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Old 03-05-2021, 08:49 PM
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I'm curious to know how often you do your food shopping and how often you eat out. Are you within walking distance of stores and restaurants? Do you drive your car or take your golf cart? Also, do you find that you have enough food and paper product storage?
I understand your questions and had the same before I moved to TV. Getting an idea of the daily flow is helpful. Storage is usually an issue for most, unless you buy a really big house. But people downsize their possessions and get creative.

Precovid I shopped at Publix probably twice a week via golf cart; I put either a big cooler or a laundry basket on the front seat for things I thought might fly out when going thru the tunnels. People use the mesh bags in the golf club area but I find them hard to use-things get squished.

Post covid I prefer Fresh Market curbside delivery, with once a month car trip to Walmart curbside for paper products, laundry detergent, etc.

I haven't eaten inside a restaurant for a year, but do takeout/dine outside or delivery a couple times a week.

Some people live without a golf cart but I find it a joy to joy ride around and essential for the pool-no wet butts in my nice car.

There is an almost endless supply of fitness, card games, art, etc clubs meeting all the time; if you can't find something to do here, check your pulse. Two cars per household probably not necessary unless you still work; one car and one or two carts are good enough for most people, depending on whether you share activities.

Best of luck and see you soon.