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Forum: Contractors and Services 08-14-2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,844
Posted By rockyhyder
Some excellent advice here, especially about...

Some excellent advice here, especially about using a company that can provide service 24/7. You don’t want to be waiting until Monday-Friday if your A/C goes out in the summer. If it were me I would...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 03-28-2025, 07:28 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,328
Posted By rockyhyder
Put yourself in their shoes

Bet you would feel differently if you were the one building houses and trying to market your product nationwide and some guys with no skin in the game were taking drone videos of product you don’t...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 10-14-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,878
Posted By rockyhyder
Please don’t park his car in another Villa...

Please don’t park his car in another Villa neighborhood. Guest parking is a premium during snowbird season and you’re just transferring your problem to them. Regional rec centers and the town...
Forum: Medical and Health Discussion 09-13-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,007
Posted By rockyhyder
Here’s the latest info about Covid vaccines from...

Here’s the latest info about Covid vaccines from the Florida Department of Health Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Boosters for the Fall and Winter 2024–2025 Season...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 03-31-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,810
Posted By rockyhyder
TREX is an excellent deck material BUT it gets...

TREX is an excellent deck material BUT it gets extremely hot in the Florida sun. I have a friend who built a step down from his lanai out of TREX and it will burn bare feet in the summer. Just...
Forum: All About Golf Carts and Things 03-25-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,493
Posted By rockyhyder
The short answer is yes. BUT as The Tinker...

The short answer is yes. BUT as The Tinker pointed out some planning is required because in order to leave the booster connected to the battery you need to secure the booster. You can usually...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 03-25-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,768
Posted By rockyhyder
That’s true unless you also own the bank. Then...

That’s true unless you also own the bank. Then it’s more like you’re paying yourself interest and the impact is less. The normal rules of development doesn't apply to this company because they...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 03-03-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,550
Posted By rockyhyder
I’ve had the best results from “Real Time Pain...

I’ve had the best results from “Real Time Pain Relief” aka RTPR. Pain relief is basically instantaneous if it works for you. I’ll be happy to give you a sample to see if it works.
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 01-19-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,174
Posted By rockyhyder
Diversification by the Villages into the...

Diversification by the Villages into the industrial/commercial sector with a proven company that already has over 800 properties in 40 states. Seems like a good thing for everyone in Sumter County.
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 12-11-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,829
Posted By rockyhyder
You should be able to get insurance without any...

You should be able to get insurance without any problem.
Make sure you hire a home inspector who can provide a wind mitigation certificate. This will save you hundreds $
Verify the age of the...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 12-11-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,503
Posted By rockyhyder
IMHO The Villages has a proven business plan that...

IMHO The Villages has a proven business plan that adapts as needed therefore sustainability within TV proper is not an issue. The threat to our lifestyle here is external.
Current rate increases...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 09-24-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,674
Posted By rockyhyder
Having an AED in your hood is more about...

Having an AED in your hood is more about participation than cost. The device has no value in saving a life without a trained operator whom is willing to drop whatever they’re doing at the time to...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 09-08-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 21,102
Posted By rockyhyder
My two cents

FEMA estimated damage is calculated in the early stages of disaster recovery and is almost always over estimated, plus as pointed out by other posters represents losses by government agencies for...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, New Members Forum 06-28-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,976
Posted By rockyhyder
Welcome! We moved here in 2019 and love it here....

Welcome! We moved here in 2019 and love it here. We traveled the country in an RV for 18 months after retirement and checked out lots of retirement communities on our way before deciding this was...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, Non Villages Discussion 06-06-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By rockyhyder
PGA, DPWT, LIV Merger

For several months the PGA and their media lapdog the Golf Channel has demonized Phil Mickleson and other golfers for taking blood money from the Saudi backed LIV golf tour. Needless to say today’s...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 05-13-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,327
Posted By rockyhyder
Anonymous Complaints

Are anonymous complaints serving the best interest of Village residents?
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 02-14-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 18,952
Posted By rockyhyder
I’ve been better entertained watching paint dry. ...

I’ve been better entertained watching paint dry. Far from family friendly and further from talented.
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 10-20-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,170
Posted By rockyhyder
Another movie about our beloved bubble. Watch out...

Another movie about our beloved bubble. Watch out for soaring home prices in our future! I enjoy watching movie producers trying to define this place, they always thread a little truth with their...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 06-11-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,864
Posted By rockyhyder
Congratulations Don, excellent choice by the...

Congratulations Don, excellent choice by the Governor. Don and I have our disagreements (mostly about drones) but I believe his knowledge and insight will be a great addition to the County...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 06-09-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,861
Posted By rockyhyder
Here’s a reality check for you:

Here’s a reality check for you:
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 03-31-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,891
Posted By rockyhyder
I have found “Some Kind of Heaven” to be a useful...

I have found “Some Kind of Heaven” to be a useful tool for those acquaintances whom I’d prefer remain in their current location.
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 03-31-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,891
Posted By rockyhyder
We’ll stated! Although I have shared the video...

We’ll stated! Although I have shared the video with a few select people, those whom I’d prefer to stay where they are.
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 02-25-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,028
Posted By rockyhyder
We already have a lot of information based on the...

We already have a lot of information based on the current reservation systems (tee times, court reservations, club membership,etc). Additional information could be gathered by recreation staff as...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 02-24-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,028
Posted By rockyhyder
It’s time for the PWAC and AAC to measure amenity cost.

As an example, the Brownwood wood shop has made the news multiple times for cost overruns, additional equipment cost, etc. I don’t know if these expenses are excessive or warranted but I expect the...
Forum: The Villages, Florida, General Discussion 12-28-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,145
Posted By rockyhyder
I am amazed that we can still be amazed by...

I am amazed that we can still be amazed by negative people! They’re everywhere and moving will just change the location of their negativity spout. Negative people thrive in the social media...
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