glgene
02-13-2012, 10:18 PM
Gene & Kathy's TV Trip Report, Feb. 5-12
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Our best day was Day #1 (when we arrived). Our worst day, Day #8 (when we left...boo-hoo).
Our first mistake, we feared, was booking a golf cart rental too late. Nevertheless, Kathy DID find an owner (2 wks. in advance) with a rental. $100 (we lucked out). Got the job done for us very nicely (gas, 20+ mph).
We rented a house in Duval. That, too, worked out for us very well. Near Odell St., so we had good access without snaking around a lot of roads to-from places.
First time there for us in the winter (we had been there 7 times before). So yes, we did experience life with the snowbirds (that's what we wanted so we would know what it's like with a full house). Mission accomplished. We wanted to know that, since we plan to move to TV as full-time frogs in 2013.
We looked at a lot of homes -- both in-house tours, as well as some drive-bys. 'Open House' traffic, as usual, was busy.
We checked out the 'Relax in Comfort' bed store in Lake Sumter Square. The "live" demo was so convincing I fell asleep (no kidding). The sales rep had to wake me up, as Kathy chuckled. Indeed, we'll be buying that bed when we move to TV.
We missed the Chubby Checker (in person) entertainment special at the Savanna Center. Drat! That would have been enjoyable.
Saw where they started an Apple iPad Users Group in TV. 1,900 total clubs and counting. It has been said if you get bored in TV, it's your own fault! I firmly believe that. We attended the IBD Investors Group meeting one morning. The Quilt Makers group didn't catch Kathy's interest <g>.
Dined one evening at the Cane Country Club with 'Gracie and family'. That is always a treat for us. We're both from the Cincinnati, OH area, so that's how we know each other. Queen Gracie, as many of you know, wears quite a crown!
We went to the 'Money Show' in Orlando on Feb 10. Get this -- I lost my credit card there while later dining at an adjoining restaurant. In other words, I lost my money at the Money Show! Fear not, they found it and we picked it up on the way back to the Orlando airport. Losing a credit card is a dreadful experience, even if only briefly.
Because we were so busy looking at houses, we played golf only once (Palmer course). Good time for us, as usual.
Sunday, when we left, it was in the low 30's. Brrr. Golf courses didn't open until 9 a.m. that day. Cold or not, there were those still wearing shorts (and a coat). I've never quite understood how your lower half can be warm enough, but upper half you coat yourself. Saw that a few evenings, too. ???
All in all, it was a great trip for us. Soon -- in 2013 -- we'll be buying a one-way ticket to The Villages.
Gene and Kathy, OH :)
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Our best day was Day #1 (when we arrived). Our worst day, Day #8 (when we left...boo-hoo).
Our first mistake, we feared, was booking a golf cart rental too late. Nevertheless, Kathy DID find an owner (2 wks. in advance) with a rental. $100 (we lucked out). Got the job done for us very nicely (gas, 20+ mph).
We rented a house in Duval. That, too, worked out for us very well. Near Odell St., so we had good access without snaking around a lot of roads to-from places.
First time there for us in the winter (we had been there 7 times before). So yes, we did experience life with the snowbirds (that's what we wanted so we would know what it's like with a full house). Mission accomplished. We wanted to know that, since we plan to move to TV as full-time frogs in 2013.
We looked at a lot of homes -- both in-house tours, as well as some drive-bys. 'Open House' traffic, as usual, was busy.
We checked out the 'Relax in Comfort' bed store in Lake Sumter Square. The "live" demo was so convincing I fell asleep (no kidding). The sales rep had to wake me up, as Kathy chuckled. Indeed, we'll be buying that bed when we move to TV.
We missed the Chubby Checker (in person) entertainment special at the Savanna Center. Drat! That would have been enjoyable.
Saw where they started an Apple iPad Users Group in TV. 1,900 total clubs and counting. It has been said if you get bored in TV, it's your own fault! I firmly believe that. We attended the IBD Investors Group meeting one morning. The Quilt Makers group didn't catch Kathy's interest <g>.
Dined one evening at the Cane Country Club with 'Gracie and family'. That is always a treat for us. We're both from the Cincinnati, OH area, so that's how we know each other. Queen Gracie, as many of you know, wears quite a crown!
We went to the 'Money Show' in Orlando on Feb 10. Get this -- I lost my credit card there while later dining at an adjoining restaurant. In other words, I lost my money at the Money Show! Fear not, they found it and we picked it up on the way back to the Orlando airport. Losing a credit card is a dreadful experience, even if only briefly.
Because we were so busy looking at houses, we played golf only once (Palmer course). Good time for us, as usual.
Sunday, when we left, it was in the low 30's. Brrr. Golf courses didn't open until 9 a.m. that day. Cold or not, there were those still wearing shorts (and a coat). I've never quite understood how your lower half can be warm enough, but upper half you coat yourself. Saw that a few evenings, too. ???
All in all, it was a great trip for us. Soon -- in 2013 -- we'll be buying a one-way ticket to The Villages.
Gene and Kathy, OH :)