Rusty listening to you videos and still learning. We’ve been to the Villages several times Lifestyles Visits and visiting family that live there. What we have found and it understandable that the newer the development the younger the residents in general. We are in our mid sixties and are looking to pull the trigger next year. We are going down in the spring we have a house rented through Villages Reality
On the Villages GPS app it will show you golf cart trails that other GPS app will not. Some cart trails can cut right through a residential area between houses that can save you a lot of time
Rusty, I found you via the Inside the Bubble newsletter. Just when I thought I had everything covered, your videos gave me new resources. We’re headed to The Villages for our 3rd Lifestyle visit in a few weeks. I look forward to following your journey. My husband isn’t quite sold yet so I’m working on this snafu.
I'm sure I will learn a bunch when I get down there. I've heard so many condradiroy things so I'm sure there will be some surprises. Good luck on your next visit.
Looking forward to hearing about your travels to the Villages! We’re hoping to do our lifestyle preview next June, 2021 and hope to buy shortly after that! Keep us all posted, Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!
Thanks a bunch Tina. Yeap...have no idea what to expect. But so far everybody seems to be very nice to deal with. I'm laughing...makes for a boring story...lol.
Did a lifestyle visit a couple of years ago and was really impressed with how well staff react to your needs. I never felt pressured and I continue to get info from Pete who guided us around when we were there. Still trying to convince my better half that it's a viable 3-4 month spot for us to get away for the winter. Illinois, where we reside, is going in the wrong direction from taxes and expenses so FL is looking better and better.
Yes my interaction with the staff so far has been great...agree. Going down there with eyes wide open. Will be an experience for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
I’m in your boat too, Joe. My husband isn’t completely on board whereas I absolutely am smitten with The Villages. We’re in Virginia where we have always enjoyed four seasons but the colder months are starting to be uncomfortable for us.
Hello Rusty, New Subscriber. I have owned a home in The Villages for about 4 years. I'm 59 but am not going to retire and live full time down there until 62. When you are down there, I would look in the Recreation News for your Pickleball game. If it has a "name" (ie: Gary's Gherkin's) then it will be a closed group. So, look for something that says Advanced OPEN PLAY. (or whatever level you are at). In the Fenney/Marsh Bend area I would check out the Putt n Play, Pitch n Putt, Edna's on the Green, and the Nature Trail at Fenney. (You'll need a car not a cart to access all this stuff) For off site dining, if you like Ribs and BBQ, check out Oakwood Smokehouse. Have fun, I'm sure you will have a great time.
Hey Paul...thanks for the info. It would be great to find a couple / few games while I'm there. I'll have to see how the levels break down. I'm about 3.5 maybe 4 on a good day. Definitely something to check out.
Another great bunch of info. By the looks of the views and the increased amount of comments, it looks like this channel is starting to find its audience already. Wonderful job. I sent your link to Skip Smith. I know he is really busy, but maybe he can link up with you while you are down there.
Thanks for sure.I did write to him but have not heard back as of yet. He seems like somebody I would have fun having a beer with for sure. Looks like I'm going down right in the middle of the hurricane. Yikes.
Rusty, Pam and I enjoyed talking to you at Brownwood last evening. Sounds like you're getting out and about, experiencing some of the Villages. It's difficult to get a feel for the Villages in a week, but a least you can get a taste of the place. The villas where you're staying isn't the nicest little neighborhood, and I'm not sure why they put Lifestyle folks there. I guess because it's close to Brownwood, and closer to the area south of the turnpike, where they're pushing the new homes. As I mentioned, the Villages isn't for everyone, but it does offer a lot of options to get out and about if you're in the mood on any given day/evening. Sounds like you're into pickleball and golf, and many folks move here for those activities, but then discover many other activities they enjoy. Anyway, best of luck and looking forward to you assessment after your visit. Say hey to all my old friends in Phili!
Yes thanks for grabbing me to say hi. Yes I keep learning new things each day. I Yes I think I need more then a week to figure it out. Definitely learning more about how important it is for me to get located in the right area. Each has its own personality for sure.
Already there have been people selling their newer homes (after one year per rules) and moving into the older sections. They feel their in the boonies and the wait for the infrastructure to reach them is not worth the wait. Not looking at preowned homes would be a mistake. I too have a YT channel here in TV.
Rusty I like your post.But you should check with the villages about using content from there website.Other youtube posters have said that they were asked to not use maps and other content from the website. Been here 4 yrs and love it.Came from Media Pa
Hey Jerry...thanks so much for the advice and a good reminder. I did just go back and change out the use of their "logo" on the thumbs and the banner. I meant to do that after I had just made them but time ran out. Used standard text and another green color rather than the logo. Regarding the maps, I was very careful not "use" them but rather just report as to what they are and where they can be found. Also, I just let it play for a few seconds and said where you can find it. I'm driving down on Monday and will be down for a week...hope I miss the new tropical storm....
Wow. So many helpful informations. Thank you
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We live on The Historic Side. 5 years ago and still love it. Really enjoy your videos
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Thank you Rusty, we will be moving with you!
All I can say is its getting cold up here...lol
Thanks Rusty that is great info I have been looking for.
THanks for stopping in. Hope to get some new stuff out soon.
Very helpful video
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Very good video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Lots of useful information, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great information! Look forward to following your journey. We did a preview visit 2 years ago and loved it.
Hey Cathy, thanks for stopping by. Should be interesting for sure. Have no idea what to expect.
Thanks for sharing your journey. We've already had our Lifestyle visit and hope to start our move down next summer, so appreciate your info!
You are welcome. I think I'll try to get ba down the beginning of the nest year for another look.
Rusty listening to you videos and still learning. We’ve been to the Villages several times Lifestyles Visits and visiting family that live there. What we have found and it understandable that the newer the development the younger the residents in general. We are in our mid sixties and are looking to pull the trigger next year. We are going down in the spring we have a house rented through Villages Reality
On the Villages GPS app it will show you golf cart trails that other GPS app will not. Some cart trails can cut right through a residential area between houses that can save you a lot of time
Thanks for stopping by. I might come back in the beginning of the year.
We did a lifestyle visit in September. Pleasantly surprised the bubble is beautiful.
I agree.
Rusty, I found you via the Inside the Bubble newsletter. Just when I thought I had everything covered, your videos gave me new resources. We’re headed to The Villages for our 3rd Lifestyle visit in a few weeks. I look forward to following your journey. My husband isn’t quite sold yet so I’m working on this snafu.
I'm sure I will learn a bunch when I get down there. I've heard so many condradiroy things so I'm sure there will be some surprises. Good luck on your next visit.
Looking forward to hearing about your travels to the Villages! We’re hoping to do our lifestyle preview next June, 2021 and hope to buy shortly after that! Keep us all posted, Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!
That’s great. I would stay as long as you can especially if you know you’re going to buy. By the time you get here the southern bridges should be open
Wealth of information.
Thanks much more to come as soon as I get around to making the vids.
I’m in the same stage of life as you and will be following you on your journey. Best of luck to you!
Thanks a bunch Tina. Yeap...have no idea what to expect. But so far everybody seems to be very nice to deal with. I'm laughing...makes for a boring story...lol.
Did a lifestyle visit a couple of years ago and was really impressed with how well staff react to your needs. I never felt pressured and I continue to get info from Pete who guided us around when we were there. Still trying to convince my better half that it's a viable 3-4 month spot for us to get away for the winter. Illinois, where we reside, is going in the wrong direction from taxes and expenses so FL is looking better and better.
Yes my interaction with the staff so far has been great...agree. Going down there with eyes wide open. Will be an experience for sure. Thanks for stopping by.
I’m in your boat too, Joe. My husband isn’t completely on board whereas I absolutely am smitten with The Villages. We’re in Virginia where we have always enjoyed four seasons but the colder months are starting to be uncomfortable for us.
Always a bug deal when you're making the move.
I don't know if I want to buy a place there. Really want to be a snowbird. Summer at the Jersey Shore.
Hello Rusty, New Subscriber. I have owned a home in The Villages for about 4 years. I'm 59 but am not going to retire and live full time down there until 62. When you are down there, I would look in the Recreation News for your Pickleball game. If it has a "name" (ie: Gary's Gherkin's) then it will be a closed group. So, look for something that says Advanced OPEN PLAY. (or whatever level you are at). In the Fenney/Marsh Bend area I would check out the Putt n Play, Pitch n Putt, Edna's on the Green, and the Nature Trail at Fenney. (You'll need a car not a cart to access all this stuff) For off site dining, if you like Ribs and BBQ, check out Oakwood Smokehouse. Have fun, I'm sure you will have a great time.
Hey Paul...thanks for the info. It would be great to find a couple / few games while I'm there. I'll have to see how the levels break down. I'm about 3.5 maybe 4 on a good day. Definitely something to check out.
Another great bunch of info. By the looks of the views and the increased amount of comments, it looks like this channel is starting to find its audience already. Wonderful job. I sent your link to Skip Smith. I know he is really busy, but maybe he can link up with you while you are down there.
Thanks for sure.I did write to him but have not heard back as of yet. He seems like somebody I would have fun having a beer with for sure. Looks like I'm going down right in the middle of the hurricane. Yikes.
Rusty, Pam and I enjoyed talking to you at Brownwood last evening. Sounds like you're getting out and about, experiencing some of the Villages. It's difficult to get a feel for the Villages in a week, but a least you can get a taste of the place. The villas where you're staying isn't the nicest little neighborhood, and I'm not sure why they put Lifestyle folks there. I guess because it's close to Brownwood, and closer to the area south of the turnpike, where they're pushing the new homes. As I mentioned, the Villages isn't for everyone, but it does offer a lot of options to get out and about if you're in the mood on any given day/evening. Sounds like you're into pickleball and golf, and many folks move here for those activities, but then discover many other activities they enjoy. Anyway, best of luck and looking forward to you assessment after your visit. Say hey to all my old friends in Phili!
Yes thanks for grabbing me to say hi. Yes I keep learning new things each day. I Yes I think I need more then a week to figure it out. Definitely learning more about how important it is for me to get located in the right area. Each has its own personality for sure.
great informantion, kevin from rhode Island
THanks Kevin. THanks for stopping by. Getting cold up there now...
Great info, heading down Dec 3rd for the same thing.
Hey Bud thanks for stopping by. Good luck on your visit. I'll be doing a live show with Skip on Wed night at 7. 24 Nov.
Hi Bud, you’re there now...... how is it?
Already there have been people selling their newer homes (after one year per rules) and moving into the older sections. They feel their in the boonies and the wait for the infrastructure to reach them is not worth the wait. Not looking at preowned homes would be a mistake. I too have a YT channel here in TV.
THats why I going down for sure to see what's good info and what's not. So thanks for the input as it gives me things to look out for.
Rusty I like your post.But you should check with the villages about using content from there website.Other youtube posters have said that they were asked to not use maps and other content from the website. Been here 4 yrs and love it.Came from Media Pa
Hey Jerry...thanks so much for the advice and a good reminder. I did just go back and change out the use of their "logo" on the thumbs and the banner. I meant to do that after I had just made them but time ran out. Used standard text and another green color rather than the logo. Regarding the maps, I was very careful not "use" them but rather just report as to what they are and where they can be found. Also, I just let it play for a few seconds and said where you can find it. I'm driving down on Monday and will be down for a week...hope I miss the new tropical storm....
So how was your trip? Anxious to a video & hear what you thought (and if you bought)!
Trip was great! Just got back today and have to sort through all the video and try and make something of it. Something coming real soon.
Hi, do you know if there are year round apartments. I am not in a position to buy, but maybe rental is an option.
What happened? You alive?
Still Here just got back and will be putting vids up. Also doing a live show with Skip Smith on Wednesday night at 7PM. 24 Nov.