Booze at the Pool & High Pressure Sales 

I’m 65, I’ve hit the age where I can do what I want, within reason 🤣, so my elbows are going on the table

I am 81 years old. I have moved to Florida three times and headed back North. I live in the Finger Lakes of NY now and Love it. I missed the seasons, I've had people Yell at me to go home in Florida, I disliked the education my three children were getting, The AC cost as much in the summer time as the Heat costs in the Winter here in the North, We found that it was a good place to visit but not live. But I do love your Videos.

I am in my early 40’s and LOVE your shows and watch every Monday and Thursday…and glad to see I’m not the only one! You guys appeal to all ages and are as the kids say #goals 😉

for abt 18mos I watched all your videos and others on utube. I was very impressed and did not take a lifestyle visit. Once I found a floor plan I liked I actively searched the Villages website. I indicated to the villages I was interested. Their sales Rep Michael Guarino contacted me and for several weeks we worked together online. Finally a new home in the village of Hawkins was available. I bought it after Mike did a personal video walkthru for me. I sent in my 10% deposit and closed on 25 Feb. 2022. Mike met me and showed me around on several days. All in all it was a great purchasing experience. Closing was a breeze and basically I signed my name once and the home was mine. All moved in and awaiting the sale of my home in N.E.

Leg cramps = dehydration…next time you plan to do a lot of walking in the heat, start hydrating at least the day before by drinking a lot of water, more than you usually would. Then when in the park find a fountain or have water and make sure you drink every 30 minutes for at least 20 seconds. I guarantee no cramping. Also, if you are able to do so, take some ibuprofen or naproxen(Aleve) before you go. I went to Silver Dollar City in MO and my brother (the doctor in the family) made us all do this routine. He even set his watch for every 30 minutes. It was 100+ degrees and the middle of August, people all around us were dropping like flies. There were paramedics all over the park treating people with heat exhaustion and we just kept trucking along walking up and down the very hilly park. We never felt the effects of the heat.

We took our 3 year old daughter in 1979. It was crowded. We took both kids in 1985; it was crowded. I went by myself in 2010, 2011 before I moved away from FL. Crowded. BUT, now, my 62 year old cousin has been a certified Disney Specialist Travel Agent. IF I go again, I'll let her work her magic. She saved our son and his family a lot of aggravation last visit.(not advertising, but the name of her company is Mitzi's Magic Vacations in Winchester, VA.). Yes, EPCOT is always the best! But, in Magic Kingdom I've shed tears over the intense memories of experiences watching the TV show and movies and on family visits.

That’s all I heard growing up “ get your elbows off the table”. Now my elbows are all over the table. 😆

RE: Elbows on the table - Per Emily Post “Think of it this way. The fork and knife, situated on either side of a place setting, already act as an imaginary boundary for each person's space at the table. Today, while it's unlikely to interpret elbows on a table as a threat, putting them on the table is inconsiderate. Whether you realize it or not, your elbows are likely encroaching on those around you.” Love your vlog - keep up the good work! Karen F

Drink more water and you shouldn't cramp up. Enjoy listening to your program.

There so many things you discuss that I never thought of about your community. I want to thank you and wish you happiness and good heath, but it's not the lifestyle for my wife and myself for so many reasons...

Jerry and Linda...We are pool people...During snow birds 🐦 season's our pools are crowded..Our neighborhood adult pool..First you have to be thirty to go to them..People use the adult pool for walking..or talking chilling out...If its not crowded you can do lap's the with of the pool..But if you are serious exercise person..Go to the Big lap pool..In the summer we go to the pool everyday..We go different times..We meet 👍 great people..Sometimes we swim at 6 o'clock.. I have arthritis, and it really helps my body ...Thank you for a great show..

Linda & Jerry, I’m 83 & live in Lake Park, GA. I enjoy your show so much. Here we have become a retirement area. We’re actually locals. Y’all are just like good friends and I feel like I’ve known you forever. Yep I’m a fan is case you couldn’t tell.

one of our timeshares are in Orlando, near Disney. We usually go in November, and not on the weekends. A great time to go. Those parks got super expensive for the day, even though we are Florida residents. So, we plan on going this year in November, then to The Villages for a few nights afterwards.

Furniture Barn Consignment in Fruitland Park saved us with wonderful resale furniture instead of waiting 6+ months and have it come damages. All you can fill a delivery truck for $45.

$600 for 2 days is crazy. Glad you had fun

We made a trip to Disney world Thanksgiving with our adult children and grandkids. They all went to Disney. My husband and I opted out! I am done with Disney. They need people-movers to get around. Plus, you need to get a second mortgage on your house to afford Disney. Ridiculous

I wouldn’t give Disney a dime, but glad u had good time.

Linda: “Now we love the dog.” LOL. I can relate Linda 😂

The rec center activities are almost 100% organized and run by volunteers who get permits (6 month for outside, 12 months for inside). The group leader can limit the number of people who attend as well as the rec department. All first come first served but group leaders can say group is full most will have a wait list but this is rare. If new show up early and talk to the group leader. People are friendly and welcoming.

Gizmo is a sweet dog, I love to hear him make cute noises🤗

It is just me, but I don't wait in line for two hours for ANYTHING. I can have lots of fun anywhere & I don't need Disney or anywhere else to fleece me with nothing worthwhile in return!!

Yes, elbows on the table!

Be thankful you don't have to deal with Atl traffic. I'm north of Atl and even take back roads to get to Amelia Island. Usually takes same amount of time and I'm not dealing with near as many idiots, and the scenery is far better............

Regarding elbows on the table - my research found that modern etiquette experts now say that elbows on the table are acceptable as long as there is no food on the table. Times have changed.

Platform tennis is just another name for paddle tennis which is a smaller court and more latitude for older players. Not as physically demanding but you still are getting a workout. The platform/paddle tennis racket is smaller and resembles a racketball racket. It's smaller. Fun workout. Try it.

Great Info as always! My Kids take their kids to Disney everything multiple times a year. I really enjoy the disney pictures because disney is always so clean and pretty. The crowds and expensive cost of everything at Disney, keeps me from going to Disney. In my case " pictures are worth $1,000 dollars". LOL. I save money, avoid the crowds, and my feet thank me, and I'm just happy to see the pictures! That's for the pictures!!

Thank you for yet another great show. Happy to know I can enjoy a glass of wine at the pool.😉🍷😉 As it relates to airports, my husband and I LOVE the Sanford airport. Super easy to navigate and exact same distance as to Orlando, without any of the chaos. We'll never choose Orlando again, unless we absolutely must.

I so enjoy watching you guys, it's like visiting with friends. You answer everyone's questions to satisfaction and your sense of humor keeps me coming back each week! And Epcot is my favorite park too. ☺️

I always put my elbows on the table, guess I have no manners. 😆

love this and gizmo

Agree with you on the Florida Traffic/drivers! Oh 95 is suicidal. I cannot, and will not drive on that highway. 95 is worse than the turnpike. But, won’t drive on that either . And, we are from the NYC area.

Good show and thanks for the confirmation...as someone that does not tolerate crowds and lines I think Disney is a pass unless I go with an expert that has it planned completely with short waits!!! Florida drivers especially during "the season" yep you described it about right based on my experience. Thanks again for the show.

We didn't do a Lifestyle visit. As a 2nd gen, I kind of knew what to expect, and where I wanted to live. We used The Villages Properties, and a MLS agent. I didn't like the MLS guy, but Dwane Dougherty from The Villages was great. No pressure, showed us the houses we wanted to see. Almost a year later after we bought, we still hear from him.

Just a suggestion ... Go to the back of the park. Then ride on rides towards the front of the park. 👍

You can join the tennis at the country clubs, there you can play under the lights $295.00/ year per couple, also includes the country club pools

We said we would take the kids to Disney when the youngest was almost 6. (Never understood those pushing a stroller with an infant???). I made it a priority to learn everything before going - this was in the late 80's. WE did it! Never had to do it again🤢 EPCOT was our favorite also.

Same here, I was always told not to put my elbows on the table. These days, lol, in my own house, if we are done eating and just having conversation, I will rest them on the table, not a big deal. If we are out at a restaurant or at relatives home/ in laws house for dinner, I won't do it.

I think we arrived at Disney just a day or two after you. I was on the lookout though because it would have made my day to meet you both.

Great show today. Thank you for all you do to get shows together. Have a blessed week. ❤️

🐎🐎 Jerry and Linda!! We, (my mom, oldest daughter and her husband) are coming to The Villages Mar 30 - Apr 5. Staying in Duval as guests to some of my favorite clients from WI. We were told we HAVE to see a Polo match. We are going to go on Sunday April 3rd. Would love to meet you. Watch your channel quite often. We are easy to find. We're all 5'11 - 6'4". 😁

Traveled on I 75 south to Venice, Fl and north returning in February. Just as bad as the turnpike. Very scary. Had a ladder in the middle of the road at one point! Wonderful to get back to The Villages.

At table with guests, we will rest our forearms on the edge of the table. That is okay I think. I was taught full table etiquette as a child by my mother but that was a different era. But hats and caps off!! :)

Even 20 years ago, coming home on Sunday after thanksgiving, traffic would be bumper to bumper southbound.

We joined Disney Vacation Club 10 years ago and have been going to WDW at least once /twice a year. Over that time we have taken our grandkids and my daughter and wife have been in several races. I've been a fan of your channel for over two years, when several friends moved from Illinois over the years. I often wave to you from the hiway as I drive to and from the Orlando area. On WDW, as I got older, making a ten mile walk around the parks became a challenge. At first, renting a scooter then purchasing my own, makes a day at Disney or other long walk ventures easier. Enjoy your your program! John Jun

Hi Jerry and Linda and Gizmo, my wife and I are very soon to be newcomers, but not to the Villages ... Mt Dora, just a few miles South East of you. We watch all your videos and learn a lot, even if we're not joining you "Inside the Bubble". You mentioned Orlando-Sanford airport but said you were unfamiliar with it. I've picked people up and dropped them off there. A very convenient to use "small town" airport, easy access, easy parking, and almost exactly the same distance as is Gainsville from the Villages. See youwhen we get there

Thank you for another outstanding show. I really enjoy watching you guys each week.

Ms Manners says it’s perfectly fine to put your elbows on the table before or after the food has been served, ie, once the meal is over and the table has been cleared. Disney world-we’d be the first ones in line, having parked right across the entrance very first thing in the morning. This means we arrived long before the park opened. We’d be there when it opened and some days (2 of the 4) would be there until after dark to watch the electric parade. I loved it, but couldn’t do it now. I was in my 40s the last time I visited. I apologize for being so long winded. I used to do a lot of training and, like a teacher, you are detail oriented and repetitive. I was great at it. I’m done now.

Your experience with the agents after the lifestyle visit was like mine. It was me hounding the agent, not the other way around. I was very motivated to get a home, and there were just not enough available. I had to come back for a second lifestyle visit, this one for 28 days to find my home.

Speaking of the traffic in FL, FL is a no fault state for accidents and cars do not have to be inspected.

I personally know 2 couples that moved to Florida and moved back mainly because of the crowds to do anything. Also the traffic that has exploded since they first moved down there. People do move back up north.

If the traffic gets too much, come to Houston, TX! You will go home thanking your lucky stars you live in the Villages.

Disney World certainly is one amazing place. We enjoyed it in 2000 when our oldest of 3 kids was 10. It was our first time to Florida as we stayed in the Polynesian hotel on Disney Property and had access to Magic Kingdom, MGM, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom over four days. I must say it was really lots of fun and an unforgettable experience my family will remember forever. I am glad for the opportunity that started my love of regular trips to the sunshine state over the years. Thanks for the memories.

🤩😎😻Thanks for sharing. Always full of good information. Great to hear how many people still want to live in the Villages🤩😎. Villagers keep enjoying 😉! 🥰😁Gizmo!

Jerry and Linda thank you for the great show. I watch every week from Reston, Virginia.

I had NO pressure from my Villagers agent. I'm sure i hounded him much more than he liked. It's all up to you how much involvement you want. I went for 4 days and decided on a courtyard villa Avondale. It's perfect for me and i love the enclosed space for my pup and privacy. I think it's plenty of room for one, anything bigger and it would be more to take care of. Glad you had a great time at Disney. Hope to bump into you this week while I'm there.

Hi Jerry and Linda! Love Mondays because I get to see you both! Jerry, the reason your legs were cramping is because you needed electrolytes after 3-5 hours in the sun, and not because you are not strong. An unhealthy quick way to get them is Gatorade which also has a lot of sugar. A more healthy way is to keep packets of ENER-C powder packs (see Amazon) with you and add to your water bottle as you notice the cramping starts. The healthiest way is to keep a water bottle with a mixture of pink salt (for its mineral content), water and lemon with you. The way you know that it is a good mixture of all three is it should taste good. If you aren’t watching your sugar, you can add a pack of that in there also. Kind of like a salty sweet lemonade. When your body is dehydrated, any of the above will be delicious. And will keep you going.

Glenview Country Club has clay courts. Also, the periods in Polo are called chukkers. Great video, guys!

We drove from NH to SC last summer and I was a wreck… so it is not just FL road issues/ it is all the way down!! Scary drivers and no yielding coming off ramps.

Omg!!!!. The pressure was horrible!!! Big turn off. I had a headache when we left. Thats what made us decide not to buy. Enjoy watching you 2

Animal Kingdom is another amazing park. Hollywood Studios is VERY busy because they have all the “new” attractions right now. Love Disney and love what y’all do!!

SHOUT OUT to Jane and Nate, they work at NYPD Pizza in The Villages. They are so nice and NYPD is the best pizza in town! That coming from a newyorker

Elbows on the table is something no one even notices. Feel free to do so. Just don't break wind! Excellent points about crazy speeders. I drove for a quarter of a century for a living as I traveled for my job. One good thing about 55 mph was people drove slower but now that is at 65mph people are speeding which as allows you to have zero reaction time to another driver. The less reaction time the more likely you will unfortunately have an unpleasant encounter. Driving near the speed limit allows for proper reaction time.

Love Gainesville airport. Just dropped off my daughter who went to Washington state. The airport goes to Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte. From there is a short layover but you can get anywhere.

Another great show! Thank you Jerry and Linda.

Clay tennis courts are at Glenview Country Club. They are part of the Priority Country Club Membership. Fees may apply

Great show! Glad you enjoyed your Disney visit. I think Epcot would be my favorite too. Gizmo looks great. Enjoyed his jokes. I’d love to hear about more of Linda’s recipes! Have a great week!!

Tennis has sets. Basketball has halves Golf has front and back 9s. Polo has "downs" you give the ball to the pony who has 3 attempts or "downs" to advance the ball 10 "yards"

Sir and Madam, I have booz in my pool now. I would expect the same in TV if it's in a non-glass container.

2018 was a great WDW year. Living in NJ then, we had an annual pass, took the Magical Express from MCO to Pop Century Resort. One vacation that year we stayed for 8 days, 7 nights. We were beat at the end. Talk about exhausted! But it was the best time ever. Things have changed at WDW since that golden year of ours, and not for the better, let me tell you. Great show today! Enjoyed it immensely.

We were taught 'elbows off table' also that a woman never sat with back against the chair but straight back and legs crossed only at ankles. BUT, now, unless fancy restaurant, I will put elbows on table and sit with back against the chair, old age changes lots of things LOL.

As usual you guys have knocked it out of the park. Jerry elbows on the table is absolutely, positively and without doubt permissible it is also encouraged (by me)! The fact guess where my elbows are now. Keep up the fine job and best to you, Linda and of course "GIZMO".

Hi Jerry, Linda and Gizmo. Better late than never. Doesn’t surprise me people of all ages love your vlogs. Disney. Amazing. Easy 15-20,000 steps or more. Definitely need more than a day at Disney. $25 not bad to park. Blackout periods fine. Want to avoid summer, holidays, weekends, spring break etc. Wow. Need reservations for the park restaurants? So Disney a pretty penny for you Floridians too. 🤣. Jerry. You laid down and started Yogging? Love it. Never even heard of these smaller airports. Great to know you can have cocktails 🍸 by the pool. Swimming doing laps and water aerobics great for those of us with orthopedic challenges. Thanks so much and see you next video.

Thanks for showing my buddy,,,love you guys,,u bring a smile to my face every mon 😍🥰

I imagine The Villages agents don’t need to hound folks because there are five buyers or more, for every house 😂

Was cool when you talked about Macomb Michigan, since we used to live in the next township called Shelby. Small world 🌎

The last time I was at Disney World, 12 yrs ago, I decided not to go back because of the crowds, long lines and wait times, the cost of food and walking. We stayed a week at a mid-priced hotel on the property because in the long run it was cheaper and included park hopper tickets. Waiting for bus transportation was horrible because everyone scrambled to get into the air conditioned bus. We actually had a bus driver quit at our stop and just walk away. We had to wait another 45 minutes for a replacement! Naturally I told management about it and even though they gave us a 3-day pass for the future, I gave them to my daughter, back in 2010. When you figure out how many rides you get onto for the day, it comes out to, what $30 a ride? No thank you.

Awesome 😎It’s cold up here in Boston ❄️💨❄️☃️☃️☃️💨⛄️⛄️⛄️

Elbows on table is a cultural thing. The country i was raised in had no issues with it.

We are Disney vacation club members and annual passholders. Disney currently has annual passes on pause, so even new Florida residents can't get one. They're only allowing renewals. We were at the parks Feb 27th through March 4th. On our Hollywood studios day, we only managed to get on one ride. If you want to eat at a Disney table service restaurant, you have to make reservations 60 days in advance. Before covid that was 180 days. Consider getting a Landry's club membership. You earn points on your bill, for future $25 bil credits. But the best part is that you get next available priority seating without having to make advance reservations. At Disney the choices include Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex Cafe and Yak & Yeti which is inside the Animal Kingdom park.

When we went to Disneyworld and Epcot was absolutely our favorite!

There's several annual passes for Disney World. The one you described is the most restrictive and least expensive. However, not all of them are currently for sale. We do about 20k steps per day. Unfortunately it's not for those that don't plan and it's super expensive, but we love it.

Thanks for answering my questions! Now I just have to talk my husband into a visit!

Hi Linda & Jerry! Another awesome video! I LOVE Y’ALL!!! Hugs, Chuck~

Hey y'all , enjoyed the information on the video. Glad you had a good time at Disney. Thanks for sharing.

Jerry and Linda (BE CONFORTABLE) Love your show.

I worked at Disney in Information Technology back in 1996 in a building called, "Team Disney." I expected to see that "Disney Magic" when I worked there, but it was funny...not everyone liked working there...one guy I worked with would walk into the Team Disney building and say, "Another day at the RAT!!!!!!!!!" LOL! But, yes, there is a LOT of walking there for sure! Epcot is the best park in my humble opinion too. Yes, the theme parks are packed now...it is the Disney brand recognition that is so successful. I mean think about it...Disney's brand is similar to McDonalds, Starbucks, etc...who doesn't know Mickey!?!? Glad you had a good time despite the "packed house."

My Nanna used to say " any joints on the table will be carved ! " 😬🤣 stopped saying it after we were taller than her 🤗 and we all lean on our elbows these days :o) unless we are at a wedding

I would like to see the mobile home units in The Villages. the old part

Jerry & Linda. Thank you for another great and informative video. I'm learning new things every week. Take care

Enjoyed the video! Thanks for all you do to bring us information and entertainment!

Crazy on how anyone can afford to go to Disney anymore. Glad you had fun.

Loved your show as always. And our dog Daisy enjoys Gizmo too. We hope to be retiring to The Villages later this year.

GREAT show and way to start my week!!! Sent you some questions. Thank you both for ALL you do!!!

Another wonderful show. Thanks❤️

As my mom used to say "Elbows off the table Mable!" I have a problem putting my elbows on the table.

It feels kinda awkward keeping elbows off the table..I try sometimes 🤣 The parking does seem a little high at DW..at least FL residents should get a discount..I’ve read it gets “cheaper”the longer you stay : ) I like the Disney you tubers Dan and Leslie’s channel Addicted to the Mouse..lots of great Disney tips especially for a DW newbie. Gizzy did a great job as always..love how he holds his little paws 😍 Thanks for sharing another excellent MBM..extra treats and pets to sweet Giz 🙂🐶🐾💓

I would like to go to the Disney parks but don't want to deal with the prices, the lines, the heat/humidity, the crowds, etc. Corporate greed pisses me off.

Really great show, I'm a Orlando Sanford (SFB) airport fan, cheap flights much less crowded than big Orland (MCO) As to the expressway I'm with you, here on the East coast I think people think I-95 is the suggested speed limit.

WDW has 4 different annual passes - the cheapest (Pixie pass) has over 130 black out dates - the highest level (the Incredi-pass) has no black out dates. Sorcerer pass is only blocked out some days in Nov and Dec.

Good morning! Lots of useful information. Good to see you.