[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Hi everyone, I'm a couple days in and I wanted to tell you my thoughts (more venting). Thanks for all the posts and good wishes.

First, everyone in TV has been really nice (not a vent)
Second, Very tired.
Third, don't have a clue about pest control or lawn and weeds (and I am afraid of being taken advantage of).
Fourth, house is dusty (nothing the seller did, just wasn't lived in, home is great), and I don't know what to do, if it the vents or something. I need my vacuum.
Fifth, furniture coming, and I have a fully furnished home; what to do? I donate a lot and don't want to donate all my possessions.
Sixth, I saw a guide on how to take care of my home (filters, etc), again, no clue.
Seventh, which country clubs sell golf clubs?
Eighth, Florida License & ID place in TV said my DOD ID card, and even having the VA service officer in the next room, wasn't good enough for them to put a V for Veteran on ID. They only want a DD214. I can get it somehow, just seems too strict. They also wanted my birth certificate (?) or passport, no other ID is okay (and I have federal ID). I do have a passport, just I wasted a couple hours to have to go back again. Because of this, I cannot get my tax exception on my home.
Ninth, Lizards and dead bees? Ugh
Tenth, Have no clue what I am forgetting to do.
Eleventh, still don't know how to not have contractors take advantage of me. Some say get many quotes, but I need things done. At least once to get me started. Don't want any contracts in any way.
Twelve, is getting xfinity security overkill?
Thirteen, how do you drive in a golf cart in the rain. Too hot to be zipped up. Windshield hard to look out of.
Fourteen, I need a veterinarian southeast villages, who and where, and what about emergencies.
Fifteen, same for me, what do I do if I cannot get to VA clinic and need emergency care or even if I have a small problem. Its a 10 mile golf cart ride to VA clinic. No plans, just logical guesses.

I'll stop at 15 for now.

Again, thanks all for the good wishes. I can't give out my location because its on the open internet (hope everyone can understand), but I am near Brownwood area).

#15: Sumter has public transportation and will do door to door pick up for you. This is the website: Reservations and Routes | Sumter County, FL - Official Website. On Thursdays there is a local Recreation News, it lists what will be going on for the next week. Last week's edition had a piece on a club called
Villagers for Veterans the person to call is Marie Bogdonoff 516-220-5068. If this is not the place for you at least Marie will be able to give you some guidance on other Veteran's Clubs. There has to be a group who drive people back and forth to necessary appointments.

If you need help you got to ask, ask and then ask again. People here are happy to help.