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Originally Posted by mickey100

Thanks to all from The Plantation that weighed in. I think that retirement requires at least some compromise on one's part. Some retirees compromise on home lot size and go with The Villages and the greater availability of activities; some compromise on golf cart accessible and go with the Plantation and the beautiful home lots and less congestion. There is something for everyone out there. Of course, this being a Villages blog, the sentiment here will be pro-Villages. The ideal thing if one was interested in The Plantation, would be to rent there for a period of time, then rent in The Villages, and see which one you preferred.

Only you and hubby can decide what is right for you.

A compromised might be to buy a home in TV that allows your hubby the privacy he needs, and fills your desire to be out and about, in a golf cart. Some people are homebodies and therefore can live anywhere.

Reasonal posts by Plantation owners, to the preference for a larger home with less activities, and relatively little congestion in the complex. TV is 42 miles square and that, is big. I don't find the traffic that bad, and we are in the middle of snowbird sason. It's a matter of perception and patience. Does anybody really need to be somewhere, that you must get there in ten minutes? Just plan accordingly.

BTW - The Leesburg Hosital is excellent. At least, that's what I read about it as I have not had any occasion to visit it.

When I saw TV back seven years ago, I knew this was the place for me and never looked at another retirement community. I didn't think another place could possibly been any better, but that's me, as I love to be in the middle of the action, just like any former New Yorker.

Somehow, I would always have a nagging feeling, if I settled on a home, instead of getting what I really wanted, but that's just me. I have worked many years and bought my condo in CT, and felt like I settled for that place, due to price. It the end, it wasn't right for me. I spend many years with recriminations, because I hate to move.

Wish you and hubby the best in making a decision.