[784caroline]

If you are comming from a 10 room house on Long Island, you really need to seriously consider what kind of house you want to buy here in the Villages. If a formal living room is SO important to you, you may wnat to look at a premier series home. Not only will a premier home give you the LR you want, but they are also more spacious than most other homes in TV.That said the Designer Series homes are more affordable and still provide alot of comforts.

You may want to rethink working in the garage..TV is not in NY. The garages do (not can) do get very hot especially in the summer. Netting is not the answer and AC is not really a solution ofr nothing above the garage is insulated.

As far as downsizing goes, yes alot of people have downsized when they came to TV, but from my informal poll (of the 10 people I know) buying too small to fit your needs or lifestyle is one of the number ONE reasons why people sell and buy again in TV. One thing to consider is if you think you are going to need space , and you are not going to buy a premier home, buy a lot that can be expanded, meaning you can add an extra room off the garage or master bedroom to provide you the workspace you need. I would MOSt definitely get a golf cart garage from what you are describing as your needs. Alot of good contractors are available here to do the add on work afterwards and at a lesser cost than if built by The Villages (if they could).

BUGS...dont come this month the Love Bugs are all over the place...and they come twice a year. They have been spraying for mosquitos and so far no real problem there.

You can decorate your house to your hearts delight at Xmas time.....but if its not to flashing lights or trees all up and down your street in synch with your neighbors, and all in tune with your favorite Xmas songs you will be out of step.....get the idea!!!!

AS far as entertaining.....as they say, just place a sign at the entrance to your street happy hour at ...........5PM, you will meet more people than you ever imagined

Hey you gonna have fun asking all these questions!!!!!!!!!!!