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[eweissenbach]

Thanks for that wonderful and wise poem Phyllis. That pretty much sums it up!

[lovesports]

[QUOTE=Golfingnut;588571]

Let me see: Would I rather hear that I made a great decision to retire in The Villages or fall into the depressed small group that find fault with everything. I agree with the premise that no place is perfect, but I disagree with dumping on what so many thousands of people have invested the golden years of their life, that being The Villages. My point is some folks will find fault with Heaven itself if they make it there, but when you find fault with so much the journey becomes for difficult to go up rather than down. Do yourself a favor and look for the best and not the worst in things.[/QUOTE
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BOY HOWDY
I make one post in which you totally missed the point.You put opinions in my post that were never there! Luckily others got it, and have said the same thing many times both on this long thread and many other threads. I guess you missed my part about that I LIKE it here. Like it here and I am always on the go and don't have time for this nonsense. You have 18-19 posts on this thread and I post once and you miss the whole point and attack me. I'm off to the pool, then pickleball and a Christmas party. Typical day for me. Now who's the postive person. I am in the middle of 14 Christmas parties. Have had and will have fun at every one.

[Golfingnut]

[quote=lovesports;588880]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Let me see: Would I rather hear that I made a great decision to retire in The Villages or fall into the depressed small group that find fault with everything. I agree with the premise that no place is perfect, but I disagree with dumping on what so many thousands of people have invested the golden years of their life, that being The Villages. My point is some folks will find fault with Heaven itself if they make it there, but when you find fault with so much the journey becomes for difficult to go up rather than down. Do yourself a favor and look for the best and not the worst in things.[/QUOTE
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BOY HOWDY
I make one post in which you totally missed the point.You put opinions in my post that were never there! Luckily others got it, and have said the same thing many times both on this long thread and many other threads. I guess you missed my part about that I LIKE it here. Like it here and I am always on the go and don't have time for this nonsense. You have 18-19 posts on this thread and I post once and you miss the whole point and attack me. I'm off to the pool, then pickleball and a Christmas party. Typical day for me. Now who's the postive person. I am in the middle of 14 Christmas parties. Have had and will have fun at every one.

Sorry, but you totally missed my point. I say I love it here and would rather hear from folks who like it also. Please understand, I DID NOT ATTACK YOU. I was agreeing with your point.
I see your way of looking at it as I did attach to your post, but my statements were fully intended to be addressed to everyone in general and not you personalty. If you read my post again, you will see I am saying that you and I agree that dumping on folks that like it here is not the way have the conversation. But don't feel bad, most arguments are due to misunderstanding each other.

So, in closing, you missed my point, I did not miss yours; however, if it would make you sleep better tonight, I am very sorry you misunderstood my post. LOL

[Barefoot]

[quote=lovesports;588880]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Let me see: Would I rather hear that I made a great decision to retire in The Villages or fall into the depressed small group that find fault with everything. I agree with the premise that no place is perfect, but I disagree with dumping on what so many thousands of people have invested the golden years of their life, that being The Villages. My point is some folks will find fault with Heaven itself if they make it there, but when you find fault with so much the journey becomes for difficult to go up rather than down. Do yourself a favor and look for the best and not the worst in things.[/QUOTE
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BOY HOWDY
I make one post in which you totally missed the point.You put opinions in my post that were never there! Luckily others got it, and have said the same thing many times both on this long thread and many other threads. I guess you missed my part about that I LIKE it here. Like it here and I am always on the go and don't have time for this nonsense. You have 18-19 posts on this thread and I post once and you miss the whole point and attack me. I'm off to the pool, then pickleball and a Christmas party. Typical day for me. Now who's the postive person. I am in the middle of 14 Christmas parties. Have had and will have fun at every one.

[quote=Golfingnut;588912]

Originally Posted by lovesports

Sorry, but you totally missed my point. I say I love it here and would rather hear from folks who like it also. Please understand, I DID NOT ATTACK YOU. I was agreeing with your point.
I see your way of looking at it as I did attach to your post, but my statements were fully intended to be addressed to everyone in general and not you personalty. If you read my post again, you will see I am saying that you and I agree that dumping on folks that like it here is not the way have the conversation. But don't feel bad, most arguments are due to misunderstanding each other.
So, in closing, you missed my point, I did not miss yours; however, if it would make you sleep better tonight, I am very sorry you misunderstood my post. LOL

OK kids, let's have a group hug.

[Golfingnut]

[quote=Barefoot;588920][quote=lovesports;588880]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

OK kids, let's have a group hug.

LOL You are so right. Can't we all just get along.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Reminds me of a wise poem...

Originally Posted by Pturner

THE RIGHT KIND OF PEOPLE

Gone is the city, gone the day,
Yet still the story and the meaning stay:
Once where a prophet in the palm shade basked
A traveler chanced at noon to rest his miles.
"What sort of people may they be," he asked,
"In this proud city on the plains o'erspread?"
"Well, friend, what sort of people whence you came?"
"What sort?" the packman scowled; "why, knaves and fools."
"You'll find the people here the same," the wise man said.

Another stranger in the dusk drew near,
And pausing, cried, "What sort of people here
In your bright city where yon towers arise?"
"Well, friend, what sort of people whence you came?"
"What sort?" the pilgrim smiled,
"Good, true and wise."
"You'll find the people here the same,"

The wise man said.




... by Edwin Markham

I want to think about what PTurner said some more and forget about the dumb stuff.

[ugotme]

It's all about ATTITUDE, ATTITUDE AND ATTITUDE !!!!

[eweissenbach]

In reflecting on some posts negative to the developer and TV in general it occured to me that, while I cannot deny those peoples feelings, I find much of the criticism to be misplaced. I don't prescribe to the developer's political viewpoint, and some of their financial dealings are suspect at best, but what they have provided for residents is simply incredible, assuming one takes advantage of the opportunities. I was thinking about where one might enjoy the same level of live entertainment and cultural events, learning, and recreational opportunities every single day and I came to the conclusion that only in very large cities would one even have the chance. And to live in the heart of a big city in order to have regular convenient access to those things would require a very large home or apartment outlay. Then one would have to shell out thousands of dollars a month for things such as show tickets, cover charges, country club dues (for 10 country clubs?), rec center dues, tuition fees, etc. etc. Have you ever bought a drink at happy hour in Manhattan? Even with that outlay there are things that would not be convenient to them that are around every corner in TV. In other words to live a comparable lifestyle one would have to be relatively wealthy, and then be satisfied to live in the heart of a congested city, in many cases in a relatively harsh climate. What has been created in TV is something that even the most wealthy people throughout the world would have a hard time replocating. And in TV it is available to people on not much more than a social security check. It is really pretty amazing when you think about it. By the way, I don't like the way people with negative opinions are often treated on this forum, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it seems that they are not really taking advantage of the tremendous opportunity that has been created here. Maybe something better exists somewhere, but if so, I have yet to be exposed to it.

[jblum315]

[Golfingnut]

Well said and I agree 100%. Nothing is perfect, but the Villages is as close to it as I have seen in my travels.

[jflynn1]

Were you informed of the IRS during your visit? Or the other issues regarding the entertainment or lack therof that is g beginning in The Villagess. Not as described in the sales literature. You might want to check that out BEFOR you start drinking the Kool Aid.

Regarding the IRS Issue . That is called discosure and failure to disclose The Sales people did not disclose and continue to not disclose this issue to buyers. Not a fair way to do business. Like purchasing a home and finding out that there may be a lawsuit pending regarding faulty constrution and although known to the seller, the developer and saes pepople this issue was neve dislosaed to the buyer. Not Nice .

[Polar Bear]

Why don't you enlighten us? Or direct us to your sources?

Originally Posted by jflynn1

Were you informed of the IRS during your visit? Or the other issues regarding the entertainment or lack therof that is g beginning in The Villagess. Not as described in the sales literature. You might want to check that out BEFOR you start drinking the Kool Aid.

Regarding the IRS Issue . That is called discosure and failure to disclose The Sales people did not disclose and continue to not disclose this issue to buyers. Not a fair way to do business. Like purchasing a home and finding out that there may be a lawsuit pending regarding faulty constrution and although known to the seller, the developer and saes pepople this issue was neve dislosaed to the buyer. Not Nice .

[mulligan]

I don't believe the bond issue has anything to do with purchase, financing, or ownership of residential real estate in the villages, therefore no disclosure is required.