Now in The Villages

Since our last blog post we have transitioned from our small pop up camper to a very nice, very comfortable home in the Villages.  Our hosts/landlords had to return to Wisconsin unexpectedly early due to an illness of one of their family members  Their early departures coupled with their generosity allowed us to move in a full 10 days early at no additional charge.

People have asked what we do here.  First the weather is near perfect with daily high

temperatures in the mid 70s to mid 80s.  The weather has allowed us to spend some time at the many nearby pools.  There is nothing like the simple pleasure of diving into a sparkling pool of water with nothing but your swimsuit and wallet.  Nothing was destroyed except my pride.  

We spent a day going to thrift stores and flea markets to buy some used golf clubs.  I think all of us have stereotypes of the deep south and when you look for them, you see them.  The huge Marion Market was no exception.

As for the golfing we've already been to one of the driving ranges and I think golf

lessons are in our future.  

I've played just a very little bit of pickle ball with my brother, Bill and learned  there is more to it than I thought, so earlier today Cathy and I signed up for a pickle ball class to be held next Friday.   

We've gone to a couple of movies (discounted price with our Villages ID cards) and afterward walked around

one of the three public squares that offer free entertainment on a nightly basis.  While this photo is not good, it should show 100s of people "of a certain age" all line dancing to Up Town Funk.

Even trips to the nearby  grocery store are more fun when you're driving back and

forth in a golf cart  which are sometimes called "golf cars" down here.  

In short, We're Lovin' The Lifestyle.