A new "Documentary" on TV... This time it's positive...

[JMintzer]

I stumbled across this guy on YouTube. He travels all over, documenting about how different people live.

He spent a day in TV (I think it was a few weeks ago, on Kentucky Derby Saturday), traveling around with a 3 year veteran Villager (lives in DeLuna?) and he was pleasantly surprised at what he found...

It's a bit long, but quite comprehensive...

Yes, the woman giving him the tour made a slight mistake or two with her info, but nothing significant...

https://youtu.be/BX4i8qprP2I

[shut the front door]

I stumbled across this guy on YouTube. He travels all over, documenting about how different people live.

He spent a day in TV (I think it was a few weeks ago, on Kentucky Derby Saturday), traveling around with a 3 year veteran Villager (lives in DeLuna?) and he was pleasantly surprised at what he found...

It's a bit long, but quite comprehensive...

Yes, the woman giving him the tour made a slight mistake or two with her info, but nothing significant...

https://youtu.be/BX4i8qprP2I

I can't imagine how anyone could spend 1 day in TV and write anything close to "comprehensive".

[burnw005]

I can't imagine how anyone could spend 1 day in TV and write anything close to "comprehensive".
Watched this video last night. Good job, overall. If you know anyone interested in learning about TV this is a good place to start.

He does amazing videos all over the world. I have watched a few of them over the past couple of years.

[JMintzer]

I can't imagine how anyone could spend 1 day in TV and write anything close to "comprehensive".

Maybe if you actually watch the linked video, it would help you "imagine" just that...

[burnw005]

I tried copy/paste the link, but the Forum would not let me. Anyway just search on Peter Santenello

[Bilyclub]

I'm glad that they saved those old buildings at LSL. The preservation society really does their job.

[Byte1]

I only watched half of the video and really enjoyed it, so far. It's refreshing to see someone actually attempting to understand The Villages, instead of basing their theme upon what they have "heard" from folks that don't even live here and may have some sort of agenda. Nice video. Kudos to the guy making this video.

[Altavia]

I stumbled across this guy on YouTube. He travels all over, documenting about how different people live.

He spent a day in TV (I think it was a few weeks ago, on Kentucky Derby Saturday), traveling around with a 3 year veteran Villager (lives in DeLuna?) and he was pleasantly surprised at what he found...

It's a bit long, but quite comprehensive...

Yes, the woman giving him the tour made a slight mistake or two with her info, but nothing significant...

https://youtu.be/BX4i8qprP2I

Nicely produced snapshot from the perspective of very sweet new Villager.

Thanks for sharing.

[JGibson]

“We need positive TV videos”

Also,

“It's getting to crowded in TV”

[Laker14]

I stumbled across this guy on YouTube. He travels all over, documenting about how different people live.

He spent a day in TV (I think it was a few weeks ago, on Kentucky Derby Saturday), traveling around with a 3 year veteran Villager (lives in DeLuna?) and he was pleasantly surprised at what he found...

It's a bit long, but quite comprehensive...

Yes, the woman giving him the tour made a slight mistake or two with her info, but nothing significant...

https://youtu.be/BX4i8qprP2I

I thought it was great. Yes she made a mistake or two but I thought it was a good tour.

I refer to my vehicle as a golf "cart". The only people I've ever heard refer to them as "cars" are the people who sell them.

[Dusty_Star]

Thanks! Good video. As you mentioned his tour guide was a little misinformed, but overall very good.

[JMintzer]

I tried copy/paste the link, but the Forum would not let me. Anyway just search on Peter Santenello

The link is in my initial post. Just click on it...

[JMintzer]

I thought it was great. Yes she made a mistake or two but I thought it was a good tour.

I refer to my vehicle as a golf "cart". The only people I've ever heard refer to them as "cars" are the people who sell them.

Thanks! Good video. As you mentioned his tour guide was a little misinformed, but overall very good.

Overall, I give her an A-/B+...

She stated, several times that she doesn't work for TV and that she might be wrong on certain things...

My favorite was when they walked past the Citizen's Bank and she pointed out the "Founded in 18XX" sign... It was cute that she didn't realize that all of those signs are made up... It's the "Disney Influence"...

[Worldseries27]

i tried copy/paste the link, but the forum would not let me. Anyway just search on peter santenello
welcome aboard. Don't be a stranger

[Worldseries27]

“we need positive tv videos”

also,

“it's getting to crowded in tv”
could care less about the stone throwers. Tv is an economic boom to the surrounding communities and the state of florida. Our actions speak louder than their envious words

[Rande]

I thought she did a great job! Who cares about the mistakes. I didn’t even notice until I read this thread and most likely most won’t.

[Chrusan]

I forwarded the video to many of our friends and family “concerned” about our impending move to TV. I think it is a great video to counteract some of the sensationalized videos I have seen.

[DeeCee Dubya]

Peter is a first class video journalist. Really worth a watch even if you don’t live in TV

[JMintzer]

I'm glad that they saved those old buildings at LSL. The preservation society really does their job.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[SHIBUMI]

A golf cart is something you push or pull...............shopping cart.......golf car is correct as it is motorized........no motor= a cart

I thought it was great. Yes she made a mistake or two but I thought it was a good tour.

I refer to my vehicle as a golf "cart". The only people I've ever heard refer to them as "cars" are the people who sell them.

[MidWestIA]

great review just doesn't show the sports

[JMintzer]

A golf cart is something you push or pull...............shopping cart.......golf car is correct as it is motorized........no motor= a cart

Can you please explain "Go-Carts"?

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[MandoMan]

I stumbled across this guy on YouTube. He travels all over, documenting about how different people live.

He spent a day in TV (I think it was a few weeks ago, on Kentucky Derby Saturday), traveling around with a 3 year veteran Villager (lives in DeLuna?) and he was pleasantly surprised at what he found...

It's a bit long, but quite comprehensive...

Yes, the woman giving him the tour made a slight mistake or two with her info, but nothing significant...

https://youtu.be/BX4i8qprP2I

Thanks for the link! Finally a fair and quite accurate film about us, though a bit “bottom heavy” (nothing north of Lake Sumter). I enjoyed it.

[OhioBuckeye]

You could spend one day explaining how picking up your mail. TV is a great place to live but don’t think it’s perfect. Just got watch where you go & what people you hang with. We loved TV!

[Laker14]

A golf cart is something you push or pull...............shopping cart.......golf car is correct as it is motorized........no motor= a cart

Gosh, thanks!

[Vermilion Villager]

:BigApplause:Maybe if you actually watch the linked video, it would help you "imagine" just that...

[Bay Kid]

A very good video about The Villages. They could include many more videos to include sports, etc.

[JMintzer]

Thanks for the link! Finally a fair and quite accurate film about us, though a bit “bottom heavy” (nothing north of Lake Sumter). I enjoyed it.

They walked around Spanish Springs and drove thru the "Hysterical" Section...

[Twindham]

I saw that video and agree I was pleasantly surprised. Very good content and the tour guide seemed very sweet and knowledgeable. Its a pretty good video to share with friends and family back north who are wondering what TVs are all about.

[Laker14]

A golf cart is something you push or pull...............shopping cart.......golf car is correct as it is motorized........no motor= a cart

You should probably explain that to these people....

[Carol.Morris17]

This was a great video. She did a great job.. I love the Villages

[bark4me]

I stumbled across this guy on YouTube. He travels all over, documenting about how different people live.

He spent a day in TV (I think it was a few weeks ago, on Kentucky Derby Saturday), traveling around with a 3 year veteran Villager (lives in DeLuna?) and he was pleasantly surprised at what he found...

It's a bit long, but quite comprehensive...

Yes, the woman giving him the tour made a slight mistake or two with her info, but nothing significant...

https://youtu.be/BX4i8qprP2I
Agreed. Happen across it the other day. Not bad

[SHIBUMI]

No problem........ a go cart was first noted in an 1850's painting of a child being pulled and pushed in a wagon looking item

In the 1950's, race car people took a small frame and put a lawn mower engine on it. at that point they were renamed Go-Karts. no C but a K

A cart/kart can transport a load, golf bag, or ONE individual

A car can transport multiple people and larger loads

Yes a shopping cart can transport 2 children but, it doesn't have a motor unless you want to hum zoom, zoom along the way...could do the same with pushing your golf cart if desired
but don't let your partners hear you, you won't need to do that in your golf car, I don't think
go-karts have a horn

happy to educate you.........and yes the villages has it wrong....its a golf car community
not a golf cart community.....obviously appealing to the slang form for understanding


Can you please explain "Go-Carts"?

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[Gpsma]

Morse sponsored Kool Aid video.

[JMintzer]

No problem........ a go cart was first noted in an 1850's painting of a child being pulled and pushed in a wagon looking item

In the 1950's, race car people took a small frame and put a lawn mower engine on it. at that point they were renamed Go-Karts. no C but a K

A cart/kart can transport a load, golf bag, or ONE individual

A car can transport multiple people and larger loads

Yes a shopping cart can transport 2 children but, it doesn't have a motor unless you want to hum zoom, zoom along the way...could do the same with pushing your golf cart if desired
but don't let your partners hear you, you won't need to do that in your golf car, I don't think
go-karts have a horn

happy to educate you.........and yes the villages has it wrong....its a golf car community
not a golf cart community.....obviously appealing to the slang form for understanding

From the Google Machine:

"Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more

golf cart

noun

a small motorized vehicle for golfers and their equipment."

Consider yourself educated...

Oh, here's another definition you might want to learn...

"Dictionary
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smug

adjective

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements."

[rogerk]

You do know those old buildings are not really old don’t you.

[Bilyclub]

You do know those old buildings are not really old don’t you.

The lady from De Luna did not.

[SHIBUMI]

you know it is slang, right. maybe even jive, its just easier for people to relate but in truth it is a golf car.........never trusted Oxford..hated their shirts

From the Google Machine:

"Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more

golf cart

noun

a small motorized vehicle for golfers and their equipment."

Consider yourself educated...

Oh, here's another definition you might want to learn...

"Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more

smug

adjective

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements."

[JMintzer]

you know it is slang, right. maybe even jive, its just easier for people to relate but in truth it is a golf car.........never trusted Oxford..hated their shirts

If it was "slang", the dictionary would state that in their definition...

Just take the "L"... The hole is getting deep...

[Bay Kid]

Very pleasant video.

[Michael 61]

What a wonderful and upbeat video - The Villager from DeLuna was a delight —loved her positive and upbeat energy - reminds me of my neighbors in Richmond, and others south of 44.

Though there were a few slightly incorrect facts, I think this video is one of the more accurate and realistic depictions of The Villages - I sent this link to many of my friends back in Colorado to give them a better picture of TV, rather than those sensational and nasty rumor-filled videos out there.

This is such a wonderful community with positive energy and people that want an activity-filled retirement. I often forget I’m in a 55+ retirement development, as most people are so active and vibrant here. Retirement is the best! 😀

[JMintzer]

What a wonderful and upbeat video - The Villager from DeLuna was a delight —loved her positive and upbeat energy - reminds me of my neighbors in Richmond, and others south of 44.

You really ought to meet some folks north of 44... You just might find they're just as positive and upbeat...

[Michael 61]

You really ought to meet some folks north of 44... You just might find they're just as positive and upbeat...

Of course they are - I hope you weren’t insinuating I felt otherwise! 😀

[Laker14]

The filmmaker's reactions were very typical of the reactions I have seen from younger people (and older people) when I've shown them around.
My son is in his mid-40s, and of course he gave me some good natured ribbing when I told him we were buying a place in TV and would be spending our winters (well, more like 7 months) here. But when he came here with his two small children they were all impressed, and they all had a great time, and they look forward to returning.

My son is a ski coach and a swimmer, and a fitness fanatic, and while I am not a fanatic about it, he expressed admiration for all of the people he saw getting out, and exercising, whether it was seeing people swimming, or playing volleyball, or pickleball, or even some of the slower, less strenuous activities like bocce, or shuffleboard. And he was very happy to see me and DW pickling, and swimming and having so many active friends.
I think it releases them from the burden of worrying about us to some degree to see the folks moving and being physically, mentally, and socially active.
We've had 3 of our 5 children down and they love it for themselves, but they also love it for us. It's a very nice feeling.

[Laker14]

Of course they are - I hope you weren’t insinuating I felt otherwise! 😀

Don't you believe it. We're all curmudgeons here. And get off my lawn.

[JMintzer]

Don't you believe it. We're all curmudgeons here. And get off my lawn.

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[coffeebean]

Thanks for the link! Finally a fair and quite accurate film about us, though a bit “bottom heavy” (nothing north of Lake Sumter). I enjoyed it.

Didn't they get to Spanish Springs or just discussed it? I don't remember.

[Laker14]

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now you're feeling it.

That's me AFTER my Prozac.

[JMintzer]

Didn't they get to Spanish Springs or just discussed it? I don't remember.

Yes, and yes... They did both...

And they drove thru Orange Blossom Gardens....