I had noticed ms Robyn and few other Villages vloggers didn't drive golf carts..they were driving suvs..jeeps..motorcycles..etc..and I like others wondered if you had to have a golf cart to fit in..there seems to be golf cart traffic just like vehicle traffic...enjoyed the vlog....missed mr gridley..but I bet the ac at home is nice on super hot days for him..❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line
Personally, a golf cart is part of the charm of The Villages. It’s a big part. However, you don’t need one and vehicles are safer. I’d want one. The kids would love it. Frankly, so would I. You’re correct, it’s an expensive toy.
When we last visited the Villages, we stayed at a hotel in Spanish Springs and rented a golf cart. We had a great time driving around in it. I plan to take up golf again when I get there so I'll definitely want one, but I want one that looks like a '56 Chevy Bel Aire!
My plan is to move down there by the end of this year and to buy a golf cart. I had a blast driving a golf cart during my lifestyle visits and Hamish couldn’t get enough wind blowing in his face 😂 🐶 I’m not into the hype, I just do what makes me happy and live the life I imagined in retirement!
YOU WILL REGRET MOVING DOWN HERE! THE INSURANCE IS UP 100 PERCENT!!! HOA ARE REDICULAS TOO! MOVE TO NC OR SC before here! Many are actually moving out! Do your research!! AND THE POPULATION IS THROUGH THE ROOF! TRAFFIC IS THE WORST!
@@PDGula-lk6dqyou’re correct. Better have your ducks in a row and be able to afford those high insurance rates. My advice, have the value of your home in savings and add insurance costs to that account every year. Keep your money. That way, in the long run, you save huge bucks. It’s understandable why insurance premiums are so high. Florida suffers catastrophic losses every year because of the fools that live on the waterfront. I likened it to living in the mountains on an active fault line. Of course, not everyone can afford what I propose. I couldn’t. Also this assumes you pay cash for your house, no financing required. If you finance, the financial institution requires you carry insurance. If you pay cash for your home, nobody cares, but you. If you’re wealthy, you can always buy. What amazes me is these people who lose their homes or they are severely damaged by hurricanes etc, rebuild on the exact same spot. I predict that real estate values will decrease dramatically over time because people won’t be able or willing to pay the insurance premiums. Real estate is grossly inflated in Florida, but very much so in The Villages. Would I live there? Absolutely, in a heartbeat.
@@cynthiaamitrano8915 Come on seriously? This entire beautiful country has weather situations and natural disasters we ALL have to deal with depending on where we live. Hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, wild fires etc. What are we supposed to do vacate the coasts, the heartland, the mountains. Yes pretty much the entire world deals with these situations, good grief, where do you live???
I gave up my golf cart years ago. During the summer, it's too hot to use, winter too cold, rainy days stays parked. Can only go a max speed of 20 mph so it takes two to three times longer to get to your destination. Only allowed to drive your golf cart from sunrise to sunset, in winter it gets dark early and is dark in the morning. If you go shopping, you have to go directly home because someone may steal your packages. If it rains while you are out, you are pretty much screwed. Many accidents with golf carts, some fatal. I can go on and on... If company comes, we rent a golf cart so they can experience it. But, even they are not interested in a few days. Ebikes, motorcycles, cars with moon roofs or convertibles are much more fun. This is my opinion, yours may differ. Be safe out there!
I guess I should have typed it is only safe to drive from sunrise to sunset. Many come from the squares intoxicated, older people do not have the best of vision, and I am single. Scares me to go under the tunnels alone in the dark. Do not feel safe!
Thank you for this video. I don’t have a golf cart yet. I don’t golf and can’t decide if the fun is worth the cost, insurance and upkeep of a cart. I’ve only been her 3 months so I’m going to wait awhile. The accidents that have happened since I’ve been here are making me think a car is the wisest way for me to go.
Yeah, that’s a good point from a safety perspective and you can always rent a golf cart for a month or so just to see if you think it would be a lifestyle option for you, thanks for watching!
I have visited The Villages several times. On Morse Blvd just north of 466, I have seen the carts driving next to the regular cars zipping by at 40 MPH. Not much room for a golf cart to make a boo boo. I don't think I would take a golf cart on Morse north of 466. But that's just me.
I'm a few years away but the main reason we loved it there was riding around on the golf cart. Maybe the fun won't last. I was thinking of changing the plastics on my quad to make it look like a golf cart. :D. Look out here I come!
That’s a hysterical Idea! I don’t think the fun wears off I just work full-time and have kind of a tight schedule in the evenings so I think if I was fully retired and had more free time, I would be driving my golf cart a lot more. Thanks for watching!
@@TheVillagesChief We have considered moving our careers down there because we liked it so much. But we will likely wait until retirement. Good idea for a video? Working full time in the Villages (do you lose out on amenities)?
YOU WILL REGRET MOVING DOWN HERE! THE INSURANCE IS UP 100 PERCENT!!! HOA ARE REDICULAS TOO! MOVE TO NC OR SC before here! Many are actually moving out! Do your research!! AND THE POPULATION IS THROUGH THE ROOF! TRAFFIC IS THE WORST!
@@PDGula-lk6dq Umm, I've done my research and the amenity fees in the Villages aren't all that expensive. There isn't an HOA (at least not the kind where nosy angry neighbors can make up rules as they go). I've been to the Villages and loved it. Can't wait to move there.
Great Job! My wife and I absolutely love your videos. We hope to retire there in the next 4 to 5 years. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. Blessings.
How much one uses a golf cart may depend on one's lifestyle & activities. My friend who has lived in The Villages for 10 years usually only uses her golf cart once or twice a week for trips of 30 minutes or less. She works in Leesburg 3 days a week during the school year, so for that she drives her car. During the summer months she uses her golf cart a little more. If I do move to The Villages, it will probably be a few months before I shop for a golf cart.
that would sound like me. I like doing my research and ask questions about them. I am not the type of person , who would rush to buy one. especially when I don't know what style and color, I want. Just like my new vehicle, I waited months to decide, what I really wanted to buy.
In the 1960's-1970's my grandfather had an electric golf cart (lead acid battery), probably 8-10 miles per charge up. He was a house painter, worked for himself...you better believe he wasn't walking the course after working on a ladder painting. He would take me along (born in 1961)...It was an old barn with wooden floors, the sound of the golf cleats on the wood...the smell of the red clay mud dirt. Everybody knew my grandfather...it was like he was a celebrity. WHY? probably because he tended to be quiet and spoke seldom...a gentle giant at 6 foot 4" ....He let his golf game speak for himself...and he loved the game.
I did the lifestyle tour last July and only took the the free golf car out a couple of time for the novelty. My rental car was a subcompact, turned out to be a great choise for cruising around TV. That said, I'm moving to TV in the next couple of months and my daily driver is a 1965 mustang restomod with a moderatley loud exhast system. I might pick up a quiet golf cart just to keep peace with the neighboors.....
That mustang sounds awesome. You’re gonna fit in just fine down here. I have a Harley with very loud pipes and I kind of feel the same of what you’re saying, but no one has given me any grief about it and everybody’s been really friendly about it as a matter fact, I’ve run into some other folks with motorcycles on the squares, whose bikes are just as loud as mine, so I’ve had no problem with noise here so far, but I am aware of it just like you are because we want to be good neighbors, so I don’t fire it up early in the morning or late at night. But fortunately, this town is full of car guys and motorcycle guys so it seems to be very friendly for the genre.
YOU WILL REGRET MOVING DOWN HERE! THE INSURANCE IS UP 100 PERCENT!!! HOA ARE REDICULAS TOO! MOVE TO NC OR SC before here! Many are actually moving out! Do your research!! AND THE POPULATION IS THROUGH THE ROOF! TRAFFIC IS THE WORST!
@@PDGula-lk6dq Hi there, so far I love it, I had no probs with insurance, very few people here for the area, barely see anyone, we don't have an HOA, and there is almost zero traffic, are you sure you're talking about the villages?
Your video is well stated, and I'm amused at the defensiveness of golf cart users in the comments; I love the enthusiasm! Just wanted to say your purpose was well done on whether you "need" one or not, that was the goal and I appreciate the candor.
Not looking for an argument, but it’s extremely rare when people rent a cart at TV courses. BTY, no one walks the championship courses. To enjoy TV fully you need a cart!
I am buying a house in the north side (village of Woodbury) and don't plan on buying a golf cart, at least not for a while. Can't justify the cost when I have a car. I'm not a huge golfer, and most of the activities I do will be pretty much outside the villages. I'd like to fish lake weir and I have a Suzuki king quad which I'm dying to get up to Ocala National Forest to do some riding. I heard they have 125 miles of ATV trails. I am thinking driving it around in Villages would be frowned upon, lol. The other thing I like doing is going to the Atlantic side Beaches, which obviously is not accessible by golf cart.
I loved the cart when Mom and I were just there. My third time, her second. She would prefer a cart with seatbelts, evidently, my driving 18mph scares the .... out of her!!! So, if and when we come for good, I have to get one that has the captain seats with seatbelts!! (I love it, like you said, going on a ride at Disney!)
I am moving to the Village in a few months. I am now traveling and my family suggested renting there instead of buying. I haven’t been a renter in decades but there is a lot of work involved as a homeowner. I am now older, have arthritis and travel several months out of the year. Is it possible to do a video on the apartments available in the different areas and your opinion on each apartment area at The Villages. Like having nature around me and a view and a lovely place to walk. Love water, wild birds and those moss trees. California native, will be first time living in Florida. Thank you so much if you can!
It’s a great idea for a video, there are some nice apartments at Brownwood, right near the square shopping, walking areas. I’ve driven by them in my Brownwood video (south of 466A north of 44 czcams.com/video/N6VBTkJ3TN4/video.htmlsi=lVvjIkJKCKwx5UNa ) not sure about availability but you may want to look into those. Thanks for watching and the suggestion :)
I would love a golf cart. Fun to ride around. I live in rainy Washington state. It is beautiful in Washington but I miss the sun. Thinking of moving somewhere warmer.
My car is kinda like a golf cart, a 128i convertible. It’s very small and fun to drive. I’ve driven actual golf carts on the golf course and they are not as fun.
I’m just the opposite I use my golf cart for everything I haven’t pulled the car out of the garage for 5 months I do start the car up and let it run a little bit, if it’s not golf cart accessible I don’t go. I go to the VA, shopping, to restaurants or just drive around. I’m a golfer but even if I was I would use the cart. With my bad back I haven’t played golf for 4 months. The reason I move was for the golf and for because of the golf cart community.
Bicycles… I realize that it’s a retirement community and golf carts are more convenient in the heat and sunshine, and easier on the joints, but are bicycles allowed to ride in the cart lanes?
Yes on the multi model paths, I ride my bike on them, but not on the Golf Courses I believe. Thanks for watching. I made a short on my bicycle: czcams.com/users/shortsrd6_DVztyVo?feature=share
Thanks for this thought process.. my new little Hyundai will suffice..Paid cash for her,, If I want the golf cart feel, I’ll just roll down the windows until then!🤣 Thanks Chief! You always make a bunch of good sense
Off topic but would you please do a video on the bugs if there are any? Everyone has bird cages, I assume that’s because there’s so many bugs. Plus there’s a lot of standing water in TV.
Thanks for letting those of us who haven’t experienced life in The Villages yet know that you can still enjoy life there without a golf cart. Some of the channels make it sound like you won’t get the full experience unless you have one. Quick question: when I was first looking into The Villages, I was set on a brand new home. But now I’m leaning towards between the 6s or higher north. Have your neighbors been friendly/welcoming? Does your street or neighborhood have block parties like they do in the newer villages?
Our block gets together in the rec center once a month, but my neighborhood is much older so it’s pretty laid back and out of the sun, so no there’s no block party here that I’ve seen, but down south they have them often. I would love more of that up here. Thanks for watching Sally!
Hey xhief..would love to have you down in Monarch Grove for a few bloxk parties!! But... you'd probably want to drive since it is pretty pretty long drive in golf cart...😂
I would have a golf cart, even though, I don't golf . I have a side by side and it's fun, it's only ridden on the farm. I have a question , does the golf carts at the villages, do they have A/C or Heating in it ???
Hello! I stumbled onto your videos by accident but then find myself watching them all! Do you know if any of the owners in the Villages rent their homes out on VRBO or Airbb?
Chief, do you have or would you recommend any special security measures on your golf cart to protect against theft? Like a hidden cut off switch? I doubt cart keys are too unique.
Good question, I haven’t looked into it and your right the keys are not that unique. I’ll have to look into that, I’ll check with the dealer and maybe do a video on that. Good question!
I have noticed that many golf carts are customized, so I’d say that if someone drove off in a blinged out cart not their own, they’d be spotted quickly
Timely video. Just now having this discussion with husband. He has a really nice 2006 Acura TSX manual. We are wondering if he should sell it because we also have an SUV. His TSX is black exterior and black interior, so how's that working for you and your jeep? Too hot? Both cars are paid for at this point, but a stick shift vehicle in traffic, golf carts zipping around and lots of pedestrians might take the fun out of driving stick. Any thoughts are appreciated 🙂
This is a good place for a stick especially with all the roundabouts and car shows, I would wait til your here before you sell it. I have no probs with the Jeep but I usually put the top down and soak in the warmth with a breeze, I do really well in the heat so I might not be a good judge.
@@TheVillagesChief Well, I'll let him read your response and I can already see the smile on his face (leaning towards keeping his baby)😀. We'll be down for our Lifestyle visit next week, hope to see you out and about!
Hey Jeff, on the flip side, I'm not much of a driver & God Willing if I move to The Villages I plan to drive even less. Can I get by , by mostly using my golf cart ?
For sure, the golf cart paths go every where, you can go top to bottom east to west completely on your golf cart, the golf cart path system here is insanely huge
I think the golf carts are kind of cool. We have quite a few in our development here in southeastern Virginia. If I were well endowed I'd probably have a StreetRod instead of a regular golf cart as those are really cool! Nice video - keep 'em comin".
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I am golf cart free! My motorcycle thinks she is a golf cart.
There ya go everyone, exhibit A! You really don't need a golf cart :)
I had noticed ms Robyn and few other Villages vloggers didn't drive golf carts..they were driving suvs..jeeps..motorcycles..etc..and I like others wondered if you had to have a golf cart to fit in..there seems to be golf cart traffic just like vehicle traffic...enjoyed the vlog....missed mr gridley..but I bet the ac at home is nice on super hot days for him..❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line
@@sherrycampbell9196 I think you would fit in with or without a golf cart 😎
Personally, a golf cart is part of the charm of The Villages. It’s a big part. However, you don’t need one and vehicles are safer. I’d want one. The kids would love it. Frankly, so would I. You’re correct, it’s an expensive toy.
Thanks for watching Cynthia!
When we last visited the Villages, we stayed at a hotel in Spanish Springs and rented a golf cart. We had a great time driving around in it. I plan to take up golf again when I get there so I'll definitely want one, but I want one that looks like a '56 Chevy Bel Aire!
Good taste!
My plan is to move down there by the end of this year and to buy a golf cart. I had a blast driving a golf cart during my lifestyle visits and Hamish couldn’t get enough wind blowing in his face 😂 🐶 I’m not into the hype, I just do what makes me happy and live the life I imagined in retirement!
Well said Land GirlGB!
YOU WILL REGRET MOVING DOWN HERE! THE INSURANCE IS UP 100 PERCENT!!! HOA ARE REDICULAS TOO! MOVE TO NC OR SC before here! Many are actually moving out! Do your research!! AND THE POPULATION IS THROUGH THE ROOF! TRAFFIC IS THE WORST!
@@PDGula-lk6dqyou’re correct. Better have your ducks in a row and be able to afford those high insurance rates. My advice, have the value of your home in savings and add insurance costs to that account every year. Keep your money. That way, in the long run, you save huge bucks. It’s understandable why insurance premiums are so high. Florida suffers catastrophic losses every year because of the fools that live on the waterfront. I likened it to living in the mountains on an active fault line. Of course, not everyone can afford what I propose. I couldn’t. Also this assumes you pay cash for your house, no financing required. If you finance, the financial institution requires you carry insurance. If you pay cash for your home, nobody cares, but you. If you’re wealthy, you can always buy. What amazes me is these people who lose their homes or they are severely damaged by hurricanes etc, rebuild on the exact same spot. I predict that real estate values will decrease dramatically over time because people won’t be able or willing to pay the insurance premiums. Real estate is grossly inflated in Florida, but very much so in The Villages. Would I live there? Absolutely, in a heartbeat.
@@cynthiaamitrano8915 Come on seriously? This entire beautiful country has weather situations and natural disasters we ALL have to deal with depending on where we live. Hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, wild fires etc. What are we supposed to do vacate the coasts, the heartland, the mountains. Yes pretty much the entire world deals with these situations, good grief, where do you live???
I have to admit the golf cart was one of the highlights of my lifestyle visit. Just made me giggle.
yeah they are fun :)
I gave up my golf cart years ago. During the summer, it's too hot to use, winter too cold, rainy days stays parked. Can only go a max speed of 20 mph so it takes two to three times longer to get to your destination. Only allowed to drive your golf cart from sunrise to sunset, in winter it gets dark early and is dark in the morning. If you go shopping, you have to go directly home because someone may steal your packages. If it rains while you are out, you are pretty much screwed. Many accidents with golf carts, some fatal. I can go on and on...
If company comes, we rent a golf cart so they can experience it. But, even they are not interested in a few days. Ebikes, motorcycles, cars with moon roofs or convertibles are much more fun. This is my opinion, yours may differ. Be safe out there!
Sunrise to Sunset? Not here, you can drive 24hrs a day. I agree with a convertible, I may be buying one soon :)
I guess I should have typed it is only safe to drive from sunrise to sunset. Many come from the squares intoxicated, older people do not have the best of vision, and I am single. Scares me to go under the tunnels alone in the dark. Do not feel safe!
@@margaretmattason-tw9cc I understand :)
I am thinking about a cargo e-bike much cheaper and easier to upgrade, great for shopping.😊
Yeah, I think I’ve seen a lot of those around here. Thanks for watching David!
Thank you for this video. I don’t have a golf cart yet. I don’t golf and can’t decide if the fun is worth the cost, insurance and upkeep of a cart. I’ve only been her 3 months so I’m going to wait awhile. The accidents that have happened since I’ve been here are making me think a car is the wisest way for me to go.
Yeah, that’s a good point from a safety perspective and you can always rent a golf cart for a month or so just to see if you think it would be a lifestyle option for you, thanks for watching!
I have visited The Villages several times. On Morse Blvd just north of 466, I have seen the carts driving next to the regular cars zipping by at 40 MPH. Not much room for a golf cart to make a boo boo. I don't think I would take a golf cart on Morse north of 466. But that's just me.
I'm a few years away but the main reason we loved it there was riding around on the golf cart. Maybe the fun won't last. I was thinking of changing the plastics on my quad to make it look like a golf cart. :D. Look out here I come!
That’s a hysterical Idea! I don’t think the fun wears off I just work full-time and have kind of a tight schedule in the evenings so I think if I was fully retired and had more free time, I would be driving my golf cart a lot more. Thanks for watching!
@@TheVillagesChief We have considered moving our careers down there because we liked it so much. But we will likely wait until retirement. Good idea for a video? Working full time in the Villages (do you lose out on amenities)?
YOU WILL REGRET MOVING DOWN HERE! THE INSURANCE IS UP 100 PERCENT!!! HOA ARE REDICULAS TOO! MOVE TO NC OR SC before here! Many are actually moving out! Do your research!! AND THE POPULATION IS THROUGH THE ROOF! TRAFFIC IS THE WORST!
@@PDGula-lk6dq Umm, I've done my research and the amenity fees in the Villages aren't all that expensive. There isn't an HOA (at least not the kind where nosy angry neighbors can make up rules as they go). I've been to the Villages and loved it. Can't wait to move there.
I dont play golf, but I do use the pools. Im really not into all the amenities here like golf and pickleball, i pretty much do my own thing
Great Job! My wife and I absolutely love your videos. We hope to retire there in the next 4 to 5 years. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. Blessings.
Thanks so much Adam!
How much one uses a golf cart may depend on one's lifestyle & activities. My friend who has lived in The Villages for 10 years usually only uses her golf cart once or twice a week for trips of 30 minutes or less. She works in Leesburg 3 days a week during the school year, so for that she drives her car. During the summer months she uses her golf cart a little more. If I do move to The Villages, it will probably be a few months before I shop for a golf cart.
Thanks for sharing!
that would sound like me. I like doing my research and ask questions about them. I am not the type of person , who would rush to buy one.
especially when I don't know what style and color, I want. Just like my new vehicle, I waited months to decide, what I really wanted to buy.
In the 1960's-1970's my grandfather had an electric golf cart (lead acid battery), probably 8-10 miles per charge up.
He was a house painter, worked for himself...you better believe he wasn't walking the course after working on a ladder painting.
He would take me along (born in 1961)...It was an old barn with wooden floors, the sound of the golf cleats on the wood...the smell of the red clay mud dirt.
Everybody knew my grandfather...it was like he was a celebrity. WHY? probably because he tended to be quiet and spoke seldom...a gentle giant at 6 foot 4" ....He let his golf game speak for himself...and he loved the game.
Thanks for sharing Mike!
I did the lifestyle tour last July and only took the the free golf car out a couple of time for the novelty. My rental car was a subcompact, turned out to be a great choise for cruising around TV. That said, I'm moving to TV in the next couple of months and my daily driver is a 1965 mustang restomod with a moderatley loud exhast system. I might pick up a quiet golf cart just to keep peace with the neighboors.....
That mustang sounds awesome. You’re gonna fit in just fine down here. I have a Harley with very loud pipes and I kind of feel the same of what you’re saying, but no one has given me any grief about it and everybody’s been really friendly about it as a matter fact, I’ve run into some other folks with motorcycles on the squares, whose bikes are just as loud as mine, so I’ve had no problem with noise here so far, but I am aware of it just like you are because we want to be good neighbors, so I don’t fire it up early in the morning or late at night. But fortunately, this town is full of car guys and motorcycle guys so it seems to be very friendly for the genre.
YOU WILL REGRET MOVING DOWN HERE! THE INSURANCE IS UP 100 PERCENT!!! HOA ARE REDICULAS TOO! MOVE TO NC OR SC before here! Many are actually moving out! Do your research!! AND THE POPULATION IS THROUGH THE ROOF! TRAFFIC IS THE WORST!
@@PDGula-lk6dq Hi there, so far I love it, I had no probs with insurance, very few people here for the area, barely see anyone, we don't have an HOA, and there is almost zero traffic, are you sure you're talking about the villages?
Your video is well stated, and I'm amused at the defensiveness of golf cart users in the comments; I love the enthusiasm! Just wanted to say your purpose was well done on whether you "need" one or not, that was the goal and I appreciate the candor.
Thanks so much Barbara!
Not required, but it is a golf car community, afterall .Definitely a fun car. A functional toy. 😎🌴🍊🌞
Very true!
Not looking for an argument, but it’s extremely rare when people rent a cart at TV courses. BTY, no one walks the championship courses. To enjoy TV fully you need a cart!
No argument here Terry, I love my golf cart!
Interesting video. Excellent advice to wait and/or rent before buying. It’s not a low cost investment.
Absolutely!
I am buying a house in the north side (village of Woodbury) and don't plan on buying a golf cart, at least not for a while. Can't justify the cost when I have a car. I'm not a huge golfer, and most of the activities I do will be pretty much outside the villages. I'd like to fish lake weir and I have a Suzuki king quad which I'm dying to get up to Ocala National Forest to do some riding. I heard they have 125 miles of ATV trails. I am thinking driving it around in Villages would be frowned upon, lol. The other thing I like doing is going to the Atlantic side Beaches, which obviously is not accessible by golf cart.
You got all you need Steve, the quad sounds awesome!
Good to know!
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We just got here and the golf cart is the most fun! You should be in the south village area. Js.
Thanks! 😎
Thank you for your honest opinion. I agree.
Thanks for watching!
I loved the cart when Mom and I were just there. My third time, her second. She would prefer a cart with seatbelts, evidently, my driving 18mph scares the .... out of her!!! So, if and when we come for good, I have to get one that has the captain seats with seatbelts!! (I love it, like you said, going on a ride at Disney!)
Seatbelts good idea 👍
It seems like fun!
It is :)
I am moving to the Village in a few months. I am now traveling and my family suggested renting there instead of buying. I haven’t been a renter in decades but there is a lot of work involved as a homeowner. I am now older, have arthritis and travel several months out of the year. Is it possible to do a video on the apartments available in the different areas and your opinion on each apartment area at The Villages. Like having nature around me and a view and a lovely place to walk. Love water, wild birds and those moss trees. California native, will be first time living in Florida. Thank you so much if you can!
It’s a great idea for a video, there are some nice apartments at Brownwood, right near the square shopping, walking areas. I’ve driven by them in my Brownwood video (south of 466A north of 44 czcams.com/video/N6VBTkJ3TN4/video.htmlsi=lVvjIkJKCKwx5UNa ) not sure about availability but you may want to look into those. Thanks for watching and the suggestion :)
I would love a golf cart. Fun to ride around. I live in rainy Washington state. It is beautiful in Washington but I miss the sun. Thinking of moving somewhere warmer.
I understand!
My car is kinda like a golf cart, a 128i convertible. It’s very small and fun to drive. I’ve driven actual golf carts on the golf course and they are not as fun.
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I’m just the opposite I use my golf cart for everything I haven’t pulled the car out of the garage for 5 months I do start the car up and let it run a little bit, if it’s not golf cart accessible I don’t go. I go to the VA, shopping, to restaurants or just drive around. I’m a golfer but even if I was I would use the cart. With my bad back I haven’t played golf for 4 months. The reason I move was for the golf and for because of the golf cart community.
That’s awesome Ronnie, hope your back gets better soon!
Bicycles… I realize that it’s a retirement community and golf carts are more convenient in the heat and sunshine, and easier on the joints, but are bicycles allowed to ride in the cart lanes?
Yes on the multi model paths, I ride my bike on them, but not on the Golf Courses I believe. Thanks for watching. I made a short on my bicycle: czcams.com/users/shortsrd6_DVztyVo?feature=share
Thanks for this thought process..
my new little Hyundai will suffice..Paid cash for her,, If I want the golf cart feel, I’ll just roll down the windows until then!🤣
Thanks Chief! You always make a bunch of good sense
Thanks Sandy!
Off topic but would you please do a video on the bugs if there are any? Everyone has bird cages, I assume that’s because there’s so many bugs. Plus there’s a lot of standing water in TV.
Will do, I have a video coming up on birdcages because I’m renovating mine, I’ll talk about bugs in that one.
I don't have/need a golf cart but some of them are so darn cute.
Yup, it’s fun too!
@@TheVillagesChief it does look fun
Americana, as in espresso ? If so, what about the accompanying donuts? You're slackin' 😉
Haha no, Amerikanos Grille, but I love a donut!
If we didn’t golf we might get rid of one and keep one. Easier to find a parking spot
Yup great for parking spots for sure
Love the shirt!
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Thanks for letting those of us who haven’t experienced life in The Villages yet know that you can still enjoy life there without a golf cart. Some of the channels make it sound like you won’t get the full experience unless you have one.
Quick question: when I was first looking into The Villages, I was set on a brand new home. But now I’m leaning towards between the 6s or higher north. Have your neighbors been friendly/welcoming? Does your street or neighborhood have block parties like they do in the newer villages?
Our block gets together in the rec center once a month, but my neighborhood is much older so it’s pretty laid back and out of the sun, so no there’s no block party here that I’ve seen, but down south they have them often. I would love more of that up here. Thanks for watching Sally!
Hey xhief..would love to have you down in Monarch Grove for a few bloxk parties!! But... you'd probably want to drive since it is pretty pretty long drive in golf cart...😂
Chief, time for u to move “South” in The Villages.
Have Robin find you a nice one!
@@noahschechtel8979 heck yeah thanks Noah!
@@user-wk3sx6yh7n haha thanks for the invite!
I can see where you’re coming from. If you don’t golf don’t need one.
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Hi! I’m enjoying your videos and also just wanted to say you’re vibe is cool and you’re cute ❤
Well thanks for that! 🤭
@@TheVillagesChief haha sorry I don’t usually do that but had to :)
I would have a golf cart, even though, I don't golf . I have a side by side and it's fun, it's only ridden on the farm.
I have a question , does the golf carts at the villages, do they have A/C or Heating in it ???
Some do, they make fully enclosed ones that look like tiny cars with hard doors and A/C and heat
Hello! I stumbled onto your videos by accident but then find myself watching them all! Do you know if any of the owners in the Villages rent their homes out on VRBO or Airbb?
Oh yeah there are lots of rentals in the villages, thanks so much for watching!
Maybe I can finally get a motorcycle. Not safe to be on a motorcycle here near Boston :(
I love it!
Chief, do you have or would you recommend any special security measures on your golf cart to protect against theft? Like a hidden cut off switch? I doubt cart keys are too unique.
Good question, I haven’t looked into it and your right the keys are not that unique. I’ll have to look into that, I’ll check with the dealer and maybe do a video on that. Good question!
I think that would be a good topic for a video. And as Skip Smith says "Don't leave your keys in the golf cart." 😂
I have noticed that many golf carts are customized, so I’d say that if someone drove off in a blinged out cart not their own, they’d be spotted quickly
So I need to pick a gym then my house at the villages lol.
I like your priorities!
Timely video. Just now having this discussion with husband. He has a really nice 2006 Acura TSX manual. We are wondering if he should sell it because we also have an SUV. His TSX is black exterior and black interior, so how's that working for you and your jeep? Too hot? Both cars are paid for at this point, but a stick shift vehicle in traffic, golf carts zipping around and lots of pedestrians might take the fun out of driving stick. Any thoughts are appreciated 🙂
This is a good place for a stick especially with all the roundabouts and car shows, I would wait til your here before you sell it. I have no probs with the Jeep but I usually put the top down and soak in the warmth with a breeze, I do really well in the heat so I might not be a good judge.
@@TheVillagesChief Well, I'll let him read your response and I can already see the smile on his face (leaning towards keeping his baby)😀. We'll be down for our Lifestyle visit next week, hope to see you out and about!
Hey Jeff, on the flip side, I'm not much of a driver & God Willing if I move to The Villages I plan to drive even less. Can I get by , by mostly using my golf cart ?
For sure, the golf cart paths go every where, you can go top to bottom east to west completely on your golf cart, the golf cart path system here is insanely huge
Sigh of Relief, U the Best 👊
I like your shirt except the fact that they changed their name to the Guardians. I live in Ohio.
Yeah it’s an old relic now just like me!
I think the golf carts are kind of cool. We have quite a few in our development here in southeastern Virginia. If I were well endowed I'd probably have a StreetRod instead of a regular golf cart as those are really cool! Nice video - keep 'em comin".
Thanks!