[dewilson58]

I'm surprised how generations get labeled and how each generation is thought of as worse.

Each generation has their good, their bad and their ugly.

I'm impressed with each generation and their contributions to society.

Regarding TV................feels like a community to me, I just haven't met all my new friends yet.

[Floridagal]

I'm living here 11 years and tv is not as friendly as it use to be. But it still a nice place to live.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I'm surprised how generations get labeled and how each generation is thought of as worse.

Each generation has their good, their bad and their ugly.

I'm impressed with each generation and their contributions to society.

Regarding TV................feels like a community to me, I just haven't met all my new friends yet.

So true!
When I run into a rude person I remind myself they are the minority.
Most people in T.V. are friendly and helpful.

If you have lived in a city you would not feel the traffic here is bad.
Just go to Tampa any day and you will know the difference, never mind
cities like N.Y.

I can imagine if you have lived here a while you can see the difference.

[The Mountaineer]

I can only speak from my own experience as a 3-month renter. I did not run into ONE grouch in The Villages. That's amazing to me. Maybe we see what we're looking for and don't see what we don't want to look for. We liked it so well that Paula purchased a home off Silver Lake golf course before we returned to Ohio, so we'll be back for a lot longer stay next winter. And so many people helped us learn about The Villages and its marvelous mindset of enjoying our remaining years of life. When I got lost driving the golf cart to and from a golf course, others in golf carts would stop and give me directions. I only needed to find out how to get to the golf cart bridge over the main highway because I could find my way back to our Silver Lake golf course rental from there. This happened more than one. I though The Villages was the friendliest, kindest, funnest retirement community I've ever visited, and I've been to 52 countries and 43 states. Maybe I'm a Pollyanna. But that also means I'm happy with The Villages. God bless you, every one!

[The Mountaineer]

As a renter for 3 months last winter, I LOVED The Villages. I encountered nothing but friendly people who know how to have fun. We were so impressed that Paula bought a home here. So we'll be staying longer next winter. God bless all The Villages people!

[Jima64]

For those that feel there is a change in the feel of the community. Is it renter versus owner, part time full time. Younger older residents? Is there any one thing you feel is causing this?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Jima64

For those that feel there is a change in the feel of the community. Is it renter versus owner, part time full time. Younger older residents? Is there any one thing you feel is causing this?

IMHO, it's a result of the rapid expansion of The Villages.
Nothing whatsoever to do with age or renters or seasonal residents.
And I feel that a sense of community still exists within each individual Village.

[Brendanyc]

Originally Posted by Bonny

I have met many nice people who are short term renters here. They are very friendly. These renters spend a lot of money in our stores and restaurants.
My sister usually rents for a few weeks every year. They don't speed, they wave to people and they love to talk to people.

Bonny I fully agree with you. We have been vacationing in the villages since 2010 and now are full time residents. We are from NYC where no one speaks to anyone and the pace is so fast that people pass you in a flash. My first recollection of TV was my husband and I driving around and residents were waving at us. My husband said "I think something is wrong with our car. All these people are waving us down". lol... duhhh We soon found out they were just being who they are "friendly and social".
All I have to say is... keep on waving... show renters who may soon could possibly be soon to be residents all TV has to offer. They will soon understand, as we soon did, that TV is the greatest place to live where your neighbors will become some of your most trusted and wonderful friends you could ever imagine.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Brendanyc

Bonny I fully agree with you. We have been vacationing in the villages since 2010 and now are full time residents. We are from NYC where no one speaks to anyone and the pace is so fast that people pass you in a flash. My first recollection of TV was my husband and I driving around and residents were waving at us. My husband said "I think something is wrong with our car. All these people are waving us down". lol... duhhh We soon found out they were just being who they are "friendly and social".
All I have to say is... keep on waving... show renters who may soon could possibly be soon to be residents all TV has to offer. They will soon understand, as we soon did, that TV is the greatest place to live where your neighbors will become some of your most trusted and wonderful friends you could ever imagine.

having grown up in the bronx I was more used to people waving with 1/5th of their hand....it is the first thing I loved about tv and still enjoy doing (with the whole hand)

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by looneycat

having grown up in the bronx I was more used to people waving with 1/5th of their hand....it is the first thing I loved about tv and still enjoy doing (with the whole hand)

[Eastwind53]

You are not wrong.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by looneycat

having grown up in the bronx I was more used to people waving with 1/5th of their hand....it is the first thing I loved about tv and still enjoy doing (with the whole hand)

In Boston, it was the salute you note, along with a blaring horn.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Brendanyc

Bonny I fully agree with you. We have been vacationing in the villages since 2010 and now are full time residents. We are from NYC where no one speaks to anyone and the pace is so fast that people pass you in a flash. My first recollection of TV was my husband and I driving around and residents were waving at us. My husband said "I think something is wrong with our car. All these people are waving us down". lol... duhhh We soon found out they were just being who they are "friendly and social".
All I have to say is... keep on waving... show renters who may soon could possibly be soon to be residents all TV has to offer. They will soon understand, as we soon did, that TV is the greatest place to live where your neighbors will become some of your most trusted and wonderful friends you could ever imagine.

Hi Brendanyc: I was reared in and around syracuse. I moved to various states with my company and at one point they asked me to do go back to syracuse. I conducted a lot of business in New York City area.

Your above-stated comments illustrate the function of "frames of reference" as a basis for one's viewpoint. While waiting for my ride at Kennedy airport I asked a man for the time. He never looked at me picked up three pieces of luggage and moved some 25 feet away from me. I decided to test my theory and upon returning to syracuse and waiting for my wife I noticed that the people in syracuse would talk your ear off.

My point is that after living in New York city I can see why you would be overwhelmed here. I lived In Iowa where everyone waved and Minneapolis again friendly even Memphis people were friendlier

[CathyandSteveG]

When we visited TV in July 2013....some people waved, some people smiled, some people spoke to us, some people gave directions.....

Not all...but some...just like in every other community. We live in a town of about 6000 people. Some people are friendly....some are not.

We have traveled all over the world....and it is my experience that people are pretty much the same everywhere you go. If you are friendly...most people will respond. So I try to make it a point to smile and if i am in line at the grocery store...to speak to those around me. Even if others are not friendly back...I feel better because I know I was friendly.

We found TV to be friendly...pristine....and convenient. It is very different from the rural area we live in...and when and if we ever get there...we will certainly have some adjustments to make. To us...a 30 minute drive to get to a store...or to go out to eat...is a normal drive. I cannot say TV has changed for better or worse....i can say....sometimes it is our perspective that has changed...and sometimes we forget what it was that made us happy in the first place. No place is perfect....and change is inevitable.....but TV looks like a pretty terrific place to me and those of you that live there are pretty darn lucky!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by looneycat

having grown up in the bronx I was more used to people waving with 1/5th of their hand....it is the first thing I loved about tv and still enjoy doing (with the whole hand)

I' sure with the expansion of TV, it may seem to some, that a sense of community is lacking but I think, it's a pretty friendly town.

I was born in a city of 150,000 population and TV, is about the same size. I find it much easier to make friends in TV, than in other places I lived. Almost everyone, does not have a personal agenda, like when they were working.

I think most people while they were working usually came home exhausted and did not bother too much, with their neighbors. At least, that has been my experience.

Like the book title says, "half of the world is waiting for the other half, to say hello".

To make a friend, you need to be a friend!