These two seem like such nice people. When I retire I would not mind having people like this as my neighbors

My dad lived there before he past away this past December. I stayed with him several times over the years and absolutely loved the Villages! I'm not sure where all the negativity comes from. I mean it's not going to be sunshine and lollipops all the time. You guys are so upbeat and positive I love it!

You two are so sweet and very informative.

Thank you, you have proven that social media has given the crazies a voice.

Loved this video. It’s great to see you stay positive and joke about the crazy comments. Love your positive outlook. Have a great summer!

Seems like you are getting more than your share of haters and trolls. I would like to thank you two adorable people for enlightening us about the Villages....both positive and negative. My husband and I are new to the Villages and thanks to you and to relatives that also live in the Villages, we are getting a pretty good grasp of the concept of this great community. Your informative KZfaq channel, your kindness, wit/sense of humor and willingness to help other Village newbe's, out of the creative goodness of your hearts, is awesome to experience. I will continue to view your videos (still catching up!) and will give you all the support you deserve!

I’m 51 and stuck in crazy California. I can’t wait to retire and relocate to The Woodlands. Love your videos.

Thanks for the effort my wife and I love the videos and your commentary. Keep it up!

Thank you, Linda & Jerry, for another great video!

Your responses to the criticism are delightful

Thanks for this video. I know you don't care for the negativity .... you are both such kind people....it just radiates from both of you. I, for one, love the longer videos.

hey guys i lived in the villages now for 20 years used the ambulance service twice in those years it toke the ambulance 5 maybe 7 minutes to come to our home

you both are charming. negative comments are....the worst thing about social media.

Another great video guys! We don’t watch tv anymore we just you two! Loads of your videos to catch up with! Keep them coming and thanks for sharing!

Great stuff! Love your channel! We always look for you when we’re out & about!

I’m just very sad that there is so much old Florida homesteads and land being destroyed for the building of The Villages. Glad to have you guys here since I work for a company who services The Villages. Like I said it’s just sad to see all these farms turned into houses. I am south of Fenney and there is lots of talk of them coming down here and that’s quite scary.

Wow, thank you for this video, I had no idea people make these kind of comments the old saying goes if you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all! words to live by. Thank you

You guys are awesome! I wish there were more videos from you. Have a wonderful weekend!

You 2 are doing a wonderful job keeping us informed and entertained ❤

This is like The Villages version of Mean Tweets. You are both so gracious and have a great sense of humor. Thank you for your videos. We enjoy them!

I was born in Leesburg and lived in Wildwood my whole life. I absolutely love the Villages!! I enjoy going to BlueFin and having a few drinks at the outside bar and meeting a bunch of new people!! The Villages is an absolute blessing to the surrounding communities. Thanks for the video!!

Lind.and Jerry...Thanks for the chuckle...!

Love it, Best video yet! The Villages warts and all. Your channel is giving a well rounded view of the villages. You are becoming so popular, I hope you can still fit me in when I visit at the end of the Month. Rick from Australia, by way of Montana.

Thanks for the laughs !!!!...TAKE CARE & BE WELL.

I’d be honored to be your neighbor. You are both wonderful. Enjoy watching your videos.

OMG best video ever! Hubby and I had the best laugh this morning. Love you guys! Keep reading these emails to us. People are crazy 😜

Thank you both for all you do very interesting .

Worth listening to and laughing at just to improve my day. Thanks, Ann

Thank you for this video. I know you meant it mostly to be funny but I find it more helpful to hear complaints because the positives are visible and obvious, the negatives you have to live there to experience. Even if some people are just crabby by nature, if you hear enough of the same complaint it’s probably true and all of us know the things that would bother us so if it gets brought up it means it might be something to consider. Thanks again! I hope you do more of these. They are more helpful than you think.

We absolutely love your sweet and salty block! Imagine how delighted I was to run across this video full of them. I'm so impressed and amused by the way you respond to the salty comments. So great! Thanks J&L hoping we run into you some time, we close next week!

I came across your video and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very entertaining....cracked me up 😁. Can’t believe all the bizarre comments/questions people write in about.

Great Video. The trolls are amazing. I appreciate all the videos you done sharing your experiences as new Villages residents. They are extremely helpful. Thank you! Cheers Tom W.

My only wish is that once I relocate I find neighbors as lovely as you. Keep up the great videos. Very happy for you on your new adventure.

Thank you, Jerry and Linda! Craig

You two are so fun to listen to. We have the same things happen here in Coachella Valley. Lots of Seniors here with time on their hands. Stay off Nextdoor if you value your sanity!

Thanks you for all the good information in your videos, they have all been very helpful. I enjoy all of them. We live in a retirement community (Colony Point) in Pembroke Pine (West of Ft Lauderdale, South Florida) and planning a relocation to “The Villages”. I already stay in the “The Villages” 4 times so far and in June we are going to enjoy “The Villages Life Style” for a week. Again, Thank you for all your information and please keep the good work.

I’m a new subscriber and really enjoying you two. Happy New Year and I’ll be looking forward to more in the New Year. God Bless!

Linda, you have the loveliest smile!! 😃 Thanks you two for making these videos, they are very informative!

We've stayed in the Villages several times, we actually thought about buying there, but we didn't feel it was for us. But the whole complex is well done, clean, felt very safe, and everyone was friendly. My FIL and I were paired up with some residents for golf, I'm a new and horrible golfer and was afraid of ruining their round, but we all had a great time and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed the bands on the squares, yes, a lot of drinks getting poured but no nasty drunks or inappropriate behavior while we were there. One night, it must have been a school holiday, lots of kids (yes, kids are allowed to visit for up to two weeks, and they have playgrounds and other activities for them),there was a DJ on the square (if I recall it was Spanish Springs), the kids, Mom, Dad, G'ma, G'pa, were all up and dancing to modern, rap, a few oldies, rock, it looked like great family fun. There must be some great memories for the kids when visiting their grandparents, and no they weren't stuck sitting around watching Wheel of Fortune. So, even though we didn't choose to live there, I wouldn't disparage the people who find it their paradise that they so richly earned after a lifetime of work. Oh, btw Jerry, the STD issue was mainly from the,..... ahem....... promiscuity of some of the elderly residents. Supposedly, there is a drink on the menu in Sumter square called, "sex on the square", in honor of a 68 y.o. widower who was off in the bushes with her 49 y.o. boyfriend, and they were caught by police.

You both are amazing! God bless you! :-)

What a nice couple thank you for the video I live in Melbourne Beach and recently I have been considering moving to the villages I have been in touch with the real estate and have been up there several times shopping for a home. Look forward to updated videos on your KZfaq Channel thank you again 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you, You are both just wonderful.

I have friends that moved there in 2003. They absolutely love it there. They have never had a problem. You all did mention the bond. Thank you for your videos. Just such a cute couple. I just found your videos today. I subscribed and hit the like and bell!! Blessings 🙏🙏

I am really enjoying your videos and comments, your insights are priceless. I am not moving to the Villages, but will be relocating to Sun City Ctr. which is also a 55+ community, closer to Tampa. Thank you for sharing.

Great job guys 👍 I don’t live in the villages. I live in Hernando county..not far from you. We retired and moved here in 2010. Enjoy your retirement and keep up the good work..

The only thing that Sumter county cares about is building more Villages. They do not care about those of us with families who run the stores, restaurants, and medical buildings who need places to live too. Which is the reason why I dislike the Villages. I don't dislike the people who live there though. They are expanding so much that eventually nobody is going to want to drive 40+ minutes to work an underpaid job in the Villages. It's causing a housing crisis for families and that's one of the things the Villages won't tell you. They also won't tell you that many of these houses were built on swamp land and some properties will be prone to sinkholes. They are also destroying Florida's habitats so expect to have things like Coyotes, Bobcats, rats, alligators, bears and raccoons eventually finding it's way into your neighborhoods. They need to stop building already.

My cousin lives there and is always telling me to make the move! Your video has been very helpful and i thank you for the great information!!!

A few years ago we needed an ambulance... fast. It arrived within 5 minutes with a great team who "saved the day."

Love you guys just found you...this is my second video I have watched. Love your doggy is in this one!

I appreciate your informative videos. It has helped me think through whether that lifestyle is for us.

Hello. I’m a resident of New Jersey . 😢. We just lost our dear friends that have moved to the Florida villages to a Beautiful home n of course two new golf carts a his n hers🤗. My wife n I r so happy they are doing well n happy in their life! I really don’t blame them for leaving this state the property taxes are overwhelming they were paying all most 10.000 a year and that’s only paying Property tax ! Crazy isn’t it!! They had a Beautiful log cabin here with 5 acres of wooded ground here. I know it had to be really really hard to move for them. But it is what it is.. As long as they are really happy is what counts! I am one of your Subscribers n like u two talking about the ups and downs of the village . Just maybe someday the wife n I just might go to visit r friends n see for for r self. So thank you for all the wonderful information we really would not know about. If we would move there I wish we could have people like u two as neighbors as well as r wonderful friends 🤗

Just found you guys, will be getting caught up on your vlogs. The problems mentioned are in every neighbourhood on the planet, all the best from 🇨🇦.

I live in a retirement community in eastern TN near the Cherokee National Forest. Half the people live with an attitude of continual gratefulness and feel like they wake up every day in paradise, and half of the people complain constantly about everything (which is very interesting, since they could have moved anywhere but chose to live here). I watch your channel because there is so much overlap in what you say about the Villages and our "village", which is interesting. I have been to The Villages a few times because my grandparents lived there before they passed, and it looked like a lovely place to me. Thanks for taking your time to make these videos... they are informative and enjoyable.

Is this a comic book. Lol thanks I needed a laugh tonight.

This was a hilariously funny video I know its 2 yrs old but still funny as can be! God bless you two, it takes all kinds to make up this big world!

Hilarious! We have friends that live there and they love it. Sounds to me like most of them are jealous. Enjoy your videos!

I had a great chuckle listening to this video :). Definitely agree that likely the majority of the uber negative comments were from those individuals who not only don't live in TV probably never even visited the community.

We soooo enjoy your videos! We willingly signed (on April 19th) for our Social Security Checks to be sucked away! LOL! We visited 3 times since November-March, looked at many homes, debated renting vs buying, said many prayers and took the plunge because we loved what we saw and experienced. I don't know how we've managed to avoid so many grumpy people, we haven't met one yet but always comment on how friendly and happy the people we meet are. We visited to set up our Village of Sanibel home earlier this month and can't wait to return in 2 more weeks. We don't get to be full time but envy those who are. Any suggestions on cable/internet for part timers?

GREAT VIDEO you two...some people can’t be happy no matter where they live. My wife and I will be down there next June or July and would love to meet you guys. Keep up the great videos and we’ll see you both soon.

Oh, the negativity. We moved here around the same time as Jerry and Linda. The Villages is a cross section of America with many of the same positives and negatives that the rest of the country has. Over 120,000 intelligent, articulate, and highly educated people have decided to call the Villages home. Having lived all over the U.S. and other countries while in the Army I can tell you there are much worse places to live. Like anything else, its what you make it. We researched many "Retirement" communities and if you find something better, move there. About ten years ago the book "Leisureville" planted many of the swinger and STD stereotypes prevalent in some peoples minds. The author was very biased and wrote nothing but negative things. Anyhow, Jerry and Linda, Keep on keepin' on. All the best, Chuck and Sharon

Y’all are a hoot! Love your personalities.

I stumbled on your channel looking for info about The Villages. Although I'm still quite a while away from retirement, I love to see what options there are out there. Thank you so much for your videos, I love watching them. Not sure where to ask any questions for your next Q&A, so I'll do it here. Are all the facilities, such as Softball, Pickleball, Rec centers relatively centrally located or could there be a significant drive depending on where your home is in comparison to the activity you are wishing to participate in?

That was an enjoyable comic relief video. thanks guys

Linda and Jerry...Thank you for all the time and effort you put into passing out the information (good and bad) you do. Ignore the comment trolls just looking to rain on your parade...Enjoy Retirement...anyway you want. We'll see ya when we get there. Thanks again

People are so cruel and ignorant. I think when people are so negative, that just mean they’re jealous. You two are very sweet to give us information and tips. I hope you have a long happy life in the sunshine state.

Morning, I enjoy all of your videos. You guys seem like very nice people. I am 10+ years from even thinking about retirement but wanted to see The Villages for myself. In February my girlfriend and I came for a short week and we loved the place. It was busy but not crazy like it is here in Connecticut where we live. People were extremely friendly. The scenery was beautiful. Although The Villages is predominately white folks, they could not have been nicer to my girlfriend who is of Asian decent. As far as politics goes, that is a conversation best to never have. And I will see you when we get there. Thank you.

I live in Savannah Georgia and just across the state line is a Sun City development. I get a good laugh watching your videos because we hear the same rumors and tales about Sun City. Keep up the good work!

we are newcomers also, so far I haven't experienced any swingers or nasty people. Actually I believe that this is the only place left where customer service is not dead! Sure, there is no place that is perfect in this world but it is also how you look at things. Coming from NY, here there is hardly any traffic. Yes some things are more expensive than up north. But also cheaper too. In my neighborhood there are a couple of born and raised Floridians. My favorite things are all of the clubs to join and exploring areas in our golf cart. You can play golf for free on the Executives but you have to walk.

Great job thanks for sharing.

Y’all are very cute!!! I’m a native Floridian, born in St Aug. lived in Duval, Lake, Sumter, Marion, Citrus counties in my 67 years. 20 yrs ago my husband and I moved from Lady Lake/Villages. Behind Lowes on 441. That big Oak tree behind the store was in my back yard. When that is gone, only the bones of our dead pets remain, maybe. We have retreated to a slice of old Florida on the Withlacoochee River. Truth, we were developed out of our home, amongst pastures of cattle and oak trees. Yes, over 20 yrs ago traffic was scary. Weekly retiree driving wrong direction on 4 lanes in their then huge gas guzzlers. I think the attitude of Villages was insulting to natives 30 years ago. Entitlement to talk down and boss other big they bought property in the Villages. Southerners are gracious people, we are not stupid. We did not fall off the back of a turnip truck yesterday which was the common Villagers attitude. From the grocery store to the post office to the parking lot. Something that I think all Southerners were insulted with was the rudeness of drivers in those big gas guzzlers. They blow their horn at everything! We never had that issue hear unless you were heading for a big crash, Villager blow at people because they have a horn. Villages started as a trailer park in a cow pasture, true story. Big culture shock for all. Locals could not believe the number of people that worked all their lives to move into a trailer park in a cow pasture. No years later we have watched the Villages change our state. We moved because our water went bad on our 3 acres. Aquifer being drained by the Villages 3 water towers and multiple golf courses, at the time. Everyday more rude people taking over our way of life, simple thankfulness of our natural surroundings and wildlife, with graciousness. Truth, pulled out from underneath us by progress. Do I sound sad, I am. Because I have watched 3 counties of quaint country home with swing on the front porch be replaced by cookie cutter over priced homes. That is what Florida has become to accommodate the transplants. However soon this will soon change again. Generations that know the truth of wells going bad, because retirees moved in to play golf, eat, drink, and flush their toilets. Incredible impact on our lives. The comment about a dumping yard for grown misbehaving children. Yes that was happening when we moved 20 yrs ago. You see the 1 st generation of Villagers died off. Then our histories are forgotten to days gone bye. The land completely changed. Just a few landmarks, like the old oak tree

Congrats 34k subs!

You guys crack me up! You had me in tears from laughing, great video.Thanks

Awesome videos !!! And thank you for the information you both provide. Still considering moving there and hopefully we’ll be neighbors.

You’re both so cute. Thanks for making these informative videos. Maybe we will stop by the Villages someday.

Love your videos and love you guys!! 🥰

Just found y’all ! Great videos!

Let's face it, no place is perfect. Our hesitation about relocating to Florida is the oppressive heat+humidity, hurricanes, and rogue gators. We would gladly move there BECAUSE it's politically conservative. Coming from taxed-to-death communist Cali, no state tax is a big plus.

As a fellow Hoosier I enjoy your Hoosier Hocum (spelling ?) reviews. 🤣 I thoroughly enjoy your reviews and down to earth manner.

I visited Indiana only once and that was many years ago. A family who lived "near" South Bend invited me to their home for dinner. We drove and drove and drove on rural roads with no overhead lights to reach their beautiful home. But it was worth the effort to spend an evening with such warm and welcoming people. You seem to have been cast from a similar mold.

I lived there 6 years. They kept every promise they made and instantly fixed anything wrong with the house. As far as traffic-the people from small towns up north do not know how to drive or stay in their lane in the traffic circles. If you think traffic is bad there you have not been to Orlando or Miami! Sumter county was one of the poorest in the nation, but now with the Villages one of the richest in the state. STD’s- that is true and was in articles in many national newspapers. A Dr from SoFlo who came there was quoted as being shocked at the problem. The wine tasting club is said to be the route to the swingers scene. When the F3 tornado hit less than a 1/4 from my house, the developer was terrific! Things were cleaned up quickly and housing arrangements for the people with destroyed houses made. All in all beside the issues with medical care here and there, it was a great place to live. But it is definitely a “company town”.

Wow! Reading letters from Grumpy Old B's😲😲😲😲 You two are "The Best!"😎😎😎

You uys are the best! I hope you keep doing what you are doing! God bless you both!

Thanks for sharing funny letters; laughter was great!

Hi Linda & Jerry, have been watching your videos and subscribed today. This one today was humorous, but some a little not so humorous. We are in our late 70's, 77 and 78. My husband is still working as as pilot, but I retired at 62. Our plan was to live in WA. in the summer and Hawaii in the winter. But God had other plans. -- our only granddaughter got on drugs and we have custody of her 8 yr. old girl. Our son and DIL help on the weekends, because they still are workin g. But we are enjoying life just the same!! Even if we could retire tomorrow, it wouldn't be at The Villages. So enjoy both of you! God bless you!

Funny how as I get older can't stand people my age anymore.

My husband and are are laughing. Oh boy! However, because of you two, we are going up to the Villages, and can’t wait.

The Villages are not unique.... anytime you put a bunch of old idle people in the same area there are going to be some miserable folks that are going to do their best to make everyone around them miserable.

Retirement communities are not perfect and they are not evil. This one doesn't appear to be very diverse, which might not be a negative if you come from some parts of the country or if you aren't a POC. I am finding it hard to imagine spending all day in an area like that.

GOOD JOB THANK YOU VERY MUCH

You two handled those critics very well. I've heard all those rumors before about std and it is a shame that people talk about The Villages like that. Keep the videos coming. We want to move there, but my husband is not quite ready to retire yet; and we would miss the grandchildren. Will probably rent a few times since we would have to sell our house here in PA before purchasing a home there. Thanks for your videos!

Keep up the good work!!!

Great video you all are a hoot !!!

You ARE very nice, CLASSY, and EDUCATED people. We can tell !!

Fun show you two. Interesting comments. Still think TV has more to offer than ANY large retirement in the USA. Sure there are some disappointments but more positives. Isn’t life what you make it, No matter what the address? Tks for putting all these shows on the air.

Jerry & Linda , I always enjoy your videos , quite informative, and letting people into what to expect should they move there, thanks for all the info,Rich Davies in Conneaut, Ohio N.E. Corner of Ohio

You two crack me up. I can see you..."hey, honey, listen to this one!" 😂🤣😂🤣😂

Great video.. From Boston here so used to hearing " They hate cause they ain't us" lol . Keep up the videos very helpful to us who are planning to move within the next two years..

Love your videos and this one was great!

thanks for all your videos. We are coming down for 2 weeks in January to look over the area in person. I was thinking of buying but after all the vids from you, Skip, Papa Pineapple now not so sure. We may just turn up the thermostat in our house in Wisconsin.

Thanks for the information. We’re here 12 years now, if that person thinks they soak you in taxes here, try living in Westchester County NY!