Please come over to our house...

[graciegirl]

Please drop by our house for a casual get together. This Thursday October 14 at 3:00.

This invitation is for new folks in town and any other TOTVer that wants to come by.

I will have snacks and Kool aid.

If you think of it, make a nametag.

Take Odell Circle to Ambrosia (The street right next to Odell Center) First right on Ambrosia which is Havana Trail. There will be balloons on pole lamp. It is within the first few houses on the right on Havana Trail.

I think that Crispers is on this Friday, I hope that isn't a problem.

I want to hug all of you.

Please post if you think you might be coming over, but you don't have to...just come on by.

[Russ_Boston]

Would if I could!

[kfierle]

If I were there I would definitely come. I would love to meet you!

[scrapple]

Gracie;
I'm putting it on our calendar now, I was just thinking about inviting you up here ;-)

We look forward to seeing you Thursday

Dan&Carol

[Kelsie52]

Gracie --wish I could get there and meet you but we dont move in until the 27th

hope to meet you at the next crispers social Cant Wiat

Rich/Liz

[BobKat1]

Would if I could!

Me too...

[Time for Tee]

Would love to meet you but we are still here in Il. Leave for Fl. on Sat.:wave: Will have to get together and talk about our Ebay selling! We have moved to Duval from another location this summer. We are one of the ones that sold for a larger CYV with a water view. Love it! Sold our Village 2 B.R. Courtyard Villa in four hours to First Buyer!:pepper2:
Time For Tee

[BobKat1]

Would love to meet you but we are still here in Il. Leave for Fl. on Sat.:wave: Will have to get together and talk about our Ebay selling! We have moved to Duval from another location this summer. We are one of the ones that sold for a larger CYV with a water view. Love it! Sold our Village 2 B.R. Courtyard Villa in four hours to First Buyer!:pepper2:
Time For Tee

TfT, where are you in Il?

[pooh]

I'm going to try and be there, Gracie. It will be fantastic to finally see you and give you a great big hug! You're only a few minutes from my house.

Can't be at Crispers on Friday so Thursday will be wonderful. I'll really try to be there.

Love ya much.

[Barefoot]

We won't be arriving until November, otherwise I'd be there. Please tell Helene I say hi!:wave:

[l2ridehd]

Would if I could. Someday we will meet Gracie. Will not be there until the 22nd. And even then it is after Crispers.

[Tom Hannon]

I will be around from Nov 2 thru November 17. I'll try to fit it into my busy schedule. Not sure where it is but maybe Vivian (my neighbor) is going also. I can follow her if so.

[mak44070]

:cry:

I won't get down to Paradise til Sunday. Sorry I'll be missing Gracie's Gracious Gala!

[swrinfla]

Graciegirl:

Count me in! :clap2:

SWR
:beer3:

[2BNTV]

I would love to be there to give you a great big hug but I was just in TV and came back to CT. Still a wannabe.

Hopefully, in the future we will meet. Until then, thank you for the invitation.

2B

[getdul981]

Gracie -My wife and I would love to, but unfortunately, we won't be arriving in TV until the 30th. Hopefully, we can get together some other time. When we get there we'll be frogs.

[graciegirl]

If you enjoy the first get together, what would keep us from having a second one in November too?

[Larryandlinda]

If you enjoy the first get together, what would keep us from having a second one in November too?

Wow
that's a lotta maybes, 'try to's' and 'sorries'

guess what, we're flying down Wednesday just for the occasion,
and count two definites to make the evite poll go into positive territory

hope there's parking for a bicycle built for two!

because we can't carry much on the bike, and we'll only in TV for a three day whirlwind...) we'll fill the tip jar if anyone brings food and g=drink

L and L

[KathieI]

Since the Crispers lunch is Friday, I will not be able to come to your house GG... don't have enough hours in the day to cover 2 TOTV events. Its very nice of you to do this, however.

I do hope that those of you who will be here in TV, will also come to the lunch on friday as well. I would hate to see the event lose its momentum after all this time.

[graciegirl]

Since the Crispers lunch is Friday, I will not be able to come to your house GG... don't have enough hours in the day to cover 2 TOTV events. Its very nice of you to do this, however.

I do hope that those of you who will be here in TV, will also come to the lunch on friday as well. I would hate to see the event lose its momentum after all this time.




I certainly hope it won't either, Kathie. I would reschedule, but I knew Larry and Linda would be here.

Helene and I will be at Crispers too. I have a butterscotch pie for you, Kathie so I will wait to give it to you there.

[laryb]

Would love to come but won't be there until the 23th and will leave Nov. 3 or 4. Hopefully we will be able to make one of these get togethers before we're full time. (or maybe not, that will mean we're frogs a lot sooner than expected) We always seem to miss the Crispers meeting. I think your invitation to everyone is an incredibly generous thing, and really shows what a beautiful person you are.
And by the way, if you haven't met Pooh (Pat) yet, you're in for a treat. We got together with her and Mike a few weeks ago for dinner when we were down for a weekend visit, and had a great time.They are warm and genuine people who made us feel like Villagers. I think you two are like "peas in a pod". :D

[Time for Tee]

We are from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Will be in the Villages for 6 months. Works for us!:plane:

[mulligan]

GG-we will be in TV nov4-10, will you still be around? We will be there picking finishes, because we already reserved a lot in Tamarind Grove. Can't wait. We are officially gonnabe's.

[graciegirl]

When I was a wannabe, and a gonna be and read and posted a lot on TOTV, I was so anxious to meet the people who were the posters. Only one made an attempt to visit with me in our home. Village07.

Kathie arranged for a meet and greet outside of Crispers.

I will never forget those two for their kindness. It made The Villages and TOTV more real to all of us G's.

[chuckinca]

We are from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Will be in the Villages for 6 months. Works for us!:plane:


GO REDBIRDS!!!

When I was in HS we participated in a Christmas wrestling tournament at Ill Normal every year. (Our coach was a Normal grad - George Egofske)


.

[Larryandlinda]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;298521]I certainly hope it won't either, Kathie. I would reschedule, but I knew Larry and Linda would be here.


Linda would actually prefer "Gracie Placie" to Crispers this time!
first, we catch the 7:04 for bawlmer and second, se 's afraid there might be a lynchmob going after her for a recent news report!

L and L

[ssmith]

Will have to take a rain check but would love to meet you some day.

[jannd228]

working on being a gonnabe, if I can get a rental for 3 months beginning November 1, I will make sure I contact you, as always you are such a lovely person and I am sure very kind, thank you for this generous offering to all of us on TOTV

[dwbevan]

Would if I could. Someday we will meet Gracie. Will not be there until the 22nd. And even then it is after Crispers.
Ditto - would love to meet you Gracie. You are always so positive and welcoming - we arrive the 23rd so miss your invite and Crispers. Maybe someday . . . thank youl.

[dillywho]

Gracie,

I've been out of touch and kinda out of pocket lately, but will try to get by there Thursday (today I can come by Thursday). Thank you. I am looking forward to seeing you again. It will be nice to meet the others as well. I know I can't make Crispers; I have to pick up a friend at the airport in Orlando Friday at 2:30.

[Debfrommaine]

Hi Gracie, thanks for the invite! Unfortunately I'm one of the last working few and will be behind the desk at this time. Will take you up on this kind offer another time!

Thanks again and welcome home.

[JoC]

Hi Gracie, I pass your house every time I go to the town square and have often thought - "I should just stop in and say hi". I guess I'm too shy. I'll stop by on the 14th. Thanks.

[LisaJ]

Gracie-
I wish I come and meet everyone. I am soooo disappointed! I really wanted to meet all the wonderful people who have given me advice and listened to all of my questions. We won't be arriving until the 15th. Hopefully, I can meet you and everyone else soon.

[iandwk]

Hi Gracie,

My wife and I won't be able to come Thursday, and we really are sorry. We hope to be at Crisper's Friday and look forward to meeting you then.

Ila and Wallace

[jblum8156]

I'm coming, Gracie. You're my only TOTV friend

[Ohiogirl]

wish I could make it - I am more than ready to be moved already, but unfortunately it's be another 3 weeks or so.

[jojo]

I'm here the rest of this week. See you Thursday. Thanks.

[terriG]

Wow, what a gracious invitation. We closed 2 weeks ago, but won't be back until the end of the month, so can't be there. But let me just say that you have been a part of my day even since I started following this forum 6 months ago. You're always so positive (not to mention downright funny) and I really hope we can meet soon.

[jebartle]

If all 1500 of us show up will there be enough kool-aid...giggle

[bogart]

We don't arrive until the 24th. Thanks for the invite --- hope to catch you another time.
Always enjoy your TOTV chatter.

[SALYBOW]

Please drop by our house for a casual get together. This Thursday October 14 at 3:00.

This invitation is for new folks in town and any other TOTVer that wants to come by.

I will have snacks and Kool aid.

If you think of it, make a nametag.

Take Odell Circle to Ambrosia (The street right next to Odell Center) First right on Ambrosia which is Havana Trail. There will be balloons on pole lamp. It is within the first few houses on the right on Havana Trail.

I think that Crispers is on this Friday, I hope that isn't a problem.

I want to hug all of you.

Please post if you think you might be coming over, but you don't have to...just come on by.

If golf gets finished in time I will stop by.

[graciegirl]

If golf gets finished in time I will stop by.

Stop by anyway!!:a040: I will leave the balloons up for a couple of days.

[graciegirl]

If all 1500 of us show up will there be enough kool-aid...giggle

I am trying to think along the lines of Fishes and Loaves. That is what my grandmother always said when a bunch would drop by, Think Fishes and Loaves.

And...If we run out, I will give rainchecks...

[jebartle]

You've got my vote for "Most Congenial"...atta girl!

[pzjay]

Stop by anyway!!:a040: I will leave the balloons up for a couple of days.

You are truly amazing!
We are renting in Hadley for the month of March and would love to meet you - Crispers, our rental or wherever!
Hope to see you!

Peg & Bob
CT

[shighsmi]

I won't be there until the 20th. Steve

[Niels]

Claudia and I hope to stop by on Thursday.

[vj1213]

I would love to, but I have a hair appointment at 3, then water aerobics at 6. But hopefully we can meet in the near future.

[Freeda]

Hi Gracie, what a nice invitation. I would love to meet you in person, but I am still in Kentucky. Hope to see you another time.

[chachacha]

with such a lovely invitation, i will make it my business to stop in even if just for fifteen minutes...that is so sweet of you...

[redwitch]

Wished I could, but I'm stuck working all day. Hopefully, I'll see you on Crisper's on Friday. I'm still planning to collect that hug.

[fraurauch]

Where are you going to park all the golf carts?

[redwitch]

Havana's a big street and Ambrosia not that far from Gracie's house, so plenty of on-street parking. (Note to self: Go the long way and avoid Havana on Thursday.)

[graciegirl]

I back up to the Odell Center and the shuffleboard courts are right behind my house...you could park at Odell and cut through.......

If we really did run out of space....which I doubt.

[Larryandlinda]

Where are you going to park all the golf carts?
We assume there will be convenient Senior Parking.
Can we bring bicycles onto the compound?
This will allow more room for the carts!
L and L

[springfield]

I hope to meet you if the new carpet is installed on time. Can't wait to meet friends I haven't met.

[springfield]

Are we missing out on something special, like a secret club, if so what is the password? :-)

[graciegirl]

You must not miss Crispers!! It is a tradition from Talk of the Villages. Crispers is Friday at 3:00, third Friday of the month which is THIS Friday.

Crispers Restaurant is on 466 at the light right across from the High School. We TOTV'rs usually meet on the patio and have a wonderful time. Our KathieI is the hostess and the picture taker.

I know that I am having my get together the day before because we had just returned and I was excited to see everyone. I really should have waited but then I found out Larry and Linda would be in town for just a short while and would miss Crispers....

Please don't miss Crispers. We won't for sure!

[bkcunningham1]

Take photos Grace! See you soon.

[Larryandlinda]

You must not miss Crispers!! It is a tradition from Talk of the Villages. Crispers is Friday at 3:00, third Friday of the month

I know that I am having my get together the day before because we had just returned and I was excited to see everyone. I really should have waited but then I found out Larry and Linda would be in town for just a short while and would miss Crispers....

Please don't miss Crispers. We won't for sure!

We might make a cameo fly by Friday but have a 7pm from MCO
Traffic on a Friday pm to the airport?.........

Maybe we'll get there early, sneak in some greensand meet any early birds, as long as we don't see a noose anywhere waiting for us

L and L

[Bill-n-Brillo]

What a great thing to do, Gracie! Sandy and I just happen to be here in TV - heading back to OH Friday a.m. So we'll take you up on your invite!! See you tomorrow! :-)

Bill

[Jody Fisher]

Gracie, I've already accepted another invitation or I would most certainly have accepted yours! I love your replies to posts! You have a GREAT sense of humor. Priceless! Uh, what is Crispers?

[graciegirl]

Gracie, I've already accepted another invitation or I would most certainly have accepted yours! I love your replies to posts! You have a GREAT sense of humor. Priceless! Uh, what is Crispers?

Crispers is a get together for us who post on TOTV held once a month, the third Friday, at the restaurant called Crispers which is on 466 very near Publix and across the street from The Villages High School at the light at Belvedere.

Before I began posting and knew anything about TV, a group of fine folks began meeting at Crispers for the joy of getting to know new people who have moved here or were just visiting. Our friend here on TOTV, KathieI is the pivotal person still seeing that it happens and is the hostess and the picture taker. She will then post the pictures and people who are not yet here can see what the folks here look like.

If you give KathieI $50 she will substitute any picture of you for a movie star.

Just kidding.

The Crispers get together is absolutely something anyone new to The Villages should not miss and anyone old (if you pardon the expression) to The Villages should not miss. It is tomorrow at 3:00. People sometimes have a late lunch or can just order something cold to drink. We usually meet outside on the Patio, unless it is too hot or too cold. You will see a darling redhead passing out nametags. That is our KathieI.

Hope to see you at Crispers!!

[jojo]

Grace, what fun to meet some of the new folks. As usual you were the gracious hostess. Good to see Helene and Henry aka Sweetie too. Glad that you are back. Thank you for gracious hospitality and opening your beautiful home and the delicious yummies.