What to do first in TV?

[momesu]

Whew this packing up to move in 6 weeks and get a house ready to put on the market ASAP is exhausting. Other than lots of rest....after I unpack in TV mid October what would be the first things I should plan to do?
Suzanne

[Mudder]

Learn to play pickleball !

[ladydoc]

Whew this packing up to move in 6 weeks and get a house ready to put on the market ASAP is exhausting. Other than lots of rest....after I unpack in TV mid October what would be the first things I should plan to do?
Suzanne

Get your driver's license, register the car, register to vote, buy a golf cart and get ready to write lot of checks.

[Pturner]

Hi Suzanne,
Have no fear. Here is a link to a fabulous three-part post (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=139) by the wise Zcaveman. It will answer your questions and help you along your way.

Let us know when you get here so we can raise our glasses in cheer!

[ssmith]

Momesu, Congrats. I bleieve you have posted this will be the start of a whole new life for you....in more than one way right. I am sure it will come with many ups and downs but am sure you will be glad you made the move!

[GeorgeT]

MOMESU,

Take some time to relax. Drive around a lot in your car and cart, learn where all of the stores are, meet your neighbors, check your sprinkler timer, get a lawn and bug guy, oh, did I say take some time to relax?

Welcome

[obxgal]

MOMESU congratulations. Once you get here, it's time to relax and enjoy. And like ladydoc said "Get your driver's license, register the car, register to vote, buy a golf cart and get ready to write lot of checks."

[JohnM]

MOMESU ... go up to one of the squares during Happy Hour and get a double of your beverage of choice, listen to the music, watch the line dancers, meet some of your fellow Villagers, and soak in the lifestyle that brought you to this wonderful place ... it is now YOUR lifestyle ... and do all those necessary things suggested above ... tomorrow .. WELCOME!

[chuckinca]

I believe you need Florida issued Auto Insurance to get a driver's license and register your car.


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[momesu]

Momesu, Congrats. I bleieve you have posted this will be the start of a whole new life for you....in more than one way right. I am sure it will come with many ups and downs but am sure you will be glad you made the move!

Yes this will be truly the start of a new life for me. I have lots to learn and experience. I am both excited and scared out of mu mind over this big move and change for me, but I can't wait for it to happen. I'm used to ups and downs in life but hopefully will be shedding many downs with this move....like no more snow shoveling!
Suzanne

[momesu]

I believe you need Florida issued Auto Insurance to get a driver's license and register your car.


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Thanks for that info. It makes sense.
Suzanne

[momesu]

MOMESU ... go up to one of the squares during Happy Hour and get a double of your beverage of choice, listen to the music, watch the line dancers, meet some of your fellow Villagers, and soak in the lifestyle that brought you to this wonderful place ... it is now YOUR lifestyle ... and do all those necessary things suggested above ... tomorrow .. WELCOME!

Believe me I will be at LSL the first night I am in town.....it will be my reward after a long drive. Unpacking can start the next day!
Suzanne

[JohnM]

Smart move!

[pooh]

Congratulations, first of all. Secondly, when you get here, stand outside your new home, take a deep breath, relax every muscle in your body, smile and enjoy what you see. After that, you've had lots of wonderful suggestions.

Welcome home, Suzanne!

[faithfulfrank]

Congrats and Welcome!

First thing to do...? Pinch yourself to make sure you are not dreaming....:laugh: Then Enjoy!!

Frank

[momesu]

Congratulations, first of all. Secondly, when you get here, stand outside your new home, take a deep breath, relax every muscle in your body, smile and enjoy what you see. After that, you've had lots of wonderful suggestions.

Welcome home, Suzanne!

I like that word HOME!
Suzanne

[momesu]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.....I can hardly wait till October....This just feels of right which is a very good feeling to have.

See you all soon! I know with all I have to do in the next 6 weeks time will fly by.
Suzanne

[Schaumburger]

Suzanne -- You go girl!! :wave: Enjoy your new life as a frog!!! Wish I was in your shoes. What village are you moving to?

[momesu]

Suzanne -- You go girl!! :wave: Enjoy your new life as a frog!!! Wish I was in your shoes. What village are you moving to?

Sabal Chase. I have a guest room common down for a visit........I'll share my good fortune....:)

[Schaumburger]

Sabal Chase. I have a guest room common down for a visit........I'll share my good fortune....:)

What a coincidence. I am renting a patio villa for one week in Sabal Chase from Oct. 8 to 15, so I believe we will just miss each other. You can kiss your snow shovel good bye!!

[Double Bogie]

Suzanne,
Congrats on this new phase of your life! While renting before our purchase last year we met some wonderful folks. BTW, two of our rental experiences were in Sabal Chase! The folks at the pool invited us to their pizza parties. I am certain that you will be comfortable with your decision. Enjoy!
Nan

[tainsley]

What a coincidence. I am renting a patio villa for one week in Sabal Chase from Oct. 8 to 15, so I believe we will just miss each other. You can kiss your snow shovel good bye!!

Darn! I won't be down until the end of October! I was hoping to get a golf cart driving lesson from you! Maybe next time! :gc:

[tainsley]

Welcome Suzanne! I wish you all the happiness in the world! :)

[Schaumburger]

Darn! I won't be down until the end of October! I was hoping to get a golf cart driving lesson from you! Maybe next time! :gc:

tainsley, LOL you don't want a golf cart lesson from me!! I had a few people actually pass me on the golf cart paths when I was in TV in July. But toward the end of my visit in July I was getting up to 20 mph on the golf cart paths -- zoom, zoom. I will have to refresh my golf cart driving skills in October. And I will have to learn the golf cart paths south of 466 as I didn't take the golf cart past Spanish Springs in July.

[Funinthesun]

Suzanne, Much good advice already. One thing is that you get start a new life from the beginning, as in start all over. You can be the person you always wanted to be and have the life you only dreamed of. It is just a rare opportunity that comes with a move to such a beautiful and friendly place. Fun

[tainsley]

Suzanne, Much good advice already. One thing is that you get start a new life from the beginning, as in start all over. You can be the person you always wanted to be and have the life you only dreamed of. It is just a rare opportunity that comes with a move to such a beautiful and friendly place. Fun

What great advice...new life, new beginning, be the person you always wanted to be...makes me smile! Thanks funinthesun! :)

[tainsley]

tainsley, LOL you don't want a golf cart lesson from me!! I had a few people actually pass me on the golf cart paths when I was in TV in July. But toward the end of my visit in July I was getting up to 20 mph on the golf cart paths -- zoom, zoom. I will have to refresh my golf cart driving skills in October. And I will have to learn the golf cart paths south of 466 as I didn't take the golf cart past Spanish Springs in July.

It was your post back in July that gave me the confidence for my first drive! Thanks! :bigbow:

[Yorio]

Everyday we took a walk around the neighborhood and said hello to anyone outside. If they seemed like an extroverted people we chatted for a while. Couple of times we were invited over for drinks, so we reciprocated in kind also. That's how we made our first friends. Today, I received a personal message on TOTV from a couple we made friends at the mail box. I commented on how great his golf cart was. He showed me all the bell and whistles on his cart and later we visited their house. This was during the first week of being there. One thing we did and should't do was to walk one hole of the golf course and chat with people after they had hit their balls. They were friendly but immediately thereafter, we saw marshal's cart come our way. He was nice but told us we can't do this. As a golfer, I knew that but just wanted to test how far we could go to make friends.:)

[momesu]

Darn! I won't be down until the end of October! I was hoping to get a golf cart driving lesson from you! Maybe next time! :gc:


Maybe we could learn together.......I've driven cars for 46 years but driving a golf cart scares the, well you know, out of me......
Suzanne

[momesu]

Suzanne, Much good advice already. One thing is that you get start a new life from the beginning, as in start all over. You can be the person you always wanted to be and have the life you only dreamed of. It is just a rare opportunity that comes with a move to such a beautiful and friendly place. Fun

Thanks for this advice......I hope I am courageous enough to take and run with it. Thank goodness I never did believe you can't teach old dogs new tricks...
Suzanne

[tainsley]

Maybe we could learn together.......I've driven cars for 46 years but driving a golf cart scares the, well you know, out of me......
Suzanne

Sounds like a plan!:)

[Schaumburger]

Sounds like a plan!:)

The title of one of my favorite hymns is "Be Not Afraid." If I can drive a golf cart, anyone can. Just watch out people south of 466 from October 8-15. :)

[tainsley]

The title of one of my favorite hymns is "Be Not Afraid." If I can drive a golf cart, anyone can. Just watch out people south of 466 from October 8-15. :)

Funny! If I am in TV I will be looking out for you!

[momesu]

The title of one of my favorite hymns is "Be Not Afraid." If I can drive a golf cart, anyone can. Just watch out people south of 466 from October 8-15. :)

South of 466 well that would be me........I just need to develop a "Little Train" attitude. I think I can, I think I can..........if not I'll walk!. :undecided: I've thought of a bike but that could be even more dangerous since I haven't riden one in over 30 years.....
Suzanne

[JohnM]

I've thought of a bike but that could be even more dangerous since I haven't riden one in over 30 years.....
Suzanne

It comes back ... after I fixed the tires and got the brakes adjusted so I could stop, I climbed aboard and was off ... it was FUN ... wear a helmet and stick to quiet residential streets ... and have FUN!

[tainsley]

South of 466 well that would be me........I just need to develop a "Little Train" attitude. I think I can, I think I can..........if not I'll walk!. :undecided: I've thought of a bike but that could be even more dangerous since I haven't riden one in over 30 years.....
Suzanne

I've been riding my bike almost everyday for the past two years. Love it! I was leery at first...because it was about thirty years for me also!

[momesu]

I've been riding my bike almost everyday for the past two years. Love it! I was leery at first...because it was about thirty years for me also!

Well maybe I will give the bike a try.....good exercise and cheap transportation.
Suzanne

[njbchbum]

momesu - you have so many good suggestions re what to do - yet no one has suggested my favorite tradition - after freshening up from the drive and making yourself comfortable, pop your favorite bottle of bubbly and pour a tall one to enjoy on your lanai or out front in the driveway [you're sure to meet a new neighhbir that way!].

when we moved into our home in the villages we had travelled with a chilled bottle of rose regale and two flutes to make sure that we would be prepared to start enjoying ourselves right from the git-go! it is a celebration that you truly deserve!

[momesu]

momesu - you have so many good suggestions re what to do - yet no one has suggested my favorite tradition - after freshening up from the drive and making yourself comfortable, pop your favorite bottle of bubbly and pour a tall one to enjoy on your lanai or out front in the driveway [you're sure to meet a new neighhbir that way!].

when we moved into our home in the villages we had travelled with a chilled bottle of rose regale and two flutes to make sure that we would be prepared to start enjoying ourselves right from the git-go! it is a celebration that you truly deserve!

Wonderful Idea, but shot I packed my flutes yesterday......:sad:...would it be tacky to drink straight from the bottle?

Suzanne

[Sadie1313]

My husband and I just moved to Buttonwood 2 days ago. We lived in New York our entire lives. There's so much to do!!!! lists to make, calls to make,,, changes, changes. Between packing to get here, and unpacking when the furniture arrives....Shopping for furniture....that' fun. but how do you find your way around?? This place is so huge! I just want to sit down and yell HELP!!!! I know it'll all work out, but until then, I'm a basket case....pretty sad cause until I retired I was a "shrink" LOL Well enough from me, Just wanted to let you know that there's Someone out there that sure can relate, Good luck, Tricia

[Trish Crocker]

My husband and I just moved to Buttonwood 2 days ago. We lived in New York our entire lives. There's so much to do!!!! lists to make, calls to make,,, changes, changes. Between packing to get here, and unpacking when the furniture arrives....Shopping for furniture....that' fun. but how do you find your way around?? This place is so huge! I just want to sit down and yell HELP!!!! I know it'll all work out, but until then, I'm a basket case....pretty sad cause until I retired I was a "shrink" LOL Well enough from me, Just wanted to let you know that there's Someone out there that sure can relate, Good luck, Tricia

Congratulations Sadie...and just take your time...relax and enjoy the chance to start a whole new life. I can't wait until we are able to do it...we're still in the getting it together here part...can't even think beyond trying to get this house sold and retire! I'm really happy for you!

[ssmith]

I am sure you are overwhelmed!!!! That is a lot to take in. Maybe yuo need to switch to the retired mentality of I have all the time in the world so why not just enjoy the ride. Easy for me to say....I'm still a Wannabe. Well you have at least found TOTV and that is always a big help!

[momesu]

My husband and I just moved to Buttonwood 2 days ago. We lived in New York our entire lives. There's so much to do!!!! lists to make, calls to make,,, changes, changes. Between packing to get here, and unpacking when the furniture arrives....Shopping for furniture....that' fun. but how do you find your way around?? This place is so huge! I just want to sit down and yell HELP!!!! I know it'll all work out, but until then, I'm a basket case....pretty sad cause until I retired I was a "shrink" LOL Well enough from me, Just wanted to let you know that there's Someone out there that sure can relate, Good luck, Tricia

Congratulations on the move.....it will all happen in time.....Find how to get to grocery store, Lake Sumpter Landing and your local pool......once you have those routes down then move out to new locales and adventures.
Suzanne

[njbchbum]

Wonderful Idea, but shot I packed my flutes yesterday......:sad:...would it be tacky to drink straight from the bottle?

Suzanne

HECK NO!!!! your new neighbors just might be more hesitant to share in the welcoming party!!:laugh:

[Schaumburger]

Sadie, Welcome to TOTV. Read and post and you will learn a lot about TV. Enjoy your new life in TV. I wish I was in your shoes right now. :welcome:

[Irishkatie]

Hi Sadie-yikes we leave in one week to move into our new life in Amelia Village. Sitting here in Northern MI making our lists, trying to decide delivery dates on new furniture, which we bought in April except no mattresses!! Still trying to decide TV/internet service. Trying to make sure we have all our important papers. My sister is having a going away party for us next saturday and then on the road sunday and like you while not a shrink have spent the last 40 years in medicine with many great friends and colleagues. Maybe we will see you at the new member orientation in September.

[Schaumburger]

Hi Sadie-yikes we leave in one week to move into our new life in Amelia Village. Sitting here in Northern MI making our lists, trying to decide delivery dates on new furniture, which we bought in April except no mattresses!! Still trying to decide TV/internet service. Trying to make sure we have all our important papers. My sister is having a going away party for us next saturday and then on the road sunday and like you while not a shrink have spent the last 40 years in medicine with many great friends and colleagues. Maybe we will see you at the new member orientation in September.

Irishkatie -- Safe travels and hope your move to TV goes smoothly. :wave:

[Irishkatie]

Thank you-bought the house new two years ago and was lucky enough to rent it unfurnished for 18 months while we tried to sell our condo. Our few articles of house goods and cloths delivered in may when we were lucky enough to sell our home in Detroit burbs. Literally working until Friday before we move. Can't wait and very excited about new life!!::laugh:

[momesu]

Hi Sadie-yikes we leave in one week to move into our new life in Amelia Village. Sitting here in Northern MI making our lists, trying to decide delivery dates on new furniture, which we bought in April except no mattresses!! Still trying to decide TV/internet service. Trying to make sure we have all our important papers. My sister is having a going away party for us next saturday and then on the road sunday and like you while not a shrink have spent the last 40 years in medicine with many great friends and colleagues. Maybe we will see you at the new member orientation in September.

Congratulations!!!!! What Detroit burb are you coming from???
Suzanne