THREE YEARS IN FLORIDA... Surviving or Thriving?

[@dianneharris2870]

You Guys do look younger, healthier, and happier! Moving to Florida agrees with you.

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

May I say that you both look younger and so much more at ease than 3 years ago. I think it's because you are happy living in such a beautiful environment as The Villages! This place is not perfect, but I think it's as close to perfection as you can get! I for one am thankful that spirit sent you here! Thanks for the three years of you two and Gizmo! One day we will meet in person!

[@Melaniexb1]

I second that thought :)

[@piafassold9444]

I agree. You both look very good.

[@zzzzipy12]

Yes, y’all do look younger today, even when sickly! Must be the Sun & fun living! Prayers for continued healing! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@lauragraham4079]

The Villages / Florida Life has done right by both of you...You both look years younger then you looked in the throwback vlog pics...You've convinced me that FL is where I want to retire....

[@janetpartyka5968]

Linda, God bless you. Even when you aren't feeling the best, you keep on smiling.

[@patricialynch6532]

You are both such a joy and blessing! 🥰

[@BobbiDoll]

Before I even started watching the video I was thinking how much younger and more relaxed the two of you looked.

[@beingright]

One of the biggest secrets to success on yt is to have a positive attitude and smile. People deal with issues in their lives every day and when they go online they want to see a positive influence like you two have been. Keep up the great job!

[@deedeew4040]

OMG, you both look younger!! All the fresh air and sun makes your bodies younger.

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Wow, Florida agrees with you both! No, you don’t look like zombies in the older videos, you just look healthier a year ago and more relaxed. Keep on keeping on you guys!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Marilyn, so kind of you to say. 🙂🙂🙂

[@harryp1665]

I can’t believe it’s been three years. I remember watching all these early videos. You guys do look happier and much better coloring.

[@TamiDunn]

You are both fantastic people. I was very worried when you missed last week. I kept checking the community page or your Facebook page for an update. I’m so glad you are feeling better and hope Linda gets her taste back to 100% soon ❤️

[@MomsCoffee2]

Ya'll look Healthier & such Pros now😉I took a nice long walk in our Trilogy Community this morning to remind myself not to stay inside too much, Thank you!! I'm 62 & Retired since 2016, Husband 70 still works... Resort Living is such a Wonderful Lifestyle 😊

[@suereed3847]

Wow, in the old video you both look wiped out. It looks like the Villages has done you both a world of good. Linda you look like you have had a complete makeover. You look great! Sorry to hear about your Covid. From friends and family who have had it ----the biggest complaint is exhaustion. So just give your bodies a chance to heal. I have been keeping both of you in my prayers. Blessings from Sue in Southern Delaware

[@michaels1813]

You guys are great! Watching you enjoy life is so much fun!

[@maureenwebb9716]

You seem so much happier now. Thank you for your videos. They are always a fun watch.

[@mishloud4215]

I can't get over how much younger you both look! I know I have said it before, but that alone is a reason to move to the Villages!!

[@TheSilverSpider355]

Jerry you look 10years younger today, compared to 3 years ago. Linda you too. I am glad I am emigrating to Ocklawaha Lake Weir Florida, I'm moving from U.K. on 23/feb/2022 see you when i get there!! Best wishes from Jay and my 7 cats!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Jay! Finally someone one that thinks I'm keeping pace with my bride! have a safe trip! 😁😁

[@Mary-qg3sd]

The stress of moving is tiring and hard on the body. I’ve been catching up on the Vlogs and I believe in one, you mentioned the first few were meant for family. Three years later, you’ve mastered the Villages, have met people, and have a bit more color. In watching, what I notice most is the love you have for each other.

[@jeffhawkins7394]

Glad to hear y’all are feeling better and we love y’all too!!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynnchiofalolucas3777]

You look younger and healthier now! The Villages Lifestyle agrees with you. ~Lynn

[@MsLorie-ef6fo]

It's funny seeing how pale your skin was back then, from living up north, and how tanned you both look now. If you need time off to feel better, don't push yourself to produce videos for us. We love the effort you put into making them funny, informative and entertaining. I usually watch your videos more than once, because it's like being with family. Rest up you two !!!!!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

AWWWW... You are so sweet Ms. Lori! 🙂🙂🙂

[@cindifrank5878]

I agree that you look much happier now. Pray that I get that condo in Dunellon! 🙏🙏🙏

[@donnakotoff9949]

You look so much better! Thank God!!

[@andreamartin3645]

Hi guys! You look great. You look like you are really enjoying The Villages. The sunshine has been good for you. I am considering moving there from the Windy City Chicago. Would love some warm weather right about now. 🥶 Keep making those videos, I enjoy watching them and learning so much about The Villages. Thanks ☺️

[@salfromoregon4369]

You both look so relaxed and rested compared to the original photo taken just after arrival. You are a testament to TV lifestyle.

[@christinemowbray6116]

You both look great , sun kissed and healthy ! Florida agreed with you ! Thanks for the really great videos 😀

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Christine!

[@airybrook]

2 ply....true marker of an upscale neighborhood!

[@marypaquette8705]

I think now, you are more relaxed now, less worry and winter, will do that for your body, love Ya!

[@annekelley8299]

I just saw this and sorry to hear you are both under the weather. I hope you are both feeling up to your young selves soon.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Anne! 😁😁😁

[@tammydaniels170]

Even though at this time I have no plans of moving, I throughly enjoy your blogs. Thanks

[@MrBackspace4848]

Is it an insult to say you look younger, more vibrant, smiles! I also have had the dream of owning a large piece of property. But this Florida life looks sooooo neat!

[@FrattandChelsea]

OMG we are all SO GLAD you both are feeling better!!! DO NOT LET those Rotary dudes tire you all out tomorrow!!! WOW The Villages and FL and been GREAT to you all-you look years younger and healthier BUT we NEED you all to stay that way!!! LOVE you both and Gizmo and thank you for ALL you do!!!

[@jcm9356]

You glossed over the Fullbright Award but that is a big deal. Well done.

[@jenniferlee7167]

You look more relaxed than when you first moved down from Indiana! Your skin tone is much better too--you were too pale back home! The sun agrees with both of you and you really do look younger now! Love it!

[@suzanneluckett3545]

I just found you guys on KZbin. We are hoping to move to Florida when we retire so I was excited to find someone that could give us some insight. I was also interested to hear that you are from Indiana. We live in Southern Indiana. Thanks for all of the info.

[@katherineb.3140]

Glad to see you are feeling better! God bless!

[@juleebailey3046]

Good morning. Great show and I hope you get to feeling better and better. You guys feel like friends to me as well. Thank you for taking the time to put together your videos and sharing a piece of your lives with us. Take care 🙂💕

[@adamstoehr3795]

Sweet Video guys! Hope you all have a speedy recovery, get well! Take Care.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Adam! 🙂🙂🙂

[@mamagirlinoh]

I hope you both are feeling better. I love your videos and I love Gizmo. Have a great day.

[@tammybowen9399]

Just wanted to tell y’all I started my search for an area to move too at retirement age. I watched your videos, came to the villages for myself, made an offer in a courtyard villa at end of February, and I will see ya when I’m there at my closing at end of March!!! Thank you both!! Love your videos and all the info you share.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Congratulations! Yes indeed, see you when you get here!😁😁

[@kathybriscoe1474]

I always look forward to your Monday and Friday videos. You both have a great sense of humor and it’s always fun to hear about your adventures.

[@hosegooseman5]

To say you are as great in person as you look on your videos, it’s an understatement. We are glad we know you and can call you friends and neighbors. Saludos !!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Absolutely! High praise from you, Jose! 😁😁😁

[@ashleysmith6884]

Another fantastic and entertaining video. Glad your both 👍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, friend! 😁😁😁

[@Bunny-rh1yy]

It must be a great place for you! You look younger now than 3 years ago💕

[@markphillipson768]

Living the Dream, you clearly made the right move as you both look great. So glad your feeling better and on the mend all your viewers love you, your good people. Take care and have a great day.

[@carolanncurrid8246]

Florida agrees with you! So fun to watch the early shows with your comments. I don’t know how I found you, but can’t believe it’s been 3 years! Take care of yourselves and keep feeling better.💐😊

[@Mary-qg3sd]

I don’t know how I found them either. Somehow they were just there. I’m binge watching to catch up! I didn’t know The Villages was so large.

[@lindadurst2290]

You look so much more relaxed and happier.

[@judiruthmeredith6427]

Love love love this look back! Feel better! I had it too, all will be well and you’ll be back to normal - I can attest.

[@Brian-nb6fb]

Having flash backs to “The best of Carson”. Like those shows, yours was funny then and funny today! Many things have changed for you two over the past 3 years but your excitement of living in The Villages remains, makes your shows fun to watch!

[@oceandreamer1958]

There’s definitely something to be said for sunshine and happiness! You both look much younger and have a glow, even with not feeling well! Prayers for a fast and full recovery. Hugs!

[@barbromano9975]

Glad you both are feeling better. My taste buds changed. Stay well!

[@terrie1226]

You guys take care and don't over-do....thanks for the videos.

[@christinepineau3678]

These have been so fun to watch! I noticed you’re both a bit tanned now. A nice glow of happiness and some Florida sun. Thank you for sharing. Stay well!

[@sandraeleam5656]

Could u take a picture of the 10 palm trees u referred to in this video 3 years ago ? I love palm trees.

[@laurakilmer8652]

enjoy your videos. I am from Indiana also but my parents brought me here Dec. 18 1964. I still have the Indiana ethic in me. I love Florida and I think it was a great thing. My wife and I live in Ocala now b/c my daughters family is here. thanks for your work.

[@lulu2050]

It’s such fun to watch your KZbin videos…thanks so much for the great information…you keep me motivated to stay with the dream 🥳. Watching your three-year episode I noticed that you both look younger, happier, more confident…is it The Villages? Living a life outdoors? Helping people in an entertaining way? Being engaged in you community? Whatever it s, you look great!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Probably all of the above, Lulu. Thank you for your kind words.

[@piafassold9444]

Florida does agree with you. You both look wonderful. Wishing you a full recovery from Covid. Rest as you need . ❤️

[@marychimento373]

Good Morning Jerry and Linda. Linda, I made your meatloaf recipe last night and it was delicious! My husband loved it! Thank you so much for your recipe. I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida and I miss being close to the beach. I do love the snow though and we had some snow here in northern Virginia this year. Praying for your speedy recovery. Thanks again.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you liked it, Mary! Thank you! 😁😁

[@edgrossman8929]

You two look 10 years younger since moving to the Villages. Congrats

[@stephenmadonna6142]

Glad you are feeling better and almost over it. !

[@barbbartz5062]

I have been following your vlogs for a few years now. My husband and I are hoping to move to The Villages this year. Your videos have been super helpful as we moved to Florida last October (renting) and have now started the house hunting process. Hope to meet you someday. See you when we get there!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@gailprimus5232]

Get better soon you both.

[@myjoysunshine]

You two look so much younger now than 3 years ago! Keep on doing what you’re doing. We love your channel. 💕

[@barbaras8932]

Hope you both feel better and good as new real soon. I’ve been on board with you since your very first show and have watched every one. My Monday and Thursday ritual is to watch your show before I get out of bed and yes, I was definitely concerned last Thursday when there was no show. I’m so glad you’re doing okay for the most part and really hope to meet you both one day. God bless!

[@lizharen56]

Wow!! 43,000 subscribers, holy cow! Well done.

[@pattom65calhoun37]

You said that you got lucky and won a Fulbright. It is more than luck to be awarded that. It is very prestigious and extremely difficult to get. Good for you Jerry!

[@1galstreasure4u]

Glad your starting to feel better.

[@Travis_125]

I had Covid the first of January. The first four days was like a mild cold. Day five I crawled into bed and crawled out day nine. Took about three weeks to start feeling normal. My sleep is still off.

[@teresawilson110]

OMG I just knew something was up . I pray you both get better and go forward and upward and I know you will. So glad to be a part of this adventure with you both. Just look at how much (healthier) you both look hummm something in that Florida air I think .

[@mariagrady6923]

You both look awesome! We are coming up to the villages in End of February. The villages agree with you both!

[@tjlarson6519]

Glad you're both feeling better. Florida suites you both well. You both look younger and thinner. Don't push yourselves to do too much until you're healthy again. Stella sends her best to Gizmo.

[@gweneckard5110]

You both look great! Florida agrees with you. Really enjoy your videos. God bless you both.

[@jennifermiller7139]

Hi Linda and Jerry. I just found your channel. It’s amazing , in a good way, that you and Linda both look so much younger than you did when you moved there. So relaxed. That’s a good thing. Those pizzas were delicious. Thanks again.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are welcome Jennifer! You and Rick deserve it... And so does Brandon, what a fine fellow. We do love it here, the warm weather is so nice.

[@carolapostolos8929]

So sorry you two contracted CoVid, but glad you weren’t ill enough to be hospitalized. It was fun to see the “Then” and “Now” vlogs. Hope you guys recover quickly.

[@mariatheron7016]

I love you too Jerry and Linda!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wholmes5955]

I had it in August, and again in mid January. 1st time was worse than 2nd time, but still not too bad. I only just started getting my sense of smell back last week! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. God bless you both.

[@dianepower6730]

Wowza, you both look amazing. How is it that you are coming off of COVID and you actually look YOUNGER and more FANTASTIC than when you first arrived 3 years ago? Maybe it's true, the FOUNTAIN of youth REALLY is in Florida .... THE VILLAGES in FLORIDA! Thank you for all that you do and all that you give of yourselves --your knowledge, your insights, your support, your candor ---it's all so very much appreciated. We are T minus 18 days to closing on our NJ home at which time we will be full-time residents of The Villages. We are so looking forward to it all. Our house looks a lot like your home in the video (the night before the moving trucks arrived) and we are going through the phase that so many do of discerning which items to bring, which to sell, donate, or ditch. It's a process --- goodness! But the light is shining at the end of the tunnel and we can see it!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Just don't walk into it! 😄😆😅🤣😂🤣😅😆😄

[@crazycat6833]

You guys do look much refreshed and younger! Florida agrees with you….

[@lisacasey6055]

I agree!! Ya’ll were so cute then but NOW….. looking even sharper !!! God bless The Villages !!

[@barbaradiffenbaugh6660]

HI You both look ten years younger then when you 1st moved. Love watching your video's. PLEASE TAKE CARE!!

[@barbaraebner5889]

I do hope you are on the mend. It takes time and rest. Don’t rush it.

[@paulkent2219]

Glad you are both ok & feeling better. You both look great even if you can’t sleep.

[@americangirlNJ]

I’m 50 and hubby is 52. Hoping to live here one day! It’s hard convincing hubby to leave jersey

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

See you when you get here!

[@leslieedge7642]

My self and my husband both had Covid in January so even though we were fully vaccinated it still takes a week or 14 days to recover and when you guys didn’t post a video last week I just knew something wasn’t right and I’m glad you took the time off because you need to rest and recover , God bless and have a great day!!☺️

[@jackierahali595]

I do enjoy watching your chats. Its really lovely 😍 every time your broadcasting, something new and interesting every time. I wish you all good health and lots more adventures. Fondest regards from Hertford GB

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Always love hearing from you over the pond!

[@petragannon9902]

We love you dito! Greetings from East Texas. We pray for your complete and speedy recovery. God willing we will see you all, when we get there. God bless you both and Agape in Jesus.

[@ToRetirementAndBeyond]

Hey Jerry! Hey Linda! Sorry to have to tell you, but it's been 4 weeks since I had COVID and I'm still feeling worn, and still munching cough drops for that tickle in my throat. Karen still hasn't got [ that's NYC grammar, Teach] her taste buds back 100%. That being said, Florida has been good to you guys. Looking good :)

[@angelmission]

Glad you guys are feeling better. Florida sure seems to have agreed with you both.

[@brendaburke345]

The life in the Villages sure does look good on you both. So glad you are both feeling better and just be sure to rest and continue to get better. We have watched you from the beginning and just enjoy your videos. Keep getting better

[@bethwallace4994]

Happy to hear you are over the worst of Covid. The Florida sunshine does agree with you. Missed seeing Gizmo today and wish him a Happy 13th birthday!

[@smartybloomers]

It's amazing that ypu both look younger and healthier now.

[@billsugar1183]

So glad to hear that both of you are recovering. The joy you to have for each other and life is contagious. Keep enjoying each day and hope to see you again August while I am there.

[@billsugar1183]

Sorry for the typo. Meant to type two instead of to. Getting old. Ha

[@haroldwiser2641]

You two inspired me to buy in the Villages! Thank you 😊

[@happycamper4ever873]

Really enjoyed this Jerry and Linda- you are a bright light in the world! ❤️

[@daisyoliveras5663]

I’m so glad you are both feeling better. You look so much more relax now. Love watching your videos.

[@waynee.weatherwax8408]

just wired my total payment for closing on 25th. Looking forward to seeing you folks in The Villages. Living in Hawkins village new section.

[@johntamulonis4626]

Great video! You have a great show, thank you for sharing. Love it.

[@steveboussom6564]

Prayed for your complete healing. You are both such an encouragement to many.

[@allenerobertson3263]

Thank you for the smiles....you two totally make my day brighter! Btw Linda, I too am an identical twin and she watches your show as well.🙂

[@rogojo9853]

Wonderful video. Both of you do look younger! It’s the Florida Sunshine ☀️, both of you have a nice tan now. I also hope both you and Linda continue to feel better. Take your time! Tell Gizmo I sad hi! ✨🌼