Do u like living in the Villages

[lynxville]

I am gonna give it look this winter. But you always have the bashers, would like honest opinions.

Thanks

[collie1228]

I've now been here for two full years, and have concluded that there is no other place in the world that I would rather be at this time in my life. It's not perfect by any means. But I consider myself very lucky for finding this place in 2008, and if I were to win one of those big lotto jackpots, I would stay right here and do what I do every day. Priceless.

[Bogie Shooter]

I am gonna give it look this winter. But you always have the bashers, would like honest opinions.

Thanks

Here is a previous thread with 37 responses..............all honest opinions!
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/help-thinking-retiring-tv-have-some-questions-124059/

[redwitch]

If I had my choice, I'd still be living in the Bay Area. However, since that isn't an option, I found a great place to land. The positives far outweigh the negatives here.

[NYGUY]

While The Villages would not be for everyone, if you would enjoy an active retirement lifestyle then we don't think there is a better place to be...we love it!!!:thumbup:

[2BNTV]

I've now been here for two full years, and have concluded that there is no other place in the world that I would rather be at this time in my life. It's not perfect by any means. But I consider myself very lucky for finding this place in 2008, and if I were to win one of those big lotto jackpots, I would stay right here and do what I do every day. Priceless.

Great post!!! :smiley:

There aren't enough words to describe how beautiful it is to be in TV. It's a feeling you get just living here.

When I first saw TV seven years ago, I thought this can't be in the USA, because it's out of this world.

One visit will convince you this place is just great!!!

If one wants to be a traditional retiree in that you just read books all the time and hang out at home, one can live anywhere. If one wants to be active and enjoy thousands of various activities, this place is for you. You can do as much or little as you want, but being on the go, is the way to go, to keep oneself youthful. IMHO

[OBXNana]

Personally, we don't mind the heat (hate the PA winter cold!), but you may want to visit the Villages in each season.

[KathieI]

If I had my choice, I'd still be living in the Bay Area. However, since that isn't an option, I found a great place to land. The positives far outweigh the negatives here.

I agree, Red, if I had my druthers, I think I would live back in SoCal, preferably the San Diego area. But that is not possible and I love my friends in the Villages but I really do miss CA and the Pacific. I guess it all depends on where you came from.

[MikeV]

We moved here from Upstate New York 2 years ago. Enough said.

[sunnyatlast]

The endless variety of people and their backgrounds in every kind of career from every corner of the nation (and other nations) are what make this a totally unique, INTERESTING and lively population. Age means nothing here.

[Bonnevie]

I tell people that I never had a burning desire to live in central Florida, but what this place offers is unlike any other. The people here want to live in their retirement, not just exist. I've done more activities in the less than a year I've been here than I did in 10 years before.

[NotGolfer]

We don't "like" it.....we LOVE it here! Moved from the northern tundra...do NOT miss the cold and snow!

[Walter123]

Yes

[raynan]

Absolutely love it and wish we did it sooner. We've been here 4 years. I agree with sunnyatlast. Age is just a state of mind. If you're active you'll love it. If you're not, you'll love it. Something for everyone.

[yabbadu]

Love my Bubble......................

[onslowe]

I've been here since December '12 and still often think I'm dreaming. I don't play golf and yet this is beyond what I thought I would ever have or attain.

I think I read Gracie's apt description here three years ago - "lower Paradise."

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

There are two things that I wish I could change about The Villages. One, is I wish that it was near a nice tropical beach and two I wish that it it was closer to a major highway like the turnpike, I-4 or I-75.

Other than that I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world.

[pbkmaine]

I am more active here than I have ever been. Hubs and I ride bikes to breakfast, swim in our pool and walk through this beautiful campus. Coming from Northern New England, I am amazed by how lovely the early mornings are in summer.

[rjm1cc]

I think most people will be more positive on where they live than negative. You should read as much of this sight as you can as you will find isolated references to problems in various posts. These same problems could be present in other communities so your list should help you determine what is important to you. I think the size of the community, quality of construction, and ability to get the type of home you want are important factors.

[rubicon]

lynxville: You will find many Etta James types "Ät last my love has come along...my lonely nights are over....and life is like a song".......... responding to your post.

Apparently I wear heavy shoes because I can't for most things get my feet that high off the ground. Its nice here its clean here there is much to do. There are other places I lived that met those criteria.

Focus on what you are leaving family friends medical community good/bad, etc
taxes, weather, etc Please ignore the Disneyland mentality because if you have been to Disneyland/World you know that its appeal eventually disappears

[SouthOfTheBorder]

There are two things that I wish I could change about The Villages. One, is I wish that it was near a nice tropical beach and two I wish that it it was closer to a major highway like the turnpike, I-4 or I-75.

Other than that I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world.

Depends on what part of TV you live. We are 15 min max from the turnpike or I-75

In turn, we sometimes wish we were closer (up your way) to all the shopping along 441 :D

Don

[Bonanza]

I don't think the area in general, has kept up with the growth in population.

The country 2 lane roads need to be widened and and most need to be resurfaced.
The improvement to 441 took much too long and I know those businesses suffered terribly, if, in fact, they survived at all.

Compared to other larger cities, I don't find local businesses and stores giving as many specials or as good a special,
to draw more business to their establishment.
Is it because so much is charged for leases and residuals to landlords
that what they do is the best the can do, if they do anything at all???

I find supermarket prices are somewhat higher than some other areas in Florida.
Why is milk so high? Florida is a dairy state! I've never understood that.

[jblum315]

I'm here 5 years this October. I left a lovely home in Westchester Co. NY with family nearby. I couldn't stay there because of high cost and cold winters. I don't love The Bubble. I think it's overcrowded especially in winter and not all that friendly. But I don't see any alternative that would make sense. So???

[mickey100]

I'm here 5 years this October. I left a lovely home in Westchester Co. NY with family nearby. I couldn't stay there because of high cost and cold winters. I don't love The Bubble. I think it's overcrowded especially in winter and not all that friendly. But I don't see any alternative that would make sense. So???

We're kind of in the same boat. The winters got to us so we moved to Florida. I agree with your comments about the Bubble, particularly in the winter. And as Bonanza pointed out, the local highways are not up to snuff to handle the extra 40,000 people or so that have moved here in the last few years. When we first moved here we loved the place and looked at everything with rose colored glasses as most newbies do. After you've been here awhile, and see the changes The Villages has gone through, not all for the best, our enthusiasm has waned. But we haven't found a better alternative, and accept that this place isn't perfect, but has a lot to offer.

[2BNTV]

I have heard of complaints that during the snowbird season, roads become more crowded and restaurant waiting times are greater. One must keep in mind, the snowbirds provide needed revenue for our businesses, here in TV.

Coming from a large cosmopolitan area of the country, I don't feel these items bother me greatly, but that is just me.......... One may enter a roundabout and find several cars waiting to go, or you may take an extra minute or two to get somewhere. No biggie. Some restaurants may require you go a little earlier to eat, or one can always have a drink and chill out, but that's just me.

One just has to plan according.

All things considered, it's much better than dealing with the snow, and being in CT, which is the worst state to retire in!!!!!

[slipcovers]

If anyone thinks the traffic is bad in TV, try Ft.Myers, Naples,Sarasota, anywhere along the coast. I believe there is no traffic problems in Leigh Acres. Plenty of cheap homes for sale. There is a sign on the counter in Ambrosia, Lake Sumter Landing, that reads "Stop Whining", love it. Florida is a cattle state, beef not dairy. Milk is subsidised.

[geri317]

There are things I love, there are things I don't. In order to live the life we have here with the wonderful opportunities for entertainment, exercise, sports, dining, learning, etc., we have to put up with the good and the bad. The crowds during season bother me the most. Nothing is perfect!

[cbh1975]

For us, moving to The Villages made sense. Both sets of parents have passed, and our children grew up to be independent people with lives and families of their own. Our grandson is an older teen with his own interests and activities. He used to want to hang with grandma all the time. Alas, that changed when he entered high school. It's okay. He's growing up and doing well. The only family member I really miss is my sister. We talk on a regular basis, though, just as we did when we lived in the same area. So, we didn't really leave a close family.

If we need better medical facilities, we have to travel an hour or so from home. Just as we did up north. We're fortunate, however, in that neither of us has any serious medical conditions. We certainly would have taken that into consideration prior to making the decision.

I miss a couple of my friends, but have made some new friends that I already cherish--even though I haven't known them long.

Moving to TV made economic sense for us. Groceries cost about the same, but our taxes and utilities are much lower. Dining out and (most) entertainment are significantly less expensive. We're approximately an hour from two airports--just like we were up north.

We love the weather--I laugh when people complain about the humidity. What humidity? Where we're from was much worse than this. Winters were the worst. In TV, there is no ice or snow. It got cold this past winter, but it didn't last long. The only thing I haven't enjoyed are the daily thunderstorms. I don't mind the late afternoon storms so much, but those in the middle of the day really put a damper on plans at times.

Even the dog is happier. She gets a daily walk. We lived in a very hilly area with no sidewalks, so it was hard to get her out every day.

We've participated in more activities over the past ten months that we've been here than we did over the past ten years up north, and most of them are no cost or very low cost. Yes, we pay the amenities fee, but up north, if we wanted to participate in the same types of activities, it would cost more than the amenities fees we pay here.

No, I'm not looking at this through Disney-colored glasses. For us, in our situation, moving to TV was the best thing we could have done. My biggest problem this past month has been finding down time to just be quiet and relax. That was something I never had to worry about up north. All in all, I love it here and would never consider moving anywhere else. Unless they developed a Villages near the ocean on either coast, that is. Since that isn't happening, I'll be a frog--here 'till I croak!

[nitehawk]

I'm here 5 years this October. I left a lovely home in Westchester Co. NY with family nearby. I couldn't stay there because of high cost and cold winters. I don't love The Bubble. I think it's overcrowded especially in winter and not all that friendly. But I don't see any alternative that would make sense. So???

I agree --i am also looking for alternate place to reside --- I am not into line dancing or shooting pool - but love golf and that has gone downhill so bad in the 9 years that i have been here --- that i am now looking for and alternate place to live-- until then i take my daily dose of kool-aid and play golf outside tv -- i dont find it necessary that i schedule my life around "happy hour" -- true you do save $2 on a beer

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Overcrowded and traffic are relative terms. Like someone said look at Naples and some of the other cities in FL.

I came here from Manila, PH. This is not at all crowded for me nor is there any real traffic to speak of.

The people are, for the most part, extremely friendly and helpful. More so than any place I have ever lived. It is by far the cleanest and most beautiful place I've ever lived and there is so much to do here no matter what your interests.

Is it perfect? No. It's reality. There are a few things that occasionally I don't care for, but for the most part, they are few and far between. I think that some people look for the negative and seek out problems. I try to accept that nothing is perfect and look for what good about things. After two years, I can find very little to complain about.

[dewilson58]

For us, moving to The Villages made sense. Both sets of parents have passed, and our children grew up to be independent people with lives and families of their own. Our grandson is an older teen with his own interests and activities. He used to want to hang with grandma all the time. Alas, that changed when he entered high school. It's okay. He's growing up and doing well. The only family member I really miss is my sister. We talk on a regular basis, though, just as we did when we lived in the same area. So, we didn't really leave a close family.

If we need better medical facilities, we have to travel an hour or so from home. Just as we did up north. We're fortunate, however, in that neither of us has any serious medical conditions. We certainly would have taken that into consideration prior to making the decision.

I miss a couple of my friends, but have made some new friends that I already cherish--even though I haven't known them long.

Moving to TV made economic sense for us. Groceries cost about the same, but our taxes and utilities are much lower. Dining out and (most) entertainment are significantly less expensive. We're approximately an hour from two airports--just like we were up north.

We love the weather--I laugh when people complain about the humidity. What humidity? Where we're from was much worse than this. Winters were the worst. In TV, there is no ice or snow. It got cold this past winter, but it didn't last long. The only thing I haven't enjoyed are the daily thunderstorms. I don't mind the late afternoon storms so much, but those in the middle of the day really put a damper on plans at times.

Even the dog is happier. She gets a daily walk. We lived in a very hilly area with no sidewalks, so it was hard to get her out every day.

We've participated in more activities over the past ten months that we've been here than we did over the past ten years up north, and most of them are no cost or very low cost. Yes, we pay the amenities fee, but up north, if we wanted to participate in the same types of activities, it would cost more than the amenities fees we pay here.

No, I'm not looking at this through Disney-colored glasses. For us, in our situation, moving to TV was the best thing we could have done. My biggest problem this past month has been finding down time to just be quiet and relax. That was something I never had to worry about up north. All in all, I love it here and would never consider moving anywhere else. Unless they developed a Villages near the ocean on either coast, that is. Since that isn't happening, I'll be a frog--here 'till I croak!

Nice Post.

Agree.

[collie1228]

lynxville: You will find many Etta James types "Ät last my love has come along...my lonely nights are over....and life is like a song".......... responding to your post.

Apparently I wear heavy shoes because I can't for most things get my feet that high off the ground. Its nice here its clean here there is much to do. There are other places I lived that met those criteria.

Focus on what you are leaving family friends medical community good/bad, etc
taxes, weather, etc Please ignore the Disneyland mentality because if you have been to Disneyland/World you know that its appeal eventually disappears

Wow, this is the first time I've been referred to as an "Etta James type". Not sure if that's a compliment or not, as I know very little about Etta James. And I don't have a Disneyland/World mentality either - in fact, I'm not a big fan of either place. Either way, the original poster asked us if we like living in The Villages, and didn't seem to be asking for advice. After two full years my rose colored glasses have cleared a little bit, and I still love it here.

[Bonanza]

If anyone thinks the traffic is bad in TV, try Ft.Myers, Naples,Sarasota, anywhere along the coast. I believe there is no traffic problems in Leigh Acres. Plenty of cheap homes for sale. There is a sign on the counter in Ambrosia, Lake Sumter Landing, that reads "Stop Whining", love it. Florida is a cattle state, beef not dairy. Milk is subsidised.

Sorry, but you are very misinformed.
McArthur Dairies has been a Florida milk provider since around the 1930s.
You will find their milk in every supermarket.

[Barefoot]

Personally, we don't mind the heat (hate the PA winter cold!), but you may want to visit the Villages in each season.

There are many Seasonal residents who have winter homes in The Villages and summer homes somewhere cooler. (Last estimate I heard was that 40% of residents are seasonal). If heat is an issue for you, you may wish to consider this option.

[slipcovers]

Sorry, but you are very misinformed.
McArthur Dairies has been a Florida milk provider since around the 1930s.
You will find their milk in every supermarket.

There are dairy farmers in every state, that does not make them a "dairy state", farmers barely make a living. I am not misinformed.

[lynxville]

I have a Florida home now, so I am familiar with the weather. I also have a midwest home for the summer. More interested on the activities and how friendly the residents are.

[Barefoot]

I have a Florida home now, so I am familiar with the weather. I also have a midwest home for the summer. More interested on the activities and how friendly the residents are.

It's a golf cart community with free golf for life and hundreds of free activities available daily at the rec centers. It's an incredibly active city.
If you have a Florida home now, you should visit The Villages for a couple of days. Hang out at the Town Squares and talk to residents. I think you'll be surprised by how happy everyone is. If you're friendly, you'll find the residents the same.

[Walt.]

Just completed five years here. Wouldn't consider moving anywhere else. Reasonable cost of living, nice house, friendly people, lots to do if you feel like it. There hasn't been one day that I thought "it would really be great to be back in Miami..."

[keithwand]

We do not like The Villages.
We love it.
Great friends and neighbors.
Wonderful activities.
What's not to love?

[Halibut]

Its nice here its clean here there is much to do. There are other places I lived that met those criteria.

Indeed! I can think of 10-12 other places I'd like to live, given sufficient funds. But our primary desire was to be close family, and now we are. There are certainly activities up the wazoo, but it's also fine for what I mostly enjoy, which is puttering at home. Activities are the draw for most people like, but nobody's forcing you to go, go, go and meet, meet, meet. You may be surprised to hear this, but it's not even required that you buy or drive a cart. :)

[Villages Kahuna]

I am gonna give it look this winter. But you always have the bashers, would like honest opinions.

ThanksOther than the minor inconvenience caused by the influx of snowbirds and snowflakes during the January thru March time frame, there is absolutely nothing...and I really mean NOTHING...that I don't like about living here in The Villages.

As far as the inconveniences caused by visitors from up north, it's no worse here than anywhere in Florida, and probably all the other warm destinations frequented by northerners trying to escape the cold weather. The economy is based on such traffic and a little advanced planning makes that whole time period very tolerable.

[Halibut]

there is absolutely nothing...and I really mean NOTHING...that I don't like about living here in The Villages.

You certainly look blissed out in your avatar photo. I always enjoy seeing it. :)

[Bonanza]

Sorry, but you are very misinformed.
McArthur Dairies has been a Florida milk provider since around the 1930s.
You will find their milk in every supermarket.

There are dairy farmers in every state, that does not make them a "dairy state", farmers barely make a living. I am not misinformed.

Sorry, but once again, your information is not correct. Florida is very much a dairy state. Yes, there are dairy farmers in every state, but that was not what I was referring to. As a matter of fact, Florida is Number one in the southeast for dairy farming and Number 18 in the country for dairy farming. This indicates Florida is very much a dairy state.

Dairy farmers are definitely making a living and most ownerships have been handed down from generation to generation. I see nothing that indicates Florida dairies are subsidized. With all the milk produced, Florida still imports even more; the demand outweighs the supply.

[graciegirl]

Other than the minor inconvenience caused by the influx of snowbirds and snowflakes during the January thru March time frame, there is absolutely nothing...and I really mean NOTHING...that I don't like about living here in The Villages.

As far as the inconveniences caused by visitors from up north, it's no worse here than anywhere in Florida, and probably all the other warm destinations frequented by northerners trying to escape the cold weather. The economy is based on such traffic and a little advanced planning makes that whole time period very tolerable.


From the first time I read your posts ...how many years ago now? I have never disagreed with any of them. I love the part highlighted above.

[OCsun]

To quote a dearly departed friend, "what's not to like"!
In less then two weeks my husband and I will be driving the 16 hour trip back to our home in the villages. As we make the turn onto Buena Vista Blvd and see all the beautiful landscaping, joy fills our hearts. We look at each other saying things like, gosh I missed this place; or is this place beautiful or what?

The Villages is our home. We still spend close to three months each summer in Ocean City, MD but, The Villages is where we live.

If there is anything I don't like, it's that many Villagers refer to us as snow birds. In my old neighborhood, we were just the neighbors who had a place at the ocean!
:cool:

[yabbadu]

I am gonna give it look this winter. But you always have the bashers, would like honest opinions.

Thanks

Greatest Bubble in the USA!!!!! Try us , You'll like us!

[RErmer]

Love, love, love living in TV. I've made new friends and know my neighbors (something unheard of in South Florida). One unexpected delight is how busy we are. After working long hours for many years, often out of town, I was a bit apprehensive about suddenly having nothing to do, and - much as I love him- being with hubbie 24/7. Wow, was I wrong; our calendar is always full, with golf, water aerobics, dinners and lunches out (including some day trips "off campus" to get to a restaurant we want to try), volunteering, reading, and assorted other activities. My hubbie golfs, bowls in a league (which he hadn't had time for in 30 years), and is now starting in a billiards league (something else he hadn't done for years). We do things together and we do things separately. This place isn't for everyone, as no place can be, however, this is like no other place and I feel very fortunate to be here. I hope you love it as much as I do.

[Stitcher girl]

I have lived in TV for seven years. When we arrived it was a community of about 40,000 folks. It was great , easy to navigate, felt like a community.
That has certainly changed. We are closing in on over 100,00 residents during the winter months. Not so much community feeling now, more like a city.
It is a unique place, and remains so as it grows. Personally I am feeling like it is getting to big for me. I have never lived in this large a community. I am debating whether on not to make a change. :confused:

[MzDoMel]

you will like it here if you play golf and like to drink if not stay away the coast line is much nicer miss the ocean do not like it in the center of this state

[jebartle]

I think I have won the lottery!....Great neighbors as an added bonus!



I've now been here for two full years, and have concluded that there is no other place in the world that I would rather be at this time in my life. It's not perfect by any means. But I consider myself very lucky for finding this place in 2008, and if I were to win one of those big lotto jackpots, I would stay right here and do what I do every day. Priceless.

[uprivergirl]

I guess I still have my rose colored glasses on. We have been here only a month and I love it here. Yes I miss my family in Ca. but I have met so many friendly people here.

There are things to do here and it is like no other place. I feel truly blessed to be able to live here. I feel like I am on a vacation.

We can't wait to be totally settled in so we can enjoy the new lifestyle of TV.

[tedquick]

I am gonna give it look this winter. But you always have the bashers, would like honest opinions.

Thanks

My wife and I have visited TV 7 times in the past 3 years. A year ago we purchased a home and will be moving permanently to TV this September 30th. We will be frogs. We are very excited and we can hardly wait!

We have also moved 7 times in the last 14 years and I have learned one unequivocal thing: 100% of our happiness comes from within each of ourselves and from only within. Our church wasn’t perfect. Our jobs weren’t perfect. Our neighbors weren’t perfect. And neither was/is either one of us. Nothing that I know of is perfect (except of course, God Himself). In spite of all of life’s imperfections we are perfectly happy people. We have been blessed beyond that which we deserve. I know that certainly I have been.

We hate to waste any part of any day so we are enjoying our present lives immensely but we are also looking forward with wild anticipation to our arrival in TV. So far our TV’ canvas-of-life is a blank and lifeless form. The opportunities, however to transform that into a vibrant and growing organism are boundless. Our brushes are out and our painting will begin the moment we arrive.

Which brings me, Lynxville, to your question; I have read with interest the dozens of responses to your request for candor and while TV may not be for everyone (and thank goodness for that), if, when you look in the mirror, you truly like the “man in the glass”, then I’m going to suggest that you’ll love what you find here in TV during your winter visit and I wish you the very best of luck.

[dbussone]

My wife and I have visited TV 7 times in the past 3 years. A year ago we purchased a home and will be moving permanently to TV this September 30th. We will be frogs. We are very excited and we can hardly wait!

We have also moved 7 times in the last 14 years and I have learned one unequivocal thing: 100% of our happiness comes from within each of ourselves and from only within. Our church wasn’t perfect. Our jobs weren’t perfect. Our neighbors weren’t perfect. And neither was/is either one of us. Nothing that I know of is perfect (except of course, God Himself). In spite of all of life’s imperfections we are perfectly happy people. We have been blessed beyond that which we deserve. I know that certainly I have been.

We hate to waste any part of any day so we are enjoying our present lives immensely but we are also looking forward with wild anticipation to our arrival in TV. So far our TV’ canvas-of-life is a blank and lifeless form. The opportunities, however to transform that into a vibrant and growing organism are boundless. Our brushes are out and our painting will begin the moment we arrive.

Which brings me, Lynxville, to your question; I have read with interest the dozens of responses to your request for candor and while TV may not be for everyone (and thank goodness for that), if, when you look in the mirror, you truly like the “man in the glass”, then I’m going to suggest that you’ll love what you find here in TV during your winter visit and I wish you the very best of luck.

I don't think it is possible to improve upon your response. We love it here.

[cattywampus]

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Sorry, but once again, your information is not correct.
Dairy farmers are definitely making a living and most ownerships have been handed down from generation to generation.

I SEE NOTHING THAT INDICATE FLORIDA DAIRIES ARE SUBSIDIZED.

.

Dairy farms have had Price Support Subsidies since I was a Kid.

The NEW Dairy subsidies are available for sign-up
beginning on Tuesday September 02 -thru- Nov-28, 2014.

This NEW subsidy is called
"Dairy Producers Margin Insurance Program".

Since the TAXPAYER is on the hook to make the payouts, I would call this a Subsidy.

IF it looks like a Duck and Walks like a Duck, it just might be a Duck.


I like living in The Villages.
Everything is easy on the wallet.

My Pet Peeve about living here is_"I now have Nothing to complain about."

[graciegirl]

My wife and I have visited TV 7 times in the past 3 years. A year ago we purchased a home and will be moving permanently to TV this September 30th. We will be frogs. We are very excited and we can hardly wait!

We have also moved 7 times in the last 14 years and I have learned one unequivocal thing: 100% of our happiness comes from within each of ourselves and from only within. Our church wasn’t perfect. Our jobs weren’t perfect. Our neighbors weren’t perfect. And neither was/is either one of us. Nothing that I know of is perfect (except of course, God Himself). In spite of all of life’s imperfections we are perfectly happy people. We have been blessed beyond that which we deserve. I know that certainly I have been.

We hate to waste any part of any day so we are enjoying our present lives immensely but we are also looking forward with wild anticipation to our arrival in TV. So far our TV’ canvas-of-life is a blank and lifeless form. The opportunities, however to transform that into a vibrant and growing organism are boundless. Our brushes are out and our painting will begin the moment we arrive.

Which brings me, Lynxville, to your question; I have read with interest the dozens of responses to your request for candor and while TV may not be for everyone (and thank goodness for that), if, when you look in the mirror, you truly like the “man in the glass”, then I’m going to suggest that you’ll love what you find here in TV during your winter visit and I wish you the very best of luck.

What a delightful way to start the day.

Welcome HOME!

[Bonanza]

[QUOTE=cattywampus;931334]Dairy farms have had Price Support Subsidies since I was a Kid.

The NEW Dairy subsidies are available for sign-up
beginning on Tuesday September 02 -thru- Nov-28, 2014.

This NEW subsidy is called
"Dairy Producers Margin Insurance Program".

Since the TAXPAYER is on the hook to make the payouts, I would call this a Subsidy. QUOTE]

Thank you for your correction.
Yes, I know many farmers are subsidized but did not read that regarding dairy farmers.
I guess I haven't read everything or missed reading about that.

[Moderator]

Please stay on topic. If you want to discuss Florida as a dairy state, start a new thread.

[Aandjmassage]

Whats not to like unless you hate fun:cool: