Renters--What did you wish you had brung??

[teachnmo]

We are renting for the month of October. We have lived in The Villages previously but health matters made us move back home.

My question is what did you wish you had brung with you if you were staying for one month in October??

Thanks for your help!

[Bonny]

We are renting for the month of October. We have lived in The Villages previously but health matters made us move back home.

My question is what did you wish you had brung with you if you were staying for one month in October??

Thanks for your help!
Think of all the things you used on a regular basis when you lived here. It might also make a difference, because you lived here, if you know a lot of people and plan to entertain. Also depends on if you are driving or flying here and what you can fit.

[looneycat]

We are renting for the month of October. We have lived in The Villages previously but health matters made us move back home.

My question is what did you wish you had brung with you if you were staying for one month in October??

Thanks for your help!

I would imagine a renter would wish they had brought a couple of sweaters or sweatshirts

[looneycat]

and, arrrggghhh, I can't help myself, a dictionary! ooooohhhh ssoooorrryy :MOJE_whot:

[tomwed]

You can buy almost anything at the good will, including golf clubs and sweathirts, if you're not too fussy. And when you leave just donate it back again.

[teachnmo]

We are driving. Thanks to those who respond!

[jnieman]

Go through your daily routine and write things down as you go. Clothing for both warm and cold weather is important. Layers work best instead of heavy coats. I have never worn my heavy coat here. It may be warm in the day but cool in the evening. Good walking shoes/sandals. Go to weather.com and see the average temperatures for when you will be here to help you gauge. You can always buy a Villages sweatshirt at the Mercantile.

[CFrance]

I guess it also depends on how well stocked your rental is. Having been through a lot of rentals in different places, I now travel with my own chef's knives as I do a lot of cooking, and dull knives are dangerous. So if there is some particular hobby you have, you might want to bring all your own accessories.

[graciegirl]

More serving dishes and folding chairs for company.

[jnieman]

Good point someone made about bringing your knives. You could also bring your favorite spices if you plan to cook alot especially if you are staying a month or more. You could store them in little snack size baggies instead of having to bring the entire thing. I wouldn't be able to cook without my seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, italian seasoning, cumin.

[graciegirl]

Good point someone made about bringing your knives. You could also bring your favorite spices if you plan to cook alot especially if you are staying a month or more. You could store them in little snack size baggies instead of having to bring the entire thing. I wouldn't be able to cook without my seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, italian seasoning, cumin.



I have two lifetimes worth of spices thanks to being a snowbird with two homes for four years..

[tomwed]

Good point someone made about bringing your knives. You could also bring your favorite spices if you plan to cook alot especially if you are staying a month or more. You could store them in little snack size baggies instead of having to bring the entire thing. I wouldn't be able to cook without my seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, italian seasoning, cumin.
Or you could just buy Allspice.
I buy Everything Bagels now. When I have company I tell them to just pick off what they don't like.

[asianthree]

The rental should provide pretty much everything you should need if you plan on entertaining a lot they may only have enough for 6 to 8. Other than that just bring your personal stuff. The owner should send you a complete list of what's in the house prior to you getting there so you can plan ahead.

[Sable99]

Yike, I just responded to this and who know where it posted!! I sure don't see it!

When we travel by car, I always take my Vitamix blender for my morning shakes. I Like a blender that does a great job with ice and frozen fruit! And, most of the blenders in rentals aren't that great!

The last villa we rented was wonderful but it didn't have measuring spoons!

(In full disclosure, I own a home in The Villages that is in a long-term rental program. So, Mom and I have to rent when we visit TV!)

[birdawg]

If you have a dog bring a short leash.

[perrjojo]

and, arrrggghhh, I can't help myself, a dictionary! ooooohhhh ssoooorrryy :MOJE_whot:
I am with you! LOL
As someone else posted, it depends on your rental. Some have everything imaginable and some are sparse.
I wish I had BROUGHT some spices, good knives and my favorite skillet. Things that I wish I had not brought....too many clothes.

[Inexes@aol.com]

and, arrrggghhh, I can't help myself, a dictionary! ooooohhhh ssoooorrryy :MOJE_whot:

Cruel......... I wonder how many of yinz ever experienced a creek in your neck watchin a Stillers game ???????????????????? Or maybe had to redd up your room before going to the crick for a swim?

[Sable99]

Oops, I thought of something else. None of the rentals we've had have had good lighting in the living room or bedrooms. I mean good enough to read a book or the newspaper. Maybe we should take some lightbulbs since Mom loves to read!

[jpvillager]

When we drive we take a medium size Oscar cooler with coffee creamer and drinks. Also take snacks like cheese and crackers, and coffee. This way we can snack and relax at motels if we arrive late late and have coffee in the Villages first thing in the AM. Cooler works great for tail gating polo matches.

[CFrance]

Cruel......... I wonder how many of yinz ever experienced a creek in your neck watchin a Stillers game ???????????????????? Or maybe had to redd up your room before going to the crick for a swim?
I don't think even Pittsburghers say "had brung"!

[LI SNOWBIRD]

and, arrrggghhh, I can't help myself, a dictionary! ooooohhhh ssoooorrryy :MOJE_whot:

Google knows all, but I do like dictionaries --my first wife bought me the Oxford English Dictionary - in 2 volumes (with magnifying glass included) as a wedding present.

[TrudyM]

Ok here is my list I have rented here a few times and elsewhere many times. I have always traveled by plane so have to keep it small.
#1 even when traveling for a short time I take a water filter. I use to use brita but now there is a new smaller one called a drop that is like a funnel and has a carry case.
#2 I take little screw-top pill cases (you can get them at any drug store) I put a small amount of my favorite spices in each one and they screw together to make a little spice tower real small and easy.
#3 a motion activated night light or two, so that I can put in a walkway so when I get up in an unfamiliar place in the middle of the night I don't break my neck.
#4 A cable to connect my tablet (We have a surface) or laptop to the Tv. A thumb drive with my favorite movies on it. A lot of rentals only have very basic cable and you can use your computer to stream content or the thumb to view movies. Very important if you get the flu and are stuck inside.

[tomwed]

Ok here is my list I have rented here a few times and elsewhere many times. I have always traveled by plane so have to keep it small.
#1 even when traveling for a short time I take a water filter. I use to use brita but now there is a new smaller one called a drop that is like a funnel and has a carry case.
#2 I take little screw-top pill cases (you can get them at any drug store) I put a small amount of my favorite spices in each one and they screw together to make a little spice tower real small and easy.
#3 a motion activated night light or two, so that I can put in a walkway so when I get up in an unfamiliar place in the middle of the night I don't break my neck.
#4 A cable to connect my tablet (We have a surface) or laptop to the Tv. A thumb drive with my favorite movies on it. A lot of rentals only have very basic cable and you can use your computer to stream content or the thumb to view movies. Very important if you get the flu and are stuck inside.
Great suggestions---and they don't take up space.

[Barefoot]

I always travel with little night lights that can be plugged in.
Sometimes I forget them in hotel rooms but they don't cost much.

[gap2415]

When traveling I bring my favorite tea and coffee in case it is not available. Greetree Dollar Store carries all the basics at very low cost in case they are needed. I used to have a little suitcase filled when we travelled by car including a mini keurig but it's a little much by plane.

[Packer Fan]

When traveling I bring my favorite tea and coffee in case it is not available. Greetree Dollar Store carries all the basics at very low cost in case they are needed. I used to have a little suitcase filled when we travelled by car including a mini keurig but it's a little much by plane.

Totally agree- I can't figure out why they don't sell Hills Brothers anywhere around the villages- that is the best coffee - I love it.

[RickeyD]

B&M baked beans, Entenmanns, Ronzoni pasta. & sandwhich size English muffins. All seem to be missing here [emoji53]

[Jima64]

B&M baked beans, Entenmanns, Ronzoni pasta. & sandwhich size English muffins. All seem to be missing here [emoji53]

They carry the beans and pastries.

[RickeyD]

They carry the beans and pastries.


Which supermarket ?

[cmj1210]

They carry the beans and pastries.


Very limited on the pastries.

[Erika]

Or you could just buy Allspice.
I buy Everything Bagels now. When I have company I tell them to just pick off what they don't like.

:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Susie123]

Where is Goodwill?

[rayschic]

B&M baked beans, Entenmanns, Ronzoni pasta. & sandwhich size English muffins. All seem to be missing here [emoji53]

There's an Entenmann's Outlet on Hwy 441 just north of The Villages, in Summerfield. Just type 32162 in the zip code field under Outlet Locator and it will give you the address.

Locate Entenmann's Products (http://www.entenmanns.com/op-outletLocator-results.cfm#.Vlu7CXo8KrU)

[Barefoot]

Where is Goodwill?
Goodwill is on CR 105 in Oxford. Just west of the "new" Walmart on CR 466.

[RickeyD]

There's an Entenmann's Outlet on Hwy 441 just north of The Villages, in Summerfield. Just type 32162 in the zip code field under Outlet Locator and it will give you the address.



Locate Entenmann's Products (http://www.entenmanns.com/op-outletLocator-results.cfm#.Vlu7CXo8KrU)


Thanks ! That being said I wonder why Publix doesn't stock a larger variety of their products [emoji39]

[123Cookie]

Driving common sense and a grasp of the rules of the road!

[Sable99]

We also bring several nightlights.

A new item on my list is a USB hub. There are never enough outlets for all the electronics we have today. My hub has 7 ports. I used to bring a small extension cord.

[njbchbum]

Thanks ! That being said I wonder why Publix doesn't stock a larger variety of their products [emoji39]

More Entenmann products? - Probably would stock more if Entenmann wanted to pay for the shelf space at Publix. More product = more corp $$ for shelf space.

[Wandatime]

We used to be the tagalongs to people who rented, so they had the master bedroom and we got one of the guest rooms. It seems none of the guestrooms ever had a mirror. Yep, there is one in the guest bath but when you have four people sharing it is nice to be able to put on your makeup in the bedroom to prevent tying up the bath.

[zonerboy]

Hey, it's bring, brang, brung.....What's the problem?

[Shadow8IA]

User names and passwords for any online sites you use. Tax info if your going to have to get your taxes ready down here. I bring a large bag with paperwork ncluding insurance papers waiting for dr bills etc. Favorite recipes & spices you use a lot. We have Wal-Mart, Target & Dollar Tree so lots of the little things can be purchased cheaply if not in your house.