[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

I did not realize that the purpose of the golf courses was to protect the houses....

Where did you read this?

[kas52]

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This is awesome. Read the poem from top to bottom then from bottom to top.
This was written by a 14 year old!

Found on The Writer's Circle page on Facebook

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

What I don't get is the constant complaining about things that have absolutely zero effect on the complainer.
Complain about people eating out instead of eating their hurricane stash, complain about people who travel faster than you in a golf cart, complain about The Villages not opening shelters (when you have no idea of government protocol for doing such)...
If something I do irritates you but has zero repercussions on YOU, then shut up and mind your own business. Stop worrying about what "could happen" and worry about yourself.

Boom!!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by pooh

We are fortunate....many weren't. Remember, count your blessings.

this song says it all!

Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy - YouTube

[pooh]

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo

this song says it all!

Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy - YouTube

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

I wonder how hardened the infrastructure is that a weak Cat1 cause so much havoc.
I did not realize that the purpose of the golf courses was to protect the houses....
So the golf courses are secondary?
Then should property owners who are protected by golf courses have a higher CDD amenity fee?
Or do all properties in TV drain into the courses?
I've only been a resident here 3 weeks and only played golf twice...

Wasn't that much havoc here in TV compared to areas out south and east of us. We dodged a major bullet by it shifting to the east slightly. The ponds/golf courses were designed to take the water they did and keep the homes from having water in them (pretty good planning, I'd say). Doesn't make the courses secondary; can you imagine the amount of BITCHING if the courses had been dry and the homes flooded? All properties typically drain to a street which eventually drain into the retention ponds/environmental areas (some on golf courses, some not), so no, golf course property owners shouldn't be required to pay a higher amenity fee. In your 3 weeks here, you've probably been busy, take some time off to play - once the courses get dry. Welcome.........

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And why are we complaining here???

Probably because complaining is the #1 pastime on TOTV, and since all the golf courses are closed it's even worse.

My thoughts exactly....perhaps some of those folks need to start making a grateful list for each day.

1. I woke up
2. I'm blessed to live in this country
3 I'm blessed to have what I have
4. Grateful for the people in my life

You could make it as long as you want and do it each day then maybe you won't complain and find LIFE to be so negative!

[skip0358]

Amazes me to we bought in a great place, most everything we need is a golf cart ride away,the grounds are well taken care of. Yet a storm hits there's no shelter, the yard waste isn't picked up yet, I Can't play golf, they put a surcharge on my water, the food at the restaurants stinks, they raised the price of drinks at happy hour, I Can't get gas geez. I'll bet the people that lost everything , still don't have electric, don't know where their next meal is coming from etc. Would be more then happy to trade places with us. I think anyone who's so upset and unhappy with the way this place is run or managed should look else where as I'm quite sure you could sell your house real quick. I count my self lucky as he'll. Lost a few shingles a few br-anches off my Palm tree,-and had to clean up the yar1d and the lanai. Gee -what a bitch.
Ok waiting for the comments.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Amazes me to we bought in a great place, most everything we need is a golf cart ride away,the grounds are well taken care of. Yet a storm hits there's no shelter, the yard waste isn't picked up yet, I Can't play golf, they put a surcharge on my water, the food at the restaurants stinks, they raised the price of drinks at happy hour, I Can't get gas geez. I'll bet the people that lost everything , still don't have electric, don't know where their next meal is coming from etc. Would be more then happy to trade places with us. I think anyone who's so upset and unhappy with the way this place is run or managed should look else where as I'm quite sure you could sell your house real quick. I count my self lucky as he'll. Lost a few shingles a few br-anches off my Palm tree,-and had to clean up the yar1d and the lanai. Gee -what a bitch.
Ok waiting for the comments.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Amazes me to we bought in a great place, most everything we need is a golf cart ride away,the grounds are well taken care of. Yet a storm hits there's no shelter, the yard waste isn't picked up yet, I Can't play golf, they put a surcharge on my water, the food at the restaurants stinks, they raised the price of drinks at happy hour, I Can't get gas geez. I'll bet the people that lost everything , still don't have electric, don't know where their next meal is coming from etc. Would be more then happy to trade places with us. I think anyone who's so upset and unhappy with the way this place is run or managed should look else where as I'm quite sure you could sell your house real quick. I count my self lucky as he'll. Lost a few shingles a few br-anches off my Palm tree,-and had to clean up the yar1d and the lanai. Gee -what a bitch.
Ok waiting for the comments.

Here's mine:

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Amazes me to we bought in a great place, most everything we need is a golf cart ride away,the grounds are well taken care of. Yet a storm hits there's no shelter, the yard waste isn't picked up yet, I Can't play golf, they put a surcharge on my water, the food at the restaurants stinks, they raised the price of drinks at happy hour, I Can't get gas geez. I'll bet the people that lost everything , still don't have electric, don't know where their next meal is coming from etc. Would be more then happy to trade places with us. I think anyone who's so upset and unhappy with the way this place is run or managed should look else where as I'm quite sure you could sell your house real quick. I count my self lucky as he'll. Lost a few shingles a few br-anches off my Palm tree,-and had to clean up the yar1d and the lanai. Gee -what a bitch.
Ok waiting for the comments.

I don't have time to write a thousand words, so.............

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

And many people are complaining regarding some real issues, or haven't you read about them?

Tree problems and roof issues . . . Roof issues where people have leaks and can't get anyone to do anything for weeks.

Perhaps those of you who were lucky, should just remain silent.

Its true that those things are issues for many people but our homes are not 6 ft under water or demolished. Yes, it's frustrating but frustration and devastation are two separate issues.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

My thoughts exactly....perhaps some of those folks need to start making a grateful list for each day.

1. I woke up
2. I'm blessed to live in this country
3 I'm blessed to have what I have
4. Grateful for the people in my life

You could make it as long as you want and do it each day then maybe you won't complain and find LIFE to be so negative!

Or perhaps they could volunteer in a shelter and see what some have to deal with.

[jsw14]

ME Complain..... Here's my 34 Bags of %#*&.......& I'm NOT done yet.....

[sallybowron]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And why are we complaining here???

Probably because complaining is the #1 pastime on TOTV, and since all the golf courses are closed it's even worse.

I think you are right here. I really think some of us Over complain. What good has it ever done?