[jsw14]

Cable Guys, "Get-Er-Done"

[Bogie Shooter]

OP was 2011.......hope he has a job by now.

[coffeebean]

I didn't realize folks younger than 55 can live in TV full time. I thought that was possible only if they were living in the same household with one at least one person 55 or older.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I didn't realize folks younger than 55 can live in TV full time. I thought that was possible only if they were living in the same household with one at least one person 55 or older.

By law, the developer is allowed to sell 20% of the homes to those under 55, but no one under the age of 19 can live in TV. We bought when I was 49, my wife was 51.

[Bogie Shooter]

Some folks have a good financial plan!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

By law, the developer is allowed to sell 20% of the homes to those under 55, but no one under the age of 19 can live in TV. We bought when I was 49, my wife was 51.

Thank you for clearing that up for me.

[Virginians]

My neighbor is 28 years older than I am and usually beats me golfing. I am 24 years older than you. If I can beat you golfing your are welcome. Seriously if you play pickle-ball don't do a lot of running around, no one will want to play with or get to know you.

[Swampy]

Dang it ...... I plan on moving to TV because now that I have the reflexes of a 65 year old I want to move to somewhere that I'll be able to out-drive and out-hit all the older codgers in golf and softball. Not fair that I'll have to compete with a 40 year old ringer!!!!

Swampy

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by texasfal

It depends on which section of TV you move to. The villages south of 466 seem to have younger residents. We moved here when I was 48 on the north side by Nancy Lopez and was dismayed to find out that I didn't have anything in common with my 60+ neighbors. Now that we've been here for 7 years, things are better because we've adapted. Unfortunately, a lot of my neighbors now are in the 70's and are experiencing health problems. We talk a LOT about illnesses, doctors appts, prescriptions. Anyway, you'll adapt. Everyone is very nice.
As for jobs - good luck. The pay here is less than 1/2 of what I made in Texas. And unfortunately the cost of living is about the same.

Unfortunately when you move to an over 55 community you will find people who are over 55 who don't like to read that you were "dismayed" about their foibles.

[cquick]

I wouldn't worry too much about your age. You will still have a full time job to go to, and your mother will take up some of your time too. You will enjoy living here,and meeting new people and going to the squares for the music at night. Also, you will meet neighbors who like to play Wii games, or board games.

My husband and I are 60 and 59, we moved here because we thought the area would be a wonderful environment for our son, who is 34, and severely disabled. He loves it here, we love it here. All of our "older" neighbors have really been very supportive. As soon as our house is built in Sanibel, my mother, who is 82, will be moving here, too.

We think it's a very vibrant community! Heck, I know 75 and 80 year olds who have more stamina than my husband and I!:MOJ E_whot:

[cappyjon431]

I joined MVP Athletic Club a couple of months ago and while I'm in reasonably good shape for a 50 year old, there are several 70-80 year olds in some of my group exercise classes who make me look like "the old guy." Age is just a number.

[whippersnapper]

Just got back from the villages. Getting ready to sell our house here in Texas and finishing up some other things. May keep a rental property or 3 here in Texas. Market is really good here on rentals.

Met Jennifer Parr (sp) coming out of the Lake Sumter offices and had a really nice conversation with her about Austin and our music film festival here. Had my wife take the tour which she learned even more about the villages. She states she will start the Amasian club due to lack of Asian clubs that she has found.

Other things I have learned.

I need to buy a Disney year pass because this place gets better every time i visit.

I learned Lego land is in Winter Haven after I was there

Why is there not one place that serves crawfish in The Villages. had to go all the way to Orlando.

I will miss driving 85.

Bonefish is amazing try the crusted trout

I should not run with my shirt off as i seem to make golf carts and cars run into things.

The job market for me is gonna be tough either I'm gonna have to take a pay cut by half or drive to Orlando. I really don't know how anyone in the area that works can raise a family off wages that i have found. I wont have to work right away so I hope this allows me to find something I enjoy

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

Just got back from the villages. Getting ready to sell our house here in Texas and finishing up some other things. May keep a rental property or 3 here in Texas. Market is really good here on rentals.

Met Jennifer Parr (sp) coming out of the Lake Sumter offices and had a really nice conversation with her about Austin and our music film festival here. Had my wife take the tour which she learned even more about the villages. She states she will start the Amasian club due to lack of Asian clubs that she has found.

Other things I have learned.

I need to buy a Disney year pass because this place gets better every time i visit.

Consider a Florida resident seasonal pass. About half the price of the annual pass and with the exception of a few blackout dates (week between Christmas and New Year, spring break, and two months in the summer) when disney is TOO crowded anyway it is a great deal. We have annual passes now, but will be switching when ours expire.

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

Why is there not one place that serves crawfish in The Villages. had to go all the way to Orlando.

Magnolia Oyster Bar and Ocean's Grill in Leesburg occasionally have crawdad specials.



I

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

should not run with my shirt off as i seem to make golf carts and cars run into things. .

Are you a man or a woman?

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

J
Why is there not one place that serves crawfish in The Villages. had to go all the way to Orlando.

you probably should be heading west to the gulf not south to Orlando. WE get our shrimp, etc. in Homosassa, but there are plenty of places along the gulf.

[graciegirl]

Where do you run?