it. Soon TV will be like the rest of America. Lol.
Let’s not bring politics into this. EVERYONE is to blame.

Who, besides you, even mentioned politics in this thread?

Oh, and here's a news flash... There is already a High School in TV...

Many think the new school is a great idea, since it will help attract the needed support staff. They are building homes for them, as well...

Our friends daughter is an ER Physician. I've known her since she was born. She can't wait until the new UF Hospital opens so she can work there and live either in or around TV...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

Ever been to a commercial pool. I grew up in Ft Lauderdale. There was a nice commercial pool I went to often. There were no ids - except when you entered. You could buy a pass and show it as you entered.

My point is, WHY can someone who is not supposed to be there able to get in, why isn't there a locked gate and either an attendant or card reader. Sure, someone could loan their pass to someone that isn't supposed to use it, but fines could be enforced for that.

Don't know, just sounds like a problem that has been solved every where except here, and I was wondering why?

Simple solution? Require everyone to go thru the lobby of the rec center to enter the pool...

And yes, I know this won't work well at the postal station pools...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

We are also in the very exclusive club of villagers w/o golf carts. For a small fee we do accept new members,

Wait, what? I thought golf cart ownership was a requirement set forth in the deed restrictions!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

The ID cards are scanned when ID is checked.

"IF" the ID was checked...

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Here, here!!!!!

Where, where?????
😖???

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What’s rude about swimming if they don’t run into you? Does it interfere with chatting or something?

YES! Every time they swim between my legs it makes me jump!
😮