Gated Community? Scammers Victimize Villager, Can We Have Metal Roofs? and more!

Lots of good questions this week! Join Jerry and Linda as they discuss options to shingle roofs, the gates throughout The Villages, club restrictions and lots more. A friend of the Newcomers gets scammed and a resident encounters a deadly snake. Gizmo tells his jokes and answers a viewer video question.
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[@phoebehoffrage5134]

Just a tip about “Grandma” scam calls and how to protect yourself. We had a secret code word we gave our grandchildren when they were younger. All I had to do was ask the “caller” What’s the code word? It worked!

[@markjones3176]

It’s refreshing to encounter genuinely nice people in this world. Your kindness and warmth can brighten anyone’s day! Hello Gizmo! As a son of a veteran and a father of a veteran tell your son thank you for his service

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Mark! We always appreciate your kind comments.

[@jaflaza]

What a wonderful couple. To see their zest for life is refreshing.

[@ellenraysmith4391]

Jerry and Linda are retired public school teachers. IMO, the decades of experience they have teaching in the classroom really favors their vlog skills, their interest and dedication towards teaching us about life in The Villages and let’s NOT forget their fun personalities. To me, Jerry and Linda are the BEST ones covering The Villages on KZbin.

[@robertahoffmann8820]

Thank you for supporting woman who didn’t have snake killed!!! Kind hearted people you are!!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@backyardpc1656]

Something to consider about preferring a “gated” community is that when a subdivision is gated, guess who pays for road maintenance? It’s the residents’ responsibility to keep the roads maintained because now the roads have gone from public roads to private roads. Might want to consider that one!

[@Kickyourass484]

Yo tengo mucho dinero.

[@dancurran8977]

I am glad that Jerry is friendly towards snakes.

[@lauralampe1664]

About 10 years ago, my Dad received the "Grandpa" scam call. He was convinced it was my youngest sister's stepson calling him. I tried to explain to him about the Grandpa/Grandma scam, but I don't know if he believed me. Fortunately my Dad hung up on the caller after a couple of minutes. Thank you for warning people about this scam which has been going on for years.

[@karensnook7419]

I've been a Hairstylist for 39yrs & can't recall ever sending someone home with color stains on their skin. Careful application and color removal products are key. These stylists should also know that while shampooing to remove color, they can use the lather of color & shampoo to gently remove the stains. So sorry to hear of these bad experiences. We will be retiring to TV in 3 yrs & I'm not planning to stay in the Salon business but maybe, I should. 😉 Thanks for a GREAT show, as always!!

[@roxiejacobsen2060]

If you do, let us know so we can look you up. 😉

[@rebeccamartin4267]

Seeing your grandkids in the pool was fun. They have so much energy.

[@terrychan9046]

Scramble was so easy this week. Good show. Re: Salty person comment never had a Mother teach him, ‘if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything’.

[@shawnakosanovic6841]

My husband gets such a kick out of the gizmo jokes! I'm sure the grandkids will have the opportunity to "enjoy" them, too. 😉

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@karenh2890]

I don't think we'll ever be living in The Villages, but I do enjoy watching you!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Karen! We appreciate it!

[@karenh2890]

@@JERRYANDLINDA You're so kind to respond. Makes me want to live there!

[@stan4osu]

This show is so corny but addictively interesting. I can’t stop watching!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Haha! That's what we're going for! 😆😆😆

[@shilohwoods4516]

We were in the military for years and one of the hardest things was to find a good hairstylist in our new area. I usually would find someone whose hair style I liked and then asked them where they get their hair done. Only once did I have someone say, "I did it myself". Most people will be honest with a general cost amount so I could budget properly for the appointment.

[@jpfautsch]

Enjoyed the show, see you on Thursday!

[@Skp186]

Happy Monday ❤️ Jerry, Linda and Gizmo ❤️

[@user-fn4iy2oi4q]

Very nice show, looking forward to your LIVE on Thursday!

[@beckyhowes]

That word scramble is great. I hope to enjoy those answer when we get there.

[@marylinton9509]

Great show as always. 🥰 My aunt In Pittsburgh got one of those scam calls and when they did not use the proper nicknames for her and her grandson she knew it was a scam. 😂 Thanks for all the info. U both do a great job. 😊

[@williamhitz3817]

Thanks much for the shout out!😊

[@johnwilkes8234]

You guys are a big help thank you ❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We appreciate that, John.

[@miryamhiatt3528]

Love to watch your shows. I am 55 and my hubby is 57 and I can’t wait to retire

[@soniamoreira5003]

YAHOO! I finally got another one of your word scramble. Thank you Jerry and Linda. This was so much fun to watch and participate.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Great job!

[@user-zq1zn4yh3j]

Love your show. Can't wait to visit. See you when I get there!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@davidoverholt251]

Just love to follow you both! Love Linda's meatloaf, Love Jerry loves Walmart stew in the can for a comfort meal! Always fun with with you two and Gizzmo!

[@stevenwilburn235]

Thank you for another great show!!! You guys are so much fun to watch.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks for watching!❤❤

[@lauray1675]

Got it! Great show!

[@katevislay9147]

Great video. Nice ND gifts from David. Got the puzzle in about 5 seconds! 😀

[@Griff51]

Got the word scramble! Great hint!

[@patalou7843]

I got the puzzle! ❤😊 Great video today! 😊

[@brendathompson2503]

Happy Monday! Mondays are always better with a visit with Jerry & Linda 😘

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@leeannemccleary8862]

Beautiful family thanks for sharing your life with all of us, best wishes Lee Anne from Texas ❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much!

[@cydneystephen2814]

Good morning and happy Monday Jerry , Linda and Gizmo. 🤗. Happy belated Father’s Day. Great questions especially the one about metal roofs. Absolutely folks should do research but your answer is a nice beginning. I used to see an occasional snake 🐍 when I visited. Didn’t know any where venomous. Omg. My besties 90 yr old mother got a call like this. 😡She too almost fell for it but when she asked to speak with him they started fumbling. She called her daughter and her grandson was home. I got today’s scramble. Sweet always sweet. Salty 🤦‍♀️. I was admiring your tops/jerseys. Very nice. Always love the shoutouts. Great pics. Oh Gizmo. The croc 🐊 pot? 😂. Suit yourself 😂. Thanks guys. Have a great week and see you Thursday. Oooh. A live. 🙌🏼

[@geraldlauters4987]

Got it! Love those scrambles.

[@debradurso524]

I got it! 😊 Keep doing what you are doing! You are both wonderful and entertaining! Thank you both ❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yay! Thank you!

[@rabbet6347]

I got the word scrabble 😊 Thanks Jerry and Linda for all your awesome videos...❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Your show just gets better and better! Thank you for all the info and entertainment. I got the scrambler right away! Yay! ❤ ❤ See you live on Thursday!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yay! Thank you!

[@IamSnowbird]

Seabreeze takes the dye off. When I moved to Naples I looked inside a couple salons to get a feel for the place. I picked one I felt comfortable with and asked them to recommend a stylist. I used her for 9 years until I let my gray grow out.

[@kerilotta5421]

As always a good show. Glad Gizmo is doing better. L❤ VE and prayers for his continued recovery.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Keri!

[@johntamulonis4626]

Great job! Love these videos!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much, John!

[@wildcat0]

Happy Monday Jerry and Linda! (And Gizmo!). 😉 Have a great week!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You too!

[@smileyone6186]

Now that sounds scary, “We are going LIVE”! 😂 Sure love you 3. Wonderful content always❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😁

[@joerockhead7246]

I get such a kick out of sweet & salty. Love the channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sjmccormick5106]

Love those ND shirts! From a fellow Indiana listener!

[@karenanderson6495]

Amazing fish you caught! That was impressive! Cute video of your grandkids enjoying the pool! They keep us young! 😉

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pennyweldon8587]

How wonderful it is to start out our week with y’all!! Always so positive & uplifting🤩🤩We always look forward to Gizmo’s sweet jokes too💯

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@janetpartyka5968]

Excellent show you guys. The shirts look terrific!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Janet!

[@MS28227]

Got it. That’s a good one!

[@sherrycampbell9196]

Always love mr Jerry and ms Linda and precious gizmo..i enjoyed all the information..especially about a metal roof..I have burgundy metal on 600sq ft city cottage and on the 1500 sq.ft country cottage..it withstands heat rain ice snow so very ....Wishing you all a blessed week

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Sherry! ❤❤

[@Carol-cd4my]

Great, informative and funny video!! I love your videos!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you like them!

[@deniseinflorida6624]

Y'all so funny about snakes and gators. Welcome to Florida. Got the puzzle!😊

[@garettb7800]

Like those ND shirts! My oldest will be attending CAL in the Fall and hopefully we'll be playing each other in the near future.

[@birdieella7]

Got it! Love playing this here in Ohiiiooo.

[@dianebarrie7343]

word scramble, fun time! Glad you had a fantastic Father's Day Jerry!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Diane! Hope Art did too. 👍

[@heidiclark8309]

I am in my 40s and have been obsessively watching your shows! I am very close to being an empty nester and your experience T the Villages reminds me there are so many exciting things and fun years to come when this chapter of my life comes to a close. Best wishes for you and your families, thank you for this fantastic program!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Wow, thank you Heidi!

[@stevenscoggins170]

Glad to hear that you're getting the rain you need. My area in the panhandle got upwards of 16 inches, which caused some localized flooding, but my town (Gulf Breeze) came through just fine. As it turns out, sand can absorb A LOT of water. Great show as always!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Steven!

[@candymcclellan1641]

What a terrific show Jerry & Linda, Gizmo!! Love your commentary, questions & really brightens up my day. Best wishes from S. CA.❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it. Candy! Thank you!

[@johnandjaneadventures]

Loved the footage of Coral Snake. Would love to see one! Noticed you did not include your bloopers. Good call, they had run there course in our opinion. Keep up the good work!

[@Mushkiepotamus]

I am thrilled The Villages is NOT a gated community- we wouldn’t have the thriving community if it was. Our wonderful Town Squares, nightly music and dancing, shops and restaurants are open to the public- if we were a gated community- there wouldn’t be enough people to be profitable for businesses.

[@christinemarlo5672]

The wild ones of The Villages! Love your vlogs!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@sparkleevenmore9638]

Happy Monday to you both! ❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you!

[@dennisbabcock9444]

Thanks so much for the videos! The work you put into the videos is very much appreciated! My wife and I are nearing retirement (mid-60's) and your videos are so helpful and fun to watch! We were also Dachshund owners and enjoy seeing Giizmo! We received the Villages Booklet and DVD and plan to schedule a lifestyle visit later this year. Looking forward to your next video! Dennis & Jill from Iowa

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

See you when you get here! 😁😁

[@davidoverholt251]

Thanks!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, David!❤❤

[@deeski3914]

Got the word scramble right off the bat!!!! Love you Linda, Jerry, and sweet Gizmo!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@debholliday6049]

Good morning, Linda and Jerry! Great show, as always. We're so excited - we are moving there soon! We just put a deposit on a CYV in the new area of Lake Denham. Thank you for all the very useful information you provide. I almost changed my mind about moving to TV when I saw that coral snake - huge snake phobia here. Yikes!!! See you when we get there!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

To be truthful, we have never seen one.

[@debholliday6049]

@@JERRYANDLINDA That's good to know, and I hope the same will hold true for me. We look forward to meeting you when we arrive!!

[@jodib4445]

Thanks again for all your wonderful videos; we love them. You are great people and we also LOVE Gizmo. Just want to mention that those horrid, evil scammers need to be imprisoned for ever. It's been happening all over the country, so sad how they take advantage of seniors.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We agree, Jodi! Thank you SO much!

[@jodib4445]

@@JERRYANDLINDA 💙💚💛💗

[@mikeo.750]

Great puzzle, got it!

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Linda, Gizmo and Little Jerry... _Often imitated; never duplicated!_

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

LOL! Thanks, PEP! 😁😁

[@beckyhowes]

You two are great! You seem to know the perfect questions to answer. I have been dreading moving away from my hair dresser of over 20 years.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

It can be a real dilemma.

[@vicdozer]

The first 5 minutes are what make your channel 😂👍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Victor!

[@roxiejacobsen2060]

...And the next 25 minutes after that!😉

[@dally4905]

You are my secret addiction !!! ❤️Happy Monday

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@jucaguima]

You guys are so cute! Thanks for this video.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you!

[@annehajdu8654]

Thanks again for Mailbag Monday.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@unflappable3551]

You two missed your true calling in life to be great tv or radio presenters. I just love watching you from Australia, you are compassionate, charming, genuine and funny. Those people in the villages are so fortunate to have you offering your community service in the formate of you vlogs. Keep up the great work!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Wow, thank you!❤❤❤❤❤

[@adamstern7309]

Jerry, you do an amazing service for the folks that are dreaming of moving down there when they retire. You and Linda have inspired my wife and I to visit the Villages next month to check out if it's right for us. Please keep the videos coming. Blessings from Adam & Sheila.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Adam! 👍

[@GaryWinkel-ne5sp]

Got it. See you when I get there.

[@judiruthmeredith6427]

Guys- please, keep it up! I love your “nonsense!!” Lololol

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@laurarahz12]

Love you guys❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@Phil_Hayes]

Love the Notre Dame shirts! My wife is a Boilermaker alumni and I give her guff over it. We Love you program!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you so much! That is so kind of you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pauletteberkshire4226]

Loved your show today. You both look great but Linda is most always a ray of sunshine. Love your great attitude. Sometimes, I think people don't realize the times we live in are not what it used to be. It's not just The Villages , it is everywhere because the criminals are being emboldened by the real evil that exists on Earth. Because this is Florida and this is The Villages, we live a lot better and safer life than so many other places. So, instead of complaining , I wish they could appreciate and enjoy what they are blessed with. Life could be so much worse. So,😁.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are so right, Paulette!😁😁

[@frannader2739]

Solved it. Thanks for an easy one.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Excellent!

[@user-vu3zx8lf8f]

Shout out to Captain Austin, he rocks and has a great trip for you

[@aprilterry861]

I got the word scramble - well actually my husband beat me to it 😂. Love all 3 of you! We have a 6 year old female dachshund Ariadne. ❤😊

[@hollyfaraldi537]

We enjoyed your show as usual. ❤Al guessed the word search immediately. Very impressed with your fishing talents! Al really needs to step it up!🐟

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Good morning - Just tuning in now!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hope you enjoy!

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Brennan got the Scramble!

[@randytroxell4974]

Finally got one!!!

[@Bill_and_Jeanie_Steele]

No Bloopers? I enjoy the Bloopers segment so much I'd like to see you string the bloopers together from numerous shows into an extended version!

[@barbaracorso2022]

Got the word find 😊

[@annamariekorte7259]

Great video!!!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenb324]

Got scramble right off! Lol

[@reneehoy]

Word Scramble...that was an easy one!

[@henryjohn972]

Fun Show !!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@cellison9414]

Although The Villages isn't my cup of tea, I do enjoy learning about living there and I can see why extroverts and very social people like it. I'm surprised its not a real gated community - I think it could be a "playground" for predators, scam artist, con artist. I wonder if there are working mental health professionals - facilities available to the residents? You two make a lovely couple!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you! Yes there are just about every type of medical services you can imagine here.

[@sthomas232]

This word scramble was too easy. FUN but the answer just quickly jumped out at us.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We will do better next week!

[@jcramton13]

I love your ND shirts they look like beautiful quality and I love the navy blue

[@PederE007]

I like Brandi's barbershop. She runs a class act.

[@kathywendt7861]

Nice shirts! Great video. The question about metal roofs answered mine...I suspected the answer! Honestly, if the roof color is similar to the old one or to others in the neighborhood regardless of material, why would it matter?? Thanks for your time and effort you put into these videos! If you ever decide to stop, you would be very much missed! Take care, God bless❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@greglovekamp]

Word Scramble: indeed: popular with many everywhere who are in our older ages.

[@dwightclaud2805]

Solved the scramble

[@kathybriscoe1474]

I miss your bloopers!! Great show as usual…never mind the critics you share a lot of information which is helpful to residents and non residents.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much!

[@roxiejacobsen2060]

Bloopers!? Bloopers?? They didn't have any Bloopers to Bloop!😉lol

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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