Hello everyone.

[BigAnt]

Just dropped in to say hello. My name is Anthony.and I am a newbee to you site. I am a caterer and a personal cook.I heard about you community at a dinner party I was cooking for. My wife and I were interested in moving to Fla. And the gentleman mentioned The Villages. I am 43a and my wife is 45(she is a teacher/instructor in the cosmetology field.
Can anyone help me by telling me how to add a picture to my profile so that you all can put a face to my name.?

[Posh 08]

Just dropped in to say hello. My name is Anthony.and I am a newbee to you site. I am a caterer and a personal cook.I heard about you community at a dinner party I was cooking for. My wife and I were interested in moving to Fla. And the gentleman mentioned The Villages. I am 43a and my wife is 45(she is a teacher/instructor in the cosmetology field.
Can anyone help me by telling me how to add a picture to my profile so that you all can put a face to my name.?

Hi BigAnt.
Go to User CP then click edit avatar. Upload your avatar pic.

[BigAnt]

It took me a while.but I did it.
I'm doing this on my phone. Thank you very much for the direction

[graciegirl]

It took me a while.but I did it.
I'm doing this on my phone. Thank you very much for the direction


Ant? I don't see you yet. Maybe because you aren't a big enough ant...:wave:

[eweissenbach]

Hey big ant, I would think your and your wife's services would both be able to find a niche in TV, provided you are good at what you do.

[eweissenbach]

Ant? I don't see you yet. Maybe because you aren't a big enough ant...:wave:

OLD JOKE; Woman, looking out airplane window -- Oh my, the people on the ground look like ants! Husband, -- They are ants, we haven't taken off yet! :boom: Thanks, I'll be here all week!

[angiefox10]

Hi!!! I'm not sure you can do it from your phone!!! You might have to wait till you get to a computer.

:wave: Welcome!

[2BNTV]

BigAnt:

I just wanted to wish a :welcome: to TOTV.

It's a great site so keep on posting.

If your picture doesn't work, I believe this a size limitation of 64K.

I hope this helps.

[tainsley]

Just dropped in to say hello. My name is Anthony.and I am a newbee to you site. I am a caterer and a personal cook.I heard about you community at a dinner party I was cooking for. My wife and I were interested in moving to Fla. And the gentleman mentioned The Villages. I am 43a and my wife is 45(she is a teacher/instructor in the cosmetology field.
Can anyone help me by telling me how to add a picture to my profile so that you all can put a face to my name.?

Hey Big Ant...what part of south jersey are you from?

[BigAnt]

Hello and thanx for such a warm welcome.no pun intended. Well coach.my wife is awesome at her craft her profession. And as for me I will have you all decide how good I may be. If im lucky enough to cook for any of you fine people. I was born in philly.and now I live in a town called "Washington Township" .its Sorta like philly with grass and a parking spot.lol
I think my pic is up there now. Isn't it?

[pooh]

Your picture shows in your profile, but it has not yet been set as your avatar.

Welcome!!!

[tainsley]

Hello and thanx for such a warm welcome.no pun intended. Well coach.my wife is awesome at her craft her profession. And as for me I will have you all decide how good I may be. If im lucky enough to cook for any of you fine people. I was born in philly.and now I live in a town called "Washington Township" .its Sorta like philly with grass and a parking spot.lol
I think my pic is up there now. Isn't it?

Big Ant...I was born in Philly too ( West Philly)...Delaware County... Northeast Philly...West Deptford...and now down in VA (had to move after the Phila. Naval Shipyard closed.

[BigAnt]

Wow that was a long time ago. I did some work in key west for a few months.I hung and finished all the drywall in the hotel next to the key west airport. So how do u like where your at now?

[mac9]

:wave:Yo, Big Ant! Used to live in washington Twp, off Ganttown Road. Been here for 5 years and am loving it. No more ice or snow, and no more crawling up Rt. 42 to Philly!

[tainsley]

Big Ant...I was born in Philly too ( West Philly)...Delaware County... Northeast Philly...West Deptford...and now down in VA (had to move after the Phila. Naval Shipyard closed.

15 years went in a flash...you will see! We like Virginia...down near VA Beach. Retiring December 31...then on to The Villages. BTW I have a neice who teaches at Hurffville Elementary and my dad worked there after he retired as a custodian years ago.

[jblum315]

Nope, still can't see you

[BigAnt]

Well I think I Avetard correctly. And that's funny mac9 I liveoff Greentree. My yard is part of bells lake.its has gotten bad down here with the young punks.
Question. Do you have to be 55 to live in the villages?

[2BNTV]

Well I think I Avetard correctly. And that's funny mac9 I liveoff Greentree. My yard is part of bells lake.its has gotten bad down here with the young punks.
Question. Do you have to be 55 to live in the villages?

Congrats on getting your avatar to work.

I think 20% of residents are allowed under 55 years of age.

I'm sure other members can explain it better.

[BigAnt]

Curious? Are there many dinner parties held in the villages. And are there any chefs living there? Sorry for all the questions. I've had alot of reviews but not alolike t of info.I'm a sponge.

[jblum315]

good job, Ant. Your picture is there.

[BigAnt]

Thanks jblum

[Barefoot]

Nice dog!

[Halle]

Nice dog!

I agree!

BigAnt I have seen many post on this site asking about catering for private parties, based on that I would say there is a demand for your type of business in TV.

[eweissenbach]

I'm no expert, but it seems to me that there would be a lot of interest in a private caterer. TV is a party place with neighborhood and block parties along with parties for every conceiveable holiday, so seems there would be demand if your service, quality, and price were in line. Advertising on TOTV would prolly be a sound business decision. As far as being under 55, that should pose no problem as I don't think the 20% threshold is close to being met. There are also a few family villages if you have kids (Spring Arbor, Bison Valley, Oak Meadows......)

[BigAnt]

Thanks you guys and gals. You have been a awesome host and hostess during my time on your site.
I look forward to visiting the villages. Would anyone like anything brought down to you when we come. Like Tasty cakes. Soft pretzels from Philly.etc.

[swrinfla]

BigAnt:

A thought or two.

The Villages is certainly a partying place. But, there are so many "free" events going on that there very well may be obstacles to establishing your catering business.

My guess would be that you should concentrate on small events: such as a couple inviting a half-dozen or so neighbors in.

I personally host one special event, a Xmas Eve dinner. I do all the work and clean-up, because it's family. However, I'd be glad to have someone else do the "grunt" work!

There are, of course, many events where more folks are expected and where more folks may want a small cut of the proceeds! These will undoubtedly require deeper research.

Do not be afraid to ask questions, even greatly detailed ones, here on TOTV!

You will find some one ready, willing and able to give you a well-thought-out and cautiously optimistic on-line answer!

SWR
:beer3:

[graciegirl]

BigAnt:

A thought or two.

The Villages is certainly a partying place. But, there are so many "free" events going on that there very well may be obstacles to establishing your catering business.

My guess would be that you should concentrate on small events: such as a couple inviting a half-dozen or so neighbors in.

I personally host one special event, a Xmas Eve dinner. I do all the work and clean-up, because it's family. However, I'd be glad to have someone else do the "grunt" work!

There are, of course, many events where more folks are expected and where more folks may want a small cut of the proceeds! These will undoubtedly require deeper research.

Do not be afraid to ask questions, even greatly detailed ones, here on TOTV!

You will find some one ready, willing and able to give you a well-thought-out and cautiously optimistic on-line answer!

SWR
:beer3:

As always Ant...this gentleman is right on target. Please don't make a costly move until you are sure you can make a living here. Times are hard everywhere.

[tainsley]

Thanks you guys and gals. You have been a awesome host and hostess during my time on your site.
I look forward to visiting the villages. Would anyone like anything brought down to you when we come. Like Tasty cakes. Soft pretzels from Philly.etc.

...and Taylor Pork Roll, a good hoagie and cheesesteak, Amoroso rolls, and some Italian butter cookies and a half a dozen cream donuts from a bakery in So. Philly. Thanks! Good luck to you!

[BigAnt]

I. Understand. Im thinking of doing small events. More personal intimate. I currently do date night dinners for cpls.and the normal b-day.Christmas parties.
How about I bring some canolies from termanies.and some almeretta cookies. And by the way im not looking to make a mint. And what did u mean by someone would want a piece of the proceeds. We talking politics?

[BigAnt]

I cant wait to visit the villages .. good grief, two fake knees and a recently add homemade knee cap (30) surgeries in all ,these wheels cant take another winter, IM REALLY BEGINNING TO DIS LIKE THE CHANGE OF WEATHER HERE IN NJ