Just saying "Hello" to all !!!!!

[Mr Jamie]

Just wanted to quickly introduce myself :

My name is Jamie (currently in the greater Atlanta area) and I just went under contract for a home in the village of Sabal Chase.

I was introduced to the villages back in Dec / Jan of 2013 when I was lucky enough to rent a house in Virginia Trace - I really enjoyed the "vibe" of the villages, the active life style -- but most of all my main attraction was the friendly demeanor of the residents.

My closing is at the end of September and I can't wait. In the beginning I will be a "frost bird" ( it does not snow much in ATL :-) ) but who knows I may be full time sooner than planned.

I am hoping to make new friends - so feel free to say hello. ... and for all of the awesome people I met during my last visit - I sincerely hope we can reconnect.

Hope you all have a great rest of the weekend.

Regards,

Mr Jamie

[asianthree]

Welcome. And I like the term Frost Bird..

[tippyclubb]

Congratulations! We all know how excited you are to be surrounded by the beauty of TV and it's friendly people. Cheers to your next chapter of life.

[raynan]

Welcome. You will not regret it. Wish we came sooner.
Nancy

[2BNTV]

Congrats. Best wishes as you start living the dream. :smiley:

[thegryffin]

The entire team here welcomes you and you'll meet no end of great people in many venues. Just don't try to do it all or meet all as soon as you're able to get here. Breathe, you won't regret it.

[Mr Jamie]

Thank you AsianThree --- I did not think "Snow Bird" was appropriate for someone living in Atlanta :-)

[Mr Jamie]

Hi TippyClubb - you are so right I am extremely excited to join your wonderful community!

[Mr Jamie]

Hi Nancy - I agree --- That is why I am trying to get a head start before I fully retire - I want to enjoy the lifestyle while my body will still cooperate :-)

[Mr Jamie]

Hi 2BNTV - Thank you, I was enamored with TV when I first saw a Television segment on it. I have been trying to get my father to move there for years -- perhaps my purchase will jump start him as well.

[Mr Jamie]

Hi TheGryffin - Thank you for the warm welcome and the advice !!!!

[bkcunningham1]

Congratulations on your upcoming closing. Welcome to TV and welcome to TOTV. Best wishes to you for much happiness and health today and in the future. I hope your dad is so jealous he comes down too.

[Susan G]

Welcome! You sure won't miss the gridlock traffic of Atlanta. Glad you found an area you like & wish you a speedy move.
And leave those "frost clothes" up in GA. You won't need them here...

[Beth P]

We are closing a week from today on a house in Lake Deaton. We live in Marietta, full time in TV starting in February.

[MikeV]

Hello

[SheilaO]

I bought a house last May after 8 years of renting…why did I wait so long????? I'm going down from Mi for Oct/Nov and then Jan - April…I know I'll enjoy every minute…as will you!!!! Welcome and I know it will go really well for you!!!!

[Mr Jamie]

Thanks again for the warm and Friendly welcome messages :-)

BKCunningham1 --- My Dad is already a Floridian --- (he lives 2 hours from TV) --- Just need to give hime a gentle nudge and I think he may become a TV resident.

Susan G --- You are so right about the Atlanta traffic --- That is the one thing I will not miss.

Beth P - Congratz on your house closing!!!! I am currently just north of you -- I am in the Acworth / Woodstock area --- perhaps we should start a group in TV for ex-OTP'ers.

Mike P -- Hello To you !!!! :-) From your list I take it you are a Vet -- I am ex-USAF

SheilaO -- I originally thought of renting --- but I have been watching the prices for the past 2 years --- and they are not getting cheaper --- I figured I would "lock something up" before I got shut out --- worse case scenario - I rent it out and have an awesome Vacation Home --- Best Case I become a full time resident sooner.