[Golfingnut]

Don't let TOTV become like the MEDIA and only report the bad news. There must be something that we are all thankful for. Please tell us all what you have done lately that gives you that warm and fuzzy about this beautiful place.

I WILL START:


I truly enjoyed taking Mr. Buster on a golf cart ride yesterday around this wonderful community. People wave and smile like no where else on earth.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Don't let TOTV become like the MEDIA and only report the bad news. There must be something that we are all thankful for. Please tell us all what you have done lately that gives you that warm and fuzzy about this beautiful place.

I WILL START:


I truly enjoyed taking Mr. Buster on a golf cart ride yesterday around this wonderful community. People wave and smile like no where else on earth.

Is Mr. Buster your dog? Did he not take to the pup you were thinking to adopt? I am working on the computer during September and October so I have been on a lot. Would like to be out and about more. But this is the time I work. You are right, we are kind of getting snarley.

We went to the Cincinnati Club on Thursday night and it was lovely to hear Cincinnati accents and share Cincinnati food and laugh about being in a room where no one honks at other people at stop signs and stop lights. It was joyful to talk about our shared experiences living in that beautiful river city that has wonderful arts and a wonderful university much due to the generosity of Proctor and Gamble.

Keep buying Tide everyone.

[Jayhawk]

Everything we did during our reecent visit was AWESOME. No bad restaurants, beautiful home, great neighbors, wonderful amenities, fun activities. The worst part of the entire trip was a near-flat tire that Sumter Tire in Wildwood fixed for us less than 20 minutes.

TV is fantastic !!!!

[JAV0108]

I just love the sky here. No matter where you are it is so beautiful, especially the sunrises and sunsets. On my walks or just for rides in the cart with my hubby & four legged baby, this place is so wonderful.

[kittygilchrist]

Went to Les Mis on stage Ocala Civic tHEater w/friends from my home town, Gainesville. The theater is beside Appleton Art Museum. Both venues are over the top and a must do for Villagers. 45 minute ride.
In the Villages proper, I am heartened by the depth of connections with friends. I thought I'd move here and go crazy attending activities, but my need was for human connection and that is going fabulously. I can learn to belly dance later.

[rjn5656]

Just look around at all we have and can do. We are very lucky. Where else in the country can you find a place like this.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by JAV0108

I just love the sky here. No matter where you are it is so beautiful, especially the sunrises and sunsets. On my walks or just for rides in the cart with my hubby & four legged baby, this place is so wonderful.

I'll second that! It takes my breath away, and I have a perfect sunrise view in back. the setting sun is even more spectacular. I think we see the span of horizon easily bc the trees are gone. The clouds are never the same, so it's a new vista every minute.

[Blessed2BNTV]

On our last visit we were golf carting down Morse Rd and came to an area where there was a split in the golf cart path and there was a bike rider. Husband slowed down and as we passed I said hello and he said something back - couldn't make out what he was saying.

Told my husband I hope he didn't think I was yelling at him. Drove a little longer and stopped to take pictures of the beautiful scenery and up comes the bike rider.

He stopped and we shared a conversation and......exchanged phone numbers! He lives in Duval, as we do, and will be getting together on our next visit.

I just love The Villiages.....it is the people that makes this place so wonderful.

[DandyGirl]

I absolutely love it here. I'm dancing four days a week and performing often. Where else do seniors have this type of opportunities? Sniff, sniff, I smell the roses!

[PaPaLarry]

Love the sound around us, pickle ball "pangs", click of the golf ball, horns in the tunnel, splashes in the pool, music in the squares, laughter at the outside bars, the feel of relaxation walking along Lake Sumter Landing Boardwalk, the clang of the trollies, the smiles on faces and happy talking, then the beautiful sunsets, the happy grandchildren, wonderful neighbors, beautiful flowers, and just so many wonderful people, who treat each other with dignity!! Gotta Love it!!

[BarryRX]

Just yesterday, martial arts, went out to breakfast with my wife, poker tournament, 9 holes of golf, a beer and some BBQ. To say that I love The Villages does not do credit to the way I feel about my friends and neighbors and the lifestyle here.

[kittygilchrist]

this morning I've been serenaded by the song of the state bird. Mockingbirds love the golf course for foraging insects.
OBX Mocking Bird imitates all kinds of birds including sea gulls........ - YouTube

[McP1605]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU... I recently bought a house in the villages. I don't move in until November and after reading posts like "too big" and a few others, I was starting to feel like I have made a giant financial bomb of a decision! But, after reading your posts, my faith is renewed. Please keep posting good thoughts! Hope fate allows me to meet you all!

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by Maureen M.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU... I recently bought a house in the villages. I don't move in until November and after reading posts like "too big" and a few others, I was starting to feel like I have made a giant financial bomb of a decision! But, after reading your posts, my faith is renewed. Please keep posting good thoughts! Hope fate allows me to meet you all!

I'll bet you're single? You didn't make a mistake, you made a hugely fabulous investment in your property, but more than that, you bought a great singles community. Check out the singles forum under lifestyles. Those of us who are new are buddying up..post there and let us get to know you before you get here.
or did I lose a bet...?

[ncarvalho]

Well, am I glad you wondered…because my body is in northern Virginia but my mind is in TV. That is how much my husband and I love it. And I always bring pictures of the wonderful people (pets and nature alike) I meet while on vacation, which you can see here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheV...aphicMemories/

Hope to meet you soon, and add your pictures to the group as well.

You all keep enjoying all of it on my behalf, till we move permanently to TV