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Old 12-23-2011, 10:15 PM
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Default First visit to The Villages
12/20/11
First visit to The Villages. We arrived at the Waterfront Inn and checked in early afternoon. Wife chose to do laundry and get cleaned up while I went for a walk to the sales office to get the $5 Villages map, failed. I was asked if I wanted to talk to a sales rep, no just wanted too look around, felt like a deer caught in the headlights. Wandered around the busy Lake Sumter Landing market square, stopped at Johnny Rockets for a shake and was amazed by the vibrant feel, colorful golf carts, people generally enjoying themselves, and they all look so damn healthy. After going back to the hotel to pick up my bride we went back to the square for music and Happy Hour, a very delightful time, dinner at the hotel, wander some more, a beautiful day, Adults Disney.

Next day we wanted to take the trolley tour. I met some wonderful employees at the sales office who booked us for the tour. Had some time before the Trolley, I was introduced to a sales person who irritated the hell out of me because he wouldn’t shut up. Kept telling me he wasn’t ever going to try to sell me a house, just the lifestyle.
Took the Trolley tour and got a glimpse of the Villages with a wonderful tour guide who answered everyone’s questions and asked for more, a pleasant experience. Another walk around the square and then we had to depart for family and Christmas.

My impression. What’s not to like? This will require some investigation.

We are currently snowbirds who come and live close to 94 yr old father for 3 months a year. Unfortunately TV is too far away from Dad. The gated community my father lives in is beautifully maintained and always looks terrific, but it has no soul. Just beautiful cookie cutter homes with golf course views. No life, no energy.

I am already sold on the Villages lifestyle, will confirm with a Lifestyle Visit for a week before heading North in April. Current thinking changes hourly, that’s ok because we don’t want to do anything while Dads still with us.

Anyone care to suggest a long-term plan to discover all The Villages has to offer?
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