Ling's 19th Hole

This is a picture I took in July. Lake Sumter Landing was really just getting started as the second townsquare, but in the last few months,
many more businesses and restaurants have opened, and the town has really come to life.
Each month, the local newspaper lists everyone from his/her hometown, and in which "village" of The Villages the property was purchased. The last 4 months, the properties have averaged around 520-530...but the month of October was a record 652 properties sold. The Villages can't keep up with the requests, as they start 100 new homes a week. The trollies from the salescenter
have been packed with prospective buyers,so much that salespeople are put in to a lottery. I really feel that the high rising property costs (in the Villages, it is rumored that the property values increase at $100./day) would have eliminated us from buying, had we waited another
year. Although we miss everyone back home, it is good to be in sunny Florida. Take care, hit em straight, and putt em in !!!! 

This is "Corner Bob's" jalopy golf cart. Bill, Joyce, Jana and I stopped at his house to see his cart, home, and the two cats, Miss Precious and
opps, I can't rememer the name of the other one!
A good time was had by all. Corner Bob also just had new pavers on his driveway, which look very good with his cart. Way to go, Corner Bob!

Here are Bill and Joyce and I readying for a daytrip on the Dora Canal. A beautiful day trip...jungle-type atmosphere with birds. Very close to the boat. The African Queen with Bogart and Hepburn...some scenes were shot in the canal. A fine time was had by all. Jana was the official photographer, and has an "official" birthday on the 3rd. Happy Birthday!!!