Hi Chief, I just discovered your channel. I find you to be very humble and kind in your approach to giving balanced view points on the villages. I am 56 and sadly The Villages is an unattainable location for me as I get closer to retirement. I have another 10 years to work, but this community is just so expensive. Congrats on what you have achieved there. Wish you the best. On a side note I prefer your Harley lifestyle out west. 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words! The market is strange here there are still homes under 300k but it’s getting harder and harder for sure. Especially with mortgage rates so high, i really don’t know how it compares nationwide but hopefully the market and economy bounce back to make it easier for folks to get they’re dream homes. Thanks so much for watching!
@@TheVillagesChief for us gen xrs this type of retirement will be unattainable. Most of us do don't have pension options. I certainly don't have cash to buy a house which I read a lot of home sales there are cash sales.
@@LynnFaust-yi4vo Hi Lynn, I certainly hope the rates come way down to help people afford homes in the future, I feel for ya for sure, but don't give up hope to reach your dreams!
Gosh the house looks sharp with the shutters. I say paint the door black. If it's not good enough you won't have wasted much. But I think it will look good
Happy Birthday! Maybe consider putting some sort of window treatment/shades in your Florida room. Sun will eventually fade your flooring. Just a suggestion.
😂😂thats funny..referring the motorcycles as "your girls"...they say women have a lot of stuff...lol...all the toys.. your content..😊😊 Have a blessed day in your Floridian lifestyle & beautiful sunshine..
Good move! Looks like a good start. If you'd like any ideas where to go next w/ your home gym reachout. I've been at the fitness game for over 50 years. My philosophy is "cut the BS, minimalist, most bang for the buck".
Happy belated birthday. Enjoy your new Harley. Love the gym. Your grass there reminds me of the grass in my native England. A black door and new lamps will be lovely with the new shutters. Hope you are enjoying your stunning travels across the States.
Chief, your home gym and exterior is looking great. Congrats on your new hog. 👍 . Happy belated birthday and welcome to the club. I hit the 60 milestone on Sept 9th.
Happy Birthday Woo hoo!!! Have a great day. The shutters look great, the door will look good in black and maybe even paint the porch beams black for added pop?
Happy birthday Chief your new gym and all the improvements to your house look great and I love your new Harley however don’t get rid of the old girl and enjoy your special day Tuesday
Home gym looks great, Chief! Looks similar to what we have going on in a portion of our lanai. Hubby Rich said, "where's your wall mirror?" 😊 Congrats on your double celebration. 🎉 Rich turned 60 on September 3rd. I surprised him with a few gifts from your merch store~~ he appreciates it and hopes to meet the artist someday. 😉 Your "girl" is a beaut. I hope she treats you well. Rich recently considered a Hog, but we bought a house in TV instead. Maybe next year.... I'm happy to hear Mr Gridley is doing well. 🎉🥳 🎂 🎈
Thanks so much look forward to meet you guys someday and I am planning on putting some sort of mirror up although I hate to watch myself work out these days. It’s pretty sad!
Congrats on all your milestones! Florida room is the perfect space for your new at home gym, the garage is very organized and pretty neat! Shutters look great, looking forward to seeing new lights and what you decide with the front door 😊 I
First off- Happy birthday!!!! Secondly- I have a black front door, hubby used rhino-liner on it since it is east facing. The door turned out amazing and hasn’t faded. I think the black door will just ‘pop’. I haven’t had any issues with mosquitoes on the door, if that is worth anything. Again- happy birthday!
Love your new home gym. Congratulations. Also very nice design on the shutters. And I can't believe how you fit everything into your two car garage. Looks neat and organized. Great job Chief! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy and congratulations again. Wishing you a very Happy 60th Birthday and a happy, healthy year!
Good to see you again! Was wondering why no videos lately. Shutters and home gym look great 🎉. Double Harley’s!!! Living the Dream, good for you! Look forward to next video.
GM Chief, quick Gridley question. In your previous home did Gridley have fenced in yard? Is so, how does he like having to go out on leash every time? I have 35 lb pup and even though he does fine on leash he also likes going out by himself. I’m looking to move down in the next 6 months and hope for villa or veranda but that really limits the available inventory and ups the price.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr Jeff...Enjoy your new harley on that day..the home you and mr gridley live in is looking very sharp and each update you have done enhances the home..looking forward to seeing the new front door you choose..have a great birthday week..hugs to mr gridley..so glad he is doing better..❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line
Looks like you are having fun giving your beautiful home a personal touch!! I am moving from New England and am wondering about the heat in the garage. Looks like you have a nice system of bins off of the floor. Did you install those shelves too?
Happy Birthday and Happy one year in your home. Things are looking good 👍. I think a nice upscale & more modern door would be a nice gift for the front of your house. It's the first thing people see.
I think your first girl is probably getting a little jealous of your new girl. Your place is really starting to shape up with your personal touches. You & Gridley enjoy!
The gym looks so good. The shutters are real nice. Makes a huge difference. Funny you say you are going to paint the front door. I was thinking to myself how nice it would all look if the front door was painted black. LOL! Happy Birthday to you. Wishing you a birthday full of works outs and a sunny day for a relaxing ride on your new bike.
Happy birthday 🎈🎂. My gf and her husband visited the wkend at airbnb in TV and said driving the golf cart around was so scary for them as people were yelling and going fast. Now i dont know if i even want to get a cart. I'll just drive my car maybe..maybe get a jeep...my brother keeps telling me to get 1. He has 1 like yours.
Happy birthday 🎉!!!! The year has flown by, I’m working on my hubby trying to get him to vacation in Florida this winter. Give Gridley a hug for me. The workout room and shutters look good!
All of your updates look great. And, you have so much more property then the new builds. I see why you moved up north. Happy Birthday and Happy 1 year anniversary in the Villages. Looking forward to your Year in Review video!
My house is about 1500 sqft with the Florida room, I haven’t used the landscaper. I bought it already landscaped, but I ripped out all the overgrown stuff and cleaned it up some, but most of what you see, as far as the layout of the stones and all that and some of the bushes and everything that’s left was by the original owner.
House looks great Chief. I found a home in Marsh Bend close to Edna's on the Green...my settlement date is December 6th. New HD looks awesome...Stay safe and keep the rubber side down brother!
Happy Bday !! I'm right behind you and will turn the big 6 0 in Nov. I hope to stop working full time in 2 years and be a snow bird in the Villages to see if I like it. I will interested in seeing your budget numbers and determine what it cost to own a place in the Villages and the winter monthly rental rates. I too did some time in the Navy , but not that high in rank .. and working for the Fed Govt for many years. What did you do for your Big Bday ? anything exciting ?
*HAPPY 1 year TV anniversary and #60 birthday, Chief!* 🎉 Everything looks great! Your home gym makes a lot of sense. 😊 Question for ya: I am very health conscience and, here in San Diego, hot tubs and saunas after a work out are a BIG part of daily life. In fact, my local RB swim and tennis club has multiple! I am not seeing these at TV. What's the deal?! People our age usually love these aminities. I get that its HOT in FL, but so is San Diego! I'm thinking my only option is a home install? Any thoughts?! Also, no pools open after dark? NOT deal breaker, but wondering about a work around! 🇺🇸
Yeah, I think you’re right the only option for a hot tub and sauna is having one installed in your home although some of the newer rec centers might be putting them in with the resort style pools but not 100% sure about that but it’s a very good point.
The shutters look great Chief…such a beautiful home, landscaping and everything! I think using that room for a home gym is perfect. You’re very blessed. Can’t wait to see what else you do to the house. Keep us posted 😊
Love seeing your home improvements. There's always something, huh? Home gym looks good ... even I would be motivated to lift weights with that pretty view! Happy birthday to you!!🎉
Love your home gym … nothing like working out on your own schedule. The house is really looking great, I missed seeing Gridley 🐶. Hope you have a wonderful birthday 🎉
Love the gym! Nothing beats getting "swol" at home!!
Thanks!
Like the Gym. Add a bike or rowing machine for Cardio stuff. Thanks for the update.
Thanks! I ride a bicycle regularly and still use the treadmill at the FitClub but I might add something like that, good idea
You are creating a great new life…. New beginning! Everything looks great. I especially love the statue by your front door saluting holding a flag.
Thanks so much!
Love the updates, especially the shutters. I would update the front door to a better looking style and paint it to match your shutters.
That's the plan, thanks! Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your special birthday 🎉!! Thank you for video!! Awesome information!! Planning on moving there soon. And also celebrating 60th birthday.
Awesome! Thank you!
Everything is looking Great!!
Thanks so much!
Haaapy Birthday 🎉 Enjoy!!
Thank you!!
HBD! The house looks great!
Thank you!!
Happy birthday tomorrow. Hope it's a great one for you.
Thanks!
Happy birthday! House looks so great:) Wow! Looking good! Never would’ve guessed you to be 60 💛
Thanks so much!
Very nice.
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Good job!!
Thanks!
Happy Birthday,Chief. Welcome to the decade. 🥳🎁🎂🎈
Thank you!
good job
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
Look at that new Harley smile!!! Shutters look fantastic!
Thanks!
So beautiful! 🌴
Thank you! 😊
Happy Birthday!!!!
Thanks!
Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks!
@@TheVillagesChief my pleasure
Happy Birthday Cheif!
Thanks!
Hi Chief, I just discovered your channel. I find you to be very humble and kind in your approach to giving balanced view points on the villages. I am 56 and sadly The Villages is an unattainable location for me as I get closer to retirement. I have another 10 years to work, but this community is just so expensive. Congrats on what you have achieved there. Wish you the best. On a side note I prefer your Harley lifestyle out west. 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words! The market is strange here there are still homes under 300k but it’s getting harder and harder for sure. Especially with mortgage rates so high, i really don’t know how it compares nationwide but hopefully the market and economy bounce back to make it easier for folks to get they’re dream homes. Thanks so much for watching!
@@TheVillagesChief for us gen xrs this type of retirement will be unattainable. Most of us do don't have pension options. I certainly don't have cash to buy a house which I read a lot of home sales there are cash sales.
@@LynnFaust-yi4vo Hi Lynn, I certainly hope the rates come way down to help people afford homes in the future, I feel for ya for sure, but don't give up hope to reach your dreams!
Gosh the house looks sharp with the shutters. I say paint the door black. If it's not good enough you won't have wasted much. But I think it will look good
Thanks!
Happy Birthday! Maybe consider putting some sort of window treatment/shades in your Florida room. Sun will eventually fade your flooring. Just a suggestion.
I’m adding shades soon, thanks!
Happy BIRTHDAY!🙂
Thanks!
😂😂thats funny..referring the motorcycles as "your girls"...they say women have a lot of stuff...lol...all the toys.. your content..😊😊
Have a blessed day in your Floridian lifestyle & beautiful sunshine..
Thanks so much :)
Good job on your house, sell it and the golf cart and move someplace with mountains.
Happy Birthday
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happy birthday chief!
Thanks!
Good move! Looks like a good start. If you'd like any ideas where to go next w/ your home gym reachout. I've been at the fitness game for over 50 years. My philosophy is "cut the BS, minimalist, most bang for the buck".
SEPTEMBER 19, 1964 is also MY birthday. You are a year ahead of me. YAY!!!!
Nice! Happy belated birthday you youngin’!
Belated Happy B-day to another Virgo! thanks for sharing your home updates - as usual everything you have done looks great! Take care
Thanks Jane!
love to view your videos, Im also September 63 we canbe birthday pals, lol
Thanks so much Bonny
Happy early birthday!
Thank you!!
I like the shelves in garage. Good idea. We bought a home in the south. Nice doormat! Go Browns!!!
Thanks! Go Browns!
Happy belated birthday. Enjoy your new Harley. Love the gym. Your grass there reminds me of the grass in my native England. A black door and new lamps will be lovely with the new shutters. Hope you are enjoying your stunning travels across the States.
Thanks Julie!
Happy Birthday 💕💋
Thanks!
Happy healthy birthday and many more to come. 🎉
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Happy Birthday Chief! 60 is the new 40 - lookin' good!
Awwwee thank you so much!
60? You are a handsome man. Well done on the house.
Thanks so much!
Happy birthday, Chief! The shutters look great. Black accent really helps the look of your home.
Thanks!
Chief, your home gym and exterior is looking great. Congrats on your new hog. 👍 . Happy belated birthday and welcome to the club. I hit the 60 milestone on Sept 9th.
Thanks so much Diane, happy belated birthday to you too!
Happy Birthday Woo hoo!!! Have a great day.
The shutters look great, the door will look good in black and maybe even paint the porch beams black for added pop?
Thanks!
Happy birthday 🎉
Black door 👍🏼
Shutters look great.
Surprised to hear you don’t use the cart much.
Thanks!
Looks great! A man and his toys…guess you spent your birthday in Utah. Happy belated birthday!
I did! Thanks!
@@TheVillagesChief Welcome.
Happy birthday Chief your new gym and all the improvements to your house look great and I love your new Harley however don’t get rid of the old girl and enjoy your special day Tuesday
I’m not letting go of the softail I love that bike too much, thanks!
Hoping you and mr gridley are doing well in the villages and Happy Thanksgiving next week..🎉❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line
Thanks Sherry we’re doing good thanks, happy thanksgiving to you too!
Home gym looks great, Chief!
Looks similar to what we have going on in a portion of our lanai.
Hubby Rich said, "where's your wall mirror?" 😊
Congrats on your double celebration. 🎉
Rich turned 60 on September 3rd.
I surprised him with a few gifts from your merch store~~ he appreciates it and hopes to meet the artist someday. 😉
Your "girl" is a beaut. I hope she treats you well.
Rich recently considered a Hog, but we bought a house in TV instead.
Maybe next year....
I'm happy to hear Mr Gridley is doing well.
🎉🥳 🎂 🎈
Thanks so much look forward to meet you guys someday and I am planning on putting some sort of mirror up although I hate to watch myself work out these days. It’s pretty sad!
@@TheVillagesChief😁 We've got our Villages Chief radar up, especially when in SS and LSL.
Congrats on all your milestones! Florida room is the perfect space for your new at home gym, the garage is very organized and pretty neat! Shutters look great, looking forward to seeing new lights and what you decide with the front door 😊
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Thank you so much!
Happy Birthday! Love the shutters. I'd keep the front door a light/fun color; black might make the entryway hot.
First off- Happy birthday!!!! Secondly- I have a black front door, hubby used rhino-liner on it since it is east facing. The door turned out amazing and hasn’t faded. I think the black door will just ‘pop’. I haven’t had any issues with mosquitoes on the door, if that is worth anything. Again- happy birthday!
Thanks for the info!
Love your new home gym. Congratulations. Also very nice design on the shutters. And I can't believe how you fit everything into your two car garage. Looks neat and organized. Great job Chief! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy and congratulations again. Wishing you a very Happy 60th Birthday and a happy, healthy year!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday! 🎉 Welcome to 60! I joined the club in Feb 😊
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Happy Birthday! House and gym look great. Take care.
Thank you!
House looks great! Glad you're enjoying TV. We are in our 4th year and LOVE IT!
Thanks!
Beautiful home! Happy Birthday🎉
Thank you!! 😊
Everything looks great. Sold my 2 bikes several years ago. Little regret but oh well. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming. Really enjoy .
Thanks!
Thanks Chief, love to see your progress and congrats on your 60th B'Day! Looking forward to your One Year Review.
Thanks!
The shutters look great. The gym is awesome but as an artist, I can’t help,but see that as a great painting studio. Lol.
Agree :)
Happy Birthday 💙💙. Shutters look nice. Your house is looking great 💜
Thank you!! 😊
Happy happy birthday!
Thanks!
I think the current color of your exterior front door looks fine as is.
Thanks!
Looks great! Landscaping is beautiful.
Thanks!
Chief, your home looks fabulous. You are just like me. Fussy and a neat nik! Get a new front door and loose the granny lights. Well done.
Thanks!
Shutters look great. A new modern door would really look awesome!
I think so too!
Any upcoming videos in the making?
Yes I have a few in the hopper just been too busy to get them edited but I’m on it!
Nice gym! I just made my golf car garage a gym also, so worth it. The black door will look sharp! HBD and what a nice gift to yourself!
Thanks!
Happy Birthday Chief! Nice Bikes! Looking forward to your one year review of living in the Villages. We close on our new home in TV on October 6th!
Thanks and congrats on your new home!
Thank you!@@TheVillagesChief
Good to see you again! Was wondering why no videos lately. Shutters and home gym look great 🎉. Double Harley’s!!! Living the Dream, good for you! Look forward to next video.
Thanks!
Happy Birthday!
Thanks!
Happy B-Day! 🎂🎉 All your updates are looking great!
Thank you!! 😊
GM Chief, quick Gridley question. In your previous home did Gridley have fenced in yard? Is so, how does he like having to go out on leash every time? I have 35 lb pup and even though he does fine on leash he also likes going out by himself. I’m looking to move down in the next 6 months and hope for villa or veranda but that really limits the available inventory and ups the price.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr Jeff...Enjoy your new harley on that day..the home you and mr gridley live in is looking very sharp and each update you have done enhances the home..looking forward to seeing the new front door you choose..have a great birthday week..hugs to mr gridley..so glad he is doing better..❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line
Thanks 👍
Looks nice. Plan is to be there in a couple mid years.
Thanks, good luck on your plans!
Looks like you are having fun giving your beautiful home a personal touch!! I am moving from New England and am wondering about the heat in the garage. Looks like you have a nice system of bins off of the floor. Did you install those shelves too?
Thanks Diane, here’s an updated video on my garage: ua-cam.com/video/XxoAJ7e-U18/v-deo.htmlsi=_UTaeAQRJuB1gXSv
On your door, have you considered just doing a larger insert instead of new door and painting it black?
Interesting
Wow things are really coming around Chief. It looks great 😊
Thanks 👍
Happy Birthday! I see who your girl is....the new Harley! 😂 Nice birthday present!
Yes! Thank you!
It all looks great! Very organized. Happy Birthday
Thanks so much! 😊
Happy Birthday!🎉
Thanks!
You're doing great! Happy Birthday! 🎉 Take one day at a time❤
Thank you so much!!
Happy Birthday and Happy one year in your home. Things are looking good 👍.
I think a nice upscale & more modern door would be a nice gift for the front of your house. It's the first thing people see.
Agree :) thanks!
I think your first girl is probably getting a little jealous of your new girl. Your place is really starting to shape up with your personal touches. You & Gridley enjoy!
Thanks!
The gym looks so good. The shutters are real nice. Makes a huge difference. Funny you say you are going to paint the front door. I was thinking to myself how nice it would all look if the front door was painted black. LOL! Happy Birthday to you. Wishing you a birthday full of works outs and a sunny day for a relaxing ride on your new bike.
Thanks so much!
Happy birthday 🎈🎂. My gf and her husband visited the wkend at airbnb in TV and said driving the golf cart around was so scary for them as people were yelling and going fast. Now i dont know if i even want to get a cart. I'll just drive my car maybe..maybe get a jeep...my brother keeps telling me to get 1. He has 1 like yours.
I haven’t seen too much golf cart craziness but I do agree a Jeep is the way to go!
Mosquitoes hate WD-40 😊
Thanks for the tip 😎
You’ve made some great improvements in the year you’ve been in the house. Congratulations
Thank you!
Happy birthday 🎉!!!! The year has flown by, I’m working on my hubby trying to get him to vacation in Florida this winter. Give Gridley a hug for me. The workout room and shutters look good!
Thanks!
Happy almost Birthday!! The home gym and improvements look great!!
Thank you!!
You’ve done a great job on your house. I hope you have a happy birthday.
Thank you so much!
All of your updates look great. And, you have so much more property then the new builds. I see why you moved up north. Happy Birthday and Happy 1 year anniversary in the Villages. Looking forward to your Year in Review video!
Thanks so much!
Happy Birthday ! Kinda coincidental that Monday Robyn turns 60 as well. I follow both of you. I am sure many follow you both. 🎉
Happy birthday to Robyn!
Robyn introduced us to Chief.
Hi Chief. I really love what you’ve done with your place. May I ask who you contracted for landscaping? Also, how many square ft is your home?
My house is about 1500 sqft with the Florida room, I haven’t used the landscaper. I bought it already landscaped, but I ripped out all the overgrown stuff and cleaned it up some, but most of what you see, as far as the layout of the stones and all that and some of the bushes and everything that’s left was by the original owner.
House looks great Chief. I found a home in Marsh Bend close to Edna's on the Green...my settlement date is December 6th. New HD looks awesome...Stay safe and keep the rubber side down brother!
Awesome Tom!
Gym space beats entertainment space every time! Lol
Happy Bday !! I'm right behind you and will turn the big 6 0 in Nov. I hope to stop working full time in 2 years and be a snow bird in the Villages to see if I like it. I will interested in seeing your budget numbers and determine what it cost to own a place in the Villages and the winter monthly rental rates. I too did some time in the Navy , but not that high in rank .. and working for the Fed Govt for many years. What did you do for your Big Bday ? anything exciting ?
Yup I rode a Harley from grand Junction Colorado to Moab Utah along the Colorado river, was a blast!
*HAPPY 1 year TV anniversary and #60 birthday, Chief!* 🎉 Everything looks great! Your home gym makes a lot of sense. 😊
Question for ya: I am very health conscience and, here in San Diego, hot tubs and saunas after a work out are a BIG part of daily life. In fact, my local RB swim and tennis club has multiple! I am not seeing these at TV. What's the deal?! People our age usually love these aminities.
I get that its HOT in FL, but so is San Diego! I'm thinking my only option is a home install? Any thoughts?! Also, no pools open after dark?
NOT deal breaker, but wondering about a work around! 🇺🇸
Yeah, I think you’re right the only option for a hot tub and sauna is having one installed in your home although some of the newer rec centers might be putting them in with the resort style pools but not 100% sure about that but it’s a very good point.
The shutters look great Chief…such a beautiful home, landscaping and everything!
I think using that room for a home gym is perfect. You’re very blessed. Can’t wait to see what else you do to the house. Keep us posted 😊
Thanks!
Love seeing your home improvements. There's always something, huh? Home gym looks good ... even I would be motivated to lift weights with that pretty view! Happy birthday to you!!🎉
Thanks so much!
All looks great!!! I absolutely think the front door should be black also.
Thanks!
Everything looks great. Love your new Streetglide. I have a 2015 CVO Streetglide. Need to update my profile pic. Thats my old Road King.
Right on!
Love your home gym … nothing like working out on your own schedule. The house is really looking great, I missed seeing Gridley 🐶.
Hope you have a wonderful birthday 🎉
Thanks!