Ten years getting here was worth the wait

[greenrzilla]

My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

We're jealous!!! :) Glad you're enjoying yourselves. And welcome to TOTV!

Bill

[graciegirl]

Well Greenzilla, if that isn't a wonderful thing to read on this Sunday morning, I will eat your hat!

I am so happy that you have found your home here with all of us in this beautiful, beautiful place.

I hope you both live long and prosper and that each day is better than the last.

We are looking forward to meeting you both in person!

What Village did you choose??

[chachacha]

this sounds like a lovely couple from buttonwood whom i met last sunday at lynn's open house??? is that you??

[swimdawg]

My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.

You've been drinkin' that Kool Aid for over 10 years now? Wow!
It IS my new favorite drink......and I am so happy for you (& maybe a LITTLE bit jealous!);)

[2BNTV]

My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.

WOW!!! Ten Years. You found your home in one day.WOW!!!

This is good inspiration for all wannabees. I am sooooooo happy for you.

Welcome to TOTV. Thank you for posting this and it's your first post WOW!!!!

[redwitch]

They say that good things come to those who wait. Guess you guys are living proof (not sure I could have waited 10 years for this dream). Congrats! Hope you make it to Crispers (3rd Friday of the month, 3:00 pm).

[skyguy79]

My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.WOW, 10 years! We couldn't even wait 10 weeks... and we were never even in TV before buying! Anyway, may all your dreams come true in TV! :D

[champion6]

What a wonderful story, greenrzilla. And just think... the best is yet to come!

[Bosoxfan]

:welcome:My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.

:welcome::welcome::welcome: Enjoy the good life & all this place has to offer.Took us 3 days:beer3:

[hedoman]

I can't figure if it took us 1 day or 17 months. We stopped over for one day, met Lorainne, a Villages Sales rep saw many models and views, took the trolley ride and hit LSL for Italian Festival one October. It convinced us that this was the place for us. Then it took 17 months of scouring virtual tours on TV's website looking at homes. We found one we both absolutely loved in January, made the offer, went to contract all before our lifestyle visit. So on our LSV we actually saw and walked in the house of our dreams. We settled a few days AFTER we got home.

Now the good wife has spent 12 days down there getting paint, carpet, tile, windows tinted and a host of other things done so we can move down full time this fall!

I guess it took only 1 day to convince us..... AND it is everything TOTV, the DVD and others will tell you. It's the real deal AND Florida's Frendliest Hometown.

:crap2:

[tainsley]

So happy for you! My husband and I will be down in July to start looking for our home and we just cannot wait! It feels like we are just biding time here in Virginia and we can't wait to get home to TV!

[oceangirl]

My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.

My heart is just pounding with excitiment for you both.:wave: We came down last July in within 2 days bought our lot. The rest is history. Wish you both fun and happiness in your new home. :pepper2:

[LI SNOWBIRD]

So happy for you! My husband and I will be down in July to start looking for our home and we just cannot wait! It feels like we are just biding time here in Virginia and we can't wait to get home to TV!

".. we can't wait to get HOME to TV." You are a Villager!
:mademyday:

[2BNTV]

I can't figure if it took us 1 day or 17 months. We stopped over for one day, met Lorainne, a Villages Sales rep saw many models and views, took the trolley ride and hit LSL for Italian Festival one October. It convinced us that this was the place for us. Then it took 17 months of scouring virtual tours on TV's website looking at homes. We found one we both absolutely loved in January, made the offer, went to contract all before our lifestyle visit. So on our LSV we actually saw and walked in the house of our dreams. We settled a few days AFTER we got home.

Now the good wife has spent 12 days down there getting paint, carpet, tile, windows tinted and a host of other things done so we can move down full time this fall!

I guess it took only 1 day to convince us..... AND it is everything TOTV, the DVD and others will tell you. It's the real deal AND Florida's Frendliest Hometown.

:crap2:

Nice post. :BigApplause:

[2newyorkers]

The reality is even better than the dream.

[Pturner]

Greenr,

I'm thrilled for you! It's so worth the wait. Enjoy every minute.

:beer3:

And, :welcome: to TOTV.

[designer14]

We're with you guys! We only came once on a preview in January 2009- had bad weather and not too many days. We knew then we loved it and this is where we wanted to be. In October 2010, my sister and her husband, whom we brought with us on that first visit, announced they were going to buy a house here. Long story short, we went along "just to see what's out there", and 3 days later, we both bought homes! Closed in January, sister is down here, but we're not quite ready yet. We're shooting for the beginning of 2012! We are coming down the end of the month for my birthday to visit our beautiful new home, so we can validate all the great things my sister has been telling us everyday! This is truly our dream and we can't wait to live it!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Congrats, designer! And welcome to TOTV as well!!

Bill :)

[sands]

My wife and I have been coming down here since 2000. Finally decided that we would seriously look this year. Parked the RV in a resort, gave ourselves several months and started looking. Found our home on the first day and we have been so happy ever since. That was February 4 and I am now in three clubs, and golfing when I can. The wife goes with a neighbor to the pool every morning and does her walking exercise. We love going for golf rides and exploring the Villages. We could not be happier.

Welcome! :welcome:
It's wonderful to hear that you couldn't be happier; my husband and I feel the same way! We just feel blessed and lucky that every day we get to wake up and live in Paradise. We're both still working -- doesn't matter. At least we get to be here YEARS earlier than we ever dreamed! Glad to know you're lovin' life in The Villages, too.