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Originally Posted by Opulence (Post 298840)

Count me in for sure! I'd love to read it . . .

What about the story of someone who moved to TV for 7 mos, LOVED it, but moved back & realized it was the worst mistake of her life?
Betty

I can imagine leaving would be a HUGE mistake, I was only there for 3 days, loved it and am trying to get back rent then purchase

PM me the story

I sent you a PM -

Betty

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Originally Posted by jannd228 (Post 298833)

I should have explained this better, I am writing a blog novel similar to what I did with my students. Each day we would post on the discussion board ideas to put in the novel for the day.

I enjoy reading the posts here, no this is NOT going to be published for money, it is just to keep me going as I recuperate from chemo I am undergoing, it keeps me focused on something else besides the pain.

I have gotten some great background stories for characters, Taltarzac posted a funny story about DDRR that I am going to work in.

If interested just post something, love the posts by Gracie, can't wait to meet her. Love the confusion about the feral cats, working that in, the sobbing about eating ice cream (we have all done that one), the problems with contractors and services, etc.

So feel free to post anything you feel would be of interest. If you wish to read the rough draft PM me I will send you the link, or if you would prefer to tell me a story PM me. Setting is a place similar to TV, Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, two main characters, combination Danielle Steel and Sue Grafton, like I said for fun.

Thank you to all who post here, I look forward to reading what you write daily. You kept my spirits up all summer.

Jann

Jann,

I started a little business to keep me occupied as I went through chemo. I am still involved and I enjoy it. Only thing is that I can think a little more clearly now. I feel I did go through the "chemo brain" thing.

I applaud your endeavor and stand ready to help in any way I can. Prayers and positive thoughts and this hug is heading your way.

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 298855)

I actually had brain fog for years and didn't know it was told it was something else. Thank you for the hug, hoping to be in TV before the holidays start.

Jann

Sounds like a fun book to read already, can't wait!

Another fun dog park story.

Very busy day at the park, and all dogs lined up at th gate so they can "meet and greet" the "new kid on the block", as we push our way in,
a cute little "taco" dog by the name of Walker gives our Moses a "special greeting", and all dogs follow suit, which is the beginning of a "congo line" of six dogs....See this place is Florida's friendliest hometown...

ps: Moses was not happy being the "leader of the Pack"...giggle

I wish you would write a nonfiction book. I read Leisurville also, and it would be nice to have another insiders opinion.

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Originally Posted by Veronica (Post 300221)

I wish you would write a nonfiction book. I read Leisurville also, and it would be nice to have another insiders opinion.

maybe when I live there as a frog

We need a bigger golf cart.

At the Southern Trace Shopping Center Publix there was a tied up St. Bernard which probably weighed well over 200 pounds in a very small golf cart. The dog was alone waiting for its master.

The front window of the golf cart so that the St. Bernard could sit comfortably in the golf cart. I am not sure what happens though when the cart starts moving as there did not seem to be much room for the golf cart driver with the St. Bernard also in the golf cart. This was a two person golf cart (Club Car) area where this huge pooch could sit.

You frequently see passengers waiting for their shopping partners who have their dogs with them in their golf carts. These are usually very small to medium sized dogs like chihuahuas, terriers, shelties, labs, collies, poodles, etc.

This is the first St. Bernard, however, I have seen in a golf cart in the Villages.

They did a bigger golf cart!

A neighbor couple (snowbirds not yet here, this year) have a huge black dog - not sure what breed - who looks like a black bear. Their golf cart has been modified:

Where a rear-facing seat and the golf bag-holding framework would have been is a large platform. Monster dog rides in comfort, undoubtedly enjoying every minute of his ride. Don't know whether he faces forward or backward!

SWR
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Originally Posted by swrinfla (Post 300742)

I believe I have seen that dog at one of the Squares and in its modified golf cart.

There is a chihuahua in Lynnhaven who has a metal milk carton for a dog seat for its owner's golf cart.

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Originally Posted by Opulence (Post 298840)

Count me in for sure! I'd love to read it . . .

What about the story of someone who moved to TV for 7 mos, LOVED it, but moved back & realized it was the worst mistake of her life?
Betty

Betty - I had not been on the forum for a bit - and saw that you are back in VA. Looks like you are now looking to come back? I hope to meet in person this time if you do!