[Tom C]

We are newbies to The Villages (we arrived just 3 days ago). I have found that there is something that I learn/discover here everyday! Things that I have not necessarily heard about in the forums, or that I have read for the past 18 months following the forum.... so...

I wanted to start a thread that others could also share their “findings”. I will start it with my observation from today:

One may never get another paper cut, after moving to TV.

Paper here is more like cloth. The humidity reduces its stiffness and increases its thickness... and cardboard is more like a damp sponge.

Add your thoughts and findings as you wish (either from other newbies or those who have sage observations )

[Kenswing]

Even though I'm almost four years behind you I can't wait to see what other things you learn along the way. This is going to be both educational and fun.. lol

[thelegges]

Three times a week in our post box we get a card WE WON A CAR. No more room in our garage, so I think donating them will be our next option.

[vintageogauge]

I was always told that there were lots of bugs in Florida. We've been here over two years and I have learned that there are a lot less bugs here than there are in Ohio. I've also learned that you can plant tomato plants in February and be eating them in May before you can even plant them in Ohio. I've also learned that having irrigation in your landscape means you don't have to stand outside for an hour with a hose every other day. Lots of differences down here.

[New Englander]

I've learned that good pizza is more difficult to find.

Originally Posted by New Englander

I've learned that good pizza is more difficult to find.

As is good Italian food

[perrjojo]

Being from Texas, I haven’t found my idea of good Mexican food or Barbecue. But hey, I love it here

[Altavia]

New Streets are named after employees.

[tophcfa]

I learned on my first trip to the Villages in July that you simply can not make, and expect to keep, any outdoor plans during the summer (like golf or swimming) after about 2:00 PM without a high risk of being electrocuted.

[Velvet]

I learned (so far) that I don’t hate alligators as much as I thought I would. On seeing them a bit closer up, they look quite distinguished.

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

As is good Italian food

Plus one!

[Hifred]

My husband and I are from downtown Chicago. We used to go out and eat at 10:00 or 11:00 at night. Most pizza places and a lot of restaurants are open until 2:00 am. We went out tonight at 11:00 and restaurants are all closed. There was liquor but no food. Although the World of Beer says it is open later they close early at manager's discretion so either no dinner or dinner at Denny's which is open all night. We have eaten at Denny's two nights this week. One night I was going to cook but Publix and Winn Dixie close around 9:00 so can't get groceries late either unless you drive to Super Walmart. So we have to learn to go to bed early and get up early or at least keep groceries in the house so we won't go hungry late at night.

[Tom C]

Hi Fred - I have heard this saying: 60 maybe the new 40, but 9 PM is the new Midnight

[jeriteri]

e learned that it is very easy to make new friends in The Villages because you have the opportunity to join many clubs and events for enjoyment, leisure, dancing, music, recreation, exercise etc. Everyday of the Week! And you also have the choice of attending or not attending these venues.

[perrjojo]

You can go out to eat everyday for a month and never pay because you constantly get mail invitations from financial advisors, cremation societies, etc. they all are offering free lunch or dinner for you to attend their meeting.