Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Too busy to blog


The daylight doesn't last long these days so we try and squeeze everything into those hours. Actually, once the sun sets this place gets pretty lively. There are two large town squares and each has nightly entertainment. Live bands play everything from lively country, oldies but goodies(of course, what would you expect in a place like this) and once we even heard a good polka band. Polka dancers really make the rest of us look like slugs. The quality is excellent and there is a lot of dancing on the square. Some nights there are vendors selling everything from personalized hats to gifts for the grandchildren. And there are two bar stands selling anything you would want to drink. I couldn't get a picture that does it justice.

We've been getting blisters on our hands from spending time at the driving range. I think there is hope for both of us. I got my clubs regripped today and am hoping it will make a BIG difference. No money back guarantee .


I've been walking in the mornings. I've found a looooong 4 mile loop. It even has two hills so that's added pain. I pass one of the many swimming pools and it is a lively place at 8 am. I assume it's water aerobics. The pools are heated. I should try it. We've investigated the fitness centers but haven't made a decision yet.

For all you botanists and gardeners out there. Society Hill was named after the plant called Society garlic. This area apparently was covered by the plant, hence the name. It is not actually garlic, but the leaves are very aromatic and smell like garlic . It is in the amaryllis family and has a lavender flower.

Here's a view from the golf cart.



And this is one thing we saw on our travels around The Villages. They actually have several buffalo herds. Not sure why but they make for a different Kodak moment.

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