The heat in the villages

[TOMCAT]

How hot does it get in the summer? Just curious on what people who live in TV would say about the summers there. I have an idea as I have been there during the summer, but that was for a week or two. How is it all summer?

[Taj44]

Essentially its like an oven. But, beats 20 degrees below in my opinion. We do things in the morning and at night, stay inside in the ac during the afternoons.

[784caroline]

It is hot in the villages during the summer BUT let me tel you during our travels so far this summer in Washingotn DC, Charleston, Hilton Head, and even Franklin NC it has been hotter than blazes. In Charleston, DC and Hilton Head is was so uncomfortable that you never had a desire to go outside. The humidity would cause you to sweat "in place".

Yes its hot in The Villages but its home and you find ways to adjust to the heat. PLay your pickleball, golf etc in the morning hours, play water volley ball (with proper UV protection) in the afternoon or enjoy an indoor activity such as cards or other crafts during the day time hours. Alot to do here as opposed to just sitting at a pool or sightseeing in the sun.

[Army Guy]

To me the heat is all realtive to what you are use to. having been sattioned in Alabama for several years, me and the wife actually think it is cooler in TV. So to us it is no problem. Also you do get use to it if you allow your body to adjust slowly. That is like two Saturdays ago a group of us where playing at Truman with a 1:00 PM Tee Time, afterwards we went to Havana to tally scores and have a drink. Everyone was amazed that my shirt was dry, and I didn't even have much sweat on my forehead as they were all drenched.

Army Guy

[graciegirl]

WELCOME to you Tomcat. Curious about your name. Do you like kitties...or...Do you go out a lot at night?:1rotfl:

I hope you enjoy the nice, dear, smart, opiniated, silly, stubborn, wonderful people on this forum.

It is VERY hot in The Villages...and very humid. There are upwards of 57 (???) pools and more than 500 (???) air conditioned retail places and restaurants.

It is fun to whiz around in your golf cart with the roof shading you and let the warm breeze blow your hair while you look at all of the flowers and palm trees.

You may like to sit on your lanai with both fans going in the shady part of the day and read a book about the south pacific and drink something icy from the blender.

Some people enjoy sitting on the verandah and eating a chilled salad at the Verandah at Lake Sumter Landing.

Ditto the Lighthouse. (Don't throw stuff in the lake for the alligators)

I like to go to either Colony Cottage rec center or the new Seabreeze rec center for my painting classes. Lovely and cool.

It is Paradise....even though it is hot as hell.:clap2:

[Larryandlinda]

To me the heat is all realtive to what you are use to. having been sattioned in Alabama for several years, me and the wife actually think it is cooler in TV. So to us it is no problem. Also you do get use to it if you allow your body to adjust slowly. That is like two Saturdays ago a group of us where playing at Truman with a 1:00 PM Tee Time, afterwards we went to Havana to tally scores and have a drink. Everyone was amazed that my shirt was dry, and I didn't even have much sweat on my forehead as they were all drenched.

Army Guy

Army Guy, thought you were going to mention the conditions in Afghanistan.
Our boys and girls with heavy packs - body armor, and temps above 100.

also think about employees you see every day - those making your climate controlled comfort zone homes.
My dad said when you thought you were hot, remember me and your grandfather soldering tin and copper roofs in New York in the depression - or pouring hot tar and stones all summer.
Thinking about things like this IMMEDIATELY cool us off.

To test the waters, we visited TV last year on the longest (June 21) and the the hottest (august 23) days
Tolerated it fine. Of course we already owed two homes in TV ad one just outside, but we new if people older and more frail and less healthy than us were living there for centuries,we could handle i

We have been in DC 55 and 60 year so nothing new. What we have been doing lately is 'planning ahead' for year 'rounding.
Summers will be our favorite because of fewer cars and crowds.

So far, we have not used he AC at home all year, and control the inside with shades and fans and careful , creative window opening.

We wear more clothing summer approaches to help acclimate.
Long pants up to 90, then shorts feel great when it's hotter

W we stay at our TV home we take it to the threshold,usually 82 at night and no AC in the day, so living outside or on the lanai is far more tolerable


Here a a couple of useful articles:

http://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night

http://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night

and host of links from a search:

http://www.google.com/search?aq=0&oq=staying+cool&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=staying+cool+without+air+conditioning


overall, the attractions of TV (especially the biking, swimming, and vitamin D opportunities) are strong enough that if you set your mind you can do it and want to do it, you certainly can

we are by no means physical specimens nor jocks of any sort, just a couple that includes one asthmatic with arthritis and other ailments, and one that's a little too short for the weight with arthritis and other assorted maladies.


As that barker in the necktie used to say on Television in the 50's:

"C'Mon Down to Florida, the Sunshine state!!"

L&L

[Bonny]

Yep, yep, darn hot here, but after the cold winter we had, I don't think too many are complaining. Sure beats the snow & cold. I always say, I'd rather have a month of 95 in Florida, than 3 days of it in Michigan. You get used to it here. When it's cold up north, you stay in the house in the heat. When it's really hot here, you stay in the house in the air. I'd much rather be doing that. :thumbup:

[wilsonem]

Not only does it feel hotter in Tn than it does in The Villages we have more misquitoes and flies at our TN home. We own a country farm in TN with horse and cattle grazing in the fields nearby. I guess that contributes to the amount of flies. The numerous ponds nearby are not usually aireated, thus a breeding ground for misquitoes. When we are at home in TV we sit outside on the patio and never are bothered by flying insects. In TN I keep the OFF and fly swatters nearby.

[billethkid]

here in TV.

As has been said it beats most of the alternatives.

btk

[Russ_Boston]

To me the heat is all realtive to what you are use to. having been sattioned in Alabama for several years, me and the wife actually think it is cooler in TV. So to us it is no problem. Also you do get use to it if you allow your body to adjust slowly. That is like two Saturdays ago a group of us where playing at Truman with a 1:00 PM Tee Time, afterwards we went to Havana to tally scores and have a drink. Everyone was amazed that my shirt was dry, and I didn't even have much sweat on my forehead as they were all drenched.

Army Guy

And he forgot to mention that he does it (golf I mean) in LONG pants:)

[TOMCAT]

My name is Catherine and my husband's name is Tom. I just combined them both and made it Tomcat. I do like cats though. Do not have any at this moment, but grew up with cats. I just have a dog, Miniature Schnauzer, now. Go out once in awhile, probably more if and when I get to the Villages and take a ride to the Squares on my golf cart. My husband and I think the golf cart concept is very unique, but I am just afraid it might be just a little too hot for us, since we are from Long Island and do have winters.

[golfnut]

jmho, if u think it's too hot it probably is....gn

[scrapple]

We just hosted my family reunion in Denver, CO. The whole weekend, the temp was triple digits with relatively high humidity for Denver. It was brutal and we're looking forward to our permanent transition to TV! chilout

[SALYBOW]

My name is Catherine and my husband's name is Tom. I just combined them both and made it Tomcat. I do like cats though. Do not have any at this moment, but grew up with cats. I just have a dog, Miniature Schnauzer, now. Go out once in awhile, probably more if and when I get to the Villages and take a ride to the Squares on my golf cart. My husband and I think the golf cart concept is very unique, but I am just afraid it might be just a little too hot for us, since we are from Long Island and do have winters.

I am from Ohio and we do have winters also. Instead of snow we often have ice storms. After last February when we did not have one day of sun (until I came to TV for a week); and a trip into the hospital at 3:30 AM (I am an on call hospital chaplain,) I decided that the heat is better. Since the middle of July when we moved here the heat has only been what I would call oppressive twice. Actually it was 95 in Minneapolis the other day. It was only 91 here. I was worried about the heat because I don't do heat well and I have had no trouble. Sally :shrug:

[Larryandlinda]

To me the heat is all realtive to what you are use to. having been sattioned in Alabama for several years, me and the wife actually think it is cooler in TV. So to us it is no problem. Also you do get use to it if you allow your body to adjust slowly. That is like two Saturdays ago a group of us where playing at Truman with a 1:00 PM Tee Time, afterwards we went to Havana to tally scores and have a drink. Everyone was amazed that my shirt was dry, and I didn't even have much sweat on my forehead as they were all drenched.

Army Guy


sorry,keyboard cracked up

Army Guy, thought you were going to mention the conditions in Afghanistan.
Our boys and girls with heavy packs - body armor, and temps above 100.

also think about employees you see every day - those making your climate controlled comfort zone homes.
My dad said when you thought you were hot, remember me and your grandfather soldering tin and copper roofs in New York in the depression - or pouring hot tar and stones all summer.
Thinking about things like this IMMEDIATELY cool us off.

To test the waters, we visited TV last year on the longest (June 21) and the the hottest (august 23) days
Tolerated it fine. Of course we already owed two homes in TV ad one just outside, but we new if people older and more frail and less healthy than us were living there for centuries,we could handle i

We have been in DC 55 and 60 year so nothing new. What we have been doing lately is 'planning ahead' for year 'rounding.
Summers will be our favorite because of fewer cars and crowds.

So far, we have not used he AC at home all year, and control the inside with shades and fans and careful , creative window opening.

We wear more clothing summer approaches to help acclimate.
Long pants up to 90, then shorts feel great when it's hotter

W we stay at our TV home we take it to the threshold,usually 82 at night and no AC in the day, so living outside or on the lanai is far more tolerable


Here a a couple of useful articles:

http://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night

http://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night

and host of links from a search:

http://www.google.com/search?aq=0&oq=staying+cool&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=staying+cool+without+air+conditioning


overall, the attractions of TV (especially the biking, swimming, and vitamin D opportunities) are strong enough that if you set your mind you can do it and want to do it, you certainly can

we are by no means physical specimens nor jocks of any sort, just a couple that includes one asthmatic with arthritis and other ailments, and one that's a little too short for the weight with arthritis and other assorted maladies.


As that barker in the necktie used to say on Television in the 50's:

"C'Mon Down to Florida, the Sunshine state!!"

L&L

[Larryandlinda]

and it re-posted

oops

L and L

[TOMCAT]

Thanks for the replies. I really should not complain about the heat too much. Afghanistan is hotter. I hope all the soldiers will be home soon.

[Pturner]

How hot does it get in the summer? Just curious on what people who live in TV would say about the summers there. I have an idea as I have been there during the summer, but that was for a week or two. How is it all summer?

:wave: Tomcat,

When I first saw this thread I got a sense of deja vu. Sure enough, you had started the same post previously. So I'm guessing you couldn't find your initial post with all the nice replies. If so, Don't worry, you'll get the hang of this TOTV thing before you know it.

:beer3:

[Bubbalarry]

It gets hot/humid in the summer but nothing nearly like what I experienced while serving in the US Army. When I was stationed in the jungles of Viet Nam with 1st of 7th Cavalry from 1968 thru 1970.

For 2 years in the Mekong Delta. Now thats hot. Its an experience I will never ever forget. My body wont allow it.

Temps on most days when not in the rainy season were above 125+ degrees with humidity 100+. When it started raining it didn't stop for weeks at a time.

I now have what is commonly called jungle rot. Whenever summer comes with heat and humidity my body's hot spots, such as underarms, between toes and fingers and groin all turn red hot red and itch like hell. What sucks the most is after all these years we have no cure. The VA does **** and I have to pay for my drugs because of my annual income they have denied my application.

I enjoyed the 12 years I served but once you need them for care they forget you exist.

[Army Guy]

And he forgot to mention that he does it (golf I mean) in LONG pants:)

Now, Russ, you made me laugh and almost spit my coffee out! But he is right on. I HATE wearing shorts and actually do not even own any, except for my workout ones.

Army Guy

[graciegirl]

Now, Russ, you made me laugh and almost spit my coffee out! But he is right on. I HATE wearing shorts and actually do not even own any, except for my workout ones.

Army Guy

Dear Army Guy.

(Army Guy and Mrs. Army guy are friends of the G's)

I wrote something on here kidding you about wearing long pants on the course but apparently I said something wrong and it was removed. I just want you to know that I don't care what you wear on the course as long as you don't walk in my putting line.

GG

[Pats2010]

It gets hot/humid in the summer but nothing nearly like what I experienced while serving in the US Army. When I was stationed in the jungles of Viet Nam with 1st of 7th Cavalry from 1968 thru 1970.

For 2 years in the Mekong Delta. Now thats hot. Its an experience I will never ever forget. My body wont allow it.

Temps on most days when not in the rainy season were above 125+ degrees with humidity 100+. When it started raining it didn't stop for weeks at a time.

I now have what is commonly called jungle rot. Whenever summer comes with heat and humidity my body's hot spots, such as underarms, between toes and fingers and groin all turn red hot red and itch like hell. What sucks the most is after all these years we have no cure. The VA does **** and I have to pay for my drugs because of my annual income they have denied my application.

I enjoyed the 12 years I served but once you need them for care they forget you exist.

Welcome home buddy. I was there 70-71. Over 125 degrees? I was close to the DMZ so maybe it was cooler there.
I recently started going to the VA clinic and I am very impressed on the medical care available now. I am being treated for tinnitus and PTSD. I think they cleaned up their act a few years ago. I pay for medicine but my treatments are free because I am a victim of this economy and am not working.
Anyways, thought I would write so the good people here would see another side of the VA.

[Army Guy]

Dear Army Guy.

(Army Guy and Mrs. Army guy are friends of the G's)

I wrote something on here kidding you about wearing long pants on the course but apparently I said something wrong and it was removed. I just want you to know that I don't care what you wear on the course as long as you don't walk in my putting line.

GG

That is true Gracie, my pants will increase my shadow area!:loco:

Army Guy

[Russ_Boston]

That is true Gracie, my pants will increase my shadow area!:loco:Army Guy

I'll have to try that!

[otherbruddaDarrell]

It gets hot/humid in the summer but nothing nearly like what I experienced while serving in the US Army. When I was stationed in the jungles of Viet Nam with 1st of 7th Cavalry from 1968 thru 1970.

For 2 years in the Mekong Delta. Now thats hot. Its an experience I will never ever forget. My body wont allow it.

Temps on most days when not in the rainy season were above 125+ degrees with humidity 100+. When it started raining it didn't stop for weeks at a time.

I now have what is commonly called jungle rot. Whenever summer comes with heat and humidity my body's hot spots, such as underarms, between toes and fingers and groin all turn red hot red and itch like hell. What sucks the most is after all these years we have no cure. The VA does **** and I have to pay for my drugs because of my annual income they have denied my application.

I enjoyed the 12 years I served but once you need them for care they forget you exist.

Check with the VA again. I think at this time they are accepting all Viet-Nam (in country) vets with no restrictions on income.
Check on it quickly as it might change.

[Bubbalarry]

Check with the VA again. I think at this time they are accepting all Viet-Nam (in country) vets with no restrictions on income.
Check on it quickly as it might change.


Thanks, I will do that

[eweissenbach]

I live in Missouri and it has been as hot or hotter here the last month as in the Villages. The humidity here is very high as well. I have played 18 holes of golf more than a dozen times this summer in 100+ heat index weather, and I do a lot of yard work in it. It's like anything else in my opinion, you can't let it overly affect your life.

By the way there is nothing more refreshing than taking off sweat soaked clothes and jumping in the shower. :coolsmiley: