[Muncle]

Gracie, if my comments came across as cynical or sarcastic, I apologize. While I do have something of a rep for being both sarcastic and cynical at times, I really wasn't trying to be. I truly do mean that TV is not for everyone --- but I certainly wasn't implying that it wasn't for you. What I was trying to communicate is that each of us has different tastes, different interests, different desires. And especially at this time in our lives, we can afford to cater to those tastes, interests, and desires. When I moved to TV, many friends and relatives questioned my actions, saying "What if you don't like it?" Well, I said I'd move on to someplace else if that happened. You make light of it, but I firmly believe that any road that takes me anywhere can take me back out.

I hope you enjoy your visit, and I encourage you to join the gang at Crispers as Barefoot noted. It's fun, and some of 'em are really nice people --- just don't talk politics.

[chelsea24]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, I'm growling at you Uncle Muncle. :-*

[graciegirl]

Thank you all for your kindness! We will be at Crispers on Friday. I will throw my hat in first.


JUST KIDDING.

You are all so wonderful.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by Muncle

I hope you enjoy your visit, and I encourage you to join the gang at Crispers as Barefoot noted. It's fun, and some of 'em are really nice people --- just don't talk politics.

Muncle, So that means you coming on Thursday? GREAT!! 040 040

Don't worry, I'll keep Chels from talking politics.

Kathie :redface:

[Village Kid 2]

Gracie,

Muncle threw in his hat the first time he came to Crispers and lived to tell about it. In fact he is quite the adored one in spite of his curmudgeonness (is that a word?). Hope to see you both there Friday!

VK2

[KathieI]

Thanks for correcting me, Kiddo. You're right it is Friday?? Duh?

I'm so confused, gee I sound like Nonie now. Love your avatar, looks just like you. 1rnfl 1rnfl

Your friend, Kathie :redface:

[nONIE]

Why Kathie,

You are full of compliments today! >

Love ya anyway!! LOL

[bimmertl]

So this is now the "Crispers Luncheon" happy talk thread.

Wonderful.

[gfmucci]

This was one thread worth hijacking. ;D

[bimmertl]

Originally Posted by gfmucci

This was one thread worth hijacking. ;D

People actually rely on some threads to obtain valuable information with some relevance to the topic of the thread. Invariably the "usual suspects" take over with inane banter about nothing.

The site provides ample oppurtunities to send private messages. In the alternative, perhaps some of you could actually call each other up on the phone or, God forbid, meet in person more often.

Just start a thread called Miscelaneous Happy Talk and go to it. Keep the rest of the threads limited to the topic at hand.

[redwitch]

bimmer, I think all the relevant information had been discussed prior to the hijacking. We all have pet peeves we have to live with -- Jan has to deal with inconsiderate dog owners, some object to the cute little anoles, I want to hide under a bed when there's lightning and don't even get me started on lovebugs, you're stuck with hijacked threads.

[gfmucci]

Originally Posted by gfmucci

This was one thread worth hijacking. ;D

...in the sense that the thread started off with an ill conceived, negative statement, not inquisitve sounding at all, i.e. "haven't heard much good", etc. etc. more like negative, presumptuous rumor mongering.* Well, the inquirer probably hasn't been looking for much good.* Ultimately, the "good" was presented by about a dozen different people on this thread.

If there was a legitimate question, it would have been something like this...
"What can you tell me about the developer.* I don't know a lot about them."* The "haven't heard much good", and "how tacky are they" sounds like someone with an agenda that was not forth rightly conveyed on the thread.* Either that, or one who is really careless with the English language.* That's what I meant by "a thread worth hijacking."

[villages07]

In Gracie's defense.....if you read through her prior posts, you will find she is a warm, friendly person. I have had some private message correspondence on another topic and she seems like a delightful person who will love the Villages and all that it has to offer.

This particular thread, I agree, started with some unfortunate wording and Gracie has, more than once, apologized for how it was received, interpreted, and responded to. So, how about we cut her some slack and be thankful for some of the valuable information it produced (like the article Muncle posted....that was excellent).

This whole thread makes me think of the oldies tune "Be true to your school"....we are all so proud of what the Villages is that when we hear what we feel is undue criticism we rise up in unison to defend our community and yes, even our developer, against naysayers. That, alone, says a lot.

Welcome Gracie...look forward to meeting you and the family at Crispers!!!

V07

[graciegirl]

DEAR ONES. Mr. Mucci is right. It sounded bad, however it was not meant to be bad.

In the south end of Columbus, Ohio where I grew up I frequently heard the old saying, " Don't take a Dutchman for what he says, it's what he means that counts".

Mr. Mucci correctly graded my paper and I have learned a lot. If I have "a hidden agenda" I think it is fear, fear of liking the place as much as you all do, and fear of the change that THAT will make in our lives. I have always lived close to where I do now, and loved it. I can't remember making a known enemy. I certainly don't mean to start now.

I knew nothing about The Villages other than the negative comments from friends who live now in other parts of Florida. My husband says that their agenda might have been to encourage us to live near them.

Sometimes on the internet, our communications don't come across the way they would if a person were face to face with another. I apologise again.

A wonderful person just sent us a scanned article from THE DAILY SUN written by H.Gary Morse himself, entitiled Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. It was published around Thanksgiving of last year. It was very long and very informative and gave the flavor of the writer. Gary Morse is OUR age and obviously has done a tremendous job. We enjoyed it so much. I can see that I have made a complete fool of myself. I raise my hand, I am not a good communicator. I am so sorry for having offended so many of you.

Please guys, just try to forgive me and give me one more chance.

Little kids, drunks, and cats just love me.


PUH-LEEEeeze. Let's kill this thread.

GracieGirl.

[Talk Host]

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