Dangerous Sinkholes, Did We Pick the Right Neighborhood, and Nursing Homes on Mailbag Monday
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- Jerry and Linda tackle some heavy questions in today's episode of Mailbag Monday. Join The Newcomers as they take questions from all over the country. Find out if they picked the right village. Listen as they discuss the sinkhole problem and learn if there are memory care and nursing home facilities in The Villages. MLS vs. VLS, and lots more valuable information is discussed.
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I am 74 and have no intention of moving to the villages. I just enjoy you two and the trips you record. Thanks for the effort.
Another good program. Really sorry to hear of the stroke/heart troubles Linda has and happy that she seems to have come through with flying colors.
Doing great Clay, Thanks!😁😁
We have sinkholes in PA but we call them potholes.
Haha...I can attest to that!
My current home has an inground pool and I love it. I've had it about 13 years. Weekly maintenance takes me 15 mins a week. All it is - is a back flush, empty 2 skimmer baskets and add some chemicals - that's it. My homeowner's insurance did not go up. I did report the pool to my homeowner's agent when I had the pool put in and they didn't even want to come out and see it. I already had a 6 foot privacy fence. My electric does go up in the summer months about $75.00 per month. My natural gas bill goes up about $35.00 a month if I run the heater a few hours before I swim. I swim in the evenings to avoid the harsh sun. I pay about $500.00 two times a years, once to open the pool and again to close the pool. I spend about $300.00 a year on chemicals. Total cost to run the pool is under $2000.00 a year. It's a big pool too - 42 feet long by 18 feet wide, 28,000 gallons. I'd rather spend $2000.00 a year for 3.5 months worth of a vacation than $2000.00 for 7-10 days of a vacation. My goal was to have a backyard that feels like a resort when you step outside. I'd say I'm about 80% there. I'm still adding landscaping and flowers, but even now it's a wonderful place of rest and relaxation. I have 3 fountains that are powered by the pool pump - adding the sound of the trickling water is so relaxing. I swim every evening for a couple of hours. It's my retirement joy.
Thank you for the great information tophat. It sounds like you have a great set up.
Sounds wonderful and worth it. We had a backyard pool when we were kids, and safe to say, us kids were more fish than mammal back then.
According to my friend, who is an EMS ambulance driver says that "mail back up" is a red flag signal that the resident (possibly single) is in need of Emergency medical service or deceased. So don't let it back up too much...Love your video's. Thanks for posting.
Jerry buy Linda a pool for her BDAY she deserves it.... 😁😁😁🤩😍😀 Gizmo will love it also... ENJOY IT! YES to Pool poll
We love Gizmo and his side comments, and Linda is a riot. We've never seen a pothole, what more an actual sinkhole, in The Villages. We love The Villages. Thank you for your video; always fun, informative and light-hearted.
I think little Gizmo was disappointed that there were no questions for him....keep the videos coming....thank you for sharing and God bless.
So about a year ago Linda unfortunately had a heart issue, as per your video. She plays golf, ride bikes, swim and God knows how many more things (besides putting up with Jerry), I’ll say it’s definitely a good health care system. Glad you’re doing so great Linda. Saludos !!!
And she drinks a lot of top quality coffee! 😁😁😁😁
Wow - Jerry, that was a miracle that you survived that tractor accident without serious injury! Most tractor accidents result in serious injury or death. I love how you sign off …. “See you when you get here!” It sounds so warm and inviting!
Having been a 2 decade pool owner I can say you made the correct decision. You were correct about the constant expense and once you get one you are stuck with that whether you use it or not. Our next house will not have one.
Back in the 80s, in Maryland, a bad freeze and thaw cycle caused the ground water to push my inlaws pool up out of the ground over 6"on one side. That caused the pool to crack. They ended up having it filled in before they sold their home.
Wow, that was bad luck. Hopefully we won't get a big freeze here in central Florida.
maybe get a hottub
💞🙏💞Thank you for answering my question☺️ Sending Gizmo a HUGE Hug! He has two fans here in Utah Salt Lake City 🥰
I love it when I'm busy on Mondays then realize OMG it's Mailbag Monday. I gotta stop and take a rest and watch.
So glad you enjoy it, William!
That’s one of the best comb forwards if ever seen.
Gizmo is the BEST!! He sits back there so patiently waiting for his turn. 😍😍
I'm in the process of planning a Jan 2022 Key West vacation. 😍. Florida is a dream state. I'm so looking forward to getting a break from gloomy Michigan.
You had a question from a viewer about solar. We moved to The Villages from Ohio about 20 months ago. Our electric bill in Ohio averaged $275 per month. Our electric bill here averaged $116 per month in 2020. Last month we had solar panels installed on our roof to inflation proof our electric bill. Now instead of an electric bill, we have a loan payment of just under $94 per month. Jerry was right. You don't see many homes here with solar, but I think that's going to change.
Gizmo is so well mannered. I have a dachshund too. I don't think mine would be so still.
You two are fun!! Thanks for making my day special. 😁😁😁
WOW! If you guys remember T-Bar-V Ranch with Randy Atcher and Cactus Tom Brooks, l'll bet you remember Funny Flickers and Uncle Ed Kallay sitting behind the tree stump every day having lunch at the "secret tree in the Magic Forest." Thanks for the trip back in time.
Sure do... Ed Kallay... that's a blast from the past! 😁
I’m not moving there but subscribed because you two are so entertaining! Keep up the videos I love them!
Just love to watch you both! Thank you for spending the time to inform us about retirement living in the villages. See you next time! ❤️ Suzy
Good VLOG ~ We have had a pool for the last 20 years. Now moving to the villages our new home that we are closing on this month does not have one. I am not sad at all!!! Pools are a lot of work!!!!!!
J-L-G,
Just discovered (& starrted watching your videos) over the past week. They're like Lays Potato Chips you can't eat/watch just one! Keep up the great work/information! My wife & I are strongly considering moving to your neck of the woods when we wrap up our work careers in the next few years. Thank you for the great service you provide.
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Appreciate y'all's perspective.
Fun video as always,thank you.
Have a great week … Thanks for sharing ☀️
Thanks for the video . I enjoy you guys and wish you well.
Enjoyable as always, many thanks 🙏 to you both. Have a great week.
Thank you for another great Mail Bag Monday show.
"Dangerous Sinkholes" would be a good name for a punk band.
You guys are hilarious! Thanks for making Monday a great day.
A really good session today. Good to see you three.
Really enjoyed the video! Thanks! :)
Jerry you were right on how you pronounce La Quinta in California We're from California and you're correct
Lots, lots, lots of info in this video thank you for everything you do......Have a great day...see ya next time.
Good show!
I always look forward to your videos😊
Thank you so much for doing yet another great video filled with valuable information!!!!
Great video once again! Thank you for sharing.
Love seeing your smiling faces every Monday morning! Keep up the good work.
Mailbag Monday good job
Lol , I like the comments from Gizmo in the background. Lot of good information on the video. Have fun today.Thanks
FYI, you can get a pool installed from about $50k up to $125k depending on what you want. Concrete block privacy walls will bring you up to $100k.
Also, 3 members of The Hooligans are in The Spazmatics, only the bass player is different.
My 2cents, We have a inground pool and its much more work and $$ than enjoyment. Very expen$ive to fill it in, and it isn’t considered a plus for resale. btw I think you two now qualify as The Village Newcomers Experts😊 with all the great info you provide👍
Thank you, Aurora! Always so nice! 😁😁
I hope you has a nice Easter 🐰🐰🐰. I always look forward to your vlogs ❤️
It’s always good to see you, hope your Easter was good, the wind was cold here in Ft.Pierce,but I braved it and had a nice visit with my family. My old knees complained the whole time , but God is so good, God bless, love ya guys. Chestene
Great job 👍👍👌👌
Wow! Over 30k subscribers! Congratulations! Well deserved!
Thank you!
Thanks for answering my questions!!! Pools are nice if you have a cute poolboy!!!
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Hey guys, happy Monday!
I love all the pictures you have on your mail bag Monday screen. Including Gizmo and Dolly.
I love you guys!
Neighbors on either side of us have pools, and both neighbors wish they didn't. They can be a tremendous drain on your savings.
Not only a financial drain but a drain on your time to add specific chemicals, vacuum etc, etc...
And time.
I agree...we have a pool and no-one gets in it anymore,but it still needs maintained ;)
Alot of work Dont think Im even going to open mine this year.
Absolutely love this show. You are an asset to all thinking of moving to the villages. I love the concept of the villages but it's a little to far away from the ocean and beaches for me, looking at more coastal areas. Keep up the great work.
I like the color and the long sleeve shirts you two are wearing today. Lookin good in the neighborhood!
Thanks, Carol!
Linda & Jerry great way to bag the mail today, you guys do an outstanding job, appreciate all your hard work. You guys provide valuable information in understanding things within the villages community and life style, have a great week!
Thanks, Adam... so nice of you to say!
Another good one now I can start my week
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another great mailbag monday, thanks jerry and linda!!!
You're welcome, GN!
The best part of my work trip this week so far has been some free time in the Hotel to catch up on Mailbag Monday! Thanks you 3, we appreciate you!
Thanks FD!
Another great "Mailbag Monday" segment! You two are great at this! Just as entertaining as Regis & Kathy Lee! I liked Jerry's remark about still being able to nlow out the candles........funny! The Giz has some cute remarks also! Looking forward to your next show!
Thanks, Theresa!
Love you guys! Gizmo is the Star, but I’m sure you know that! I look forward to your videos. My husband and I are considering moving to the Villages.
you two start our week on a positive note,we enjoy all your broadcast,my wifes 74 b day is april 8th, its nadine.tjanks,bud
Jerry and Linda, Keep up the good work! Your channel will slowly grow to a point where you can get a new pool and lanai for you and the g/kids...peace and good health..
They don't have space for a pool (they've mentioned in another video).
Good Monday morning guys, another great video! Have a wonderful week! Boca Raton, Florida ❤️🙏
My granddaughter will be attending Indiana University in Bloomington this fall. Boca Raton, Florida If you guys have any comments about the school maybe you could next Monday.
Couldn’t sleep (still out in CA) and was happy to see your video posted already! I’ll be 66 next Monday, and have been using Medicare for the first time with my broken wrist and now follow up. I hope it works🤣. Getting really hot here in the desert - time to get back home to the northeast for me. Take care and Have a great week!
We live in The Villages and have been here for 5 years. We moved to The Villages from nearby Orlando where we had a home for 25 years with a pool. When we moved to The Villages it was a priority to NOT buy a home with a pool. Why? We are busy people who are involved with several activities and even with intentions to use the pool frequently that the reality is that we would not use often enough to justify the costs associated with owning a pool. After owning a pool for many years, it became obvious that even though a pool may feel like a glamorous thing to have that reality sets in and it does not make sense for us.... Just one point of view. When I drive around The Villages, I rarely see people using their pools... think hard about it if you want to consider spending the big $$$...
Interesting. I don't know about this. I go in every day if it's not too cold. We also love sitting out on the lanai and seeing the pool both during the day and lit in the evening and listening to the water feature. It makes a huge difference.
I agree 💯. We've owned a pool for over 20 years and even though it's beautiful I will never own another home with a pool. I want to spend my time doing group activities and enjoying entertainment not sitting at home or having to care for my pool everyday.
@@carolapostolos8929 Most people who have had pools say they will never own another one. Too much work.
@Paul Crowley I am interested in knowing why you moved from Orlando to the Villages?
@@Jyeagley1 I lived in Orlando prior to my retirement. We wanted to downsize our home and found that The Villages offers homes that matched our needs as we get older plus there are many activities here which we enjoy here. Plus the cost of living here is very reasonable compared to Orlando.
Good job, once again. Marengo cave, a personal favorite. Xo
We have been there many, many times. Wyandotte Cave, and Squire Boone caverns too.
Another great video! Thank you for all of the info. Glad you received Gizmo's gift and you liked it. It is La keen-ta, which is located in the Coachella Valley in California, 20 miles or so east of Palm Springs. Have a great week!
So, what you're saying is, Jerry was right? 😁😁
@@JERRYANDLINDA I tried really hard to be Switzerland..LOL
OMG that is horrible about the tractor! So glad you're ok.
Linda, I use Pantene (shampoo and conditioner - separate products) and it has really helped with humidity affecting my hair. Another product I use before drying or scrunching it is Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. I have used it for years - Kansas City, Missouri's humidity is horrible too. Jerry, I can also say my allergies are much, much better. Before I moved here in February of this year, I had visited Florida frequently. It has always taken a few days to get acclimated, but then everything is much better.
I noticed you have your mentor in your opening photos. Fonz of happy day, You both have happy days at the village. Have a great week.
Eagle eye Herbie!
@@JERRYANDLINDA I saw a blonde woman, I think it was Dolly Parton?
Bingo!
I work for an insurance company. We’ve had quite a few fatalities from people flipping their tractor mowers and getting trapped beneath them. Please be careful and never work alone. 🙏🏻
Now ya tell me! 🤣🤣
I think Linda is a Sweetheart! Jerry's ok too. :)
love Jerry.....such a great personality..i really enjoy listening to him:))
Mimi!!! Thank you so much! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Aging in place is far better than Assisted Living & Nursing Homes in our Family and Friend's views and opinions
Me again. My mom is suspicious of the sinkholes in Fla specifically at the V. She is gonna give the lifestyle rep a run for her money on this topic! I’ll send this clip
To her. Thanks!
If she comes for a lifestyle visit, have her go out and look for them. We think she will have a very hard time finding them.
@@JERRYANDLINDA will do! Thank u!!!
Another great Monday!!
Jerry, you remind me of a young Larry Bird!!
That's funny, he was born and grew up just 45 minutes from our home in Indiana.
I will never think of Santa’s shoulder-slung toy bag the same way again. 😂 Gizmo-size is the way to go!
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I hope you have tons of years and do beaucoup youtube shows. The reality of life is we get older. The reality is nursing homes are for those of us who age but require a lot of assistance that can’t be done at home either because that person is too ill or lives alone or their loved ones don’t have the medical skills to help. Whatever the case. It does not happen to everyone and, in fact, many are living longer and in better health due to medications and better diet and better healthcare policies. In the final analysis, we go with the flow.
Geico and a few other companies include sinkhole insurance in your policy BUT its only catastrophic, meaning the whole house has to fall in. They do not cover partial. Build your own house, across 27 /441 in the original villages, which was double wide trailers. People are buying them rip them down and build with their own plans.
Hi Jerry and Linda. Love mailbag Monday’s even though I’m watching on a Friday. 🤣. In regards to sinkholes, are they more app to happen in newer communities that trees recently cleared and homes newly built? I’m figuring the land still settling.
We have not found that to be the case. Like we said, we have seen very few. Knock on wood! 😁😁
Pools are nice, but they are a lot of work.
Just to let you know, if you have a real estate agent- he can go with you to the Villages office and you will be able to work with both of them. But you ave to contact the outside agent first. Also, there are now solar panels that lay against your roof. I don't know if the Villages would allow them.
Barbara L... Thank you for the information about the realtors. I did not know that.
I have seen solar panels on roofs in The Villages so I'm guessing it must be allowed
Village agent vs. MLS agent......I'm not a resident of the Villages....however, my experience in using an MLS agent is that MLS will negotiate and protect you in the process of buying your home. An agent of a subdivision is only there to sell for the owners of that development. My MLS agent fought for me when the subdivision agents tried to take advantage of my lack of knowledge regarding the buying process. So if I were to move to the Villages, I would probably hire an MLS agent as a consultant to look over the contract of the Village agent.
That sounds like a good plan.
Some day would you please show photos or examples of the various home models in The Village?
You can go on the villages website to view that info. Asking that of Jerry and Linda is asking them to take too much of their time when it’s already available to the public
The Villages app and website will show interior photos of various models that are for sale.
We lived in FL for 8 years during the 90's we had a pool it is a chemical dump in your back yard you are always dumping in some kind of a chemical. Many people say that when you move to FL your first home will have a pool but if you move your second home will not have a pool.
Pools are great to have but they are a lot of work to maintain. Why are they even necessary in the Villages? It is my understanding that there are over 100 pools in TV. Don't quote me though.
Would salt water pools need chemicals? My husband grew up in a house in Maryland with a pool, and is willing to do the work. I really want a hot tub or spa, however it's called there, so that can be with or without an adjoining pool.
Our pool is saltwater, not chemicals.
@@diannaa5224 not true salt pools still require acid to bring down ph and calcium to maintain levels and conditioners to maintain levels of chlorine that is produced by the chlorine generators that use the salt to generate the chlorine. Plus salt is a chemical that consists of two elements sodium(NA)and Chloride(CI). So yes salt pools do have chemicals.
@@carlshultz9357 Carl - I happen to understand the Periodic Table quite well. Technically WATER is a chemical. LOL! But a saltwater pool will have lower levels of chlorine than a "traditional" chlorine pool because the chlorine is produced at a steady level rather than added to the pool with chlorine sticks or tablets. A saltwater generator produces hypochlorous acid through electrolysis, so when the salt is added it breaks down when salt through the electricity in the generator. If you are DIYing, you'd have to store the Chlorine, which is dangerous. You may also be referring to muriatic acid - also known as Hydrochloric Acid or HCl - (H)Hydrogen (Cl)Chloride, which is needed to balance the alkalinity in BOTH types of pools. In the end, saltwater pools are way less harsh on skins, eyes, hair, and bathing suits and they don't have that chlorine smell - regardless of the NaCl becoming Cl through electrolysis. And they technically take "less chemicals" than a chlorine pool. They are more expensive but far more pleasant to swim in - maybe that's why we use our pool more than others do? Also - we have a pool company that takes care of it, so we don't store any chemicals anyway.
Thanks for the answers. I wondered about solar too. You would think it would be great down there but the cost of buying the panels plus maintenance is the problem.
I didn't know solar panels required maintenance.
@@carolapostolos8929 I don’t really know what is required. I don’t know enough about solar use to know if maintenance is needed. It maybe to inspect panels to ensure not lose or damaged from storms.
When the Villages insurance just quoted us on homeowners Ins. It had sinkhole included in it which seemed strange.
Another great Monday - gracias!
Random question: are y'all coffee drinkers? Well, not ALL y'all (hey Gizmo!)
Ha! You know us too well! 😁
Pools are open till 11 PM in my neighborhood. Pools are a lot of work and chemicals
I have heard that a danger in the Villages are the golf cart accidents.
They happen. but We have seen only 1 in 2 1/2 years. Knock on wood.
Salt water pools are the best, enjoy it at the centers and let them deal with the maintenance. 🙂
Are all the pools salt water?
I believe there are 6 assisted living where you can get a pass to use the Villages amenities by paying the monthly fee.
No kidding?
@@joangehr3150 no kidding not sure which ones can call Villages Customer Service
It would likely be the ones that are Villages-owned.
It's pronounced La "Keenta" not "Kwinta" for La Quinta, CA. Hope that helps. I love watching the 2 of you just have fun.
I thought the only florida spec (hurricane proof) homes were block and stucco.
I liked the picture of Fonzie tonight. Is that because the 2 of you are so COOL or because Jerry is never Wrrroonn?
I really love how adventurous you guys are… sink holes, costs for all services, spiders, humidity, heat…
You: Well yes, but golf, friends, pizza, gizmo, clubs, recreation…
Me (such a baby): HOA pays most things, a little rain outside (otherwise perfect weather) and 10% CA tax… I should really move. 😂😂🤣
If aliens were to observe humans for a day, picking up dog poo, they would think that the dogs were in charge and that humans were the lesser species. 😂🤣😂
🤣🤣They ARE in charge!
Lol! They are in charge because if you have one, YOUR life revolves around them and whether or not you can go on a trip or leave them home for the whole day, etc.
@@backyardpc1656 I'm the official dog watcher in my neighborhood..i just took care of 3 large dogs over the weekend while my neighbor was out of town..i have watched everything from dogs and cats to fish:) u just need someone close who loves pets and doesn't mind watching them:)
So so mood -- > Watch Mailbag Monday -- > Good mood
Glad you liked it, WC!
Here in WV we have sink holes also but we call them mine subsidence. They're caused by abandoned under ground coal mines that were left by coal companies.