Originally Posted by Teed_Off (Post 2385055)

When I was on a vacation recently I said I live in The Villages, which was immediately followed up with their inquiry if there were a lot of swingers living there. They were from a small town in Indiana and that was the only information they knew about TV. It’s hard to believe that the legend remains so many years after it’s been debunked but that’s likely why you didn’t get any further contact.

Originally Posted by PootleK (Post 2385101)

I'm in the Lady Lake part of The Villages, so I always just say Lady Lake, and say it's about an hour North of Orlando if anyone inquires further. I never volunteer that I live in The Villages, I do think there are some bad perceptions of it.

Originally Posted by Angelhug52 (Post 2385135)

Years ago,when first moved in I was doing home visits as a nurse.I was advised when I got my tags not to put any identifier on them so people wouldn't know where I lived. I was also told if asked just side step or say Ocala area. Now the moment I uttered hello the pt and family knew I was a northern transplant.I understood the advice I was offered was becaithere was tremendous anger towards The Villages growing and usurping the beautiful farm land. I thought how silly progress is economic growth. Fast forward 20 plus years..I fully understand the disappointment and anger. So I just acknowledge I am a long time northern transplant living in a very unique part of central Florida. Many people ask The Villages?Depending where i will say yes.And it is a very interesting world!

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2385197)

I hadn't lived here a week, when I was approached by a swinger couple and invited to partake. I declined. It may not be rampant, but it's definitely here.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2385061)

Really, we need to come up with a better story. "Actually, that is a cover story so people won't discover it is actually a relocation settlement for aliens from several planets in the gamma quadrant. Some do have long arms, but they don't swing. They, I mean 'we', walk like human earthlings".
What do you think? Can we pull it off? 🫠👽👹🤖

Originally Posted by Margefrog (Post 2385211)

Good one. Absolutely. I would add that we (confidentially) take space trips with the aliens. Just like Cocoon, only ours are temporary.

Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2385174)

I have no hesitancy to tell people I live in The Villages. When I get a negative response I ask what they found objectionable during their visit. Of course, I've never come across anyone who has actually been here so they have to, typically with some sheepishness, admit that they'd never actually been here, so their opinions are based upon stories they'd heard or read.
I then invite them to have a serious discussion with me about the reality of TV, the good, the bad, the in-between...most people are really very interested to hear what it's really about, or at least, the opinion of one person who actually spends significant time here.

Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2384984)

Travel a lot and when we say TV, see a lot raised eyebrows and the usual questions about STD's, swinger parties etc. When asked where this information came from they will respond by saying so and so told me. Now say Central Florida

Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2384984)

Travel a lot and when we say TV, see a lot raised eyebrows and the usual questions about STD's, swinger parties etc. When asked where this information came from they will respond by saying so and so told me. Now say Central Florida

Originally Posted by Kelevision (Post 2384969)

I was born and raised right here in Lake county which means I know how much locals don’t like Villagers. Also, how much they take advantage of them. I say I live in Leesburg if I’m local or Orlando if I’m traveling. Where do you tell people you live?

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2385048)

Locals only have themselves blame, they sold land, no land, no villages, and no development. But, they just couldn’t pass up $$$$$$$.

Originally Posted by Teed_Off (Post 2385055)

When I was on a vacation recently I said I live in The Villages, which was immediately followed up with their inquiry if there were a lot of swingers living there. They were from a small town in Indiana and that was the only information they knew about TV. It’s hard to believe that the legend remains so many years after it’s been debunked but that’s likely why you didn’t get any further contact.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 2385024)

I did know that a few locals do not like Villagers. But I am unclear as to who is taking advantage of WHO?

I tell people I live in The Villages when I am away from this lovely place. MOST people who live here think it is a really nice retirement area and think that there may be several hundred people living here.

Locals who don't like us often bring up that we cut down "their trees" and "took" their unspoiled vistas. I secretly think that they are jealous they don't live here.......and to be fair.....about ten years ago, almost anyone could afford the price of an entry level home. Now the prices have gone up so much on our homes that it has made everyone who lives here a nice little nest egg.

I find a lot of people are jealous of those who have something they do not and do not realize that we all have the same challenges and heartaches and losses and illnesses. It just is that a lot of people do not realize early on that no matter how little money they earn, they should always try to save some of it, to protect them against terrible disasters and unthought of awfulness. Most of us are still very, very careful with money and always will be. Old habits die hard.

I say to the locals who don't like Villagers that someone else would have built here next to us and this I am sure of. Someone else would NOT have done as good a job as the Morse Family.

It is such a wonderful place to live now as I grow quite old, just as it was when I could be dancing at the squares every night. I am so grateful for all of the people I have met here who have become treasured friends.

Originally Posted by Kelevision (Post 2384969)

I was born and raised right here in Lake county which means I know how much locals don’t like Villagers. Also, how much they take advantage of them. I say I live in Leesburg if I’m local or Orlando if I’m traveling. Where do you tell people you live?

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2385289)

I am not ashamed to tell people I live in The Villages.
Why are some of posting that you are?

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2385197)

I hadn't lived here a week, when I was approached by a swinger couple and invited to partake. I declined. It may not be rampant, but it's definitely here.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2385262)

I hadn't lived here a week, when I was approached by a swinger couple and invited to partake. I declined. It may not be rampant, but it's definitely here.

Originally Posted by Teed_Off (Post 2385055)

When I was on a vacation recently I said I live in The Villages, which was immediately followed up with their inquiry if there were a lot of swingers living there. They were from a small town in Indiana and that was the only information they knew about TV. It’s hard to believe that the legend remains so many years after it’s been debunked but that’s likely why you didn’t get any further contact.

Originally Posted by Teed_Off (Post 2385055)

When I was on a vacation recently I said I live in The Villages, which was immediately followed up with their inquiry if there were a lot of swingers living there. They were from a small town in Indiana and that was the only information they knew about TV. It’s hard to believe that the legend remains so many years after it’s been debunked but that’s likely why you didn’t get any further contact.

Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2384984)

Travel a lot and when we say TV, see a lot raised eyebrows and the usual questions about STD's, swinger parties etc. When asked where this information came from they will respond by saying so and so told me. Now say Central Florida

Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2385091)

I say Wildwood (truth) and they ask where in is that in Texas :-)

Originally Posted by HORNET (Post 2385267)

Because they are to cheap or can’t afford to live here

Originally Posted by RoboVil (Post 2385277)

As an aside, Sumter County is Florida's fastest growing county.
here is a list of population growth in all counties
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fl...l_article_link

Originally Posted by bilcon (Post 2385272)

The locals were not complaining when they sold their land to TV. I have no regrets moving to TV or telling people when we travel that we live in TV. If they make comments, I just respond that most of what is said about us is "BS".