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Forgot to mention this in our original TV trip report:

Went to the TV softball fields at Saddlebrook. Spoke with one of the players about the season, how many teams, etc. Seems they play year-round, with 3 weeks off between each 'season.' A team fielded consists of 11 players, incl. 4 outfielders and 1 short-outfielder (usually playes right behind 2nd base). To avoid/minimize player injuries, 1st base is double-wide; runner runs to outside base, first baseman tags inner base. That avoids collisions. Similar for home plate (two plates, actually, about 3 feet apart).

Checked out gas vs. electric golf carts (2 store visits). A new elec. cart is available, which includes a battery you DON'T have to fill with water (costs more, lasts longer). Just charge it. Good for 60-70 miles per charge. One of the visits was to Grandpa's and Grandma's (don't let the names fool you). Spoke at length with Scott (grandpa). He buys 2-year old Club Cars and completely rehabs them...I mean completely! Gas or electric (incl. optional no-water-fill battery). His golf carts aren't cheap, but they're excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him! His carts look like a million bucks (well, maybe not a million). Warranty included.

Immediately to the west of the Waterfront Inn, just north of Creekside Landing, they're pushing dirt around to build more TV housing units, supposedly for Lifestyle visits. Not sure if that's in addition to Creekside Landing, or replacement. Or ???

Gene & Kathy