Apologies for the low audio volume on me. I didn’t mic myself, and that was a mistake. I’ll do better. -Randy

Ed and Terri Donnelly invited me to prowl their porch. Actually, their friends Tom and Bethany McGregor volunteered them, and they graciously agreed. I even think they had a good time. I know I did.

They jokingly say they bought the ugly house on Lake Balboa and invested in 6-months to give it a new life. And what a life they’ve got (and the house).

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We could all plan our retirement more successfully if we just knew how long we’d live. That would eliminate the question, “How much money will I need to retire?” But today, I’d like to discuss something more important than life span…health span. Join me as we stroll the Cedar Creek Trail inside Hot Springs Village.

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I appreciate so many people who have allowed me to do what I do.

Thanks to YOU, the audience. You’re the reason (mostly) for this show.

Thanks to every guest who has ever appeared on the program.

Thanks to all the fine folks who invite me to prowl their porch.

Thanks to all the sponsors – we all owe these folks a SA-LUTE because they make Hot Springs Village Inside Out possible. Sure, I could do it without them, but I’d be writing checks, and they provide financial support AND much more to make this program possible. I’m grateful for the opportunity.

Thanks to John Cooper, Sr., for having the imagination and wherewithal to build Hot Springs Village.

Happy Anniversary to my wife, Rhonda, and me. Today is our 48th anniversary!

To everybody else, Happy New Year 2026!

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Thinking about retiring to Hot Springs Village? You might be planning your visit for spring or fall — but the smartest time to see the Village is actually winter.

In this episode, Randy Cantrell shares why winter gives you the most accurate, transparent, and surprisingly beautiful look at real life inside the Village:

✔ Clear views of terrain & lake lots
✔ A true sense of community life
✔ Mild winter weather
✔ Year-round recreation
✔ Calm, uncrowded home-shopping
✔ Real cost-of-living insights
✔ Quiet beauty most people miss

If you’re planning a scouting trip to explore retirement in Hot Springs Village, make sure winter is on your calendar.

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Stewart McGregor emailed me about his retired parents, who now live inside Hot Springs Village. He saw my appeal for porches to prowl and volunteered his folks, Tom and Bethany McGregor. Tom and Bethany planned to retire to Hot Springs Village by buying their retirement home and renting it out. How did they know about Hot Springs Village? I’ll let Tom tell you. Enjoy!

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After a long military career, followed by years working in our nation’s capital, Rob Robinson knew it was time for him and Pattie to relax. A happy accident introduced them to Hot Springs Village. In August 2025, they moved into their custom-built home on Lake Maria. Let’s prowl around their porch and show off their house, too. Enjoy.

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What time is it…for you?

I don’t mean the time on a clock. I mean the time in your story. Everybody experiences seasons in life. For many of us, as we grow older and approach retirement, the season whispers (or yells), “It’s time for a change.” Life may be telling you to slow down, to travel more, to reignite an old hobby…or something else.

Today’s episode, like so many these days, was prompted by YOU. Many conversations this year have a central focus – time. The desire to make the most of whatever time we have. For us to pursue what we most want while we’re able. That’s why I constantly hear this refrain from people who have moved to Hot Springs Village…

We wish we’d done it sooner!

Let me try to help you figure it out. I’m going to end with these two fill-in-the-blank statements. I’d love to know you complete each sentence.

1. It might be time for ___________________.
2. One small step I could take is ____________.

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Meet Graham and Jami Parham. Two years ago, they completed the construction of their Renaissance Homes-built house in Diamante. They moved from Dallas to Diamante after considering Florida and the Smoky Mountains as their next destination.

This isn’t Graham and Jami’s first video appearance online. They were part of a feature TV episode that aired in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Designing Spaces.

I’m honored they invited me to share their porch. Enjoy!

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