I found a 55+ community in Dunedin Florida. Heated pool, clubhouse with library and billiards, meeting room and kitchen, landscaping included in HOA, as well as cable and internet, trash water and sewer. The homes are block villas with carports or 1car garages.and I can afford mine, that I bought in August, on just my social security and a very small pension. HOA is $220/month. No flood insurance needed for this area and I am 1/8 mile from the gulf. My property taxes are less than I was paying in Ohio.168 homes in my very active community.
I remember when you listed off your monthly expenses 😂 I was out immediately! But I can still enjoy the villages watching you two & Gizmo ! I still made the move to Florida though in October !
Is it just me, but does the show get better and better every week? If you don't have a smile on your face by the end of the show, well, you just weren't paying close enough attention. This show never fails to put a smile on your face!
I've been watching your channel for a while, today's show was especially therapeutic regarding following your heart...family and friends are a "phone call away" wherever you live. Much love, health & joy to all three of you!!♥️♥️♥️
Great show, having a minimum of 2,500 per month would make it difficult to live in any structured community. You are so right, you have to make decisions for yourself, not for others.
You can Also put a "no soliciting sign" or Decal on your Door. Also one of the nice things that I noticed in the Villages is that all your Electric, Cable & Phone lines are Underground so you will not have severe power outages due to downed power lines or poles being hit by automobiles.
I just love you guys ! I’m a new fan. Maybe one day I’ll live in the Villages ( currently a bit too financially ambitious for me tho. We’ll see). Getting tired of the cold up North. Today in Buffalo, NY... April 19, 2022 it’s currently 39 degrees (windchill factor : 28 !) with significant wind ...... AND .... SNOW SHOWERS ! Gimme a break ! Anyway, You Two have a fabulous show, are a marvelous Couple, and you are my ray of sunshine today. Gosh I hope I look as great as you when I’m 66. 62 right now. Shine on! Liz
You are right Jerry and Linda. We are in the 4th quarter of our life. Do what you want with YOUR life. Glad you are both better. The sculpture of Gizmo is beautiful.
I just moved here over 2 weeks ago, both of my parents are gone and my 2 boys have moved out and are starting their own lives. My older son came down for 5 days and immediately said he loves The Villages and is so happy that I am here and happy to be starting a new life here!
Happy Valentine's Day , Linda and Jerry & Gizmo ! Enjoyed your show today. So glad you all are feeling better. Love you and have a great day !! 😊❤️❤️❤️
Sack roofing, Batterbee roofing and Schaefer roofing are well established roofing companies that have been working in the villages since the beginning. These are three roofing companies you can trust.
Love your blue shirts ! My husband and I both watch your channel. We are seriously thinking about moving to the villages. We need to do our homework. We own some land up by the Tennessee river. It’s beautiful land. 12 acres and About a 3 minute drive to the boat dock. But we spend our free time in Florida. Due to health reasons we haven’t taken the boat out in 2 years. And it seems the 12 acres just need work all the time. We are ready for a very a comfortable laid back life. And we know how much we love the area of the villages. Plus our daughter is in Florida. Love your rocks! How cute. Oh my I would not have thought bears are your area. How talented the sculpture of Gismo is. That took not only talent but time. What a nice gift. You mentioned a generator , we have solar. Enough to keep a freezer going and air conditioning because of health conditions. I don’t need to get way over heated. And the solicitors you could post a sign on your door. I think with the cost of living going up you must be able to generate income from several sources. My husband and I lived in the most expensive community in west Tennessee for 20 years. Once all the children were out of the house we moved to the country. I’m retired disabled now. Have been for 13 years with a very rare disease. It was a real shock to become so sick at age 47. Mostly because I still had another child to get through college. And we lived in that very expensive community in a big house. But my husband jumped to the challenge and increased his salary with lots of overtime. He’s an electrician. Retired electrician now. He retired at 47 too, By choice. But he got busy and is earning income right from the house. For the people wondering if you can live on social security. I think that varies. Everyone earns different amounts. I always say you need 5 sources of income. They all add up and can afford you what you need and sometimes what you want. The diet, my husband was diagnosed with diabetes last week. It was scary. But in just one week he has changed his diet using an app that is getting him on track. Blood sugar is coming down with no medications. Diet only and I believe he has a wonderful chance to live longer and healthier on this new diet of eating healthier. I have developed celiac disease. So no gluten. Together we just about can’t eat anything. But we find with our limited food choices we are full and happy. Life is all about being happy. I know how happy we are in Florida and it because we feel better. I don’t want to leave the child we have back in Tennessee. But she is a flight away. She could come down and visit us and her sister who lives in Florida anytime. We hope often. Just last October we rented the big timeshare with the lock off. We took everyone to Disney. It was wonderful having everyone under one roof. Who knows she might decide to move to Florida too. I believe there are places in all price ranges available. Maybe not so much the villages but close by. God bless you guys. Enjoy your day ! Leslye
LOVE, your show every week! I am always looking forward to your next installment each Monday! You are a Wonderful Couple working together well, I can see it in your attitudes and smiles to each other. Happy Valentines Day to you both.🎁🎈❤💘💖💓🎉
Happy Valentine's Day. My wife and I been married for over 30 years. Great to see others who endure a long term marriage. Good video today. I am looking to move somewhere away from the snowy winters of PA but also not sure I could handle the extreme hot summers of Florida. Maintaining two homes is not very likely. Retirement will be here within the next ten years. We are looking forward to those years after work and hope they are as enjoyable as the villages newcomers.
Great show Jerry & Linda and your outlook on living at our age is so important for people to come to terms with. Have a great week and see you next time💕
Coming to the Villages in. APRIl/MAY to purchase home. It's been our 5yr plan. So excited. Unfortunately homes are so much expensive. Gonna have to bite the bullet. I am going to search out Jerry and Linda forsure! Thank you for doing these videos, appreciate all the information.
Nice that the Rotary Club invited you to speak. The club is for businessmen, so their meetings are before office hours or at lunchtime. Is this a Villages branch of the club? Are the members retired? It looked that way.
An alternate option for a generator is a battery bank. There are several portable options that could keep your fridge/freezer going for several days. And all you have to do is keep it topped off until you need it. There are even emergency options that come with a small portable solar panel. They will cost you a bit more up front, but you don't have to worry about keeping fuel at home. Thanks for another great video guys . . . and I've been known to sing your song more than once . . . ok, every day :D
With no mortgage, small house (maybe 2 beds, 2 bath), $2,500 a month is possible in my opinion. Of course, personal lifestyle is a big question and that probably is going to be your biggest impact. As Jerry and Linda said, most expenses are going to be similar no matter where you live.
Sadly we used to surrounded by mostly farmland and woodlands so we got to see allot of deer, rabbits, snakes, geese and maybe one or two of an elusive coyote. But with all the new housing developments in our area and the farmland being bought and woodland being torn down for subdivisions. We do not get to see barely any wildlife; so enjoy them from a distance while you can because you may miss them when they are gone.
You are right BJ… they are a treasure for sure. The thing is … when you drive around the outskirts of The Villages, Much of the land is not very attractive. We are sure that it provided a habitat for some wildlife…. but we also can see where The Villages has tried to provide a tremendous amount of natural area for those surviving animals.
Love listening to you each week & learning more about the villages. This really helps us in our decision making - to move there or not. Still exploring.
Enjoy your videos. Liked the part about moving/living where you want to. We're in our early 50's and have started thinking about the possibility of moving to FL some day. Right now it's just a dream, but we'll keep plugging away and see what happens. Again, enjoy your content. And Gizmo is freak'n adorable. lol
many many years ago i came down from South Carolina to the villages to bowl in tournaments there..later that year the place was torn apart by tornados..they had to rebuild alot..it wasn't even close to the size it is now..back when i visited
Love Gizmo ♥️ I lost my dachshund last July at 15 years, I think I’m ready for another one. They are the best pets. Jerry how tall are you? Seeing you and Linda standing together either your very tall or Linda is a shortie like me or both😘 Really enjoy your videos. Have a great day 🥰
Happy Valentine’s Day! We recently got a solar battery with a couple of panels from Evenflo. We didn’t want to worry about running out of gas plus here in Tucson we have a good supply of sunshine! I would think you would also have plenty of sunshine in FL. You can also keep the battery inside to use, like for refrigerator, fan, etc. Something to think about. The other worry is the electrical grid going out. That happened in SC when we were visiting. Love your channel and have watching for a couple of years. Mandy from Tucson🌵
Happy Valentine's Day to both of you. No red or pink shirts? Oh well. Nice to see Gizmo today and he wasn't moaning. Love the idea of painting rocks with happy messages. You never know how you might change someone's life. Love the flowers on the bark of a tree, can you show us pictures when they take root, that would be awesome! The metal sculpture of Gizmo is FREAKING AWESOME !!!!!!! I was blown away....if this guy does this, he should sell them online, he'd make a fortune!!!! If people don't want to be bothered by solicitors, just put a sign at your door saying, "NO SOLICITORS!" As far as watching your weight, allow yourself a treat now and then if you've worked or exercised a lot that day because you'll burn those calories and not feel guilty...!
Happy Valentine's Day you two love birds! 😍 We're not on FB, so really enjoy your stories and photos here on TH-cam. Glad you are both feeling better!😃
Happy Valentine’s Day❤ As always, your video was filled with good advice, informative insight and fun! It’s uplifting to see someone enjoying their life so much.
Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them. It looks like most of the properties are houses. Condos might make more sense after a spouse dies. Your apartment video was helpful but there is nothing more liberating than a fully paid for home.
Happy Valentines Day to you ! Love Gizmo’s statue. Yes it’s expensive everywhere. I’m near Nashville TN and property values are skyrocketing. Glad I own my condo but it’s all expensive everywhere. Great show!!
Thank you! I love to learn about retirement options. ( Rentals)I may have just Social Security, but I am soooo wealthy in my adventurous spirit, and "can do" attitude. If it's meant to be..it will be 😀 Keeping the faith! Thank you, for insights ( I would have never thought about Sinkhole insurance! Have a beautiful day! Kind Regards, Cynthia
Great show guys. Looks like you were a hit at Future Farmers. 0630. Whew. That’s the tail end of a night shift right there. We have a generator (in Hawaii) because we live up a winding road through the forest at 3400’. (The jungle is down at 1000’) If we get lots of rain or wind, down come those branches onto the power lines. God Bless em, the electric crews are up here every other month or so. We got a transfer switch set-up, so our power switches to generator automatically, powering the whole house. If a hurricane hits, we are set. The roof should have a good chance too - it’s cement tile.
Happy ❤️ Day! I’ve been a fan for over a year now from Harrisburg PA. You’ve made our COVID lockdowns less stressful. Sue and I finally made it back to Florida last week for a two week visit. We’re in Celebration now and will be in Del Ray and Pasadena this week.
I've seen people's health improve dramatically with the keto diet... not to mention their appearance and weight... Even just doing intermittent fasting... not eating between 3-4 PM until 8 AM next day... Fasting. especially water fasting makes your telomeres grow as body feels threatened and tells your body to strengthen itself. Happy Valentines you two lovebirds. :)
Happy Valentine's Day! DH and I are celebrating our 37th V Day and in 2 days will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. Getting excited about our upcoming visit in April and trying to figure out what are our must takes for a move to a smaller home. We won't need furniture will we? I figure the less we have the bigger the house will seem. And I MUST bring my long arm quilting machine.....
Susan - I am a long armer too! Did you purchase your home already? We have a home to sell so are just looking at models.....a room for the long arm has certainly presented issues. We will likely be moving in the fall. Would love to keep in touch and share ideas.
@@sherrynorton9093 no, just gonna do a lifestyle visit now. Gotta go home and get rid of 20 years of collecting fabric and sewing machines and see what we have to do to get the house up for sale. I don't do anything fancy with my machine. But yeah, it would be great to meet up!
Jerry & Linda... how did you handle moving away from grand babies? Maybe yours were already a distance away. Ours are close on 10 mins the other about a little over a drive away. If we were to pull the trigger, being away for long periods of time might be hard for my wife and as well for me... Just trying to get a perspective, I did like your info on how to look at family, adult children, but the grandkids are a little different. Just looking for some thoughts, that is if you have any. Take Care, great show!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you two! I am a single female making the move down there soon, however I have never lived alone in my life and I do feel a little apprehension about being alone in my home, especially at night. Do most people feel safe there? Watching your video today regarding the solicitors just made me a little scared about someone coming to my doors late at night or even trying to break in during the night.
Tammy, I have lived alone here since my mother went to an assisted living facility in 2017. It is very safe here. I have lived alone most of my adult life so I have always kept my doors locked and used to even keep my bedroom door locked. Put a 'No Solicitors' sign on your front door. Get a "Ring" doorbell. There are special locks for sliding doors. Really though, TV is very safe. Good luck!
Get yourself an alarm system. My husband died six years ago and the alarm system puts me at ease and I have been able to put my head on the pillow and go to sleep immediately. You can also have outside lights installed to have on through the night. My neighbors swear that intruders do not want to be seen. You could also have a video camera installed that will take a picture of anyone who comes to your door. You will be OK.
Hi Tammy My husband passed away 11 years ago. After 9 years, I finally decided to sell the house and move to an adult community. I was scared, but It was the best move I could have made. My BFF lived 20 minutes away, but I didn’t know anyone in the Village. The main thing is to put yourself out there, even though it’s hard. Get involved in clubs and go to events, and you will make great friends
I came to the Villages in 2011 after the tornado, a good friend that lived there when it the tornado hit, he worked for Home Depot immediately went to the store and got all the blue covers he could and went house to house to distribute them. His is Ward Vaughn. The are a great couple in The Villages
With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to the show you did about a month ago on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees.
I found a 55+ community in Dunedin Florida. Heated pool, clubhouse with library and billiards, meeting room and kitchen, landscaping included in HOA, as well as cable and internet, trash water and sewer. The homes are block villas with carports or 1car garages.and I can afford mine, that I bought in August, on just my social security and a very small pension. HOA is $220/month. No flood insurance needed for this area and I am 1/8 mile from the gulf. My property taxes are less than I was paying in Ohio.168 homes in my very active community.
I remember when you listed off your monthly expenses 😂 I was out immediately! But I can still enjoy the villages watching you two & Gizmo ! I still made the move to Florida though in October !
I remember that vid it was like there was a fee for every day of the month lol
where u move?
@@so.2ndvintage243 Fort Myers … ❤️
Where in Florida did you move?
@@927Peaches Fort Myers
I'm 44 years old and will not retire to The Villages, but here I am watching your videos since discovering your channel a few months ago.
Happy Valentines Day to one of the most loving, respectful and connected couples I know.
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To all villagers thank you for keeping small businesses going. Sometimes its better to spend it now. Leaving it for children is not always wise.
Is it just me, but does the show get better and better every week? If you don't have a smile on your face by the end of the show, well, you just weren't paying close enough attention. This show never fails to put a smile on your face!
WC, we sure are glad you like it! It is fun to put it together for you! 😁😁😁
I've been watching your channel for a while, today's show was especially therapeutic regarding following your heart...family and friends are a "phone call away" wherever you live. Much love, health & joy to all three of you!!♥️♥️♥️
Great show today. So glad you brought Gizmo back. 🐾 He’s a joy to watch. So sweetly sitting by his hoomans. Have a wonderful day, you, two. ♥️
Great show, having a minimum of 2,500 per month would make it difficult to live in any structured community.
You are so right, you have to make decisions for yourself, not for others.
Jerry, those rocks look great! You are artistic!
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You can Also put a "no soliciting sign" or Decal on your Door. Also one of the nice things that I noticed in the Villages is that all your Electric, Cable & Phone lines are Underground so you will not have severe power outages due to downed power lines or poles being hit by automobiles.
This couple is wonderful. Just a people loving and excellent teachers.
Awww... thank you, Jill! So sweet! 🙂🙂🙂
Linda, your hair looks especially nice today!
I just love you guys ! I’m a new fan. Maybe one day I’ll live in the Villages ( currently a bit too financially ambitious for me tho. We’ll see). Getting tired of the cold up North. Today in Buffalo, NY... April 19, 2022 it’s currently 39 degrees (windchill factor : 28 !) with significant wind ...... AND .... SNOW SHOWERS ! Gimme a break !
Anyway, You Two have a fabulous show, are a marvelous Couple, and you are my ray of sunshine today. Gosh I hope I look as great as you when I’m 66. 62 right now. Shine on! Liz
You are right Jerry and Linda. We are in the 4th quarter of our life. Do what you want with YOUR life. Glad you are both better. The sculpture of Gizmo is beautiful.
Down here we call it the back 9
I just moved here over 2 weeks ago, both of my parents are gone and my 2 boys have moved out and are starting their own lives. My older son came down for 5 days and immediately said he loves The Villages and is so happy that I am here and happy to be starting a new life here!
That is a great start Bob.. welcome!
I love the Jerry & Linda rock. 💕
Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️ to two of the nicest people in Florida 😘😻🥰❤️
I think your rocks are spectacular, especially Gizmo!
Happy Valentine's Day , Linda and Jerry & Gizmo ! Enjoyed your show today. So glad you all are feeling better. Love you and have a great day !! 😊❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Janie!! 😁😁😁
Looking forward to moving to The Villages in March! Warm weather and activities will be a blessing.
Sack roofing, Batterbee roofing and Schaefer roofing are well established roofing companies that have been working in the villages since the beginning. These are three roofing companies you can trust.
I have a joke for Gizmo to tell. Why can we NOT trust artists? They are shady, sometimes sketchy, and will try to frame you, HAHA 😁
Happy Valentines Day to all 3 of you.
Love your blue shirts ! My husband and I both watch your channel. We are seriously thinking about moving to the villages. We need to do our homework. We own some land up by the Tennessee river. It’s beautiful land. 12 acres and About a 3 minute drive to the boat dock. But we spend our free time in Florida. Due to health reasons we haven’t taken the boat out in 2 years. And it seems the 12 acres just need work all the time. We are ready for a very a comfortable laid back life. And we know how much we love the area of the villages. Plus our daughter is in Florida. Love your rocks! How cute. Oh my I would not have thought bears are your area. How talented the sculpture of Gismo is. That took not only talent but time. What a nice gift. You mentioned a generator , we have solar. Enough to keep a freezer going and air conditioning because of health conditions. I don’t need to get way over heated. And the solicitors you could post a sign on your door. I think with the cost of living going up you must be able to generate income from several sources. My husband and I lived in the most expensive community in west Tennessee for 20 years. Once all the children were out of the house we moved to the country. I’m retired disabled now. Have been for 13 years with a very rare disease. It was a real shock to become so sick at age 47. Mostly because I still had another child to get through college. And we lived in that very expensive community in a big house. But my husband jumped to the challenge and increased his salary with lots of overtime. He’s an electrician. Retired electrician now. He retired at 47 too, By choice. But he got busy and is earning income right from the house. For the people wondering if you can live on social security. I think that varies. Everyone earns different amounts. I always say you need 5 sources of income. They all add up and can afford you what you need and sometimes what you want. The diet, my husband was diagnosed with diabetes last week. It was scary. But in just one week he has changed his diet using an app that is getting him on track. Blood sugar is coming down with no medications. Diet only and I believe he has a wonderful chance to live longer and healthier on this new diet of eating healthier. I have developed celiac disease. So no gluten. Together we just about can’t eat anything. But we find with our limited food choices we are full and happy. Life is all about being happy. I know how happy we are in Florida and it because we feel better. I don’t want to leave the child we have back in Tennessee. But she is a flight away. She could come down and visit us and her sister who lives in Florida anytime. We hope often. Just last October we rented the big timeshare with the lock off. We took everyone to Disney. It was wonderful having everyone under one roof. Who knows she might decide to move to Florida too. I believe there are places in all price ranges available. Maybe not so much the villages but close by. God bless you guys. Enjoy your day ! Leslye
LOVE, your show every week! I am always looking forward to your next installment each Monday! You are a Wonderful Couple working together well, I can see it in your attitudes and smiles to each other. Happy Valentines Day to you both.🎁🎈❤💘💖💓🎉
Happy Valentine's Day. My wife and I been married for over 30 years. Great to see others who endure a long term marriage. Good video today. I am looking to move somewhere away from the snowy winters of PA but also not sure I could handle the extreme hot summers of Florida. Maintaining two homes is not very likely. Retirement will be here within the next ten years. We are looking forward to those years after work and hope they are as enjoyable as the villages newcomers.
Happy Valentine to my wonderful wife of 37 years! And that wraps up another mailbag a Monday!
Great show Jerry & Linda and your outlook on living at our age is so important for people to come to terms with. Have a great week and see you next time💕
Coming to the Villages in. APRIl/MAY to purchase home. It's been our 5yr plan. So excited. Unfortunately homes are so much expensive. Gonna have to bite the bullet. I am going to search out Jerry and Linda forsure! Thank you for doing these videos, appreciate all the information.
Nice that the Rotary Club invited you to speak. The club is for businessmen, so their meetings are before office hours or at lunchtime. Is this a Villages branch of the club? Are the members retired? It looked that way.
So happy to see Gizmo back where he belongs!
An alternate option for a generator is a battery bank. There are several portable options that could keep your fridge/freezer going for several days. And all you have to do is keep it topped off until you need it. There are even emergency options that come with a small portable solar panel. They will cost you a bit more up front, but you don't have to worry about keeping fuel at home. Thanks for another great video guys . . . and I've been known to sing your song more than once . . . ok, every day :D
Happy Valentines Day! Always great to start the week with you!
Great show. Real good information. Thanks Jerry and Linda, you too Gizmo.
With no mortgage, small house (maybe 2 beds, 2 bath), $2,500 a month is possible in my opinion. Of course, personal lifestyle is a big question and that probably is going to be your biggest impact. As Jerry and Linda said, most expenses are going to be similar no matter where you live.
Cannot make it here on $2,500 a month
Thanks Jerry and Linda! Another great show!
Terrific topics and content. Thank you for your insights.
Your boys are precious! Thanks for sharing that picture!!
Sadly we used to surrounded by mostly farmland and woodlands so we got to see allot of deer, rabbits, snakes, geese and maybe one or two of an elusive coyote. But with all the new housing developments in our area and the farmland being bought and woodland being torn down for subdivisions. We do not get to see barely any wildlife; so enjoy them from a distance while you can because you may miss them when they are gone.
You are right BJ… they are a treasure for sure. The thing is … when you drive around the outskirts of The Villages, Much of the land is not very attractive. We are sure that it provided a habitat for some wildlife…. but we also can see where The Villages has tried to provide a tremendous amount of natural area for those surviving animals.
You always have a lot of good information. Really enjoy it.
You don’t need to quarantine for longer than 5 days after the start of symptoms. Live and love life!!
I have "Ring" and I'm very happy with the service. Locked doors are always between me and the stranger.
I can enjoy the Villages, from my living room and your weekly shows, thank you.
Love listening to you each week & learning more about the villages. This really helps us in our decision making - to move there or not. Still exploring.
Hi from freezing NY!! Happy Valentine's Day including Gizmo as well--Enjoy your week...
Ice cream…donuts….hey, I think I could handle that diet! You both always bring a smile!
Life is short live it to the fullest!
Happy Valentine’s Day 🐾🐾🐾❤️🦴🦴Gizmo
you guys are really living a hard life. Your pool is closed in February until noon. I hope you can weather this hardship well.
Linda, your hair and makeup looks very pretty.
Enjoy your videos. Liked the part about moving/living where you want to. We're in our early 50's and have started thinking about the possibility of moving to FL some day. Right now it's just a dream, but we'll keep plugging away and see what happens. Again, enjoy your content. And Gizmo is freak'n adorable. lol
Thank you!!! 😁😁😁
Happy Valentine's Day to You both👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️
after tonight.. the rest of the week the weather should be fine. Wow! thats one very big healthy Black bear... cool..🤩
❤️HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️
Your grandsons are Adorable!
many many years ago i came down from South Carolina to the villages to bowl in tournaments there..later that year the place was torn apart by tornados..they had to rebuild alot..it wasn't even close to the size it is now..back when i visited
Invest in a Jackery and panels for possible power outages (sold on Amazon). Worth every cent! Good to hear you two are masking up when going out.
Happy Valentines Day!❤️❤️
💕❤️Happy Valentines Day 💕❤️❤️🐾 love the painted rocks ! Thanks for sharing. Extra treats for Gizmo it’s Heart Day ❤️🐾
Love Gizmo ♥️ I lost my dachshund last July at 15 years, I think I’m ready for another one. They are the best pets. Jerry how tall are you? Seeing you and Linda standing together either your very tall or Linda is a shortie like me or both😘 Really enjoy your videos. Have a great day 🥰
Linda said she is 4’ 11” as am I.
Happt Valentines Day to a great couple!
Happy Valentine's Day !
Happy Valentine’s Day! We recently got a solar battery with a couple of panels from Evenflo. We didn’t want to worry about running out of gas plus here in Tucson we have a good supply of sunshine! I would think you would also have plenty of sunshine in FL. You can also keep the battery inside to use, like for refrigerator, fan, etc. Something to think about. The other worry is the electrical grid going out. That happened in SC when we were visiting. Love your channel and have watching for a couple of years. Mandy from Tucson🌵
Happy Valentines day to Gizmo :)
I am new to your channel. I was interested in what the villages was about.
I also, paint rocks and the ones you showed are great.
Thank you, Maryann!
Happy Valentine's Day to both of you. No red or pink shirts? Oh well. Nice to see Gizmo today and he wasn't moaning. Love the idea of painting rocks with happy messages. You never know how you might change someone's life. Love the flowers on the bark of a tree, can you show us pictures when they take root, that would be awesome! The metal sculpture of Gizmo is FREAKING AWESOME !!!!!!! I was blown away....if this guy does this, he should sell them online, he'd make a fortune!!!! If people don't want to be bothered by solicitors, just put a sign at your door saying, "NO SOLICITORS!" As far as watching your weight, allow yourself a treat now and then if you've worked or exercised a lot that day because you'll burn those calories and not feel guilty...!
Happy Valentine's Day you two love birds! 😍 We're not on FB, so really enjoy your stories and photos here on TH-cam. Glad you are both feeling better!😃
Happy Valentine’s Day❤ As always, your video was filled with good advice, informative insight and fun! It’s uplifting to see someone enjoying their life so much.
Your wall color is beautiful!
Woo Hoo! I like 👍🏼 what you are saying about food.
Eat To Live! Don’t Live To Eat!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!!!
Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them. It looks like most of the properties are houses. Condos might make more sense after a spouse dies. Your apartment video was helpful but there is nothing more liberating than a fully paid for home.
Happy Valentines Day to you ! Love Gizmo’s statue. Yes it’s expensive everywhere. I’m near Nashville TN and property values are skyrocketing. Glad I own my condo but it’s all expensive everywhere. Great show!!
HAPPY Valentines Day to a wonderful couple and little gizmo..love from the Campbells and buddy ray on the Virginia Tennessee line ❤️
Thank you! I love to learn about retirement options. ( Rentals)I may have just Social Security, but I am soooo wealthy in my adventurous spirit, and "can do" attitude. If it's meant to be..it will be 😀 Keeping the faith!
Thank you, for insights ( I would have never thought about Sinkhole insurance!
Have a beautiful day!
Kind Regards,
Cynthia
You are so welcome!
Jerry, Giz has some pretty funny jokes when it’s his turn! You should introduce him like: Heeeeeeeere’s Gizmo!!! Happy Valentines Day!!!❤️
❤️ Happy Valentines Day Jerry and Linda! 😺😁
Love your hair Linda!
Great show guys. Looks like you were a hit at Future Farmers. 0630. Whew. That’s the tail end of a night shift right there. We have a generator (in Hawaii) because we live up a winding road through the forest at 3400’. (The jungle is down at 1000’) If we get lots of rain or wind, down come those branches onto the power lines. God Bless em, the electric crews are up here every other month or so. We got a transfer switch set-up, so our power switches to generator automatically, powering the whole house. If a hurricane hits, we are set. The roof should have a good chance too - it’s cement tile.
Happy ❤️ Day! I’ve been a fan for over a year now from Harrisburg PA. You’ve made our COVID lockdowns less stressful. Sue and I finally made it back to Florida last week for a two week visit. We’re in Celebration now and will be in Del Ray and Pasadena this week.
You guys are alot of fun.........keep up the creativity and fun.:)
😆😆😆Gizmo! Many thanks for sharing 😍😘.
I've seen people's health improve dramatically with the keto diet... not to mention their appearance and weight... Even just doing intermittent fasting... not eating between 3-4 PM until 8 AM next day... Fasting. especially water fasting makes your telomeres grow as body feels threatened and tells your body to strengthen itself. Happy Valentines you two lovebirds. :)
Happy Valentine's Day, Linda and Jerry! Great meeting with a lot of practical information and life wisdom! Thank you!
Happy Valentines day!! 💓 💗
Great Show!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Happy Valentines Day Jerry and Linda💞
Happy Valentine's Day! DH and I are celebrating our 37th V Day and in 2 days will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. Getting excited about our upcoming visit in April and trying to figure out what are our must takes for a move to a smaller home. We won't need furniture will we? I figure the less we have the bigger the house will seem. And I MUST bring my long arm quilting machine.....
Yes… bring what gives you fun. If you have it at home and you'd love it…… find a way to bring it.
Susan - I am a long armer too! Did you purchase your home already? We have a home to sell so are just looking at models.....a room for the long arm has certainly presented issues. We will likely be moving in the fall. Would love to keep in touch and share ideas.
@@sherrynorton9093 no, just gonna do a lifestyle visit now. Gotta go home and get rid of 20 years of collecting fabric and sewing machines and see what we have to do to get the house up for sale. I don't do anything fancy with my machine. But yeah, it would be great to meet up!
Happy Valentines Day! Thanks for taking the time for all of us!
Jerry & Linda... how did you handle moving away from grand babies? Maybe yours were already a distance away. Ours are close on 10 mins the other about a little over a drive away. If we were to pull the trigger, being away for long periods of time might be hard for my wife and as well for me... Just trying to get a perspective, I did like your info on how to look at family, adult children, but the grandkids are a little different. Just looking for some thoughts, that is if you have any. Take Care, great show!
HAPPY V DAY.. GREAT SHOW ! Have an awesome day !
Happy Valentine’s Day to you two! I am a single female making the move down there soon, however I have never lived alone in my life and I do feel a little apprehension about being alone in my home, especially at night. Do most people feel safe there? Watching your video today regarding the solicitors just made me a little scared about someone coming to my doors late at night or even trying to break in during the night.
Tammy, I have lived alone here since my mother went to an assisted living facility in 2017. It is very safe here. I have lived alone most of my adult life so I have always kept my doors locked and used to even keep my bedroom door locked. Put a 'No Solicitors' sign on your front door. Get a "Ring" doorbell. There are special locks for sliding doors. Really though, TV is very safe. Good luck!
@@barbrn thank you so much! Makes me feel so much better. I sure am looking forward to getting there!!
Get yourself an alarm system. My husband died six years ago and the alarm system puts me at ease and I have been able to put my head on the pillow and go to sleep immediately. You can also have outside lights installed to have on through the night. My neighbors swear that intruders do not want to be seen. You could also have a video camera installed that will take a picture of anyone who comes to your door. You will be OK.
@@lindabradley1054 Thank you Linda! That’s exactly what I will do
Hi Tammy
My husband passed away 11 years ago. After 9 years, I finally decided to sell the house and move to an adult community. I was scared, but It was the best move I could have made. My BFF lived 20 minutes away, but I didn’t know anyone in the Village. The main thing is to put yourself out there, even though it’s hard. Get involved in clubs and go to events, and you will make great friends
Enjoy Valentine’s Day❤️❗️ Another great show🤗❗️
I came to the Villages in 2011 after the tornado, a good friend that lived there when it the tornado hit, he worked for Home Depot immediately went to the store and got all the blue covers he could and went house to house to distribute them. His is Ward Vaughn. The are a great couple in The Villages
That is the kind of neighbor that we love here.
For the couple interested in renting next Feb/Mar: most rentals in high snowbird season require Jan/Feb/Mar.
Happy ❤ Day everyone
With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to the show you did about a month ago on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees.
Would love to meet you and your wife! We are visiting The Villages in the latter part of March of this year.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
I have a Doxie dog and I think Gizmo is the cutest dog. He makes me smile