[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by RalphTheElder

Darield, thank you for the thoughful reply.

Do you happen to know whether the boardwalk at the Okahumpka Recreation Center will significantly lengthen the walk / hike beyond 1/2 mile?

No, extension will be minimal.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by RalphTheElder

mntlblok, thank you so much for the thoughtful and constructive reply!

You speculated that I am an INTP, and you were really close. Actually, I am an INTJ, and the 'J' helps explains why I am such an 'over-planner' (in the opinions of others).

Hiking a golf course would certainly work for me, and to be honest I had not thought of that since I wasn't sure if it was allowed.

Thanks again for your kind comments.

As far as I know, hiking golf courses is not allowed.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by RalphTheElder

I'm a little confused. Are you saying that it is a waste of my time to do any online research about The Villages?

Not at all. I did lots of research online before coming down. However, be prepared to see, like so many of us before you, that you just gotta see it to understand it.

[Gunther]

We are thinking of coming in Jan for a LS visit. After reading comments I think a week is too short, but doing some research a month can cost $3000usd +. Does anyone know if anyone ever sublets one of the lofts or is that even possible?
Some of the rental sites don't let you search by $ which is also too bad because we aren't overly picky about location at the moment just looking for something small and reasonably priced.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Gunther

We are thinking of coming in Jan for a LS visit. After reading comments I think a week is too short, but doing some research a month can cost $3000usd +. Does anyone know if anyone ever sublets one of the lofts or is that even possible?
Some of the rental sites don't let you search by $ which is also too bad because we aren't overly picky about location at the moment just looking for something small and reasonably priced.

A lifestyle visit is a good way to start.

[Rosethorn]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

I've seen so many who post here, who also over-think and plan. As so many others stated....why not take time to come and visit?? When you plan too much, you might be disappointed or frustrated. You're looking at 7-8 yrs from now?? A LOT can happen in that time and what you've planned will be twarted.

Thanks for this post. Overthinking is a real thing.

My new husband and I came down here for a 30-day visit and had the great blessing of knowing several people who already lived here and provided some guidance in the different areas.

That was a wonderful help in learning about the area and making a decision.

We came here planning to buy new construction but after learning about the bond and lack of completed golf courses at the newest areas, we decided on pre-owned.

Plus, we felt like something LESS than ten years old suited our unique needs better.

We looked at a bunch of houses and bought one a few days later.

At our age (mid-60s) there’s not much point in wasting years pondering a big decision. If it makes sense and feels right and “checks all the boxes” it probably is right.

Some of the best decisions I’ve ever made were decisions that I made without overthinking them.

[sounding]

Originally Posted by RalphTheElder

Thanks for the comments jimjamuser.

Actually, I have been building up my own private list of pros and cons for The Villages for about a year. The issues that you mention have been on my list.

Also, I will emphasize that I wrote in my OP, "...am considering moving to The Villages..."

I've been here 7 years and love it - especially the warm weather - which is NOT extreme and never has been. From the University of Florida, I've attached is the temperature record (through 2022) for the city of Ocala - just north of The Villages - the horse capital of the U.S. As a meteorologist I can tell you - there is no climate crisis - just climate alarmism.