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The entire US is affected. We just came back from a driving trip to Colorado for family matters and things are difficult there also. We had to cancel our fall vacation because the hotel said they were not allowed to take reservations from anyone that had flown in (really!) or anyone from Florida. So like many, we are staying positive that our new normal will include a lot more activity and socialization in the Villages. I am hoping that in 6 months things will look a lot better. |
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Find out what the third generation developers own and can sell. Talk to Hacienda homeowner residents that experienced a loss during this summer when less owners were around. They have the ACC in their pocket. |
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[QUOTE=BAT777;1826517]We moved here 5 years ago from New England knowing it was only a 2 day trip and or a 3 hour plane trip to see the family. Due to Covid we haven’t been able to travel and haven’t seen family in a year! We regret moving now🙄 i would rather deal with snow and cold weather at least to be with family.[/QUOTE
And why haven’t you been able to travel? Maybe you need to do some critical thinking to figure out how you can get together? |
No different than anywhere else. You can play golf, tennis, pickleball. You can ride around in golf cart. Eat lunch and finner out. We have it better than most.
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And would you like to eat outside in NY in December or January?????
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Learn how to play pickelball and go have some fun!!
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It's not the new normal. It is no different than where you came from. when the restrictions are lifted you'll be fine.
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OP, welcome to The Villages. First, we are blessed not having caught the coronavirus. Second, the same with my immediate family. We have friends and other relatives that have not been as lucky. What they tell me getting the coronavirus is not pleasant and you can be dealing with effects weeks and even months later. Now is a good time to try some outdoor activities you never thought to try before. Hiking, biking, golfing, swimming, golfing (take some lessons) or just some serious walking. Oh, yes get yourself a golf cart and go carting throughout The Villages as you can see and do a lot in a golf cart here that you can’t do anywhere else in the world. If you never had a convertible, treat yourself to one and join one of the many car clubs in The Villages. In short, think outside the box and consider this time during this pandemic as an opportunity to do different “things” rather than the same ol, same ol Don’t sit around feeling “down” because you can’t do what you have done before, rather do something you never done before. Life is short, and it’s not permanent so dance while the music is still playing.
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With all we have wondering what attracted you to move to TV that is now not available??
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In reply to Chloro’s NYTimes report, about half of the 145000 deaths took place in New York , New Jersey, Mass,. Pennsylvania, Michigan and Connecticut. Just over 77000 deaths in those 6 states. Many of which were nursing home deaths. Granted most of those took place earlier in the pandemic, so maybe we’ve learned how to keep it out of nursing homes better.
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Nothing is the same anywhere! If you evaluate a place during a pandemic it’s not going to be like normal and you are going to miss out on a lot later.
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WOW! It’s amazing I’m sure many are in bad and sad times but things don’t look so bad when we see what others are going through. CHEER UP FOLKS! Take a deep breath and be thankful!
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Even where u sold and moved here from ..things are cancelled,..I started my house finding journey in TV Jan.2...bought a home on 2/14 ..FLEW in TO TV Friday the 13th, (closing 3/20) when Covid hit..Everything shut down the day I got here..we showed up decked in green for the st Patty’s Parade ..and it was cancelled..all schools were closed..stay home order invoked..
I backed out of my closing.because I was in freaked out mode..not knowing what the future held..I still had a home to sell..and the Covid future looked bleak..so I lost my $10,000.ernest $$..because I was one week too early for the now Covid clause in the contract..I have since bought a home just last Thursday,even knowing all that I enjoyed in the Town Squares prior to Covid is still not available..in my eyes..TV is the beautiful place I want to Live..and will patiently wait for the environment to be safe for all again..I’ll have the rest of my Life to soak up All TV has to offer..I have no problem amusing myself..here..I move in 9/28.. happy to be a villager!! |
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This will be over soon, probably the day after the election. As to anyone attempting to compare The Villages with NY, I have one question for them. If Florida is sooo bad, why is it that the majority of seniors that have retired to Florida are from New York? COVID-19 is receding, or appears to be. If not for the continuous rain, I would be out there almost every morning, playing Pickleball or golf. I have no problem shopping because the lines are short right now. All the paranoid (careful) folks that stay home make it much easier to shop and get better pickings when it comes to fruits, veggies and meat. Life in The Villages is GREAT and the less traffic and less noise and activity make it even nicer. I would be interested in what the stats of the overall deceased count as compared to previous years without the virus. I wonder if the overall count is that far off from any other year. |
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Sorry, your bias is showing. Schools in NY are no better than Florida. I lived in NY until 2012 and the unions have ruined the school system.
Since Fl does not have an income tax, how can you possibly be paying the same taxes as when you were in NY? I paid 17,000 in income/property taxes in NY in 2012. In Florida I paid 3300 in property taxes. |
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Patience will be the key along with a hope that most of these attractions will return in time. It would be a true shame if things change permanently. |
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Many of us singles(widows,etc.) moved here because of nightly entertainment at the squares. It is a place you can go alone and have a pleasant time listening to the music and watching people. It is way past time to open the squares. 6 months is too long to be closed. Rec centers too, but mostly miss the squares. |
Don’t waste time or money there are nicer places then you won’t be stuck in a house with a 30 yr bond and other places have golf activities and the place is in the process of changing their revenue model. They are smart enough to know they need to attract younger people bringing in long term new higher income as the older residents die off.
Look at other options smaller amount of residents and deep dive into due diligence. Don’t believe the sales people here. |
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Reruns of Lawrence Welk remind me of town squares
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it's been six months and still no entertainment and the recreation centers have very little. The people . I used to think were friendly I now hear ordering people around under the "covid rules". Example the Seabreeze pool is closed Sept 6th all day and Sept 8th half a day? I guess TV will follow do what they want...noone can question...I remember fondly the music at the squares over six months ago
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We closed in March, then the virus started. Pickkeball opened up and other outdoors sports. Now play Pickleball, beach tennis and water volleyball. We will join some clubs in the fall when then figure out the social distancing. There is music at S Springs many evenings at the corner restaurants that can be heard so one can sit or dance at the square. Sometimes it almost feels normal again. 😊
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Ugh. NJ is the worst. Just realized we are charged an UEZ tax on top of our sales tax in certain areas. 😳. Indoor dining for the businesses that managed to survive opens at 25% on Friday. Murphy’s power trip.
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The Villages is not for everyone. I can live anywhere and have lived all over the world. I moved here for my wife, so she could enjoy her retirement with folks her age. I make the most of where ever I happen to live. Those that come on here complaining about living here, apparently do not know that even though this is a bubble, there are no fences to keep you in. If they tell you that there are other places that are better, ask them why they do not live there instead of here.
Like I said, I moved here so my wife could get out of the woods and socialize. She loves being around people and I can take them or leave them. Makes no difference. But, do not let them tell you that folks are not friendly here. I notice that when I first came here. Every stranger was ready to volunteer their experience and suggestions to me. Seems like they could tell that I was new right from the beginning. I have never seen so many helpful and charitable people in one location. Neighbors watch out for each other here. Not necessarily busybodies but caring and giving folks. You would think that they all go to the same church or something. Rarely do you see an unkempt home/yard. If it is overgrown then it is either a rental that is late in being maintained or a deserted home where someone recently dies and no one has taken responsibility for it. Rarely. Things are already starting to get better after the pandemic's original threat. It won't be long before we all get back to normal. Buying now is probably a good deal, as there is probably slim pickings when it comes to new buyers seeking a home. Not my bailiwick so I don't know. There are very few folks that are not happy here. Those that are not happy here have probably never been happy anywhere. |
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At least NJ has a diverse and wonderful choice in restaurants that serve the most delicious food. There’s that.
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The weather must be better than being north, and we have lovely walks and bicycle paths.
We’re also fairly new here, so we’re using this time to explore different areas of the state, and enjoying lazy days with picnics in quiet coves. This situation won’t last forever, so enjoy the slower pace of life while it lasts. |
While the amenities, etc. attract people to TV (me too), it’s really about making new friends. The Villages is primarily about the people and neighbors. Amenities will be back; in the meantime, meet your neighbors and make new friends, while wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, of course. Best wishes - and welcome.
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