I found a 55+ community in Dunedin Florida. Heated pool, clubhouse with library and billiards, meeting room and kitchen, landscaping included in HOA, as well as cable and internet, trash water and sewer. The homes are block villas with carports or 1car garages.and I can afford mine, that I bought in August, on just my social security and a very small pension. HOA is $220/month. No flood insurance needed for this area and I am 1/8 mile from the gulf. My property taxes are less than I was paying in Ohio.168 homes in my very active community.
I remember when you listed off your monthly expenses 😂 I was out immediately! But I can still enjoy the villages watching you two & Gizmo ! I still made the move to Florida though in October !
You can Also put a "no soliciting sign" or Decal on your Door. Also one of the nice things that I noticed in the Villages is that all your Electric, Cable & Phone lines are Underground so you will not have severe power outages due to downed power lines or poles being hit by automobiles.
Great show, having a minimum of 2,500 per month would make it difficult to live in any structured community. You are so right, you have to make decisions for yourself, not for others.
Is it just me, but does the show get better and better every week? If you don't have a smile on your face by the end of the show, well, you just weren't paying close enough attention. This show never fails to put a smile on your face!
I've been watching your channel for a while, today's show was especially therapeutic regarding following your heart...family and friends are a "phone call away" wherever you live. Much love, health & joy to all three of you!!♥️♥️♥️
With no mortgage, small house (maybe 2 beds, 2 bath), $2,500 a month is possible in my opinion. Of course, personal lifestyle is a big question and that probably is going to be your biggest impact. As Jerry and Linda said, most expenses are going to be similar no matter where you live.
I just moved here over 2 weeks ago, both of my parents are gone and my 2 boys have moved out and are starting their own lives. My older son came down for 5 days and immediately said he loves The Villages and is so happy that I am here and happy to be starting a new life here!
You are right Jerry and Linda. We are in the 4th quarter of our life. Do what you want with YOUR life. Glad you are both better. The sculpture of Gizmo is beautiful.
Sack roofing, Batterbee roofing and Schaefer roofing are well established roofing companies that have been working in the villages since the beginning. These are three roofing companies you can trust.
many many years ago i came down from South Carolina to the villages to bowl in tournaments there..later that year the place was torn apart by tornados..they had to rebuild alot..it wasn't even close to the size it is now..back when i visited
Happy Valentine's Day , Linda and Jerry & Gizmo ! Enjoyed your show today. So glad you all are feeling better. Love you and have a great day !! 😊❤️❤️❤️
Happy Valentine's Day. My wife and I been married for over 30 years. Great to see others who endure a long term marriage. Good video today. I am looking to move somewhere away from the snowy winters of PA but also not sure I could handle the extreme hot summers of Florida. Maintaining two homes is not very likely. Retirement will be here within the next ten years. We are looking forward to those years after work and hope they are as enjoyable as the villages newcomers.
An alternate option for a generator is a battery bank. There are several portable options that could keep your fridge/freezer going for several days. And all you have to do is keep it topped off until you need it. There are even emergency options that come with a small portable solar panel. They will cost you a bit more up front, but you don't have to worry about keeping fuel at home. Thanks for another great video guys . . . and I've been known to sing your song more than once . . . ok, every day :D
LOVE, your show every week! I am always looking forward to your next installment each Monday! You are a Wonderful Couple working together well, I can see it in your attitudes and smiles to each other. Happy Valentines Day to you both.🎁🎈❤💘💖💓🎉
Sadly we used to surrounded by mostly farmland and woodlands so we got to see allot of deer, rabbits, snakes, geese and maybe one or two of an elusive coyote. But with all the new housing developments in our area and the farmland being bought and woodland being torn down for subdivisions. We do not get to see barely any wildlife; so enjoy them from a distance while you can because you may miss them when they are gone.
You are right BJ… they are a treasure for sure. The thing is … when you drive around the outskirts of The Villages, Much of the land is not very attractive. We are sure that it provided a habitat for some wildlife…. but we also can see where The Villages has tried to provide a tremendous amount of natural area for those surviving animals.
Great show Jerry & Linda and your outlook on living at our age is so important for people to come to terms with. Have a great week and see you next time💕
Coming to the Villages in. APRIl/MAY to purchase home. It's been our 5yr plan. So excited. Unfortunately homes are so much expensive. Gonna have to bite the bullet. I am going to search out Jerry and Linda forsure! Thank you for doing these videos, appreciate all the information.
I just love you guys ! I’m a new fan. Maybe one day I’ll live in the Villages ( currently a bit too financially ambitious for me tho. We’ll see). Getting tired of the cold up North. Today in Buffalo, NY... April 19, 2022 it’s currently 39 degrees (windchill factor : 28 !) with significant wind ...... AND .... SNOW SHOWERS ! Gimme a break ! Anyway, You Two have a fabulous show, are a marvelous Couple, and you are my ray of sunshine today. Gosh I hope I look as great as you when I’m 66. 62 right now. Shine on! Liz
Love your blue shirts ! My husband and I both watch your channel. We are seriously thinking about moving to the villages. We need to do our homework. We own some land up by the Tennessee river. It’s beautiful land. 12 acres and About a 3 minute drive to the boat dock. But we spend our free time in Florida. Due to health reasons we haven’t taken the boat out in 2 years. And it seems the 12 acres just need work all the time. We are ready for a very a comfortable laid back life. And we know how much we love the area of the villages. Plus our daughter is in Florida. Love your rocks! How cute. Oh my I would not have thought bears are your area. How talented the sculpture of Gismo is. That took not only talent but time. What a nice gift. You mentioned a generator , we have solar. Enough to keep a freezer going and air conditioning because of health conditions. I don’t need to get way over heated. And the solicitors you could post a sign on your door. I think with the cost of living going up you must be able to generate income from several sources. My husband and I lived in the most expensive community in west Tennessee for 20 years. Once all the children were out of the house we moved to the country. I’m retired disabled now. Have been for 13 years with a very rare disease. It was a real shock to become so sick at age 47. Mostly because I still had another child to get through college. And we lived in that very expensive community in a big house. But my husband jumped to the challenge and increased his salary with lots of overtime. He’s an electrician. Retired electrician now. He retired at 47 too, By choice. But he got busy and is earning income right from the house. For the people wondering if you can live on social security. I think that varies. Everyone earns different amounts. I always say you need 5 sources of income. They all add up and can afford you what you need and sometimes what you want. The diet, my husband was diagnosed with diabetes last week. It was scary. But in just one week he has changed his diet using an app that is getting him on track. Blood sugar is coming down with no medications. Diet only and I believe he has a wonderful chance to live longer and healthier on this new diet of eating healthier. I have developed celiac disease. So no gluten. Together we just about can’t eat anything. But we find with our limited food choices we are full and happy. Life is all about being happy. I know how happy we are in Florida and it because we feel better. I don’t want to leave the child we have back in Tennessee. But she is a flight away. She could come down and visit us and her sister who lives in Florida anytime. We hope often. Just last October we rented the big timeshare with the lock off. We took everyone to Disney. It was wonderful having everyone under one roof. Who knows she might decide to move to Florida too. I believe there are places in all price ranges available. Maybe not so much the villages but close by. God bless you guys. Enjoy your day ! Leslye
Love listening to you each week & learning more about the villages. This really helps us in our decision making - to move there or not. Still exploring.
If all some one has for income is Social Security they're in trouble no mater where they live. I really feel bad for the folks that worked hard all their lives and wind up with nothing more than SS. You younger folks save and invest now, tomorrow is closer than you think!
You are so right. I started saving in my former employer's 401K plan when I was 28. 33 years later I still contribute to my current employer's 401K plan. Now that retirement is just a few years away, I am glad I did. I have told my 2 oldest nieces to enroll in their employer's retirement plans. One minute you're 30, the next minute you are 60+.
With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to the show you did about a month ago on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees.
I've seen people's health improve dramatically with the keto diet... not to mention their appearance and weight... Even just doing intermittent fasting... not eating between 3-4 PM until 8 AM next day... Fasting. especially water fasting makes your telomeres grow as body feels threatened and tells your body to strengthen itself. Happy Valentines you two lovebirds. :)
Happy Valentine's Day you two love birds! 😍 We're not on FB, so really enjoy your stories and photos here on RUclips. Glad you are both feeling better!😃
I came to the Villages in 2011 after the tornado, a good friend that lived there when it the tornado hit, he worked for Home Depot immediately went to the store and got all the blue covers he could and went house to house to distribute them. His is Ward Vaughn. The are a great couple in The Villages
Thank you! I love to learn about retirement options. ( Rentals)I may have just Social Security, but I am soooo wealthy in my adventurous spirit, and "can do" attitude. If it's meant to be..it will be 😀 Keeping the faith! Thank you, for insights ( I would have never thought about Sinkhole insurance! Have a beautiful day! Kind Regards, Cynthia
Happy Valentine’s Day! We recently got a solar battery with a couple of panels from Evenflo. We didn’t want to worry about running out of gas plus here in Tucson we have a good supply of sunshine! I would think you would also have plenty of sunshine in FL. You can also keep the battery inside to use, like for refrigerator, fan, etc. Something to think about. The other worry is the electrical grid going out. That happened in SC when we were visiting. Love your channel and have watching for a couple of years. Mandy from Tucson🌵
Happy ❤️ Day! I’ve been a fan for over a year now from Harrisburg PA. You’ve made our COVID lockdowns less stressful. Sue and I finally made it back to Florida last week for a two week visit. We’re in Celebration now and will be in Del Ray and Pasadena this week.
"...Rotary Club or Future Farmers of America?" There's a reason for meeting early in the morning. Many of the members are still in their working years and have to go to work, They seek ways to improve themselves by meeting early and not skipping work.
The best is The Villages APP, the same APP where you look for homes, activities. Click on destinations - there is an option for CAR or GOLF CART directions. It gives verbal turn by turn instructions and stays “open” even if not refreshed (before the recent update, the screen would close unless touched every few seconds).
I put in my home a Generac generator for the whole house hooked up to natural gas 2 years ago and it does give me piece of mind. We have had power loss a few times, glad I did it!
I have a No Soliciting sign on my door and still get people trying to sell me something. There's lots of 55 and older mobile home parks down in Florida where $2500 a month would be sufficient.
Happy Valentine's Day to both of you. No red or pink shirts? Oh well. Nice to see Gizmo today and he wasn't moaning. Love the idea of painting rocks with happy messages. You never know how you might change someone's life. Love the flowers on the bark of a tree, can you show us pictures when they take root, that would be awesome! The metal sculpture of Gizmo is FREAKING AWESOME !!!!!!! I was blown away....if this guy does this, he should sell them online, he'd make a fortune!!!! If people don't want to be bothered by solicitors, just put a sign at your door saying, "NO SOLICITORS!" As far as watching your weight, allow yourself a treat now and then if you've worked or exercised a lot that day because you'll burn those calories and not feel guilty...!
Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them. It looks like most of the properties are houses. Condos might make more sense after a spouse dies. Your apartment video was helpful but there is nothing more liberating than a fully paid for home.
Enjoy your videos. Liked the part about moving/living where you want to. We're in our early 50's and have started thinking about the possibility of moving to FL some day. Right now it's just a dream, but we'll keep plugging away and see what happens. Again, enjoy your content. And Gizmo is freak'n adorable. lol
Happy Valentine's Day, Jerry and Linda. Glad you are feeling much better. What an amazing sculpture of Gizmo. Hey Gizmo, happy you were able to leave time out and return to "the set!"
I love when people say they are on a "fixed income". In the real world you don't often get regular raises or they are less than SS colas. Also the stock market gains are also "raises". Here's a clue: WERE ALL ON FIXED INCOMES to some degree I agree with moving. Do it for yourself. With siblings and relatives and friends scattered everywhere, do what is good for you. Glad Gizmo was such a good boy this week. Looks like he learned a valuable lesson. Haha. Have a great week
I think they mean that their ss goes up 2% but real life goes up 7. No real gains on investments... because they don't have any. They're going backwards.
Love Gizmo ♥️ I lost my dachshund last July at 15 years, I think I’m ready for another one. They are the best pets. Jerry how tall are you? Seeing you and Linda standing together either your very tall or Linda is a shortie like me or both😘 Really enjoy your videos. Have a great day 🥰
Happy Valentines Day to you ! Love Gizmo’s statue. Yes it’s expensive everywhere. I’m near Nashville TN and property values are skyrocketing. Glad I own my condo but it’s all expensive everywhere. Great show!!
Nice that the Rotary Club invited you to speak. The club is for businessmen, so their meetings are before office hours or at lunchtime. Is this a Villages branch of the club? Are the members retired? It looked that way.
With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees period
For that couple asking about living on $2500 per month social security, they can't start collecting it until 62 at the earliest and they are only working til 58.
Happy Valentine's Day! DH and I are celebrating our 37th V Day and in 2 days will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. Getting excited about our upcoming visit in April and trying to figure out what are our must takes for a move to a smaller home. We won't need furniture will we? I figure the less we have the bigger the house will seem. And I MUST bring my long arm quilting machine.....
Susan - I am a long armer too! Did you purchase your home already? We have a home to sell so are just looking at models.....a room for the long arm has certainly presented issues. We will likely be moving in the fall. Would love to keep in touch and share ideas.
@@sherrynorton9093 no, just gonna do a lifestyle visit now. Gotta go home and get rid of 20 years of collecting fabric and sewing machines and see what we have to do to get the house up for sale. I don't do anything fancy with my machine. But yeah, it would be great to meet up!
Interesting what you said about moving away from family to be in a place you love. We have seen the opposite with some friends. They moved from a place they love, Hawaii, to a place they don't love, Tennessee, to be near grandkids. I don't get it, but we have several friends where grandkids are the most important thing.
We could not get a lot of addresses within the Villages using Google Maps, Tom Tom, Garmin and the Villages Map. The BEST one is WAYZ! Its Free! Wayz took us everywhere!
Great show guys. Looks like you were a hit at Future Farmers. 0630. Whew. That’s the tail end of a night shift right there. We have a generator (in Hawaii) because we live up a winding road through the forest at 3400’. (The jungle is down at 1000’) If we get lots of rain or wind, down come those branches onto the power lines. God Bless em, the electric crews are up here every other month or so. We got a transfer switch set-up, so our power switches to generator automatically, powering the whole house. If a hurricane hits, we are set. The roof should have a good chance too - it’s cement tile.
I found a 55+ community in Dunedin Florida. Heated pool, clubhouse with library and billiards, meeting room and kitchen, landscaping included in HOA, as well as cable and internet, trash water and sewer. The homes are block villas with carports or 1car garages.and I can afford mine, that I bought in August, on just my social security and a very small pension. HOA is $220/month. No flood insurance needed for this area and I am 1/8 mile from the gulf. My property taxes are less than I was paying in Ohio.168 homes in my very active community.
I remember when you listed off your monthly expenses 😂 I was out immediately! But I can still enjoy the villages watching you two & Gizmo ! I still made the move to Florida though in October !
I remember that vid it was like there was a fee for every day of the month lol
where u move?
@@so.2ndvintage243 Fort Myers … ❤️
Where in Florida did you move?
@@927Peaches Fort Myers
I'm 44 years old and will not retire to The Villages, but here I am watching your videos since discovering your channel a few months ago.
Happy Valentines Day to one of the most loving, respectful and connected couples I know.
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You can Also put a "no soliciting sign" or Decal on your Door. Also one of the nice things that I noticed in the Villages is that all your Electric, Cable & Phone lines are Underground so you will not have severe power outages due to downed power lines or poles being hit by automobiles.
To all villagers thank you for keeping small businesses going. Sometimes its better to spend it now. Leaving it for children is not always wise.
Great show, having a minimum of 2,500 per month would make it difficult to live in any structured community.
You are so right, you have to make decisions for yourself, not for others.
Is it just me, but does the show get better and better every week? If you don't have a smile on your face by the end of the show, well, you just weren't paying close enough attention. This show never fails to put a smile on your face!
WC, we sure are glad you like it! It is fun to put it together for you! 😁😁😁
I've been watching your channel for a while, today's show was especially therapeutic regarding following your heart...family and friends are a "phone call away" wherever you live. Much love, health & joy to all three of you!!♥️♥️♥️
With no mortgage, small house (maybe 2 beds, 2 bath), $2,500 a month is possible in my opinion. Of course, personal lifestyle is a big question and that probably is going to be your biggest impact. As Jerry and Linda said, most expenses are going to be similar no matter where you live.
Cannot make it here on $2,500 a month
I just moved here over 2 weeks ago, both of my parents are gone and my 2 boys have moved out and are starting their own lives. My older son came down for 5 days and immediately said he loves The Villages and is so happy that I am here and happy to be starting a new life here!
That is a great start Bob.. welcome!
Linda, your hair looks especially nice today!
You are right Jerry and Linda. We are in the 4th quarter of our life. Do what you want with YOUR life. Glad you are both better. The sculpture of Gizmo is beautiful.
Down here we call it the back 9
Great show today. So glad you brought Gizmo back. 🐾 He’s a joy to watch. So sweetly sitting by his hoomans. Have a wonderful day, you, two. ♥️
This couple is wonderful. Just a people loving and excellent teachers.
Awww... thank you, Jill! So sweet! 🙂🙂🙂
Sack roofing, Batterbee roofing and Schaefer roofing are well established roofing companies that have been working in the villages since the beginning. These are three roofing companies you can trust.
Looking forward to moving to The Villages in March! Warm weather and activities will be a blessing.
many many years ago i came down from South Carolina to the villages to bowl in tournaments there..later that year the place was torn apart by tornados..they had to rebuild alot..it wasn't even close to the size it is now..back when i visited
Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️ to two of the nicest people in Florida 😘😻🥰❤️
Happy Valentine's Day , Linda and Jerry & Gizmo ! Enjoyed your show today. So glad you all are feeling better. Love you and have a great day !! 😊❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Janie!! 😁😁😁
Happy Valentine's Day. My wife and I been married for over 30 years. Great to see others who endure a long term marriage. Good video today. I am looking to move somewhere away from the snowy winters of PA but also not sure I could handle the extreme hot summers of Florida. Maintaining two homes is not very likely. Retirement will be here within the next ten years. We are looking forward to those years after work and hope they are as enjoyable as the villages newcomers.
I think your rocks are spectacular, especially Gizmo!
An alternate option for a generator is a battery bank. There are several portable options that could keep your fridge/freezer going for several days. And all you have to do is keep it topped off until you need it. There are even emergency options that come with a small portable solar panel. They will cost you a bit more up front, but you don't have to worry about keeping fuel at home. Thanks for another great video guys . . . and I've been known to sing your song more than once . . . ok, every day :D
Happy Valentines Day to all 3 of you.
I have a joke for Gizmo to tell. Why can we NOT trust artists? They are shady, sometimes sketchy, and will try to frame you, HAHA 😁
LOVE, your show every week! I am always looking forward to your next installment each Monday! You are a Wonderful Couple working together well, I can see it in your attitudes and smiles to each other. Happy Valentines Day to you both.🎁🎈❤💘💖💓🎉
Sadly we used to surrounded by mostly farmland and woodlands so we got to see allot of deer, rabbits, snakes, geese and maybe one or two of an elusive coyote. But with all the new housing developments in our area and the farmland being bought and woodland being torn down for subdivisions. We do not get to see barely any wildlife; so enjoy them from a distance while you can because you may miss them when they are gone.
You are right BJ… they are a treasure for sure. The thing is … when you drive around the outskirts of The Villages, Much of the land is not very attractive. We are sure that it provided a habitat for some wildlife…. but we also can see where The Villages has tried to provide a tremendous amount of natural area for those surviving animals.
Great show Jerry & Linda and your outlook on living at our age is so important for people to come to terms with. Have a great week and see you next time💕
Coming to the Villages in. APRIl/MAY to purchase home. It's been our 5yr plan. So excited. Unfortunately homes are so much expensive. Gonna have to bite the bullet. I am going to search out Jerry and Linda forsure! Thank you for doing these videos, appreciate all the information.
I just love you guys ! I’m a new fan. Maybe one day I’ll live in the Villages ( currently a bit too financially ambitious for me tho. We’ll see). Getting tired of the cold up North. Today in Buffalo, NY... April 19, 2022 it’s currently 39 degrees (windchill factor : 28 !) with significant wind ...... AND .... SNOW SHOWERS ! Gimme a break !
Anyway, You Two have a fabulous show, are a marvelous Couple, and you are my ray of sunshine today. Gosh I hope I look as great as you when I’m 66. 62 right now. Shine on! Liz
You don’t need to quarantine for longer than 5 days after the start of symptoms. Live and love life!!
Happy Valentine to my wonderful wife of 37 years! And that wraps up another mailbag a Monday!
I love the Jerry & Linda rock. 💕
Happy Valentines Day! Always great to start the week with you!
you guys are really living a hard life. Your pool is closed in February until noon. I hope you can weather this hardship well.
For the couple interested in renting next Feb/Mar: most rentals in high snowbird season require Jan/Feb/Mar.
Happy ❤ Day everyone
Love your blue shirts ! My husband and I both watch your channel. We are seriously thinking about moving to the villages. We need to do our homework. We own some land up by the Tennessee river. It’s beautiful land. 12 acres and About a 3 minute drive to the boat dock. But we spend our free time in Florida. Due to health reasons we haven’t taken the boat out in 2 years. And it seems the 12 acres just need work all the time. We are ready for a very a comfortable laid back life. And we know how much we love the area of the villages. Plus our daughter is in Florida. Love your rocks! How cute. Oh my I would not have thought bears are your area. How talented the sculpture of Gismo is. That took not only talent but time. What a nice gift. You mentioned a generator , we have solar. Enough to keep a freezer going and air conditioning because of health conditions. I don’t need to get way over heated. And the solicitors you could post a sign on your door. I think with the cost of living going up you must be able to generate income from several sources. My husband and I lived in the most expensive community in west Tennessee for 20 years. Once all the children were out of the house we moved to the country. I’m retired disabled now. Have been for 13 years with a very rare disease. It was a real shock to become so sick at age 47. Mostly because I still had another child to get through college. And we lived in that very expensive community in a big house. But my husband jumped to the challenge and increased his salary with lots of overtime. He’s an electrician. Retired electrician now. He retired at 47 too, By choice. But he got busy and is earning income right from the house. For the people wondering if you can live on social security. I think that varies. Everyone earns different amounts. I always say you need 5 sources of income. They all add up and can afford you what you need and sometimes what you want. The diet, my husband was diagnosed with diabetes last week. It was scary. But in just one week he has changed his diet using an app that is getting him on track. Blood sugar is coming down with no medications. Diet only and I believe he has a wonderful chance to live longer and healthier on this new diet of eating healthier. I have developed celiac disease. So no gluten. Together we just about can’t eat anything. But we find with our limited food choices we are full and happy. Life is all about being happy. I know how happy we are in Florida and it because we feel better. I don’t want to leave the child we have back in Tennessee. But she is a flight away. She could come down and visit us and her sister who lives in Florida anytime. We hope often. Just last October we rented the big timeshare with the lock off. We took everyone to Disney. It was wonderful having everyone under one roof. Who knows she might decide to move to Florida too. I believe there are places in all price ranges available. Maybe not so much the villages but close by. God bless you guys. Enjoy your day ! Leslye
We had a beautiful German Shepherd Dog named Sadie. Sadly, she died one year ago today at almost age 11.
Love listening to you each week & learning more about the villages. This really helps us in our decision making - to move there or not. Still exploring.
So happy to see Gizmo back where he belongs!
Terrific topics and content. Thank you for your insights.
If all some one has for income is Social Security they're in trouble no mater where they live. I really feel bad for the folks that worked hard all their lives and wind up with nothing more than SS. You younger folks save and invest now, tomorrow is closer than you think!
Preach!!! 😁😁😁
You are so right. I started saving in my former employer's 401K plan when I was 28. 33 years later I still contribute to my current employer's 401K plan. Now that retirement is just a few years away, I am glad I did. I have told my 2 oldest nieces to enroll in their employer's retirement plans. One minute you're 30, the next minute you are 60+.
Having a pension is a blessing even though working for government is painful at times. That plus SS will give my wife and I more than we will need.
Great show. Real good information. Thanks Jerry and Linda, you too Gizmo.
I have "Ring" and I'm very happy with the service. Locked doors are always between me and the stranger.
Invest in a Jackery and panels for possible power outages (sold on Amazon). Worth every cent! Good to hear you two are masking up when going out.
With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to the show you did about a month ago on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees.
❤️HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️
Thanks Jerry and Linda! Another great show!
I've seen people's health improve dramatically with the keto diet... not to mention their appearance and weight... Even just doing intermittent fasting... not eating between 3-4 PM until 8 AM next day... Fasting. especially water fasting makes your telomeres grow as body feels threatened and tells your body to strengthen itself. Happy Valentines you two lovebirds. :)
Ice cream…donuts….hey, I think I could handle that diet! You both always bring a smile!
I can enjoy the Villages, from my living room and your weekly shows, thank you.
You always have a lot of good information. Really enjoy it.
Your boys are precious! Thanks for sharing that picture!!
Happy Valentine's Day you two love birds! 😍 We're not on FB, so really enjoy your stories and photos here on RUclips. Glad you are both feeling better!😃
I came to the Villages in 2011 after the tornado, a good friend that lived there when it the tornado hit, he worked for Home Depot immediately went to the store and got all the blue covers he could and went house to house to distribute them. His is Ward Vaughn. The are a great couple in The Villages
That is the kind of neighbor that we love here.
I am new to your channel. I was interested in what the villages was about.
I also, paint rocks and the ones you showed are great.
Thank you, Maryann!
Your grandsons are Adorable!
Eat To Live! Don’t Live To Eat!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!!!
Thank you! I love to learn about retirement options. ( Rentals)I may have just Social Security, but I am soooo wealthy in my adventurous spirit, and "can do" attitude. If it's meant to be..it will be 😀 Keeping the faith!
Thank you, for insights ( I would have never thought about Sinkhole insurance!
Have a beautiful day!
Kind Regards,
Cynthia
You are so welcome!
The coyote was in the new section,did any one think about the fact that his area has now been destroyed?
Life is short live it to the fullest!
Happy Valentine’s Day! We recently got a solar battery with a couple of panels from Evenflo. We didn’t want to worry about running out of gas plus here in Tucson we have a good supply of sunshine! I would think you would also have plenty of sunshine in FL. You can also keep the battery inside to use, like for refrigerator, fan, etc. Something to think about. The other worry is the electrical grid going out. That happened in SC when we were visiting. Love your channel and have watching for a couple of years. Mandy from Tucson🌵
Happy ❤️ Day! I’ve been a fan for over a year now from Harrisburg PA. You’ve made our COVID lockdowns less stressful. Sue and I finally made it back to Florida last week for a two week visit. We’re in Celebration now and will be in Del Ray and Pasadena this week.
"...Rotary Club or Future Farmers of America?" There's a reason for meeting early in the morning. Many of the members are still in their working years and have to go to work, They seek ways to improve themselves by meeting early and not skipping work.
I know... that was my second line, that was edited out.
The best is The Villages APP, the same APP where you look for homes, activities. Click on destinations - there is an option for CAR or GOLF CART directions. It gives verbal turn by turn instructions and stays “open” even if not refreshed (before the recent update, the screen would close unless touched every few seconds).
Hi from freezing NY!! Happy Valentine's Day including Gizmo as well--Enjoy your week...
I put in my home a Generac generator for the whole house hooked up to natural gas 2 years ago and it does give me piece of mind. We have had power loss a few times, glad I did it!
I have a No Soliciting sign on my door and still get people trying to sell me something.
There's lots of 55 and older mobile home parks down in Florida where $2500 a month would be sufficient.
...that's less & less true. Affordable RE is vanishing in FL -
Happy Valentine's Day to You both👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️
Happy Valentine's Day to both of you. No red or pink shirts? Oh well. Nice to see Gizmo today and he wasn't moaning. Love the idea of painting rocks with happy messages. You never know how you might change someone's life. Love the flowers on the bark of a tree, can you show us pictures when they take root, that would be awesome! The metal sculpture of Gizmo is FREAKING AWESOME !!!!!!! I was blown away....if this guy does this, he should sell them online, he'd make a fortune!!!! If people don't want to be bothered by solicitors, just put a sign at your door saying, "NO SOLICITORS!" As far as watching your weight, allow yourself a treat now and then if you've worked or exercised a lot that day because you'll burn those calories and not feel guilty...!
Happy Valentines Day! Thanks for taking the time for all of us!
Linda, your hair and makeup looks very pretty.
Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them. It looks like most of the properties are houses. Condos might make more sense after a spouse dies. Your apartment video was helpful but there is nothing more liberating than a fully paid for home.
Enjoy your videos. Liked the part about moving/living where you want to. We're in our early 50's and have started thinking about the possibility of moving to FL some day. Right now it's just a dream, but we'll keep plugging away and see what happens. Again, enjoy your content. And Gizmo is freak'n adorable. lol
Thank you!!! 😁😁😁
Happy Valentine’s Day 🐾🐾🐾❤️🦴🦴Gizmo
Jerry, those rocks look great! You are artistic!
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Love your hair Linda!
Happy Valentine's Day, Jerry and Linda. Glad you are feeling much better. What an amazing sculpture of Gizmo. Hey Gizmo, happy you were able to leave time out and return to "the set!"
Happy Valentines Day!❤️❤️
I love when people say they are on a "fixed income". In the real world you don't often get regular raises or they are less than SS colas. Also the stock market gains are also "raises". Here's a clue: WERE ALL ON FIXED INCOMES to some degree
I agree with moving. Do it for yourself. With siblings and relatives and friends scattered everywhere, do what is good for you. Glad Gizmo was such a good boy this week. Looks like he learned a valuable lesson. Haha. Have a great week
I think they mean that their ss goes up 2% but real life goes up 7. No real gains on investments... because they don't have any. They're going backwards.
Love Gizmo ♥️ I lost my dachshund last July at 15 years, I think I’m ready for another one. They are the best pets. Jerry how tall are you? Seeing you and Linda standing together either your very tall or Linda is a shortie like me or both😘 Really enjoy your videos. Have a great day 🥰
Linda said she is 4’ 11” as am I.
Yes…..you can subsist on social security if you have the money to buy your house. They did not accept title 9……
Happy Valentine's Day, Linda and Jerry! Great meeting with a lot of practical information and life wisdom! Thank you!
Happy Valentines Day to you ! Love Gizmo’s statue. Yes it’s expensive everywhere. I’m near Nashville TN and property values are skyrocketing. Glad I own my condo but it’s all expensive everywhere. Great show!!
after tonight.. the rest of the week the weather should be fine. Wow! thats one very big healthy Black bear... cool..🤩
Happy Valentines day to Gizmo :)
Happt Valentines Day to a great couple!
Your wall color is beautiful!
Nice that the Rotary Club invited you to speak. The club is for businessmen, so their meetings are before office hours or at lunchtime. Is this a Villages branch of the club? Are the members retired? It looked that way.
❤️ Happy Valentines Day Jerry and Linda! 😺😁
With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees period
For that couple asking about living on $2500 per month social security, they can't start collecting it until 62 at the earliest and they are only working til 58.
💕❤️Happy Valentines Day 💕❤️❤️🐾 love the painted rocks ! Thanks for sharing. Extra treats for Gizmo it’s Heart Day ❤️🐾
Happy Valentine's Day! DH and I are celebrating our 37th V Day and in 2 days will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. Getting excited about our upcoming visit in April and trying to figure out what are our must takes for a move to a smaller home. We won't need furniture will we? I figure the less we have the bigger the house will seem. And I MUST bring my long arm quilting machine.....
Yes… bring what gives you fun. If you have it at home and you'd love it…… find a way to bring it.
Susan - I am a long armer too! Did you purchase your home already? We have a home to sell so are just looking at models.....a room for the long arm has certainly presented issues. We will likely be moving in the fall. Would love to keep in touch and share ideas.
@@sherrynorton9093 no, just gonna do a lifestyle visit now. Gotta go home and get rid of 20 years of collecting fabric and sewing machines and see what we have to do to get the house up for sale. I don't do anything fancy with my machine. But yeah, it would be great to meet up!
Interesting what you said about moving away from family to be in a place you love.
We have seen the opposite with some friends. They moved from a place they love, Hawaii, to a place they don't love, Tennessee, to be near grandkids. I don't get it, but we have several friends where grandkids are the most important thing.
If they play their cards right they can babysit every day! 😛😛
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Yep, and they love it.🙃😵💫
We could not get a lot of addresses within the Villages using Google Maps, Tom Tom, Garmin and the Villages Map. The BEST one is WAYZ! Its Free! Wayz took us everywhere!
Great show guys. Looks like you were a hit at Future Farmers. 0630. Whew. That’s the tail end of a night shift right there. We have a generator (in Hawaii) because we live up a winding road through the forest at 3400’. (The jungle is down at 1000’) If we get lots of rain or wind, down come those branches onto the power lines. God Bless em, the electric crews are up here every other month or so. We got a transfer switch set-up, so our power switches to generator automatically, powering the whole house. If a hurricane hits, we are set. The roof should have a good chance too - it’s cement tile.
Would love to meet you and your wife! We are visiting The Villages in the latter part of March of this year.
Happy Valentines day!! 💓 💗
I could live in The Villages got the time and money, but I have chosen to rescue dogs on my 157 acres to save lives.