[graciegirl]

Madame Butterfly,

Welcome to you. I know you are gonna like it here!

[bimmertl]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

Bump

This post is a classic illustration of the old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words"!

In addition, it's hilarious!!!!

[islandgal]

Please - no more Montana news.

Be thankful for what we have here and for those who made it possible.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

Bump

Sorry y'all, but that is funny.

[1blsdman]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

The Morse's are not seen often here in person, in fact almost NEVER ,so people have to guess what they are really, really like and what they are up to.

I think Gary Morse is in his 60's, a very good business man and a perfectionist. I think I would like him if I knew him personally.

Can't wait to see what you have to say.

I've met Gary Morse, many times. I've met Mark Morse and Jennifer Parr and Tracy Matthews and all the great grandkids (of Harold) too. In fact I've known them from a close business relationship since 2000. I've sat next to Gary and his wife Renee at a party at Savanah center. I've heard Gary speak maybe twice in the last 10 years, publically. He is a very private man however I was driving around the square at LSL the other day and Gary was walking across the street with his son Mark and a few of his buddies heading to lunch (at their private restaraunt, The Angler's Club I assume). You would never know it was him if you didn't know what he looked like. He is usually in a pair of jeans and cowboy boots or deck shoes and a Columbia fishing shirt. (No $2,000 suits....EVER) I've seen Gary and Mark in a tie maybe twice in the last 10 years.

Honestly, what the entire family has worked hard to create over the last 40 years including Harold, Gary, Mark, Jennifer and Tracy is unparalleled...it's simply the best thing going. What the project has done to them is another story. Of course the fact that they have become wildly wealthy is obvious. The changes most people never see is behind the scenes. "Money changes people." Money and absolute power...absolutely changes people." If you would have told the family 25 years ago that they would have come to the point in their life where they have done some of the "behind the scenes" things that they have rationalized they would have called you a liar. Very few people can handle this much power and money without every now and then starting to believe that at least "some of the rules" don't apply to you. This is the case with this story about the wildlife violations. Sure, they are innocent until proven guilty. However, there is no way that the number of SPECIFIC DATES of the case could have been known by any authority UNLESS a former employee of theirs (most likely from one of the northern ranches) was keeping notes in case they did to him (or her) what they have done to hundreds of people who have worked for them. Fired them because they said one thing wrong or didn't always cower to their highness/control. Then if you didn't go away quietly...they will crush you with attorneys or buy people or buildings to control you. They have planted a ton of good seeds however they have succumbed to their own belief in their absolute power and control. The problem...they must have done someone wrong and that person kept notes, for years, about these hunting trips "just in case" the family ever did to them what they've done to hundreds before (and is company policy with an army of hired guns/attorneys) They just wanted to protect themselves and wanted to have some ammunition to fire back in case the family tried to crush them too. You don't speakout against them or they will crush you...period.

My personal opinion is, "Mark, (guilty or innocent) your private life has reflected poorly on The Villages." Don't be another cliche of a rich man who gets away with it because he has enough money to buy whatever he wants. Tell the truth in open court. This lesson they could learn is, "The rules apply to EVERYONE the same." I do not wish Mark and MLissa and the rest of the suspects any ill will but when you break the law (whether you did THIS TIME or not) then the seeds you plant will grow and you will reap a harvest of what you have planted.

[handieman]

Those that would enjoy listening to Mark Morse's "State of the Villages Speech" and meet his sisters would do well to join the VHA (Village Homeowners Association). He speaks to this group annually around the first part of the year,I believe. Membership is $12.00 for two yrs per family. Membership is required to be invited to this event. If you go watch for the announcement on the time and place. Last year he packed the Savannah Center and a large meeting room adjacent. I had to park in Jacksonville it seemed.
Handie

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

According to the article in the Orlando Sentinel on Mark Morse and the Montana hunting issue, Mark is 50 which would make his father Gary around 75.


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This link from NNDB has info on age, etc. It's almost scary how much info can be tracked on the internet.
http://www.nndb.com/people/314/000118957/

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

This post is a classic illustration of the old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words"!

In addition, it's hilarious!!!!

Sorry, don't see the humor

[chuckster]

I agree, humorless .......imho

[jblum8156]

Yes, the VHA meeting was most informatitive. Mark and two of his sisters spoke about the history of TV and the state of TV and future developments. They showed slides of the family compound back in Michigan, including shots of Gary Morse and his children as children. The family had a lodge and entertainment venue known as Brownwood, which is where the new development south of 466A got its name. He said there will be 11,000 new homes in that area and a time frame of about 5 years.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

Bump

The picture is too funny, Shadow. Thanks for the chuckles!

[K9-Lovers]

I've just gotta say again . . . every time I see this photo, I start laughing!!

[downeaster]

I do not have a perception of Mr. Morse. I have never met him or heard his presentations. The only available input I have for forming a perception is contained in this forum. Not a good source.

Speaking of perceptions, I have been able to develop perceptions of many TOTV members. This forum provides a great deal of fodder based on members own words.

How would you react if someone started a thread "What is your perception of (you name the member)? I think such a thread would be in very bad taste and I am inclined to think this thread, picking apart a private figure, leaves something to be desired

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by downeaster

I do not have a perception of Mr. Morse. I have never met him or heard his presentations. The only available input I have for forming a perception is contained in this forum. Not a good source.

Speaking of perceptions, I have been able to develop perceptions of many TOTV members. This forum provides a great deal of fodder based on members own words.

How would you react if someone started a thread "What is your perception of (you name the member)? I think such a thread would be in very bad taste and I am inclined to think this thread, picking apart a private figure, leaves something to be desired

Well said.

[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by Ajack

Well said.

Well said indeed!!