[rubicon]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

Dear Rubicon,

I didn't get any idea this was a "chick" thread. I don't know but I'm thinking it's pretty much a generic question.

Also when I read it, no one came to mind and if someone had, It wouldn't have been you.

That being said, you are on this forum quite a bit so I would assume you get something positive out of it. What would that be?

I know I've learned so much here and I've found that many of the posters like to kid around as do I so it's a place to have fun!

So... What gives with you? What do you get out of it.

While you tell us... Let's have a cup of coffee and relax. Because, while I've perceived that you aren't completely happy here in TV, more often then not, your posts are enjoyable to read.

The Village Girl forgive my assumption about gender.

I did say i learned much about people and especially myself. Your response above is what I referenced because its a playback of what people interpreted my comments to mean. Hence it gives me an opportunity to reflect about my use of words.

a psychartrist once wrote that the defin ition of intelligence is a person who will not let himself/herslef be unhappy. While we all have our moments I do have a great capacity for regrouping and use humor well.

My apparent annoyance is with this issue of the Developer. Primarily the dichotomy that persist. The discussion is too often mischaracterized as a personal jealousy when in most instnaces its business not personal. Personally I have no quarrel with the Developer nor The Village;albeit i do with operations and applications but then that's the manager in me.

Thanks for responding i appreciate the input

Personal Best Regards:

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

This is one of the best message boards I've ever been on and I have tried a few. I guess it's because we all live here and respect each other. We're all in the same boat.

As far as people being positive or negative, I try to be understanding of those who seem negative. Being negative in return won't make them positive, it will just make them more negative. Depression aften comes with advanced age.

I for one admire the Morse family and what they have accomplished. But it doesn't mean I have to like every aspect of what goes on in The Villages. As long as I'm alive and able to think for myself, I will no doubt have my own opinions, likes and dislikes.

I too have posted on quite a number of boards and have found TOTV people to be a lot more open-minded and sincere than any other place on the Internet. I know very little about the Morses and do not resent their success at all. In terms of the Villages, many people have put their faith in this growing community. Even though I am a Democrat in what is predominantly a Republican community, people have treated me with the respect one would expect when working with the credo "do under other as they have done onto you." That is more than just a Christian adage, it seems to be a humanitarian one as well.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by rubicon

First this has to be a chick thread.

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

I didn't get any idea this was a "chick" thread.

Is I in da wite or da wong pwace?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

"My Sanity".

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, love that one.

Even though in my case, I have a little further to go. Not far though, hopefully.

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

Is I in da wite or da wong pwace?

That depends... does it say "Buoys" or "Gulls"?

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

First this has to be a chick thread. But i didn't read of any restriction in responding??

Secondly I have learned some very beneficial things about people and about myself

Thirdly a gentle reminder. It doesn't necessiate because someone has an adverse opinion concerning the Morse family or for that matter The Villages that they are jealous, negative or any other slight remark about the person speaking. It may only mean that something has disturb the individual, usually on the business end, and the complaint may be factually correct and the offended justified in responding. Succintly if someone steps on my toes don't suggest that because I yelled ouch that I am beginning negative. So please don't mischaracterize a person's reason(s) for their complaint(s) and at least find out why they opine in that manner. Thank you.

Fourth what does SPOTD mean?

Yes. the problem with trying to put on paper what you could say so much better if you were face to face. I understand that better than anyone. I'm sorry that I made an incorrect assumption.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I stumbled across TOTV when Sandy and I started thinking about looking at 55+ communities - that's been several years ago. I'd lurk off and on, gathering insights about people's thoughts and feedback about all things TV. Then I signed up about a year and a half ago, when we started getting serious about TV - figured I'd better be finding out everything I possibly could about the place, including some 'cloudy' things that were new to me like the CDDs, the bond, and so on. And I still learn new things about TV all the time - we'd have been in trouble without it!

We've also met some great people through TOTV and the couple of Crispers gatherings we've attended as well!!!!

Bill

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, love that one.

Even though in my case, I have a little further to go. Not far though, hopefully.

Old saying:

"Their driving me crazy and it's getting to be a short trip!!!".

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Ditto, ditto, ditto to everything!!! I learned so much I keep a Word notebook of all the stuff I learned and may need one day because I don't want to forget or miss something that may be useful to me at some point.
This is a lot like a cocktail party- you walk here and there, talk to lots of people, get to laugh, interact with some you like right away, some you may want to smile at but move away from after a moment or two, and some you want to stand clear from. And some whose opinion you come to trust or mistrust over time- either because they like EVERYTHING or because they like VERY LITTLE. But through it all, I learn a lot. I love the interaction and it's the first thing I turn to when I finally hit the comfy chair at night to see what I've missed. It's the water cooler at work in a place I don't work yet. It's the party I can't attend because I haven't moved down full time yet. It's the party line I listen in on. It's dinner time conversation at the grown up table. It's all fun no matter what the topic. I love it and I feel so grateful for all the new contacts and all I've gleaned from being here.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by lovsthosebigdogs

Ditto, ditto, ditto to everything!!! I learned so much I keep a Word notebook of all the stuff I learned and may need one day because I don't want to forget or miss something that may be useful to me at some point.
This is a lot like a cocktail party- you walk here and there, talk to lots of people, get to laugh, interact with some you like right away, some you may want to smile at but move away from after a moment or two, and some you want to stand clear from. And some whose opinion you come to trust or mistrust over time- either because they like EVERYTHING or because they like VERY LITTLE. But through it all, I learn a lot. I love the interaction and it's the first thing I turn to when I finally hit the comfy chair at night to see what I've missed. It's the water cooler at work in a place I don't work yet. It's the party I can't attend because I haven't moved down full time yet. It's the party line I listen in on. It's dinner time conversation at the grown up table. It's all fun no matter what the topic. I love it and I feel so grateful for all the new contacts and all I've gleaned from being here.

I love the way you put this. It is like a cocktail party and a water cooler. It's a great source of information and it's fun.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by jojo

I love the way you put this. It is like a cocktail party and a water cooler. It's a great source of information and it's fun.

[Barefoot]

What have I gained from TOTV?

A deep distaste for dog poop threads.

And the best circle of friends imaginable.

[CaptJohn]

The friendly folks here just can't be beat anywhere for good general knowledge and some with very specific and useful knowledge and willingness to contribute that info to help the ones who need it. And then it's a great group of partiers.

[jackz]

The TOTV experience has been amazing.

Because of it I now have a much better sense of the reality of being a FROG in this great community.

Although just an owner of dirt in Sanibel at this point, I have met my future neighbors through TOTV and had the opportunity to share thoughts and questions about the future in TV.

I have learned and filed information that I plan to use in the future such as doctors, dentists, landscape people, activities, restaurants, insurance, sink holes, IRS concerns, banking, pool construction and suggestions for day trips from TV.

I have also made a number of friends on TOTV that I fully intend to get to know better once I make the leap to "frogdam".

[Turtlediver]

I have learned what it means to be welcomed.......really welcomed to a new home and a new life style.......you have taught me well and I hope to pass it on to new people when I finally get to my new home in March.....and most of alll FRIENDS......