[Clarinet]

I agree and since I posted the thread this morning I am pleased to note a number of caring and interesting advice. As for those people who would rather "Snowbirds" stayed home I have to ask : Were you born in the Villages? Were you born in Florida or did you at one time come down from "Snowbird country" ?????

[asianthree]

OP I am not sure I would ask for advice about going to any community from a website.

Only you, and maybe your physician, know your health, and what actions you should be taking in the near future. There are many who are full time, and have no problems in TV. Then there are those who are still living in fear, waiting for the next wave.

Make choices, knowing that anything could change in a month

[Boilerman]

I think that in general, older people are being more cautious and wearing masks than younger people. So I think you’re as safe here as you could be most anywhere.

It also depends on what activities you’ll feel comfortable doing. I play golf and pickleball and I think those are low risk activities. I wear a mask in the stores and only eat carry out or delivery from the restaurants. That is our way of balancing risk and reward.

[inda50]

My best advice is to wait and see what happens. If you are comfortable where you are, relax and wait this thing out. At the moment Fl. is on the raise, this could change.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Clarinet

I agree and since I posted the thread this morning I am pleased to note a number of caring and interesting advice. As for those people who would rather "Snowbirds" stayed home I have to ask : Were you born in the Villages? Were you born in Florida or did you at one time come down from "Snowbird country" ?????

I assume this is directed at me and my reply .....

1. I was not born in Florida.
2. I was a snowbird for several years before deciding to live here full time.
3. I have absolutely no problem with snowbirds, or as I prefer to call my friends ... seasonal residents, that is their choice. I will be socializing with my seasonal resident friends after they have been back for at least three weeks with no signs of the virus.

My concern is with a loved one who cannot afford to get this virus. We take every precaution to avoid getting this virus. We socially distance, always wear a mask and this particular person never, ever goes into a store with me. Unfortunately, we will have to live this way until the virus disappears or a vaccine is available.

I am aware that when residents return from their summer homes cases of colds and flu escalate in TV. I would request that you wear a mask and practice social distancing when you return.

[nututv]

Originally Posted by davem4616

wow, dropping like flies...a vast wasteland

really?

I read about it on The Onion. Oh, the humanity.

[valuemkt]

Originally Posted by Clarinet

I agree and since I posted the thread this morning I am pleased to note a number of caring and interesting advice. As for those people who would rather "Snowbirds" stayed home I have to ask : Were you born in the Villages? Were you born in Florida or did you at one time come down from "Snowbird country" ?????

You will learn quickly that a growing majority of people who populate these blogs are suffering from CDS, Covid Derangement Syndrome. There are those, many of a certain age, who have vowed to stay in their homes until a proven vaccine comes about and a high percentage of people have taken it. They are quick to criticize the other portion, who have decided enough is enough, and let's get back to living and loving life, which means socialization and, dare I say it, having FUN.

You've also, interestingly, run into a different cross section of Villagers who have relocated here that now feel that now that they are here, there's no need for anymore people to come. After all, they didnt ruin it for their predecessors, but YOU may ruin it for them.

The good news is, if you choose to come down for a visit, or to buy, and whether you will be a snowbird or a full timer, you will probably not meet ANY of these people, since they will be holed up in their house. Who you will meet, are people that will welcome you, tell you why they came here, and what a great place it is to live. They might even buy you a beer and talk your ear off about all the things that they like about this place.

So yes, please come down - the Villages is a melting pot of past experiences and cultures, of interests and dis-interests. Feel free to PM if you have any questions.
Safe and happy travels

[joseppe]

Originally Posted by Clarinet

We are pretty long-term Villagers with a home in a fairly safe northern state. We are conflicted about whether we would feel safer staying here (with limited activities) or returning to The Villages in the Fall. We've made this trip 17 times and miss the activities and friends there but are concerned about whether we would be making a mistake in returning this October. We would appreciate some advice from people either way. Thank you.

Depends on whether you're going to come down and partake of lots of activities and social life. If you are then you're safer where you are, probably. You say where you are is 'limited activities'. Do the same here and you're probably as safe with the exception being going out and about shopping and such. Simply put, the more contact you have with people the less safe you'll be, there or here.

[Rwirish]

No as safe as some states. I would stay away.

[golfing eagles]

We don't yet know if this uptick in cases is a true second wave or just a statistical blip on the radar. However, based on the last several days of posts on TOTV, it looks like the second wave of paranoia has already begun.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Clarinet

We are pretty long-term Villagers with a home in a fairly safe northern state. We are conflicted about whether we would feel safer staying here (with limited activities) or returning to The Villages in the Fall. We've made this trip 17 times and miss the activities and friends there but are concerned about whether we would be making a mistake in returning this October. We would appreciate some advice from people either way. Thank you.

Your personal choice. You see the news and whats happening all over the country. Do u want to stay home ir come south? Roll the dice

[Pamelah]

Before we left mid May there were too many defying wearing a mask in TV and especially in Grocery stores. Here in NH
I could count on 1 hand the number of people in a store without a mask. But then just look at the numbers rising in Fl. Until DeSantis starts whistling a different tune, no thanks.

[MOMOH]

Cases are on the rise, but check out ************** . com They seem to be posting all the new cases in TV each day.

[Joanne19335]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Safer here than most places.

Are you kidding? We’re in a “hot” zone. I would not recommend anyone coming here until the curve flattens. I’m afraid that won’t happen for quite a while.

[Leadbone1]

Originally Posted by Clarinet

We are pretty long-term Villagers with a home in a fairly safe northern state. We are conflicted about whether we would feel safer staying here (with limited activities) or returning to The Villages in the Fall. We've made this trip 17 times and miss the activities and friends there but are concerned about whether we would be making a mistake in returning this October. We would appreciate some advice from people either way. Thank you.

The fact that you even posted this indicates you just need to stay home. We already have enough paranoid people in the villages. The media has done a good job of turning normally intelligent people paranoid.