[Goldwingnut]

I've just posted a new construction update video!

This latest video takes a look at the southern areas of The Villages, including Eastport, Middleton, and the West Lakes area, as well as taking a look back at the Hawkins-St Catherine area in a Then-and-Now video clip. There’s also a lot of commercial work happening in and around The Villages, I’ve tried to capture a few of these and how they are progressing. I also show you were the developer’s latest acquisition of 900 acres is located. Last but not least, I pay a special tribute to the 129 men on Eternal Patrol on the USS Thresher SSN-593 that was lost 60 years ago this month.
I hope you enjoy the video and remember to subscribe you my YouTube channel and please support my sponsors.
https://youtu.be/kKPCPADVRKc

[Altavia]

Another facinating video Don - loved the USS Thresher SSN-593 tribute - thanks!

[KAM+6]

Another great video, keep after those entitled golf cart drivers that can't walk from the parking lot and choose to destroy the grass.

BTW, what is going in next to Culvers?

Thanks again!

[Ecuadog]

More great stuff, Don. Thank you.

[gobuck827]

What Boats did you serve on, Don?

I was an STS on the USS Aspro SSN-648 and the USS Thomas Jefferson SSBN/SSN-618.

[VApeople]

Thanks, Don for this great video and the tribute to the submarine tragedy in 1963. Looking forward to seeing the new landscaping outside of Sawgrass. We appreciate how hard you work to keep The Villages looking beautiful and keeping us informed. Enjoy your day!

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

I've just posted a new construction update video!

This latest video takes a look at the southern areas of The Villages, including Eastport, Middleton, and the West Lakes area, as well as taking a look back at the Hawkins-St Catherine area in a Then-and-Now video clip. There’s also a lot of commercial work happening in and around The Villages, I’ve tried to capture a few of these and how they are progressing. I also show you were the developer’s latest acquisition of 900 acres is located. Last but not least, I pay a special tribute to the 129 men on Eternal Patrol on the USS Thresher SSN-593 that was lost 60 years ago this month.
I hope you enjoy the video and remember to subscribe you my YouTube channel and please support my sponsors.
https://youtu.be/kKPCPADVRKc

Nice of you to even mention the tragic loss of so many brave men. My fervent wish is those who remember and value the sacrifice, will volunteer just an hour of time in our local schools to inform students of exactly how their lives depend on the sacrifices of others. Sadly, today's public schools, don't even mention such events, or even acknowledge or explain Memorial day, D-Day, etc. Students have NO CLUE, none. Plenty are willing to volunteer to provide our young children with drag shows, volunteer to read to groups of students a variety of "rainbow" approved children's books, but alas, we forget our children also deserve special guests and shows from our veterans who could share exhibits, tell stories, wear uniforms, and help bring back both the value of history AND pride in our nation and brave citizens ! In last week's national polling, "patriotism" was as far down the list of valued concepts by U.S. citizens, as religion and spiritual values. Hummm ? At the same time, what IS rising ? Crime ? Just sayin'

[Michael 61]

These are excellent videos - great information and outstanding production values! All,this development is just so exciting - can’t wait to see what (if any) commercial space is coming near me on Meggison just south of 44.

[tonyt57]

Friend of my worked on the thresher, he also survived a fire on the albacore, which is a museum sub near the same Portsmouth navy yard

[karenzeee]

Shared this with a few friends looking to relocate to paradise! Thanks for great videos and updates.

[Heisenberg]

Originally Posted by karenzeee

Shared this with a few friends looking to relocate to paradise! Thanks for great videos and updates.

Don, you and The Newcomers are two of the blessings that brought us here….

[Bridget Staunton]

You are the very best, thank you for everything you do for all of us

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

I've just posted a new construction update video!

This latest video takes a look at the southern areas of The Villages, including Eastport, Middleton, and the West Lakes area, as well as taking a look back at the Hawkins-St Catherine area in a Then-and-Now video clip. There’s also a lot of commercial work happening in and around The Villages, I’ve tried to capture a few of these and how they are progressing. I also show you were the developer’s latest acquisition of 900 acres is located. Last but not least, I pay a special tribute to the 129 men on Eternal Patrol on the USS Thresher SSN-593 that was lost 60 years ago this month.
I hope you enjoy the video and remember to subscribe you my YouTube channel and please support my sponsors.
https://youtu.be/kKPCPADVRKc

Thank you Don!

[RobO178]

Thanks, Don. Great video as always and outstanding tribute to the 129 souls lost on the Thresher.
In a future video, could show where the new firehouse will be located on Warm Springs Ave near Rt 301 intersection?

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by gobuck827

What Boats did you serve on, Don?

I was an STS on the USS Aspro SSN-648 and the USS Thomas Jefferson SSBN/SSN-618.

USS Daniel Webster SSBN-626 Blue (6 patrols), USS Topeka SSN-754, USS George Washington Carver SSBN-656 Blue (3 patrols), and USS Kentucky SSBN-737 Blue (9 patrols), also serviced as an instructor at NPTU Ballston Spa and Trident Training Facility Kings Bay GA.

My brain is getting a little bit rusty, STS, didn't that stand for Shower Technician?
I as a FNNuc - Nuc ETC(SS)