Bad Tasting Water, Leaving Your Home, Noisy Motorcycles, and More on Mailbag Monday

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Love your new intro song! In my Village of Buttonwood, practically every house on one of our streets has an American flag flying on a tall flagpole and it's a beautiful sight!

[@jim-uu2db]

Thumbs up for the opening dancing and smiles. Always.

[@betsyhendrey8071]

Gizmo is soooo cute!!! I’m only 50 years old and not sure why I subscribed because I’m 15 years from retirement (ha ha) but you two are just so fun to watch! Love your videos! You two are so delightful and entertaining. Keep up the great work!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Betsy! We appreciate your kind words.

[@mamalinda6239]

Same-ish! I’m close to retirement age, but have absolutely no desire to move down to Florida to the Villages. LOL! You’re channel popped up on my feed one day and I got hooked! 🪝 Guess I just find it interesting to see what goes on in a retirement village type environment. You two are a super cute couple AND Gizmo is the star of the show! ❤️🐶 Best of luck to you both in your retirement!🎉

[@saundby]

We decided we were going to move here when we were 45. We didn't actually move till we were 58, because that's how long it took to get the kids out and on their way after reaching 55. We each have several more years to work, so we often have to explain to locals that we still work so they realize we can't just go do things during working hours. But we like it here a lot, it's a great community even if you're still working. We spend 13 years getting ready to come here, paring away at our stuff, letting the kids know we weren't just going to store their excess stuff forever, and in the final few years before the move doing a whole bunch of work on our house preparing it for sale because every dollar there would be that much more toward a new house here!

[@cliffgehrke1848]

Very nice job as usual. Thanks for being so honest and candid about your considerations in moving away from your farm house. The downsizing you did will prove to be a real service to your boys in sparing them the burden of sorting through a lot of stuff.

[@micheletrio2337]

Love you guys! I am planning retirement in 2 years - you are both giving me lots of great advice! Thanks - Love Gizmo too!

[@nataliesmithhart4511]

One of the highlights of my Monday.... a great Mailbag!! 💌📫 All 3 of my sons are competitive runners 🏃🏻‍♀️ and through the years I’ve always said “No need to look behind you during the race, the finish line is in front of you! Keeping looking forward! ❤️ Applies to SO many situations in our lives. Love to see proud Americans flying the beautiful Stars and Stripes! 🇺🇸 Have a fantastic week. Best! ☀️

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You have an All American family! Thank you for all your positivity, Natalie! 😀😀🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ellenbrous8364]

Thank you for your children’s military service. 🇺🇸

[@toniferguson6455]

Gizmo is trying so hard not to be bored! Love your videos, thank you for all the thoughtful information you provide.

[@SSmith-ir9hk]

Love the videos. My husband and I live in Inverness. We researched several areas before we retired here before we retired here in 2016. While we felt The Villages wasn't for us, I am happy to see all fellow retirees finding there niche. Love the video. Keep up the good work.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you!

[@longsundayrun9194]

Linda and Jerry...you both are wonderfully positive, upbeat and the happiest people we have seen in a long time. Your videos are the best ....honest, informative, and funny !...As a retired shop teacher myself, I can only imagine how well you inspired so many young minds...we would consider it a privilege to someday meet you !...the world would be a better place with friends and neighbors like yourselves in any village. Bless you both !

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Wow! That was so nice of you to say. We really appreciate viewers like you that are so kind and positive. Thank you so much.

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

Gizmo is such a doll baby. I love his sweet face. So patient and loving.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@keithandrobyndavis8023]

Hi Guys...another great video! As we watched this one, we are in the midst of a 2+ foot snow fall here in the "great" Commonwealth of PA. We started listening to the Villages radio station...good music and we like the weather forcasts better (cold front coming in, highs only in the 60's)! Stay warm!

[@dawnglusko7243]

My husband & I are here now meeting with the real estate agent. We love it. It won't be long now. :)

[@saundby]

Good news! I hope you find a place as much as we love ours!

[@patsygrace2561]

You guys are so cute. I could watch you both just sit and yawn. Very helpful and full of fun and laughter. Thoroughly enjoy every segment. ♥️

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Haha, Patsy. Now there is an idea for a show! Thank you for your kind words.

[@johnnahurst3614]

I love the new jingle. Y’all make me smile.

[@trishanett3925]

I love your answer about "letting go". That is something I have been feeling too. We are still a few years away but I already think about it. I love The Villages though!!!

[@csnanny1882]

Hi, I’m with you this morning,and I’m awake lol. Those putters were a nice gift. I miss golfing, My grandson and I was on the course every day when he was growing up.He is about to graduate from college in May. He plays for the school. Golfing is all he knows. God bless

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Nanny. Good morning!

[@markkeller9378]

Always fun to watch you guys. You always make me smile.

[@floridadreams263]

Mailbag Monday is just as good on Tuesday! Work got in the way of me watching yesterday!. Thank you!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, FD!

[@shyman99]

I'm not that much younger than you two. It was tough to watch the 9:00 minute mark and have you discuss how much you loved your home & possessions. Man shed, three car garage, amazing property, everything I have today and love. I have the storage units with the GI Joes, models, baseball cards, old photos, etc. I have kept everything from my childhood and beyond. How in the world did you muster the courage to pick up the GI Joe you spent your childhood playing with and tossing it in the garbage? Was there a limit to what you could part with and not breakdown and cry?

[@mykvalentin]

Fun to watch and informative as always. Gizmo is so adorable: "Dog groomers. I need a treat!" Also, we love your answer about letting go and moving to The Villages. Exactly our answer would be. Thank you for posting.

[@dsr8223]

@10:35 I wish my in-laws had been that considerate. I offered to help to at least organize their accumulated stuff many times, but nooooooo. What a nightmare we had to shovel through when they had to move to a nursing home! Your kids should thank you.

[@lauralampe1664]

Four months ago my Dad moved from the home he and my mom built in 1964. My sisters did yeoman's work cleaning out 55 years worth of stuff. They rented a dumpster for 2 weeks. My Dad is now in a nice 1 bedroom apartment in a senior citizens apartment building. If/when I move to The Villages in a few years I will be traveling light. My furniture is not worth moving 1,200 miles.

[@ellenmahony2457]

Gizmo is so patient. My brother-in-law & sister-in-law lived in the villages the last 12 years. They had 3 different new homes, ended up near Fenney. Sadly, my brother-in-law in law (husband’s brother), 79 years young, passed in March, 2020 of heart disease. We visited every winter & loved our visits, he was in the Villages Rehab & hospice & treated well! My sister-in-law, also, 79, stayed till November, 2020 & has moved back to a senior apartment in NJ near her daughter & grandchildren (they wanted her to do so.) She sold her house to the 2nd buyer with everything in it, lucky folks. Miss this winter’s trip, but Covid would have prevented it. Sadly, my husband’s other brother, 77, died in November in Okeechobee, Fl of Covid. My other sister-in-law has chosen to stay in her over 55 community there as she has relatives and friends. We loved both Brothers & sister-in-laws and loved our trips to see them. The Villages is a real nice place, enjoy it while you are well!

[@lynnchiofalolucas3777]

I love 💕 that Linda, “LOOK FORWARD” That’s such a positive way to be. I find if I look back too much, it makes me sad.

[@ajcrum3689]

My husband and I are a 29 year military family one more year to go ! We have raised 3 sons and all 3 are in the military one Army and 2 Air Force . I do enjoy watching your show and we’re not even close to retirement years . You guys are doing a wonderful job doing this channel . I look forward to keep following you both . We’re in Indiana on a 20 acre farm we just had 6 inches of snow so seeing the palm trees brings a smile to our faces .

[@georgedimele8595]

Thank You ALL for your service and may God Bless You and our Wonderful Country 🇺🇸

[@raymond3855]

Great video that I viewed on Skip's site. Jerry and Linda ROCKED that test!

[@gordondonahue4810]

Greetings from snowy,windy,cold NJ. Your farm sounds ideal. We only have two acres and a small raised ranch. But do to back issues I would like to move to an over 55 community to eliminate the outside work. Unfortunately being on a fixed income there aren’t a lot of choices. It seems even Florida can be pricey. We enjoy your channel. Thanks for the information. 👍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Preach!

[@evelynshore9489]

I live in a 55 + community in Lakewood NJ that is affordable. Under normal circumstances, the clubhouse offers a lot of clubs and activities.

[@saundby]

My mortgage and the cost of gardeners and landscapers here in The Villages is less than the rent on those apartments! They had better be really nice apartments! Seriously, though, they are just a short stroll away from the Town Square of Brownwood, and you know what they say about location. Prices are higher closer to the squares. We're 10 minutes by golf cart from Lake Sumter Landing, 20 minutes from Brownwood, and just a little further from Spanish Springs. Our complete cost of living in a house here is less than just the rent for in The Lofts, never mind the extra fees and bills on top of that.

[@curetiamhices289]

I have friends in The Villages and have rented a house, spent a month down there three different times and I never got used to the taste of the water. If I end up moving there, I will have a filter.

[@adamstoehr3795]

Linda & Jerry, you guys are outstanding! These are really cool sessions! My wife (Linda) and I (Adam) are headed down to the villages for our life style visit week of 15 March. Looking forward to getting warm. We went last year when covid started, and it was shutting down. So sounds like things are open and looking forward for a better experience, we are staying over in Brownwood again. Appreciate your you tube channel, looks of good stuff, keep it coming! Give Gizmo some more of that burger! Take care.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Adam... hope you guys have a ball!

[@mariapavon3177]

Linda you always have such a beautiful smile and your hair looks extra nice today👌. Jerry you are great with all the information you provide. Thank you

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

And you... are always so nice, Maria! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@emmylou-y4b]

Gizzie wanted his treat! So cute! Great Mailbag Monday. Thanks so much.

[@zzzzipy12]

As always good questions!!!

[@carmineemm1922]

Cant wait to move down there hopefully by the end of the year! Me and my LOUD Harley! Woohoo

[@walterthorne4819]

Good information...and very entertaining...many thanks

[@harryp1665]

Really enjoyed this one, I also have a large home with a detached garage, married 26 years, lots of stuff. We have been downsizing getting ready for when we make the move. Unbelievable the stuff you accumulate.

[@saundby]

I had two garages,, one an RV garage with a loft, on acreage. I spent 4 years seriously getting rid of stuff before our move. I still ended up filling three 20-yard dumpsters when we packed up to leave. It's crazy!

[@backyardpc1656]

I am pretty sure that someone at the Lofts told us that you have to sign a 1 year lease. My husband confirmed that is what the lady told us when we checked it out in person.

[@kathyalber9720]

Looking FORWARD to moving to the villages!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Your channel is growing!!!😊

[@redpop41]

I love this ❤️ opening jingle I understand about the land and property my brother runs it now but I will be glad when I can sell one-day and move,I like there are singles there I'm only 55 but I have health issues and the warmth of Florida and no snow is appealing and not much cold weather I hate to drive to work in this snow mess.keep video's coming see you next Monday putters were a nice gift

[@fsuersal]

So glad to always catch your new Shows.THANKS

[@robk1310]

This is for Harley. Instead of trailering your bike, look into the Auto Train. If you are within a few hour drive (3-5hrs) from Lorton Va, the auto train drives straight through to Sanford FL, which is less than an hour from The Villages. You can load up your car with stuff, and trailer your bike onto the train. Then you kick back and enjoy the ride. Enjoy a nice dinner and go to sleep. You wake up at 8am in sunny Florida.

[@beachykeen2082]

Wow! That is great!

[@lynnchiofalolucas3777]

I love the AutoTrain. But the last time I took it they told me that was the last day they would be serving meals on the train. It’s too bad. The food was pretty good, it was easy to get to the dining car, I always traveled solo, so I was playing aced with others who had an open seat. I’m not sure how dining service is now. I’d take the AutoTrain again.

[@josea5949]

Yes, we've done the auto train before. Rode the MC to Sanford, then the train to Lorton to attend Rolling Thunder. Love the train. Rocks me right to sleep! 💤

[@Mike-ji8ez]

Loving the new opening jingle!!

[@diana7043]

Love the “Mail Bag Monday” jingle.

[@timhagenbuch5394]

I often wonder who downvotes your videos and why? It's like not liking little puppies! Keep up the great work!

[@tinkertailor3115]

I've seen people write that it's bots; not sure how that works. Or, it could also just be GOP* (Grumpy Old People)!! *That is NOT a political statement, just coincidence!

[@AnnMitt]

@@tinkertailor3115 It's more like other KZbiners with similar channels trying to sabotage this channel

[@tinkertailor3115]

@@AnnMitt I have no idea, just passing along what I've seen. P.S. Right -- good luck with that!

[@DovidM]

My mom when we went on vacation as kids would always notice the quality of the water. I never developed her ability to taste the difference in the local water, so I have no memories of water being good or bad in this or that town or city.

[@dweickel]

That's where we'd like to be in about five years Can't wait

[@suebuckhorn3211]

Hi. I check several times every day to see if you have a new video. Linda, I scrapbook too and we love to play Mexican Train. We bought a house almost 2 years ago and love living in Fl. I've been watching a lot of your video and you mentioned you scrapbook too .

[@jenniferv2198]

We are subscribed and tune in for every episode even though we have no desire to retire to Florida, you are just fun to watch and so positive and interesting. Gizmo looked like he was waiting for a treat. God Bless you both!

[@kate1761]

Oooh I just love luv luv that jingle☀️wow Linda what a gift! Clubs!! Can’t wait to see you tee off🦋🦋🦋

[@wallymarribitt6916]

Hey Kids...snow storm in north east today...can't fly the American Flag somewhere..they should MOVE... I enjoy your videos

[@Jorgeola757]

Good job y'all. Love the channel.

[@carolapostolos8929]

Fun = viewing the Villages Newcomers. Thank you guys for sharing the information and your positivity. Give sweet Gizmo a 💋from me.

[@davidlake3582]

Another great Mailbag Monday! Gizmo reminds us of our miniature black dachshund - always trying to steal my hamburger.

[@1946pepper]

Buy a Berkey water filter system the water is run through three filters and actually tastes sweet, makes the best vegetables and drinking water

[@maryanncoan4134]

my friend lives in a mobile home near a highway and the trucks and motorcycles go down the road that make noise its somethimg to consider.

[@georgepedone8506]

Great song for Mail bag Monday.

[@bobber435]

I rent a house in the village of Desoto for $1550 a month long term. Everything is included except for gas, electric. phone , cable and internet. The $164 amenities fess is included along with lawn service and other stuff. Far cheaper than the Lofts.

[@11Carrera-k1g]

Amazing how gizzmo stays perfectly in position throughout your vidios.

[@flashbacknancyflashbacknan9361]

COOL GIFTS REMINDS ME OF THE BIG BERTHA

[@terrie1226]

Great Mail Bag Monday with great questions and answers...well done Linda & Jerry (loved the little dance) lol... Come on up to New England we are expected to get 14 or more inches of snow...what fun!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Look up dorky in the dictionary... that's us! 😛😜

[@terrie1226]

@@JERRYANDLINDA LOL

[@steveroberts5231]

Hello there. I was scrolling through Facebook and saw some familiar faces. Hello from Floyds Knobs!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hello, Steve!

[@cametientaucoeur]

We use to call Motorcyclist organ donors. Nice questions & answers. The whole house water filter system is interesting. I’m surprised that you don’t have a water softener? Jeanne(retired RN)

[@janicekeller9609]

thanks for all the great info

[@steveroberts5231]

Enjoy your time in Florida. I would consider it if I could talk my wife into it but she doesn't much like Florida.

[@aprilm3848]

Jerry and Linda, I’m wondering what your kids think of your KZbin fame. Is this something new for you both or have you done this kind of presentation before? You’re both so much fun and I ❤️❤️❤️ your informative videos!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

They are fine with it, April. The boys are actually very helpful and supportive. I know we embarrass them sometimes… but it's all in good fun.

[@johnhickman9926]

Awesome start off love it keep on your show

[@rachelt2482]

Great video! Love your content! Thanks for posting. :)

[@RaeDanaeDesigns]

Love your videos-my husband and I just recently became empty nesters this past summer and we moved to the beach (in Ga)-I work from home and he is an RN-curious if yall were already retired when you moved to the villages and what did the two of yall do for your career if you don't mind sharing-I am a teacher. Thanks and keep up the great work!! ~Tori

[@larrydorazio7130]

Thumbs up, FLY THAT FLAG.

[@saundby]

I bought a house that already had a flagpole here inn The Villages, so that I wouldn't have to put one up myself. I love seeing Old Glory every time I pull onto my street. I put up a fresh new one every year so the colors stay bright and cheerful.

[@Judes121]

👍🏼Thanks for sharing 🌴🌴 pats and hugs to Gizmo

[@jpfautsch]

Always enjoy Mailbag Monday! Thank you!

[@FanofEverwood]

You two are absolutely adorable!

[@slarson8044]

You both look great, (Gizmo too!). I live in Southwest Florida but I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@philiphoffman4740]

I don't think flying the American flag should be considered a political statement. It is a "proud to be an American" statement. From Pinellas County

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Amen!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mamalinda6239]

As with all questionable questions like this flag subject one, I’m sure there’s more to this story than meets the eye. LOL!🇺🇸

[@rickypastille]

We used to live on a well back in the real world, so when we got down here, the Villages water tasted of chlorine. [Kinda Ironic, since the pools use a non-chlorine salt water sanitizing system] We sprung for a Pelican water system and now the H2O tastes wonderful

[@BullittJon]

Good info as always. Our dog Shadow watched with me for a few seconds. He says "hi" to Gizmo! LOL

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hi Shadow! 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@jeanmarks6261]

Your videos make me happy 😁

[@Brian-nb6fb]

Those putters are a lot more practical than apples from your students! Remember the good old days when we had sound ordinances that were enforced!

[@dorebea1]

Another interesting video. Love how you both try to help newbies and wanna bees with ho eat info to questions on TV. Regarding the question of whether the Developer turns ownership of the neighborhoods, Rec centers etc over to the homeowners once built out. My understanding is that in part the answer is yes. That is where the CDD’s come in. The districtgov.org website has a lot of information on the various management departments of TV and Gold wing-nut has a series of excellent KZbin videos on this topic. It seems there is a lot of confusion about this so to anyone interested - check out those sources.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks for taking the time to explain that, dorebea. We really appreciate it.

[@saundby]

Yup, we have the district government and the Amenities Committees. The Developer turns it over to them once it's built out, and funding comes through the Amenities fee, and is shared between districts to cover special situations through the Project Wide Fund for most of The Villages. It's a little different for the older districts (Districts 1, 2, and 3), but similar.

[@dalemchenry1242]

The Harley question was from me(Dale from WV) apparently I didn’t put my name on it🙄. We love to ride which is the biggest reason for a winter home. We also respect the noise issue and don’t abuse it. So we’ll weigh our options on a home when we decide to go back.

[@saundby]

There are plenty who ride here, and several clubs. I can't think of a better place to live for year-round riding other than maybe Southern California, if you can stand living in California these days.

[@dalemchenry1242]

Absolutely NO California for us, we’ll stay on the east coast! Nice to know there are others with motorcycles, thanks for the tip.

[@donturno8092]

Do you have any pictures of your old home? Maybe if you go back you can share with us.

[@rebeccamartin4267]

Love your Hoosier humor 😜

[@karenseman8258]

Couldn’t agree more Jerry 🇺🇸! And you go, Gizmo, get your treat! Patience is for cats, not dogs. 🤣

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimhunt7634]

Great video guys .. Thanks

[@CR-ru1kw]

Thanks for sharing 🤩😎😘. Adore 🥰 Gizmo!

[@deec4484]

I just love looking at Gizmo in the background, so cute ! Did you get him when you moved to Florida?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We have had him for 12 years! Or should we say, he has had us?

[@deec4484]

Awwwwwwwww, 12 yrs! So adorable! What a "Cutie" !

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

I’ve been sad to leave every place I’ve lived for about 15 minutes. Will I be sad to leave my current home which I’ve never liked (the neighborhood not the house)? Sure. Honestly, I was very sad when I left my first house on Lake Superior and my second house when I moved to Detroit. That move I was sick to my stomach. You adjust. I was very happy to leave one apartment I lived in for about 7 months. I hated every second there. If I moved to The Villages, I’d be anxious, but so very excited. I just learned there’s a Mayo Clinic in Florida. My doctors are at a Mayo satellite and it’s very hard to have to move away from that kind of medical care. Now I wouldn’t have to. I just haven’t researched the location.

[@smc5801]

Gizmo must be looking for a mate as he peeked up when you were discussing singles... LOL

[@Wol1verine]

Nice putters!

[@karenfriebel7680]

Jerry and Linda, your videos are always fun! I don’t recall you guys mentioning this before, but I’m curious about your pre-retirement careers. I worked in the field of education for 40 years, so here comes my best guess: Jerry, I picture you as a former secondary school “shop” Industrial Arts teacher. Linda, I could totally see you as a kindergarten teacher. 💕🙂 Am I close???

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Pretty good guesses, Karen. Linda was indeed a kindergarten/1st grade teacher for 33 years. Jerry taught social studies. Geography, US history, etc. In grades 7 through college.

[@karenfriebel7680]

Thanks for the reply, you guys! And I can tell you both would have been really great teachers, too❣️🙂 I hope we get a chance to meet you in person someday out and about!

[@pamcollins3859]

You two are so cute. Watching from NC

[@ruthmarini8453]

Just love watching you two. Oops! You three!

[@matt51402]

Jerry & Linda, When are you going to have a current video on the singles club? I would like to weight my options!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Soon, Matt!

[@ellena858]

Do those 2 bedroom apartments have 2 bathrooms?

[@josea5949]

As far as motorcycles go, YES they are allowed. As a matter of fact, there are several motorcycle clubs in the Villages.

[@saundby]

We have a neighbor where they have to park in the driveway because the garage is full of other motor vehicles, including motorcycles. I think they've got something for every environment in there, packed chock-a-block full, haha. They may not be in their 20s any more, but you can't tell it from their garage.

[@josea5949]

God Bless um

[@markphillipson768]

Breakfast with Jerry and Linda, awesome. Over the years I spent way to much money on Putters thinking it would help my game, no such luck. What a nice gift, have a great day guys.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We were thrilled. Such thoughtful viewers we have!

[@ggjr61]

Skips wife Sue and her friend did a tour of the apartments. They said it’s twelve month leasing. The video is on Skips channel.

[@yarnfanatic]

Gizmo was so interactive with this video.

[@dweickel]

Hello you wonderful couple oh, have you had to live through a hurricane yet if so did you stay or leave just wondering that's one of my wife's concerns thank you

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hi, David. Thank you so much for your kind words. We have been here for a little over 2 years. The 1st year we were here a hurricane was bearing down on Florida and we bugged out. The hurricane never really came to fruition. We did all the prep work and gathered supplies, battened down the hatches, brought in all the outdoor furniture, plants, etc. This past fall a hurricane was coming and we did much of the same, but it never really developed and we got lucky. We stayed put for that one. From talking to all of our neighbors here, this area is seldom hit by the stronger hurricanes. Knock on wood.

[@dweickel]

@@JERRYANDLINDA Thank you so much. I'm a little more willing to stay put if it happens but my wife says to bug out. Love the videos great information. Stay healthy and safe.

[@saundby]

My mom moved here in 2004, just in time for 4 hurricanes to come through! They got out in their motor home when their house was still under construction, but once their house was built, they have stayed put ever since. Irma went right overhead and they didn't even lose power. My sister and her husband live in Matlacha near Naples, on the west coast, and this is where they evacuate to now. They stayed here for a week with Irma, and had no idea if their house would still be there when they came home (it was, their neighboring island of Sanibel took the brunt of the storm.) We are so far inland that hurricanes typically don't have any power left to them by the time they get here. There's always a chance of a fluke, but between my neighbors and my mom, almost everyone just makes sure they bring in stuff from the yard and open lanai, and rides it out. Tornadoes have been more a threat. here than hurricanes. But even at that, problems are so rare that I remember my mom and stepdad taking us out in 2007 to see the house that had been damaged in the Village of Caroline by the tornado. They had to point out the damage on the corner of the garage for me to notice it, and I had had worse at my old house from regular windstorms in winter! It was funny that people were coming by in their carts to gawk at the damaged house! Probably the best place in Florida to be when a hurricane comes.

[@captspiff6922]

I love motorcycles and from the Harley-Davidson factory they really are not that loud. Owners have "straight pipes" installed as options which give the motorcycle that thunderous sound. Music to some, horror to others.

[@glennfox7597]

Why are there no sidewalks in the residential areas?

[@flashbacknancyflashbacknan9361]

YOU ARE BOTH SO CUTE AND WE REALLY LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S ... GOOD INFO ! YAY ~~~NANCY