Countdown! Leave for TV in 7 days!!

[JeanneBeannie]

Holy Smokes! I just realized this morning that one week from today I will be on the road to TV to enjoy my "second childhood". :a040:.

My doggies and I and trailer in tow will be pulling into Duval on 10/1 :pepper2:.

Looking forward to meeting all the wonderful folks here on TOTV that have definitely given me the courage to be so adventurous! :beer3:

Jeanne :wave:

P.S. Our sweet Nonie, will be right behind me a day or so. Hurry up Nonie!! :crap2:.

P.S.S. Fumar...my doggies will definitely stop by and say hello and give you a big ole kiss!! :1rotfl:

[jojo]

We all look forward to meeting you. Have a great trip down. Let us know if we can help when you get here.

[Helene2008]

I am so excited for you!!!! :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: We'll be up on the 7th for a few days, hopefully we'll get a chance to meet.

[graciegirl]

Will you still be there when we get there ....now changed....the last week in October???

I am going to beat Sweetie if he changes it again!

[Helene2008]

No, unfortunately we will be leaving on the 12th. But we will be back for Thanksgiving and then 2 weeks for Christmas and New Year. By February we'll be there for good.....I can hardly wait.

[skip0358]

:pepper2::pepper2:Good luck on your trip, glad your on your way. Don't know when you were down last but I'll tell ya you won't believe how much building is going on.You'd never know there were problems selling homes down here. See you at TOTV luncn next month. Let the fun begin!!

[Julie]

OK Jeanne you pave the way for the rest of us selling our homes. Have a safe trip and don't get lost on your way down. Looking forward to meeting you and the gang once I make it to TV land.

[Bettiboop]

I'm doin' your countdown with ya, Jeanne! :pepper2: It's almost here! One of these days I hope to be countin' my own days down, but alas I have to wait. :sigh:

I'll be looking forward to meeting you and your furbuddies someday.

[BaylorBear]

No, unfortunately we will be leaving on the 12th. But we will be back for Thanksgiving and then 2 weeks for Christmas and New Year. By February we'll be there for good.....I can hardly wait.

We plan on being in TV over the Christmas holidays too! Would love to meet you for coffee or a glass of wine!

[champion6]

Bon voyage, JB!
:crap2:

[katezbox]

Safe travels Jeannie - see ya when you get to the bubble... Now if Gracie and Nonie and Bare would hurry up....

[KathieI]

Jeannie, I'll leave the light on for ya!!! Hurry down but travel safely.

[ssmith]

:crap2: Can't believe you are almost there!!!Been such a along journey for you...did I miss something have you bought or just renting in Duval? You deserve it....remember it will take awhile before it really feels like home but I 'm sure you will wake up some day and be really happy with your decision.

[oatmealgirls]

Jeannie, I am sooooo excited for you!! :pepper2:

You've been so great sharing about your decision to make TV happen, and now it's actually going to happen!! WOW

Take care, savor your remaining time with your son, and enjoy the ride!!

We hope to be back in Nov. Like everyone else, I can't wait to meet you!!

[sunflower3630]

Jeannie ~ Thank you for sharing your story with us. All of us wannabees are living vicariously through you! I so admire you for being such a gutsy gal! Have a very safe trip, and get ready for the time of your life! :pepper2::pepper2:

[Halle]

:0000000000luvmyhors

Jeanne,

I know you and the Goldens are going to love TV!

Wishing you and your son a safe trip and looking forward to seeing you in December.

Halle
:pepper2::pepper2:

[nONIE]

Jeanne, Im right behind ya, but first I have to upack 750 boxes and find a place for everything at our summer place. :2excited::pepper2:

Mabe Ill just leave all those boxes for next summer, Im all packed and unpacked out for this year!LOL

[KathieI]

Nonie, forget about it... Just get down here. I miss you and can't wait to meet Jeannie....

[Barefoot]

Safe travels Jeannie - see ya when you get to the bubble... Now if Gracie and Nonie and Bare would hurry up....

JB, have a safe trip. You'll be all settled into your rental CYV by the time I arrive. I know you'll be so happy in TV.

It's that time of the year when you can hear the snowbirds flapping their wings in preparation for the long flight south! I loooove this time of the year.

Looks like Nonie will be there in early October, followed by GG and Barefoot at the end of October. Yahoo, can hardly wait! :pepper2:

[bestmickey]

Have a safe trip, and enjoy picking out your new home!

[Whalen]

We rented in Duval before we bought our house, nice neighborhood.

We're nearby in Hemingway now, holler if you need anything.

Enjoy your trip down, and welcome home.
;)

[JeanneBeannie]

Thank you all so much for your very nice posts, wishing me luck. I appreciate it more than you know. I am so very lucky to have met such wonderful friends, and thats online....I cant wait to meet you all in person! :coolsmiley:

Yesterday after I sent my thread I realized WOW I am really finally going!! I have been reading so many posts of happy folks on their way to TV, I never dreamed I would be sending my own that I was moving to TV too! :pepper2:

Again thank you, you guys/gals are the best!! :mademyday:

See you next week!! :beer3:
Jeanne

[KathieI]

Jeannie,
The Villages await your arrival,
especially Heavenly Hadley and
Dreamy Duval...
We'll have a lot of work once you
get here finding you a permanent home!!!!
:pepper2::pepper2:

[Opulence]

It is now day 6 of the countdown. The excitement just keeps building and building! Jeanne before you know it, you will be at TV and you just won't be able to take it all in . . . how ideal to rent and have the time to look around til you find exactly what you want. First you, then Noni following close behind - I sure hope I am on your coat tails! Wishing you the BEST of all TV has to offer.

Betty

PS - the pups are here and they are darling! They keep me busy for sure.

[nONIE]

Just wanted to add that In the short time I have KnownJeanne, I have found her to be one of the sweetest, kindest, most loving person I have ever known. It doesnt take long to realize she is a keeper. You will all benefit as I have just knowing her, she is an inspiration to everyone she meets and The Villages will be a better place just because shes there! Love you g/f!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[JeanneBeannie]

Thank you Kathie, I always loved it when you said Heavenly Hadley, when I first joined I thought that was the real name lol, Heavenly Hadley sure adds a flare to it....it sure does sound heavenly with alot of angels that live there! I also love how you added Dreamy Duval, you sure are right! From the pictures I have seen and the gorgeous CYV I am renting...it sure is dreamy!!

Thank you Betty for your well wishes, I am sure you will be on my coat tails and be in TV in no time at all!!

And my sweet Nonie, what can I say, you are so sweet!! Your kind words brought me to tears (very happy tears). That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me, I sure hope I can live up to all those wonderful words.

Thank you each and every one of you for making me feel so welcome!!

Jeanne :pepper2:

[Niels]

Well, congratulations JeanneBeannie and nONIE on your upcoming move to TV. :pepper2: I wish I was going with you. :wave: I guess I'll be left to spend the winter in Albany by myself this year. Looks like all the other WannaBees are now going to be Villagers.

Actually, I have an appointment next week to submit my retirement paperwork. I'm retiring from New York State in mid-November but then I still have to sell my house.

Seriously, congratulations and best of luck to both of you. :wave:

[Teri Harris]

We leave next week too! Hope to meet you there. We're from NC. Can't wait

[JeanneBeannie]

Thank you Neils, I do feel terrible leaving you behind for another cold winter, last winter was the absolute pits! :cold:. I hope you sell your house real soon so you dont have to go thru the whole winter! Good luck! :beer3:

Have a great trip Teri, I am sure you are very excited!! :pepper2:
Hope to meet you too! :beer3:

With only four more days....I am starting to hit the panic mode :22yikes:. Not worried about my new adventure at all :pepper2:, just scared I wont have it all done by then lol :mornincoffee:.

But if I made it this far, I can handle a few more days (hehe I hope)....and then I will be on my way :crap2:.

Jeanne

[katezbox]

Jeanne,

A glass of sauvignon blanc works wonders .... I think Gail started a thread on this topic in the feminine forum... might be worth a LOL re-read.

Good luck - let us know when you get here if you need anything.

[oatmealgirls]

...But if I made it this far, I can handle a few more days (hehe I hope)....and then I will be on my way
Jeanne

Way to go Jeanne!! :coolsmiley:

[champion6]

A glass of sauvignon blanc works wondersMay I also recommend a fine Miller Lite, 2009 vintage.
:beer3:

[katezbox]

May I also recommend a fine Miller Lite, 2009 vintage.
:beer3:

I like the way you think.... Am thinking of popping one of those bad boys open in oh, about 3 hours, 14 minutes and 46 seconds....

[Julie]

I like the way you think.... Am thinking of popping one of those bad boys open in oh, about 3 hours, 14 minutes and 46 seconds....

Kate, it must be 5 o'clock somewhere. :beer3:

[JeanneBeannie]

Ahhhh....wonderful advice! Well, I had the wine last night, worked like a charm! And today at breaktime from packing I will break open one of those bad boys! :beer3:.

Yes indeed Julie....its 5 o'clock somewhere! :highfive:.

Thank you Oatmeal...looking forward to meeting you! :)

It's only 37 degrees...I cant get out of NY soon enough! :cold:

[otherbruddaDarrell]

Time for Happy Hour.:beer3::pepper2:

[Bettiboop]

It's only 37 degrees...I cant get out of NY soon enough! :cold:

Sounds like your gettin' out just in the nick of time, Jeanne! Just a few more days! :pepper2:

[Opulence]

Ahhhh....wonderful advice! Well, I had the wine last night, worked like a charm! And today at breaktime from packing I will break open one of those bad boys! :beer3:.

Yes indeed Julie....its 5 o'clock somewhere! :highfive:.

Thank you Oatmeal...looking forward to meeting you! :)

It's only 37 degrees...I cant get out of NY soon enough! :cold:

Jeanne, On my! 37 degrees is a bit cold - even for this yankee <g> Isn't it a bit early for those low temps, even in NY? Oh well - no matter - this is your last weekend in NY girl. Just think - next weekend you will be in TV! :pepper2: I am so excited for you. We have to meet somewhere - can't pass this oportuity up!

I will be flying in on 10/03 - surprise! Coat tails it is!

Betty

[kittylecroix]

My husband and I got our Florida Licenses on Friday--one more step to being official Floridians! We're loving it. Meeting lots of really nice people here. You will love it too! Looking forward to meeting you. Have a safe trip.:pepper2::pepper2:

[JeanneBeannie]

Thank you again, you are the bestest of the best for such a warm welcome :eclipsee_gold_cup:. I have no doubt I couldnt have been able to make such a adventurous decision without all of you!!

I went to bed last night thinking I was never going to make it out in time, :cryin2: with so much left to do. But I woke up this morning recharged :pepper2: and ready to git er done today no matter what. "Never going to make it" is not in my vocabulary lol!

Looking forward to meeting you all!! :beer3:

[In awe of TV]

You will get everything done because you have the greatest motivation ever.

I hope to meet you when I'm down on Oct. 17 & 18. ~ twirling ~

Be safe and enjoy your voyage.


;)

[katezbox]

You will get everything done because you have the greatest motivation ever.

I hope to meet you when I'm down on Oct. 17 & 18. ~ twirling ~

Be safe and enjoy your voyage.


;)

In awe,

I lived in East Granby for a bit - and with my daughter in Atlanta while we were moving here.

My neighbor is one of the twirlers.... Hope to meet you on the square..

[Bettiboop]

Thank you again, you are the bestest of the best for such a warm welcome :eclipsee_gold_cup:. I have no doubt I couldnt have been able to make such a adventurous decision without all of you!!

I went to bed last night thinking I was never going to make it out in time, :cryin2: with so much left to do. But I woke up this morning recharged :pepper2: and ready to git er done today no matter what. "Never going to make it" is not in my vocabulary lol!

Looking forward to meeting you all!! :beer3:

Hang in there Jeanne! You're almost there. Just think, this time next week you'll be in TV and livin' it up! Boy, do you have a treat in store for you!! :pepper2::beer3::icon_hungry:

[Enuff2]

Have a safe trip Jeanne. I have been lurking for a while & keeping updated on your "moving progress".

I will think of you with envy while I am stuck here raking leaves & shoveling snow!
:cryin2:

[JeanneBeannie]

Thanks all again so much. Today is do or die day! I have so much more to do, I panicked yesterday and asked for one more day, even offering the buyers a night at a hotel with dinner, but nope, they wouldnt even consider it! :rant-rave:.
You are right In Awe of TV....I have the best motivation ever, so I will conquer this junk! :pepper2:
So Hi Ho...Hi Ho...its off to pack I go!! :faint:

In 24 hours, this will all be a distant memory! :beer3:

Jeanne :2excited:

[Opulence]

Thanks all again so much. Today is do or die day! I have so much more to do, I panicked yesterday and asked for one more day, even offering the buyers a night at a hotel with dinner, but nope, they wouldnt even consider it! :rant-rave:.
You are right In Awe of TV....I have the best motivation ever, so I will conquer this junk! :pepper2:
So Hi Ho...Hi Ho...its off to pack I go!! :faint:

In 24 hours, this will all be a distant memory! :beer3:

Jeanne :2excited:

You go girl! Give yourself a big pat on the back Jeanne, you deserve it! Have a safe trip, and I hope to see you there! Wishing you every happiness

Betty

[villages07]

Good Luck Jeannie and have a safe trip down. NY in the rear view mirror will be a wonderful sight. You WILL get it all done...it's amazing what we can accomplish when up against a deadline.

Looking forward to meeting you here in TV-land. You are arriving at the perfect time....the weather will be be-you-tee-full.

[Bettiboop]

Thanks all again so much. Today is do or die day! I have so much more to do, I panicked yesterday and asked for one more day, even offering the buyers a night at a hotel with dinner, but nope, they wouldnt even consider it! :rant-rave:.
You are right In Awe of TV....I have the best motivation ever, so I will conquer this junk! :pepper2:
So Hi Ho...Hi Ho...its off to pack I go!! :faint:

In 24 hours, this will all be a distant memory! :beer3:

Jeanne :2excited:

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: Yay, Jeanne...I'm still so excited for you, and I can't wait to hear what your first impression is when you see The Villages!

Wishing you safe travel down to TV...and much happiness as you begin the next phase of your life!!

[Julie]

Thanks all again so much. Today is do or die day! I have so much more to do, I panicked yesterday and asked for one more day, even offering the buyers a night at a hotel with dinner, but nope, they wouldnt even consider it! :rant-rave:.
You are right In Awe of TV....I have the best motivation ever, so I will conquer this junk! :pepper2:
So Hi Ho...Hi Ho...its off to pack I go!! :faint:

In 24 hours, this will all be a distant memory! :beer3:

Jeanne :2excited:

You know what JB? Even though you're in this utterly frustrating position, for some sick, sick reason I can hardly wait for my house to sell so I can experience the same thing! :loco:

Keep your eye on the prize, I'll be thinking of you. Have a safe trip. :wave:

[sschuler1]

You can do it Jeanne!!! You will never regret a moment once you get down here. Can't wait to see you in paradise!

[oatmealgirls]

... I panicked yesterday and asked for one more day, even offering the buyers a night at a hotel with dinner, but nope, they wouldnt even consider it!
Jeanne :2excited:

hi Jeanne!!

Sounds like the right people found your home and are just as gracious as you:)
How wonderful!!

Everyone is rooting for you. Safe journey, thinking of you, see you in TV!!

[champion6]

Bon Voyage!
:crap2:

The BEST is yet to come!

[ssmith]

I read your post and I took Jeannies response the opposite way...that her buyer was not being gracious...do you see the angry face after the offer....well I could be wrong but think JB had to stick to original arrangement.
Susie

[oatmealgirls]

I read your post and I took Jeannies response the opposite way...that her buyer was not being gracious...do you see the angry face after the offer....well I could be wrong but think JB had to stick to original arrangement.
Susie

You are so right! Guess I'm not good at reading body language, or make that smilies language :) . Good catch Susie, and thanks for helping me "see" the light, oh, I mean smilies/angry face, so that I can feel empathy for JB!! Dianne

(btw, your place sounds as if it's coming along great!! Seems fast too.)

[dizz42]

Wow! What a great bunch of folks! Let me join with them and say CONGRATULATIONS and safe trip!

[kittylecroix]

Hi Jeannie,
Can sympathize with you being "under the gun" packing. Hope you got it all done. It will be so freeing when you are finally on your way. You're going to love it here.
Our next goal will be to get the POD UNPACKED when it arrives.
One step at a time. Good luck-hope to see you soon
Kitty:pepper2:

[Barefoot]

JB, now that you're officially residing in TV ... how are you liking it so far?

[rshoffer]

Well, I know for sure you made it 'cause I saw you partying with some peeps Sat nite. Hope you're having fun!!!!!!!!!

[champion6]

JeanneBeannie - In Da House!!!
:coolsmiley:

ENJOY!