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Originally Posted by TNKYGAL
Through our original lifestyle visit, and a one month rental the next year, we were welcomed and treated very friendly by everyone we encountered. Definitely the most often shared advice was to rent first to determine which area(s) would be best for us.
We are now homeowners in TV, and after reading all the posts on this thread, I thought it fitting to point out that MOST "full timers" we have met have at one time been a renter, and/or seasonal owner. After months of reading TOTV for information, I understand why the OP and others asked/commented about this topic. I haven't seen a thread devoted to it before, but it winds its way through many discussions. But I have yet to feel hostility from any live person. And we hit the jackpot on our neighborhood of welcoming & friendly neighbors. I have now experienced TV in both the peak season and summer. I enjoyed both. I enjoyed the more relaxed feel in the summer, and not having to show up to the square early for a good seat or dinner. But I also enjoyed the energy of the square when it's packed. We learned to just park in a parking lot behind the businesses and enjoy what we came for - that eliminates the hassle, and fortunately, we are blessed to still be very mobile so the extra walking is good for us. The traffic, of course, is heavier, but we try to follow the speed limit, the proper roundabout pattern (with a defensive eye always), and leave early enough to avoid feeling rushed.
So my summation is, TV is a GREAT and friendly place. I thank all Villagers for their warm welcome and hospitality, whether you are a snowbird, a snowflake, a frog, OR a grouch!
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We never did a lifestyle visit, but we visited friends in TV, for a week, over Thanksgiving , 18 months ago...
Then, we rented for two months, from Christmas thru the end of February. During that time, we purchased a home.
No one, and I mean absolutely no one, we met, was anything less than kind to us during either visit.
We've been back twice since then, once moving in a bunch of furniture, having the house painted, etc, and again last week for a quick vacation...
Each time we came back, we would take nightly walks and introduce ourselves to our new neighbors...
Our new neighbors were quick with a "Welcome back! How long are you staying? Let's do dinner!"
My wife and I have already found respective golf groups (still looking for a championship group), and She's joined some clubs and exercise groups...
Put out good vibes and they'll come back in spades...