[graciegirl]

We have bought two new houses in our almost four year adventure in The Villages.

The first had to be furnished completely because we were snowbirds and our old house did give up some extra stuff but we had to gather a whole household of things.

If you are a snowbird, than you will be duplicating most of the things you already own; silverware, dishes, small appliances, big appliances etc. furniture, TV's, porch furniture, EVERYTHING.

We carried many a load down in our van and pulling a trailer as it was easier to shop up North where we knew the stores.

How did you do it? Did you choose new or used stuff? Did you furnish your snowbird house or your year 'round house? How much do you think it cost? What would you change? What are you sorry you did? Did you choose white and Florida-y or traditional, not so beachy?

Do you have any direction for those about to embark on the journey...and to those about to do it, do you have any questions from those who have been through it?