[bfdretired]

Hi we will be renting in T/V Dec and Jan....and very much looking forward to it!
where do we start?....trolley ride / golf cart ride?........we will be near spanish springs....any ideas or help would be appreciated.........we are not golfers but love the idea......there seems like there is so much to do its mind bogeling
thanks

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by bfdretired@aol.com

Hi we will be renting in T/V Dec and Jan....and very much looking forward to it!
where do we start?....trolley ride / golf cart ride?........we will be near spanish springs....any ideas or help would be appreciated.........we are not golfers but love the idea......there seems like there is so much to do its mind bogeling
thanks

Where to start....well if you have never been here you need to remind yourself to pinch yourself occasionally, because this is NOT your mama's retirement facility.

You are gonna love it. Drive around and get goose bumps. Stop by our house, we love hearing the reactions of newbies and we dispense cold drinks.

Welcome and good luck. You won't want to leave.

[Virtual Geezer]

Originally Posted by bfdretired@aol.com

Hi we will be renting in T/V Dec and Jan....and very much looking forward to it!
where do we start?....trolley ride / golf cart ride?........we will be near spanish springs....any ideas or help would be appreciated.........we are not golfers but love the idea......there seems like there is so much to do its mind bogeling
thanks

Where to start would be with a BIG calendar to plan out your activities. Stop by one of the country club pro shops and get the $5.00 map. Stop by the sales office and pick up at least two copies on the golf cart trail map. Keep one in the golf cart and the other as a backup in case the first one gets wet. Go online and download a copy of the Recreation activity schedule to see what clubs you may be interested in and when they meet. You will have to do this for a few weeks to cover everything. Also look at the local pools and rec centers to see what activities are taking place and at what times.

Explore and of course have fun. And don't worry about getting lost one the golf cart as it is all part of the game plan. Pull out a map and most likely the next cart by will set you one your way.

VG

[asianthree]

first take a few days of relaxing on the lanai...get your groceries and find out whats in the home...then meet some people in the neighborhood..and the squares...then stop at a couple open houses...and then smile cause you get to do this for 60 days

[mainlander]

Great advice on the maps,, a must do, imo. Just drive around S.S. in ever widing circles untill you get a feel for where you are,, if you get lost, the map does double duty,, just pull it out and look puzzled and before you know it a dozen friendly faces appear to guide you. Enjoy.

[Schaumburger]

Agree with the previous posters...I have rented near Spanish Springs twice in the past two years, and I love that area. But then again I have enjoyed all of the neighborhoods in The Villages that I have rented in. If you do get lost in the golf cart (and you probably will, so don't stress about it), just pull your cart over to the side of the golf cart trail, take out the map, and a knowledgeable TV resident will probably shortly pull over to help you. Lucky you to be renting for 2 months! Enjoy your time in TV!

[CFrance]

Here is the site for a pdf of the Rec News http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/a...es/recnews.pdf

Here is the site for the monthly calendar of events http://www.districtgov.org/images/RecCalendar.pdf

And here is the site of the recreation map, although it's loading verrrrrrry slowly right now http://www.districtgov.org/departmen...ges/RecMap.pdf

You can use these sites to inform yourself in advance, or just to get yourself all worked up about what you're looking forward to.

Everybody's ideas so far are great. I'll take you to Gracie's, 'cause she has good food too! (not to mention Coolaroos.)

[bfdretired]

wow...i posted a question as to where to start as a first time renter.....and all replies were great.......guess i need more time on the site i could not find my original post ... but stumbled on it and was very surprised......and thankful!!
......wife has major concern about the heat....any tips on easing her fears??

I cant wait!!

thanks again

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by bfdretired@aol.com

wow...i posted a question as to where to start as a first time renter.....and all replies were great.......guess i need more time on the site i could not find my original post ... but stumbled on it and was very surprised......and thankful!!
......wife has major concern about the heat....any tips on easing her fears??

I cant wait!!

thanks again

I don't know where you're from, bfd. It is hot down here in the summer, but the opportunities to stay out of the heat are great. Air conditioning abounds. I would much rather put up with three months of heat down here than the 6 months (even more this year--I track it every day!) of cold up in MI. If your wife is a cold-weather fan, she might feel differently.

There's different kind of grass down here; there's different kinds of landscaping; the temperature swings are different. It will definitely not be what you are used to if you live up north somewhere.

One July we came down to visit for a couple of weeks specifically to decide if we could stand the summer heat or not. Maybe you should try renting for a while in the summer to get an idea.

Good luck to you and your wife! I hope you decide you like it.

[Blessed2BNTV]

Originally Posted by bfdretired@aol.com

wow...i posted a question as to where to start as a first time renter.....and all replies were great.......guess i need more time on the site i could not find my original post ... but stumbled on it and was very surprised......and thankful!!
......wife has major concern about the heat....any tips on easing her fears??

I cant wait!!

thanks again

Average high temperature for December/January is in the mid 70's.

Low's in the mid 40's.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I don't know where you're from, bfd. It is hot down here in the summer, but the opportunities to stay out of the heat are great. Air conditioning abounds. I would much rather put up with three months of heat down here than the 6 months (even more this year--I track it every day!) of cold up in MI. If your wife is a cold-weather fan, she might feel differently.

There's different kind of grass down here; there's different kinds of landscaping; the temperature swings are different. It will definitely not be what you are used to if you live up north somewhere.

One July we came down to visit for a couple of weeks specifically to decide if we could stand the summer heat or not. Maybe you should try renting for a while in the summer to get an idea.

Good luck to you and your wife! I hope you decide you like it.

CFrance is spot on about renting for a couple of weeks (or longer if you can do so) in the summer to see how you and your wife do in the central Florida summer weather. I have rented a few times in TV in the summer just for that reason, and I did just fine. I would rather have Florida's heat and humidity and AC in the summer than have to drive through snow and ice from December through March. Just this wannabee's two cents.

[thelegges]

60 days just to enjoy...we have always been on the go somewhere

[bfdretired]

I realize this may be a bit premature but....we are really looking forward to our trip and have been inviting friends and family to come visit......
when friends come to visit do they need a guest pass to enjoy some of the ameneties that are available......the owner we are renting from set us up with a pass but what about our guests?...........thanks for any help
i really would like them to see katie bells!

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by bfdretired@aol.com

I realize this may be a bit premature but....we are really looking forward to our trip and have been inviting friends and family to come visit......
when friends come to visit do they need a guest pass to enjoy some of the ameneties that are available......the owner we are renting from set us up with a pass but what about our guests?...........thanks for any help
i really would like them to see katie bells!

I am just a wannabee, but I think everyone who wants to get into Katie Belles needs either a Villages resident ID or a Villages guest pass. Every time I have been to Katie Belles I have been asked for my guest pass. I would call Katie Belles and ask. Maybe the owner you are renting from would be willing to give your guests some guest passes? Hope you have a great time during your visit.

When you rent, you receive a temporary resident pass that gives you all the same rights and amenities as a resident. That includes getting your guests their passes. When you check in, at Lake Sumter Sales Office, someone will explain things to you. They will give you the latest Recreation News and some free maps. You can also buy the $5 map (best investment ever) at the same time. Have fun.