Linda, your hair always looks great! Lots of jealous people out there. Happy Birthday to your sweet dog.

Linda looks beautiful no matter the hairstyle! Her personality and smile are also beautiful! Don't let some "old jerk" make you feel bad. Anyone who would comment as he did has zero class!

If you look up “Cute American Grandma”, there’s a picture of Linda. People bring it to their hairdresser to get the same look....🤩

Linda is one of the lucky ones who seem to look good in whatever style she chooses to wear.

I practiced medicine in Central Florida for30 years before retirement. I since have settled in Colorado and Arizona. Unfortunately, the quality of health care in Florida is notoriously poor. Physicians qualifications, accessibility, and decision making is unfortunately lacking compared to many other geographic areas. There are exceptions, but few.

On Medicare we’re allowed one wellness visit each year. Our local clinic wants us to do a televisit for the annual wellness visit. I said NO WAY! If I only get one visit per year I want to see my doctor in person!

Hi Jerry and Linda. As far as your medical call backs...I use my healthcare portal (your doctors website should have one) When ever I have a question, I post it on the message board and my doctor responds usually by the end of the day or within 24 to 48 hrs. The portal has your wellness visits and all your necessary appointments and health history.It's your own healthcare webpage that is connected to your doctor. Everything is online now and less frustrating than the old school call back system. I even have to make my haircut appointment with an app on my phone.Your healthcare portal should also have an app for you phone. You know what my son's say to me after their experience in Iraq and Afghanistan..."Adapt and overcome dad" Thanks so much for posting your journeys.

Linda, you always had and still have beautiful thick hair. I think it looks great.

To the person asking about buying a lot, the design process can be daunting but with a little pre work, the design meeting that is supposed to last seven to nine days can be completed in two hours and fifteen minutes. That’s all mine took. And I LOVE my new home.

Linda - your hairstyle is very attractive. Highlights come through on the video really well. Makes me want some!

I look forward to this every week! It’s like old friends chatting- thanks so much

Although I can't recommend a PCP in or around TV as I don't live there yet, as a now retired R.N. that worked the last 21 years of my career as a primary care clinic R.N. I can recommend a few things to look for while searching for you next PCP. #1, find either a retired or still working R.N. or LPN who lives in or around TV and ask them who they would recommend as a PCP. This is no different than asking a retired TV plumber for good plumber recommendation because they have the expertise to spot faulty plumbing work a mile away. Generically speaking from my experience, look for a PCP who is in a moderate sized group practice of 4-5 doctors and or nurse practitioners, and this practice also has on their staff an R.N. or LPN that triages all the sick calls that come in and not just a staff person who will take a quick message for the doctor that you are requesting a call back. We who perform telephone triage which I hold a certification in have the training and expertise along with the use of an algorhythm to ask the right questions to elicit the right info. And that along with the ability to quickly research an electronic medical record for pertinent patient data all contribute to determining the urgency of a patient's situation which leads to making an appropriate disposition. Needless to say, a practice that does not have a nurse trained in telephone triage I would stay clear of because there is not enough info in those messages taken by likely a non medically trained receptionist to pass on to the doctor. And this results in the doctor not being able to determine who needs an ASAP call back and who can wait a day or two for a call back. And I can tell you from many years of experience most patients down play how ill they are, and it took a great deal of effort for me to convince more than I can count patients to call 911 or have someone drive them to the nearest ER. And on occasion I made the 911 call for them. Glad this topic came up as it has prompted me to call a former many years LPN colleague of mine who retired a few years ago and relocated to a community in Leesburg to get a PCP recommendation from her as I have no issue traveling when I relocate to TV traveling outside the community for better healthcare options. Good luck!!

I would be leery about my husband fishing in a pond with gators and the grandkids there, too. Kids near water need to be watched constantly.

Happy birthday, Gizmo!!! You are THE STAR of the show after all, right? Well, I think he is.

My 61 year old husband died in August from untreated sleep apnea and a critical Vitamin B-12 deficiency. We were married for 41 years (HS sweethearts). For the twelve months before he died he had every single symptom of a B-12 deficiency. He had been taking Metformin for over 10 years. One of the side effects is it can block the absorption of B-12, so even if you’re taking supplements they may not be absorbed. B-12 injections would be indicated in that case. My husband was weak, aged 10 years overnight and was constantly dizzy. I took him to several different doctors, including specialists. He was even admitted into the hospital for fainting in a restaurant. No one checked his B-12 levels. It’s a separate blood test (part of a neurological panel) that you have to request. They were focused on his heart, which was fine. He suffered needlessly for a long time and then died when he fell asleep while watching a movie. His airway was blocked from the position of his neck. Sadly these days you have to be your own doctor.

You look beautiful just the way you are .Happy Beautiful Gizmo.

Happy Late Birthday, Gizmo ! 13 years sure goes by fast. Linda, your hair looks beautiful, girl ! Don't listen to those rude people ! Jerry, another great show ! Love you guys ! 😊❣️

It's not Monday without Mailbag Monday!!! Happy birthday Gizmo!!!😎🎂👍

Love me some Jerry and Linda on Monday mornings! Glad you’re feeling better! God bless ✝️

Linda ,that's funny you mention you haven't seen any flies.I am a Florida guy my whole life, and I noticed that in the last several years there as been a decrease in flies.I don't know why but my whole life flies were a big thing. Generally if you go to the local state parks, you will see more than you would care to see. And that wraps up another mailbag Monday!

You pick your base model. After this you can move walls, internal and external to fit your lot/requirement. I’ve seen plans where people have moved rooms around. Added rooms - including external toilets by pools. I’ll send you an eml. The other reason for not allowing people to sit on land is to avoid disruption and an eyesore to other residents.

Love the picture of LInda in the blue sweater. Great photo

Happy birthday to Gizmo! ❤️

The photos of Linda along with the music made me emotional. The passing of time is what it reminds me of. And how it passes by.

Linda is beautiful! Then and now. I just love these videos. I watch on my stationary bike so I am excited to see Linda using hers. Glad y’all are feeling better💕

Linda and Jerry just started watching you blogs and you do a great job. What a nice couple you are. Love Gizmo also!

I love Dolly's song too! "Islands in the Stream". . .

If your a Beatles fan, please join us at The BeatleManiacs on Friday mornings from 10-12 at the Odell rec center.

Happy Birthday, Gizmo! Hope you get special treats! Can't wait for the vlog about Linda's new e-bike.

Loved the still picture of Linda and the Fed Ex delivery person. The joy in her reaction and the smile on his face were awesome.🙂

Re: Linda's old hairstyles.... by FAR, she looks best with bangs.

The photo of jerry and gizmo is hysterical!

Oh my goodness Linda, you are so beautiful! That photo montage was wonderful.

Good morning Jerry and Linda. Had to come here. Just had to comment on A day with Gizmo. The comments were turned off🥺. Anyway. Please tell Gizmo Happy happy 13th birthday. 🎁🎊🎂🎈🎉. That was a beautiful video. 😭. Happy tears. Have an amazing day and see you next video.

I remember Exile. They were popular in the 1960s. “Kiss you all over”. I’m not being fresh, but the song gives me chills. I was so in love with my future husband at the time. A few years ago, I had a chronic infection following surgery and I couldn’t get a return call from my physicians office to save my life. I ended up going to urgent care several times. Of course they said I should go to my own doc and I explained the problem. I ended up consulting a specialist anyway. When I saw my doctor the next time, boy did I let loose. I also had an appointment following my heart attack and it was canceled. Because I was at my rehab center, I didn’t get the message. I went to my appointment and they explained he wasn’t in. I understand that, but they wanted me to wait like 6 months for an appointment. I refused. I said I’m being penalized for something beyond my control and I needed an appointment very soon. I was about 30 days post MI. They insisted they couldn’t do it. Well, I’m a type A personality and part of that is I wasn’t leaving until I got an appointment. Long story short, I got my appointment Monday and this was the Friday before. I was firm but insistent. You have to fight for yourself. However, there was no excuse for their behavior. I understand they were ignorant.

Hi Linda and Jerry, greetings from New Zealand. I may never want to live in the Villages but for some reason (it must be your very interesting presentation) I really enjoy listening to what’s happening there🌝 Thank you and have a great day. Cheers.

You can have a great time in The Villages as a single even if your not looking for a partner. I am moving back to The Villages as a single been a widower for 11 years now and she was the only girl I have ever been with and ever will. I will still have lots of fun in The Villages.

Nice little beach close by, great for grand children. Near Homossa Springs and run by the county.

Linda, you are gorgeous through the years and now. What a good looking couple and so perfectly complement each other. A useful, beautiful life so well lived and still going strong. Congratulations to you, both. ♥️🐾😘

Happy birthday gizmo this is Randy from Kalamazoo

I love Ormond Beach. Very quick and easy to get to.

Happy Birthday Gizmo !!!!

Ooooh no ! I was just finishing up a comment & the page switched to new vid!! Tremendous show as always. I’ll return and re write it soon. Darn.

Healthcare is bad every place these days! Love you guys!

Well, I'm coming to The Villages. Bought a patio villa in Summerhill. Soooo excited and so is my Borkie, Sophie. We'll just love shoveling sunshine instead of that snow in Fort Wayne Indiana. You guys really helped in my decision making. Especially your episodes on singles in the villages. Thank you so much for all the work on your U-tube site. See you when I get there!!

Great show, Linda has very pretty hair

Happy Birthday to Gizmo!! Did you realize the flowers behind Gizmo’s head above his ears move up and down when he talks?? LOL

Omg Jer u r hysterical . Good laughs 😂🤣👍

Linda has & always has had great hair! Pictures prove that! Jerry’s is rather nice also! Another informative video! Happy Birthday, Gismo! Love & Hugs from New Jersey❤️🤗🥳🦴

Good morning Linda and Jerry ! It's always a good day when i can see your smiling faces and hear about the latest activities at The Village. Linda you've always looked beautiful and cheerful to me. There are too many masked folks in NYC. Have a great day 🥰 Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 Gizmo

Always lovely , Linda!

Love you two share your channel with us! I have a son who is a Teacher in Ohio (under the Teachers Union Pension he pays 10% into), If it was not for me trying to keep him into his pension system, I think we as grandparents, would move south! No way I would let any one of my 3 sons give up their pensions (whatever) , on any type of pension moneys, (moneys they could ever get.) Just saying that my oldest boy will be 48, and can work anywhere in the world with internet! My middle son will be 44 as a teacher, and my youngest son will be 39!

Those little mini pecan pies at Walmart are still 50 cents, so for me, all is right with the world.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIZMO !!!!! I love the video Linda and Jerry . They are very informative and funny . Sending prayers to all who are healing during and after COVID . Wear your masks please . You can catch other mutations of COVID . GOD BLESS US ALL !!! 🙏💗🎂🐕😀🏆❤🙏

My mom and I stay at a GREAT VRBO right on the sand at Sunset Beach on Treasure Island- it even has a beachside pool! The sand is soft and white like floor and the water is in the 80’s!! It only takes us about 90 minutes to get there and we leave our fur babies at Miss Kate’s Bed and Bisquit to board. It’s walking distance to Caddy’s - a great restaurant and bar and music right on the sand with free umbrellas and chairs/chaise (just tip the attendants). Also, Ka’Tiki - bar and live music venue is across from Caddy’s. But don’t worry- the VRBO is far enough away you can’t hear the music- about a quarter of a mile!!!

In Northern CA as soon as sun goes down on golf course the mosquities come out.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIZMO

Happy Birthday Gizmo you are now a teenager 13 years old....You are so 💕💕 😘😘😘 by everyone...

Every time we see Linda we’re reminded of the mom (Sissy Spacek) in Blast From The Past. She was a really sweet lady in that movie. Love your videos, we watch you all the time!

Another great video, Jerry and Linda. I appreciate your honest, frank answers. You also have common sense, and I love listening to you. Thanks for all that advice on living in the Villages.

If you are going to the Disney area there is a brand new only one in Florida White Castle...woohoo! We went after months ago and it was great.

Wow! Linda has had A LOT of different hairstyles throughout the years! I have a client who's worn the same style for over 30 years and refuses to change. Kudos to you Linda! Enjoyed to the look back over the years!

Linda (I'm Linda too), I think we are similar in age. I used to have my hair long and straight in high school years, and then my hairstyle has basically stayed the same. The last couple of years I've gone REAL short and in the cool winter, its too cold! I think your hair looks fabulous now and throughout the years! 🥰

I've been watching some of your older videos, really some great information and such good fun!

Linda your hair looks great! Happy birthday Gizmo!

Happy birthday Giz.

How interesting. I had been thinking about how it would be great if you would do a show on health care in TV. It’s pretty confusing and hearing from some qualified people would be so helpful. My husband is still working so we have his insurance but he begins Medicare next January and I won’t begin until next September so we have a gap period of no insurance for me. And even with Medicare different places require different plans. We got all our medical appts done before we moved here in November to give us time to find new doctors but apparently that’s going to be difficult since they aren’t accepting new patients! I had one emergency appt with a medical eye dr because my left eye went all blurry. After searching who takes our insurance I was blessed to be able to see someone the next day. I was very impressed with the care and I go back for a followup (hopefully it resolves itself) and routine exam soon. But trying to find primary care, dental and gynecological care in a timely manner is a challenge. Back home many times we could call our doctors and be seen the same day if needed. Healthcare is such a huge issue and it’s even more complicated here in TV where comments are regularly posted that you are not seen for months or, like you said, don’t even receive call backs. We love our new home here in TV but like you, we are seeing some downsides to living here. Maybe it’s even worth flying back home for a week just to get all our routine visits done? We’ll see. Hopefully the powers that be will address the needs but a show on this would be a great resource. Thanks for all you do for us!

Very nice hair styles! You always look nice!

Hi guys I’m putting a shoutout being a hairdresser for 38 years, and your hair looks fine but if you want a new summer cut look up Lisa Rena I think her cut will look great on you cause it’s so similar to yours and your good at styling saying with love not like the fellow ❤️

Dr. Martinez-Cruz is the best but I believe he also charges a yearly fee. Spends plenty of time with you and actually came to our phone. Can't say enough good things about this fantastic man.

TODAY sister is closing on house in another state. Will arrive in the Florida tonight! Next week they will be the 'Villages Newcomers'. Linda's hair is fine! When you get to our age you just have to look around and see how many people have thinning hair, men and WOMEN.

Great show!! So glad you all are feeling better now. I agree a doctor should return your call with 24 hrs. 11 days? Sorry I do not understand that either! I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful photos of Linda. Linda your great smile always shines through. No matter how you wear your hair inner beauty doesn’t change. Gizmo you did a great job as usual. Loved the photo of you and your dad switching places ;) Happy Birthday Gizmo! Hope we get to see a special show featuring you this week. Thanks for a great informative and fun show!

Good morning Jerry and Linda . I had emailed you over a month ago asking about the healthcare situation in Florida but i never heard back from you. I know it was probably an oversight. We were planning to move to St Augustine last year and one of our concerns as seniors was securing a good medical doctor. In my quest to find one I was repeatedly told no office was taking on new patients. I called several offices. This was very concerning and frustrating. Not having a good doctor deterred us from moving to Florida last year. We have heard that there are a lot of bad doctors in Florida as well. Can you provide some clarity in this regard? I know you had difficulty getting your doctor when you were both sick with Covid. This does not encourage me about medical care in Florida. I’m glad you’re both feeling better. I hope you do find a competent physician. Linda, you always look lovely. ❤️

I enjoy your videos. I've lived in NC for almost 40 years. I am originally from Polk County, FL. We visit the area often to see all my family in Central Florida. We actually lived in Leesburg for awhile. As you like to watch birds, I hope you've gotten down to Bok Tower. This is one of our favorite hang outs for listening to the pleasant music from the tower and following the nature walks. Maybe we will visit the Villages the next time we are in the area.

The highlights in Linda’s hair look great!

Thank you, Gizmo, for using my “owners who look like their pets” photoshop. Love you guys! ❤️

Linda’s hair is beautiful 😻! Linda, you are very pretty especially when you were a teenager 🤩😎😻. Truly enjoy your family photos. Many thanks for sharing your personal life 😘.

A doctor is only as good as his staff.

Hey Jerry and Linda, glad to see you kicked that virus to the curb! I let all the commercials run for you today. That’s my 2 cent contribution toward your filming equipment.

Thank you … HB Gizmo … glad you’re both feeling better ….. hope you enjoy your new bike!!!! Later

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIZMO!!! GREAT show guys and LOVE starting my week with you!!! So glad you both are better and HUGE thank you for sharing your covid journey-sharing about Jerry's fall, who knew that was another part of covid we needed to watch out for? You all SAVE lives by sharing that kind of information. LOVE that you asked about doctors-see you are STILL new comers!!! Linda, I'm only a young punk at 59 but think you are BEAUTIFUL and more so through the years. Poor Jeff REALLY broke the internet last week....smdh!!! Thanks again and HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!!!!

Happy Birthday Gizmo……. Linda your Beautiful……. Love your hair….. all the styles……. Thank you to both of you……. 😍

I love the pictures of Linda you shared through the years. Wow, you still are a very pretty lady with a beautiful smile. I must say you are quite photogenic and so pretty. Your hair is gorgeous. Lucky you. I am not at all photogenic. Such a happy couple 🥰

Happy 1️⃣3️⃣ Birthday 🎊 to Gizmo! So glad you both are well recovered in time for his celebrations 😉.

Happy Birthday Gizmo! 🎉🎉🎉

We use the Rivers Family Medical group. They opened an office in Brownwood Square. Also, an office in Spanish Springs. Have had very good response time from them on multiple occasions even on the weekend.

Exile, from my college town. Saw many times during college. If only we all age as well.

Ok sweet Gizmo, I bet Jerry and Linda have a grandson that could be your voice over. That scratchy computer voice could be saved for Halloween 😜

Gizmo! 🥰🥰🥰

As always great video, my 9 year old laughed hysterically at Gizmo!! ❤️

Jerry your hair looks redder also!!!!!!!!We all need a little color at our age!!!!

You are one lucky man Jerry...Linda's hair looks great!

Another great show. Primary care is now a numbers game and I'm sure it has something to do with how insurance works. Many dental practices now are numbers games also. Neither are how they were when I was a kid. I don't have any complaints about the care I receive, but it feels rushed or rationed somehow. My new dentist is running between many chairs at once.... my old dentist had one chair and did everything himself. Grocery bills are another thing all together. Prices and "package shrinking" are advancing faster than inflation. Just our 2 person produce bill is $100.00 a week. I give it a positive spin though..... a large benefit of higher prices is that is gives you less money to manage.

If your doctor does not call you back after two calls immediately call another doctor. You are sociable. Ask a friend who they have and call the docs if they get good feedback. My doc does both telemed calls where we have internet sessions as well as office calls. I love telemed. I dial up the internet and we “FaceTime.”

Really great job Amy!!

I noticed Linda's hair right away. It's not all that different than before though. I think she would look cute with bangs 🤩🤩🤩 Happy Birthday Gizmo !!!! I couldn't understand your punch line about the dog biscuits. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks for another entertaining video! Love them 💞💞💞💞💞💞

Happy birthday Gizmo. You’re such a good pup. Thanks Jerry & Linda, love your vlogs. Linda you’re beautiful just the way you are. It was fun to see your hair styles thru the years. Stay safe !

I live in Nevada and have the best Doctor. We were always able to get in within a day. They are now so backed up that our family doctor takes 2 weeks to get into. If you liked your doctor, it may not be them that is the problem. We have severe shortages in staff everywhere. People are getting sick and are going to see their doctors more now due to fear of consequences of not going in. I’ve gone to get lab work done and the location I like was closed. They never close. They only had enough staff to fill their other locations that day due to staff calling in sick! Hang in there. It’s not just restaurants having trouble keeping and filling jobs! Our schools only provide bus transportation on a rotating basis of weeks. I have no idea how working parents get their children to school for the three weeks their neighborhood doesn’t get bus service! Not enough bus drivers. No one will take the jobs with benefits!

The haircut where you're holding the dachshund is a great haircut for you! Loved all those photos!

Good idea Jerry and Linda, you are retired and have time enough to check prices and the contents of items you buy! I call this my weekly exercise! I check prices, check contents, check my budget, check my menu! Then once a month, I walk Costco, I walk BJ'S. then I check my local discount stores! We are aging, but we are not stupid yet and can add! So I will say as long as we can budget and save, keep it up!