Classism, Cursing, and Churches in The Villages

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Whew! What a great bunch of questions came in this week! Join Jerry and Linda as they answer e-mails about churches, Trailer Parks, Classism, Hurricane Elsa, thrift shops, Uber, smoking, fees, and more in this edition of Mailbag Monday.
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@lindaescue889 3 жыл бұрын

We are not planning on moving to the villages but I watch your program just because of your charming personalities (and because of Gizmo.). Keep up the good work,

@seaside2001 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I am here for Gizmo too!. lol

@RG-hf4et 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Pleasant personalities, interesting talks, things to look for when moving into any organized communities, gizmo, etc......

@larvatusprodeo7745 3 жыл бұрын

Linda you keep looking younger every week!

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

😘😘😘😘😘😘

@Tommy3Putts 3 жыл бұрын

Keep “The Newcomers” brand. You are the source for the villages future newcomers

@donb1183 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep the name - it is your brand!

@paulwright2495 3 жыл бұрын

In Lithuania they have an expression: "All mushrooms are edible. But some, only once".

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@madaketmom 3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo makes my whole week! 🐾❤️

@leanneekman5497 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the smoke, Jerry. Inside or out, windy or still, it will head right for a non-smoker. Yuck!

@joyfullylivinglife7114 3 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness so much work goes into your videos!!! Thank you both for putting so much joy out into the world.

@Vee2020FL 3 жыл бұрын

I second that!!

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely thing to say. Thank you!

@kathybriscoe1474 3 жыл бұрын

Those are the biggest mushrooms I have ever seen! I really enjoy mailbag Monday and especially Gizmo’s corny jokes!!! Have a good week…hope Thursday’s video is as interesting as usual.

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We hope so too! 🤪🤪

@laurarahz12 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Gizmo is hilarious!!!! Just love your channel could watch you everyday!!! ❤️

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura!😁😁

@cynthiaamitrano8915 3 жыл бұрын

I never heard of The Villages until one of your videos popped up on KZfaq. I was looking at Arizona. Now, for health reasons, sadly I’m staying in Minnesota. However I generally am entertaining guests for much of the beautiful summer and beyond. I guess they appreciate it more than I, but they don’t have to live in our god awful winters. If you think about changing your name simply add the word “TO” at the beginning to change “TO THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS”. I would be more than happy to chauffeur people around in The Villages. I do it here. If it’s a long trip, I’d appreciate gas money, but I’d do it for nothing. It would be my good deed for the day, which I strive for, even if it’s just a smile. Another great start to a beautiful Monday morning.

@garyglunt9310 3 жыл бұрын

I am chauffeuring non driving grown kids around much too often myself and feel pretty much same of your comment. I am looking forward to someday retiring to the villages. Perhaps I can start a taxi service charging $1 or less per mile.

@robertscholl5342 3 жыл бұрын

my husband and I use to watch every week together, he died in May and I find comfort still watching the three of you, keep them coming.

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

We are so sorry to hear that, and are glad you both enjoyed our videos. Thank you.

@allenlawson5513 Жыл бұрын

Don’t buy in the village

@budford3417 3 жыл бұрын

thank you again for monday morning entertainment

@susaninman5900 3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo was on point today, love him and his jokes too!!

@RA-zl6iw 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should keep the Newcomers name.

@kimberlyreynolds5421 3 жыл бұрын

Of course keep the newcomers as your blog name. It is what you are known as. The information is still wonderful for the new newcomers! I now know the day of the week by Mailbag Mondays!

@renef3885 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry and Linda...and Gizmo, thanks so much for your videos. We will probably never get to live in the Villages, but I look forward to your videos so much. Life is so hard right now for some folks. Disaster seems just around the corner...weather...health...politics...finances...you name it. You all are the calm in the storm for me! Ya'll are so likable and down home-like. Yep, a port in the storms for sure. I will keep watching. Thanks so much for your kindness to each other and your viewers! Be blessed. Also, love the brand name. No changes, please!

@Katee586 3 жыл бұрын

When Jerry says it's hot and humid, then you know it is!! We were only mere blocks from the tornado that touched down in the suburbs of Chicago about 3 weeks ago! Praying for all of the people who lost everything.

@philiphoffman4740 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed right out loud when Linda talked about the church, "Our Lady of the Golf Cart", from Pinellas County

@vickyb5935 3 жыл бұрын

I agree that you should keep your “Newcomers” name …that`s how we all have come to know you and like you said, you are using your videos to help out others who will possibly become newcomers. There are others from the villages who have youtube channels and they are also “known” for a certain topic in their content. We know we can always tune into Jerry and Linda to have an array of questions answers - the highlight of my week, really!!!!

@sarahgupton2552 3 жыл бұрын

I’m an introvert. I have friends; I just don’t have much to do with them.😂😂😂😂🤓

@EricTane 3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo in the back of the Golf Cart made my day :) :-)

@karenseman8258 3 жыл бұрын

Fun and informative MBM; keep the name for sure! Linda that person was really rude about the golf car parking - I know it takes all kinds in this world but my goodness a gentle word would have been so much better! 💗

@juliegarren2994 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry & Linda, thank you for all the time and effort you put into the videos. You provide so much valuable information. Really appreciate it. Thankful you are safe after the storm.

@kaymcabee9487 3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo is always so cute but he was extra cute today sitting behind you. He listened to both of you so closely and watched your faces carefully. He let out a few cute sounds too! What an awesome fellow he is!!!

@christinemielke6827 3 жыл бұрын

You are the ambassadors for "Newcomers" keep the name for sure!

@kimberlydavis2527 3 жыл бұрын

Marie Kondo would be so happy looking at all of that stuff at your bargains and blessings shop

@pattyc301 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep your name. I'm with you Jerry, the smoke, especially when eating is not appreciated. I have asthma, so it makes it hard to eat a meal and breathe normal. I love thrifting, so it's good to know there are treasures to be found.

@carolapostolos8929 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE Mailbag Monday. Always informative and always fun.

@OldMan1962 3 жыл бұрын

Great show guys, I think my new occupation is an Uber driver in The Villages .

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@OldMan1962 3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing you guys in the fall. Those rates for Uber are absolutely ridiculous for central Florida. Keep the newcomers name, us newcomers love the information you provide. JJ

@halgroat5251 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Linda, Jerry and Gismo We just returned to Michigan after a two week vacation at the Village's. Had a wonderful time visiting all the Village's Squares. Regret not meeting you during our time there. We really enjoy your Information on the Village's attractions, our visit was more fun because of you. Thank you. Please keep up your program. Lorraine and Hal Groat

@debrapengelley2944 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention your videos have been such a big help to us in getting here. Keep doing what you do it’s so helpful. Don’t let the negative results matter. Life to short

@drewesalan7152 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insights. I'm coming to visit the Villages in September with the idea of relocating to Villages. I appreciate the information.

@paulkent2219 3 жыл бұрын

Happily in our retirement home in La Quinta, CA but enjoy watching your videos on the Villages in FL. I think your neighbors & newcomers are lucky to have your insight. You have such chemistry & Gizmo sitting behind you is so cute.

@roxiejacobsen2060 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to 'see' you every week, even from a distance. Thank you for sharing with us and we liked the rainy bike ride video too. :)

@matt51402 3 жыл бұрын

And there goes another mailbag Monday! Love you guys & Gizmo!

@ellencathcart4602 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the embedded videos like the parking demo. That should be very helpful to new residents. Thanks for all you do, we really enjoy watching!

@susanclanton5117 3 жыл бұрын

Great to meet you Linda at UPS! Pete and I loved watching your videos before we arrived, and now that we're here for less than 2 weeks, we're watching still, and things aren't so scary and foreign!

@beachgal5062 3 жыл бұрын

Great show guys!!! You are so accommodating! And Gozmo-"You are adorable and a riot😂😂😂!"

@carolm755 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you guys were spared the storm! Loved seeing Gizmo in the back of the golf cart, he is so darn cute!

@mariegadevsky9759 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the bonus video on Sat. A great surprise! That Gizmo is guite a funny guy, I love his jokes and how patient he is to sit there with you.He loves your company. You will always be the Newcomers to me.

@little5bee 3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo's laugh always makes me laugh 🤣

@RG-hf4et 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the golf cart parking lesson and fun to see Gismo in the back! ...lololol!!

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, RG!

@lauralampe1664 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda & Jerry, I am watching Mailbag Monday from The Villages Library at 466 and Belvedere Boulevard. To the person who asked about churches, Hope Lutheran on 466 and Morse is golf cart accessible...I went there twice during this visit. I have driven past several other churchez... St. Timothy's Catholic and St. George's Episcopal near Spanish Springs, Morth Lake Presbyterian near the Historic side, 2 churches behind d Walmart on 466.. Live Oaks Community, and Open Bible Lutheran. New Covenant United Methodist isjust north if 466 behind Southern Trace shopping center. That's just a few of the churches in and close to The Villages. As to a dog's paws getting too hot on pavement, I have seen several dogs in strollers during my visit. Good questions this week.

@debrabyrd1306 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree keep the name because you are helping us out, I will be there on September 1, Thanks for all the information can't wait to visit

@JERRYANDLINDA 11 ай бұрын

See you when you get here!

@rodneyskinner7741 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, good Monday morning, I appreciate your channel thanks!❤️🙏🇺🇸

@violetfog2461 3 жыл бұрын

We sing along every time with the "Mailbag Monday" jingle! We look forward to your posts always!

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Violet!

@nancyoppegard6665 3 жыл бұрын

Potholders...wine....Gizmo, you're killin' me !!! Gotta love those "Dad" jokes ! Thanks for another great episode...always lots of good info.

@w.c.7247 3 жыл бұрын

Just plain FUN! Another great video.

@lorrainebrown3536 3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to your Mailbag Monday’s & Love Gismo!❤️

@hoosiermama3001 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, full of information and good humor, as always. Linda is sure keeping busy with her activities and part time job! FYI, I recently watched a video on the updated Finney Recreation Center and it had a couple of pool tables and 2 dart boards.

@nancycarter1617 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry and Linda (and Gizmo too!), I just started watching your videos and I absolutely love them. I have been thinking about moving to Florida for retirement. I am a little out order with the videos but, I saw Linda's health scare video and I am sending prayers, positive vibes, and healing waves your way. I am glad you are alright. I enjoy the videos about the reality of the costs. They help tremendously with decision making. Keep up the good work! Bye now Nancy

@JERRYANDLINDA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy, we really appreciate it.😁😁

@csnanny1882 3 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to seeing you guys on Monday morning , and if a storm passes us up here in Ft.Pierce,I look to see how close its getting to you. I really am concerned. And of course you are in my prayers. God bless ,stay safe, and I love ya.

@lindae5864 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry and Linda. FYI, you can play darts at the newly remodeled Fenney recreation Center!!Keep your wonderful video blogs coming. Thanks for all your hard work making them.

@gwenewing6837 3 жыл бұрын

The mushrooms make me think little fairies live on them! Enjoy your show! You both make my day!!

@automaticsweetheart2009 3 жыл бұрын

Every mushroom is edible. Once. (I kid. I kid. Don't eat the mushrooms! Love your videos, Jerry and Linda!)

@CynthiaMUrban 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable....thanks for sharing and God bless.

@marybollinger8668 3 жыл бұрын

Even my kids love Gizmo's jokes!!!!

@mollyheeke9912 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, stick with your name. Good job.

@sharonstamm6926 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and great questions! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. We really enjoy watching and we are planning a lifestyle visit in the next 6 months...so, you both have been very helpful! Our dog, Theo, said to give Gizmo an extra treat for us!

@dewservices Жыл бұрын

That second mushroom you showed a picture of is what southerners call magic mushrooms. If you pick it and the stem turns purple, it's a phychodelic mushroom and is edible.

@JERRYANDLINDA Жыл бұрын

Yikes! 😀😛🙃😝😃

@mykvalentin 3 жыл бұрын

Please keep the name brand. And Gizzzmo is hilarious as always… Thank you for another Mailbag Monday! Cheers 🍻

@philiphoffman4740 3 жыл бұрын

And I don't like it that someone made Linda cry over a stupid parking space. They need to find something to do with their time. Maybe volunteer somewhere, instead of policing parking. from Pinellas County

@janicekeller9609 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry and Linda and Gizmo ( he looked so cute riding in back of cart) you make Monday Mornings Fun! Looking forward to our LifeStyle visit in September. Thanks to you and other TV vloggers we feel we know are way around before we get there. Keep the name. Think of your audience as the newcomer, and not yourselves anymore.

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

There are other vloggers?😛

@kathydeno9339 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative you just make my Monday!

@bobbyt749 3 жыл бұрын

FYI: The Fenny recreation has just completed a remodel project (Grand Re- Opening 7/9/21) and they now have darts.

@hosegooseman5 3 жыл бұрын

Aviary recreation center has darts too.

@DazeeChild 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the YT video on the Fenney grand re-opening

@Gone_Flying 3 жыл бұрын

You can see it at starting at 11:07 www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/lifestyle/fenney-recreation-center-is-now-re-open

@cherylharter5368 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love Gizmo and his sense of humor! ❤️

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

He's a ham!

@shirleyharold1698 3 жыл бұрын

I love your newcomer name, don’t change it. 🥰❤️ love you Gizmo, I enjoy your jokes and riddles

@audreylowe2941 11 ай бұрын

Enjoying learning about other places and especially getting very honest insites from you guys. Thanks so much. Been in East Tn for 79 years and would never think of leaving but it's fun to learn about other places.

@JERRYANDLINDA 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Audrey! We are so glad you enjoy the show.

@elizabethmortensen8464 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome folks!

@lisaschroder8445 3 жыл бұрын

We have darts at Aviary Rec Center. 😃

@davidwarner3975 3 жыл бұрын

buy some pedilyte add to waters. their granulated, great flavors.. also buy a cap from Mission, you can soak it then wear it...

@CR-ru1kw 3 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰😄😄😄Gizmo! Thanks for the video 😉😘.

@julieecarr 3 жыл бұрын

We use Orlando airport (MCO) often because of the airlines available. BUT occasionally we have the pleasure of using the Sanford airport (SFB), much smaller.

@Irishwoods1 Жыл бұрын

Love your show! Our move was a flip of the move you made. My brother and I are retired and when Mom died we chose to sell her big home in Gainesville. Initially, we were going to stay in Gainesville but ended up moving to Ohio where we still have some family. I loved hearing you mention the Gainesville airport and it was so great to see the grass down there. My brother hates the grass up here. Thanks again for having such a wonderful KZfaq channel. It's a bit like watching a video from home.

@JERRYANDLINDA Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda, so nice to hear.

@airbourne2 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Southern Indiana too and you reminded me how convenient the Louisville airport is. Live in No. CA now.

@diydiva3190 4 ай бұрын

We live in the Mushroom Capital of the World. Kennett Square Pennsylvania. See you when we get there.

@rebeccamartin4267 3 жыл бұрын

Another good watch!

@richardc488 3 жыл бұрын

cooling towels work great we got ours for Petra Jordan when we go through the valley

@juneherington4393 3 жыл бұрын

The new Fenney rec center has darts

@flybirds2024 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I just watched the video on the reopening of the Fenney Rec Center and they have 2 new dart boards!

@MrKenb579 3 жыл бұрын

So does Aviary

@GracejoyTV 3 жыл бұрын

And billiards table at Fenney ( I saw 2 at the re-opening). They have tons of pool tables at La Hacienda Rec Center)

@debrapengelley2944 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos!! Linda Jerry and just adore Gizmo. We have a 9 1/2 lb poodle named Brodie. We just signed papers today! We live in the villages now. We own home in Labelle. Moving van comes tomorrow. Picked up our golf cart after signing papers. Very excited to be here!!

@JERRYANDLINDA 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Congratulations... See you when you get here!

@joans9526 3 жыл бұрын

I’m happy you decided to keep your name.

@stevefrank733 Жыл бұрын

Do you have too many friends? What I'm asking is these videos you make have made us feel like you are already our friends. So when we come down there you might be overwhelmed by so many people wanting to spend time with you, because we already feel comfortable with you. Steve and Denise in Peoria, Illinois

@JERRYANDLINDA Жыл бұрын

Is there such a thing? We think we meet the best folks here. Many start as viewers and become dear friends. See you when you get here, Jerry and Linda

@sandrahanlon2636 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your program - love both of your vibes and knowledgeable information. We are moving to Stone Creek in August. Maybe one day we will meet sometime - Happy Go Lucky Sandy and Tom

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We have some great friends that live in Stone Creek.

@kennethanderson1685 3 жыл бұрын

Love, 💕, 💕

@christinemielke6827 3 жыл бұрын

There are 2 dart boards in Fenney's new Rec building in the same room as the Pool Tables. I noticed them in the video showcasing the Grand reopening.

@nshaver24 3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo = ❤️🥰🐾❤️🥰🐾❤️🥰🐾❤️...as always a wonderful video👏👏👏👏👏

@wardog417 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry and Linda, just saw a tour of the remodeled Fenney Rec center and the have a couple of dart boards.

@ToRetirementAndBeyond 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jerry! Hey Linda! Thanks for the info on the fishing license. We learn something every Monday. Karen and I have never golfed, but the videos of Linda have inspired us. We hit the Goodwill and Facebook Marketplace, found some used clubs and visited our municipal golf course yesterday. Just the putting green and driving range. We're trying to cajole our daughters' fiancé into giving us lessons. Maybe we'll be good enough to play a round by the time we get to The Villages for our visit on Aug 15th.

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Great! You'll catch on enough to have a great time. 😁😁

@elizabethmortensen8464 2 жыл бұрын

Will pray you keep well and safe

@donnagross4638 3 жыл бұрын

I will never live at The Villages, but do enjoy watching your videos from PA. Thank you for all the work you put into your content. By the way, Linda, sometimes Jerry talks so much you can't get a word in at all, LOL. I loved the segment Linda did a while back about your lovely kitchen! Jerry, I love your woodworking skill! Keep up the good work and please Linda, speak up once in a while, LOL.

@Vee2020FL 3 жыл бұрын

Linda not speaking has nothing to do with Jerry! Guess you missed the episode where he told us that Linda is camera shy

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Virginia! I thought she did great in this week's Mailbag Monday!

@Vee2020FL 3 жыл бұрын

@@JERRYANDLINDA hope to see you when we get back there!! We own in Tamarind Grove

@NavyWife 3 жыл бұрын

I love your jokes Gizmo. ♥️

@mtnmama9530 Жыл бұрын

I used to fly in and out of Sanford from Dulles (in DC) to visit my parents in Lake Mary (not far from you). It was wonderful. Very easy. Not crowded. Often had discount flights (pre-covid; cant speak for now). Sometimes I'd take a shuttle to a hotel near their gated community in Lake Mary and they'd pick me up there. As they got into their late 80s and didnt drive as much, that made it very easy. My parents loved living in Florida. Due to the excellent medical care in the area, they lived into their 90s.

@buffmontana4203 3 жыл бұрын

Funny about mushrooms, while on the golf course and you hit a bad ball and you lose it. the ball gets camouflaged amongst the mushrooms so it is hard to find!

@elizabethmortensen8464 2 жыл бұрын

Here, in August, in Vancouver, it went to 44 degrees celsius!!!! Hope you never get that.

@scottduncan6991 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, Linda, and Gizmo. There are dart boards in the new Fenney Rec center and I believe there will be several in the new Ezell Rec center. BTW your wood boxes were beautiful. If you would teach a class, I'm sure it would be a hit. I'd come. Still waiting to meet you both at the square some night.

@jwchewie 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry and Linda. In regards to darts available in the Villages: just watched the Fenny rec center grand opening VMail - there is a dart board section in the shuffleboard room. FYI💙

@JERRYANDLINDA 3 жыл бұрын

You see? That is why we tell you guys to do your own research. We know a little, but we don't know a lot.🤣🤣