Viewers Talk Trash About The Villages, Florida

Jerry and Linda share some of the notable comments they've received on their Villagers Newcomers videos in the last few months.
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[@mikecaldwell8417]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Mike. We really appreciate your kind words.

[@lonewolf5316]

these two are awesome people. i would not mind having these two as my neighbors also

[@bradp9074]

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!

[@hernandodesotoakalt2342]

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

[@aplong0202]

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!

[@chineseslaves1971]

I think every home is a million dollars everywhere. If you get less space you get other fantastic amenities but you miss that space, as you would the amenities with more space. There is no cheap reasonable nice place. This is a lovely couple with class that I would like to have as neighbors or as part of my community. This place gives them what makes them happy. I’m not sure if it’s attached to other living facilities and care for the elderly. It’s smart to buy into a place for seniors because you can easily get a social life with the events or activities held. I bought in Camarillo, CA and will probably retire here. No complaints either...it’s lovely everywhere and everything north of LA for many cities is. LA has super cute neighborhoods too. I have a lot of beauty and convenience. I might rent this place out and buy into a gated senior place later with these low interest rates and get a bigger place that’s a ranch. The area has many facilities for seniors but is gorgeous.

[@jenmidwest8026]

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.

[@craigvernon360]

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

[@mikey0360]

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

[@quiltme10]

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

[@diana7043]

You two are so sweet and very informative.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Diana. What a nice thing to say.

[@williamrizzo1285]

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

[@yourjourneytransitions2379]

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.

[@dynamite9143]

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!

[@WendellLive]

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

[@vicscalona6021]

Thank you both for all you do very interesting .

[@sandytyler7848]

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.

[@IramRolon]

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.

[@DriveSafeDon]

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 KZbin Channel thank you again 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joemanzione4044]

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

[@seanwilliams4345]

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!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Sean! You're the kind of neighbor we like!

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

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 😜

[@susanlund8752]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤

[@donnajoy9635]

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

[@libbylife7161]

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

[@2dogbull]

Thank you, Jerry and Linda! Craig

[@anneh-lint8480]

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

[@youngtimer964]

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

[@Tommy3Putts]

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.

[@stellajameson1400]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Stella. That is so nice of you. We appreciate you watching.

[@martinkrupinski9337]

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!!!

[@user-d2dtn24]

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.

[@harryp1665]

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.

[@leongohana1406]

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!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Leong!

[@LibbyRal]

Your responses to the criticism are delightful

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Ha. Thanks Libby, it's not easy sometimes. 😆😆

[@kevinstewart01]

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

[@aaronboatright1]

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

[@fredasman04]

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.

[@lsw613]

Thank you, You are both just wonderful.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Linda!

[@MBFLA45]

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

[@mikebeen6985]

That was an enjoyable comic relief video. thanks guys

[@markphillipson3713]

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 🇨🇦.

[@janicew6222]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Janice.

[@PeterAlmenar]

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!

[@DuaneWiseChristianC]

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!

[@robinduke3184]

Y’all are a hoot! Love your personalities.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Robin!

[@JusanTaiten]

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!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Awesome! Thank you, Jusan!

[@brooklynrose298]

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.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Rose, how nice of you!

[@johannesgkoppers2839]

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

[@Columbus1152]

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.

[@findingourlatitude6668]

Hello Jerry and Linda! We enjoy your content and found information you share in videos useful to us. We came to visit some close friends in Dec 2018. We went back to NC sold our home and bought our home here in The Villages. Thanks for sharing the videos and we hope to meet you sometime.

[@jilllitchfield1708]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Anytime, Jill!

[@sandyhockemeyer9768]

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 🙏🙏

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Sandy!!!

[@Adryal]

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?

[@michelecaron]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Michele!

[@janep8487]

Love your videos and love you guys!! 🥰

[@sheilajohnson6478]

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.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Sheila. You are exactly the kind of person that we make our vlog for. We appreciate you.

[@nightengale2123]

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.

[@mpgfoo]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Foo!

[@lindacook4032]

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..

[@csnanny1882]

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

[@SuperDrummersteve]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Steve!

[@evasierra5910]

Great job thanks for sharing.

[@rickybreaux2607]

Just found y’all ! Great videos!

[@nf2885]

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

[@kathyberardino4501]

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 KZbin 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!

[@kckuc310]

Love your videos and this one was great!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@lifegozon6127]

Thanks for sharing funny letters; laughter was great!

[@ScottDube1]

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!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Congratulations and welcome! See you when you get here!

[@shawntaber6480]

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!

[@jeanwoolman261]

I love your videos...just found u guys a few weeks ago...so I have been binge watching .... I think the Villages would be a great place to live & there seems to be so much to keep everyone active & engaged...

[@fredhobbs3613]

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.

[@lauracowman6698]

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

[@kathyalber9720]

You guys rock!!! We love the villages and hope to get there soon!!!!

[@buffmontana4203]

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.

[@jacy298]

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?

[@albo2006]

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.

[@Jlargejr]

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

[@sherrybarnes-stebbin1701]

Great video you all are a hoot !!!

[@colleenmoras7887]

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

[@wholeNwon]

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.

[@ljones98391]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Linda, you can't even imagine some of them!

[@jamesbrandt6863]

GOOD JOB THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@EmWarEl]

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.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Mike, you nailed it. There are people of all kinds no matter where you live.

[@srephenramirez965]

I think you guys are great your videos are short and sweet to thePoint keep up the good work planning on selling up north January and buying within six months thank you for your insight

[@jimhunt7634]

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..

[@williamrizzo1285]

I believe the saying goes " they hate us cuz they ain't us". LOL

[@jimhunt7634]

true you guys from ma? live down in the villages?

[@williamrizzo1285]

I have family from JP and Millis but my wife and I have lived in the Florida Keys for 35 years now.

[@rodneythetall8877]

Keep up the good work!!!

[@richarddavies9514]

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

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Richard! We appreciate that. 😁😁

[@janicecroissiert9116]

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

[@523jbarrett]

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.

[@maimie603]

I LOVE your puppy. I had one just like him...thyare so sweet💕💕

[@albaluciaambuila495]

I forgot. It is an excellent concept a place with so many Activities to keep people active. What a wonderful place where you have groups for yoga, meditation, Zumba, dance, writers, languages, sports, golf, parties, picnics, craft, music plazas, singles, professionals groups etc.... What else do you want?

[@twentycal514]

Thank you for taking the time to put out information for those of us nearing retirement. Born and raised a Hoosier myself, but been a "Michiganiac" for the last 35 years. Say are there any statutes in the villages against installing twin 15 inch subwoofers on the back of your golf cart? Thanks again, Curious in Kalamazoo....

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Lordy, we hope so!! 😆😆😆

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Congrats 34k subs!

[@auroranite]

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.

[@patblough7574]

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!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Pat! Pennsylvania is well represented in The Villages!

[@lorithompson9166]

That was so funny! Nice work

[@DeborahRobinsonvideos]

I love your sense of humor, you guys are great!

[@JackieGenova]

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!

[@user-sf9pq5ox7w]

i grew up in Pleasantville until college. Lived all my life in southern NY for 55 yrs. Retired in 2008 and moved to south florida. Wanted to get away from the cold weather/snow/cloudy days/rain and taxes.Thought about the Villages a little but did not want to be in such a structured retirement community or an HOA. I lived in an HOA for the first time here for 4 years and it was a disaster. Glad to be done with that and i now live in the country in Homestead, Fl

[@lanajackson3730]

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!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hi Lana, thank you for watching... we appreciate it.

[@bigdaddytrucker8312]

Just subbed to u guys , Good videos , My parents live in Duval been there since 2006 .

[@annebingham7583]

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

[@dustyd48]

Great video!! Really liked Mr Naughty Pants statement.