[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

They were not pink flamingos. They were not visable from the street. If you want to go by rules, i could report all my neighbors for one thing or the other, but I don't. I am a perfect neighbor. I go out of my way to be nice and lend my golf cart to anyone who needs it. While I'm in NY when my bushes were getting overgrown, I flew down from NY just to cut them. IF YOU WANT TO CALL THIS A LAW, maybe I shouldn't be a villager. How many golf carts go over 20 MPH. How many people water their lawns more than twice a week. Dont get me started Golfnut. If we have to live in fear of everyone being a spy maybe my wife is right.

Sorry you feel that way, but when you admit what you did was wrong, You should not put the blame on your neighbor for defending his right not to see those type things if not wanted.

[janmcn]

If lawn ornaments are your "thing", just buy a home north of 466 where they are allowed.

[Tom Hannon]

Why not back off GolfNUT enough already And what's to say you have all the answers.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

I am a big fan of deed restrictions. My issue is the small frog was not visable unless you were on the front porch. Its just that some people have nothing else better to do with their lives.

I think your missing the point. If its a 4 inch frog today, then what is in store for next wee, maybe a 6 inch rabbit? Again, I don't even have a problem with bird baths and pink birds, etc. etc., but I have no taste at all, but some folks are more in tune to fashion and design than you and I are. It makes it a better match for all when the basic rules are followed.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Tom, I'm so sorry. I know your wife has never been a fan of TV but this time I understand her frustration. To complain about a 4-inch frog is petty. It sounds like something more than just reporting of an infraction; it sounds like someone is seriously angry at you and/or your wife and is indulging in some pretty nasty vindictiveness. Here's hoping something can be worked out and you can find a way to stay. TV would be the loser if you were no long a resident.

I wish I would have said that. Well done with this post.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

Why not back off GolfNUT enough already And what's to say you have all the answers.

I will not try to help you understand on this one anymore.

[billethkid]

saying one has a "fixed income" doesn't really convey any pertinent information. There are those who have a fixed income with SS only and there are those with SS + corporate pensions + personal 401k's + etc = all equal fixed income.

I know several people who depend on SS income ONLY. They live here in TV with no problem.

It is all relative to one's lifestyle. If you can afford to live where you do now, you most likely will have no problem living in TV on the same budget.....most likely!!!

One disadvantage of staying at a motel is that you may miss a true immersion into TV lifestyle potential.

Make sure you visit all 3 town centers. Also visit a sales center.
Do not overlook the part of TV that is affectionately (truly!!!) called the historic area. You will find very many affordable living situations with beautiful grounds and great neighbors.

The nice thing about TV is whether you are on SS only or with a combination of fat cat retirement plans....whther you have a $79,000 home in Silver Lake or a one million dollar home in Bridgeport.......everybody is entitled to the same amenities, facilities and beauty of what we call TV.

If you want to live here.....YOU CAN!!!!

btk

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by billethkid

saying one has a "fixed income" doesn't really convey any pertinent information. There are those who have a fixed income with SS only and there are those with SS + corporate pensions + personal 401k's + etc = all equal fixed income.

I know several people who depend on SS income ONLY. They live here in TV with no problem.

It is all relative to one's lifestyle. If you can afford to live where you do now, you most likely will have no problem living in TV on the same budget.....most likely!!!

One disadvantage of staying at a motel is that you may miss a true immersion into TV lifestyle potential.

Make sure you visit all 3 town centers. Also visit a sales center.
Do not overlook the part of TV that is affectionately (truly!!!) called the historic area. You will find very many affordable living situations with beautiful grounds and great neighbors.

The nice thing about TV is whether you are on SS only or with a combination of fat cat retirement plans....whther you have a $79,000 home in Silver Lake or a one million dollar home in Bridgeport.......everybody is entitled to the same amenities, facilities and beauty of what we call TV.

If you want to live here.....YOU CAN!!!!

btk

BTK nails it.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

BTK nails it.

I agree 100%

[Golfingnut]

Very well said BTK. After Washington D.C. and Atlanta, GA, we find the cost to live here a real savings for us.

[JoelJohnson]

Why do they sell? Let's not forget that most of the people that live here are old and may have died off and their heirs are selling the property.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Why do they sell? Let's not forget that most of the people that live here are old and may have died off and their heirs are selling the property.

There are surly many reasons people leave. I have heard reasons for moving within The Villages more often like: I needed more room, less room, wanted less or more yard. Wanted my own Pool. Did not get along with my neighbors and the big one, I wanted a more modern home. It is some times less expensive to buy new rather than upgrade. We still love our selection after 3 years. Knock on wood. Love the neighbors, have our own pool and the house is totally modern. Life is good in TV.

[bluedog103]

We came to TV to escape the northeast winters, no other reason. I actually like my home and neighborhood in the mountains in southern N.Y. We like our TV home and have great neighbors. That being said, there is no way I could live in TV fulltime. I know too many people who have had too many problems with neighbors. I attribute this to the tiny lots and crowded conditions in TV. You get a couple of busybodies armed with a list of covenants and your life can be miserable. Tom is living proof of that.
There is nobody in TV who has not broken a law. To report something like a tiny ornament which you cannot even see from the street is over the top. Sounds like somebody is unhappy and has way too much time on their hands. At least for us, if something irritates us we know we'll be leaving in the spring. Fulltimers with these issues must feel like they're stuck on Gilligan's Island. You have my sympathy.
The weather a concern for me. Last year was a pleasure in this area. The two previous winters were not, it was downright cold. Year before last I decided that if the cold weather continued I was selling this house and heading south. That still stands. Despite last year's balmy temps this year is starting out to be another cold one. I guess I'll have to decide in the next few months whether this is where I want to spend my remaining winters. If wanted to be cold I could have stayed up north and saved a bunch of money.
Every fall we look forward to returning to our TV home and enjoy our time here but every spring, when the leaves are coming out up north and the early flowers are blooming, I'm itching to head for I-95 North. Different strokes.....

[philnpat]

Tom,
Although we've not yet met, come to our neighborhood. You'll be more than welcomed.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

We came to TV to escape the northeast winters, no other reason. I actually like my home and neighborhood in the mountains in southern N.Y. We like our TV home and have great neighbors. That being said, there is no way I could live in TV fulltime. I know too many people who have had too many problems with neighbors. I attribute this to the tiny lots and crowded conditions in TV. You get a couple of busybodies armed with a list of covenants and your life can be miserable. Tom is living proof of that.
There is nobody in TV who has not broken a law. To report something like a tiny ornament which you cannot even see from the street is over the top. Sounds like somebody is unhappy and has way too much time on their hands. At least for us, if something irritates us we know we'll be leaving in the spring. Fulltimers with these issues must feel like they're stuck on Gilligan's Island. You have my sympathy.
The weather a concern for me. Last year was a pleasure in this area. The two previous winters were not, it was downright cold. Year before last I decided that if the cold weather continued I was selling this house and heading south. That still stands. Despite last year's balmy temps this year is starting out to be another cold one. I guess I'll have to decide in the next few months whether this is where I want to spend my remaining winters. If wanted to be cold I could have stayed up north and saved a bunch of money.
Every fall we look forward to returning to our TV home and enjoy our time here but every spring, when the leaves are coming out up north and the early flowers are blooming, I'm itching to head for I-95 North. Different strokes.....

I agree with all you say. We are currently renters, and when we sell our current home will probably buy in TV. We will however, continue to have our primary residence in Missouri, near our kids and grandkids. For those who are able, this seems to be an ideal solution. It seems many are conflicted about being away from the family when they come to TV and many move back "home" for that reason. We love TV and look forward to our time there, but I could NEVER get my wife to live there full-time, and I would prefer not to either. Sounds like you have the best of both worlds and that is what we would be shooting for.