[rustyp]

How was it in The Villages today? The online newspaper says near 100 degrees, Is that right? You full timers should be about a third of the way through heaven by now.

[kcrazorbackfan]

I lived in the South/Deep South for 63 years (damn, I'm getting old) and it's very tolerable if you stay hydrated and in somewhat good physical health; you've got to be smart about the heat/humidity and pick your activities for the time of day you're out.

[2BNTV]

It has been very hot the last two weeks with the heat index going to 110 to 116 degrees.

Tomorrow is suppose to be 118 degrees for part of the day.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It rains hard every day too. With dark clouds and lightning. Every day. Almost. I love it. It takes all kinds to make a world.

We've been here a month today. I am "insulated" as outlaw said. I'm not a fan of heat but seem to be tolerating it pretty well. Those before me did the suffering for me...I read, comprehend and do what's needed to not suffer from the heat. The storm the evening reminded me of The Munsters....it really is beautiful and I guess the fear will wear off a little eventually. Full timers have told me that this is the worst they can remember and I believe them but it's really not that terrible. I can't wait to call our old hometown and tease them the first time they get snow to the butt and we're at the pool.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

It has been very hot the last two weeks with the heat index going to 110 to 116 degrees. Tomorrow is suppose to be 118 degrees for part of the day.

I desperately miss The Villages and my dear friends when we're up north. But I wouldn't be able to bear the heat.
And I'd get cabin fever if I had to stay inside all summer.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We drink a lot of cold beverages. We play outside early in the morning and towards evening. We find amusing things to do, taking classes, doing art, playing music, singing in a group and some stalwart souls continue to ride bicycles and golf and play pickleball. I love the summer. Traffic is down and the pool is just the right temperature.

GOLF CARTS ! Everything is made tolerable by Golf Carts.

Gracie's post is correct, and virtually everything you might do throughout the day, other than going to the nightly free entertainment at the three town squares, is indoors, and air conditioned.

Simply avoid the extremely strenuous sports activities or other physical exercise outdoors during the hottest part of the day, as you probably do where you live now.

If you are going out in the "heat of the day," use a Golf Cart to go wherever you are going. It's more refreshing than driving a car with the windows down because the breeze swirls around your entire body. Wear shorts, the breeze is even better.

If it is really hot, you can fold down the top half of the Golf Cart windshield. Cool!

There is no place in the property that is actually The Villages that you cannot access by Golf Cart. (Get a gas powered one to avoid concerns about dying batteries far from home.)

Other posts have mentioned dogs. Dogs love to ride in Golf Carts.

How to enjoy The Villages?

GOLF CARTS. GOLF CARTS. GOLF CARTS.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Nucky

We've been here a month today. I am "insulated" as outlaw said. I'm not a fan of heat but seem to be tolerating it pretty well. Those before me did the suffering for me...I read, comprehend and do what's needed to not suffer from the heat. The storm the evening reminded me of The Munsters....it really is beautiful and I guess the fear will wear off a little eventually. Full timers have told me that this is the worst they can remember and I believe them but it's really not that terrible. I can't wait to call our old hometown and tease them the first time they get snow to the butt and we're at the pool.

It depends what part of TV you are in, also. Our Tamarind Grove area seems to get the thunder and lightning, but very little rain. I would welcome the rain.

[RickeyD]

The heat gets me frisky, so plenty to do in the late afternoons

[rubicon]

If you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by marvinh11791

Hello. I know this has been discussed before but I would like to know how year round residents deal with the heat and humidity in the summer. I am considering buying very soon and the stock answer seems to be 'air conditioning'. However I would not like to confine myself to indoor activities in the summer. Especially when I have to walk my dog in the afternoon hours.
So please tell if the heat and humidity can be tolerated during the summer months.
Thank you! Marvin Horlick

since i retired i learned to sweat slower

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by looneycat

since i retired i learned to sweat slower

I do everything in slow motion and never out in the middle of the day.

[BK001]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

The heat gets me frisky, so plenty to do in the late afternoons

Originally Posted by rubicon

If you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen

Or in RickyD's case the Bedroom ... blush, blush ....

[charmed59]

We just got back from renting for a month. We found the weather to be pretty much the same as Charlotte, NC this year. The big difference between the two? In Charlotte, activities were cancelled, so we did end up spending time indoors doing nothing. In the Villages we spent the afternoons in indoor activities (badminton, movies, dance classes) or the pool. Beginning water volleyball was a huge hit. Some days we would golf a bit, and then the rain would come in and cool everything down.

So yes, it's hot and humid. But the thunderstorms can make the evenings lovely, and you probably still do more than at home. Try it out. I bet you find its fine.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by BK001

Or in RickyD's case the Bedroom ... blush, blush ....

[Joejohnson]

I moved here for the heat and love it