Where are you from?

[Talk Host]

Somebody said that Florida was the state that contibutes the greatest number of new residents to The Villages. I meet alot of people from Ohio and Michigan. Where are your from? Please register and tell us.

JLK :welcome:

[Kevin]

We're from Randolph, Ma. and Wilmington, NC

Is there anyone else from our home towns?

[Talk Host]

Did you ever eat at a restaurant called "A Touch of Italy" in Randolph?

[jidisi]

We are from Wyomissing, PA, anyone else out there???

[Kevin]

Did you ever eat at a restaurant called "A Touch of Italy" in Randolph?


Yes about 9 years ago. Then we moved to Wilmington, NC.

[amityk]

We are from Wyomissing, PA, anyone else out there???

Where is Wyomissing Pa? I grew up in NYS and I was curious what part of PA this is located in.
amityk

[lorry]

Hi, I'm from Bloomington, IN. Go IU! Hardly ever meet anyone from old Bloominggulch. Are you out there?

Lorraine

[happydays]

Jack Rubin here, while my wife Betty, is doing a cross stiching project in the other room. We started out in Coraopolis/Sewickley, PA. Both towns are about 10 miles North of Pittsburgh. Moved to Columbus, OH in 1970, then onto Wilmington, DE in 1973, back to Columbus, OH in 1989, then back to DE in 1991. We have lived in The Villages since Oct. 1994. Needless to say, we just love it here. This life style is easy to get used to.

Go Steelers
happydays@steelerfans.net

[rochyrams59]

Glen and Marian Shanor here since 1999. Born and raised in Rochester, Pa, built first house in Center Twp in 1966, (Monaca, Pa), sold it and moved to North Sewickley Twp in 1971 (Beaver Falls), transferred to (Westinghouse) Fayetteville, NC in 1981, transferred to Asheville, NC in 1983, transferred to (Eaton Corp, Business Buyout) Milwaukee, WI in 1995, transferred back to Asheville, NC in 1996, Transferred back to Milwaukee, WI in 1997, then declined a transfer to the Dominican Republic in 1999 and decided to retire instead. The Villages is a great place to live although it getting too large for me, not sure I can adapt to the crowds at this time.

[Talk Host]

Glen and Marian Shanor here since 1999. Born and raised in Rochester, Pa, built first house in Center Twp in 1966, (Monaca, Pa), sold it and moved to North Sewickley Twp in 1971 (Beaver Falls), transferred to (Westinghouse) Fayetteville, NC in 1981, transferred to Asheville, NC in 1983, transferred to (Eaton Corp, Business Buyout) Milwaukee, WI in 1995, transferred back to Asheville, NC in 1996, Transferred back to Milwaukee, WI in 1997, then declined a transfer to the Dominican Republic in 1999 and decided to retire instead. The Villages is a great place to live although it getting too large for me, not sure I can adapt to the crowds at this time.


I worked at WBVP radio in Beaver Falls back in the 60s. I roomed in Monaca at a home owned by an elderly lady whose son was a Monaca policeman. Her name was Kalervo. The sons name was Lolli Kalervo (or Kolervo) Mrs. Kalervo's husband died, but had a great bunch of antique cars in the basement of their house. She left them exactly as they were when he died. They were in mint condition and covered with dust.

[LovinItAtTheVillages]

:arrow: :click: to see where Im from.................OOOPS :joke: just kidding Im gonna tell you..
We are from Cape Cod Massachusetts..hubby David retired from :cop: Police Dept in 2001..we moved to Merritt Island Florida in 2003, then when we lost my parents in 2005 we sold that house and bought one here in The Villages ...and we also have a home on Cape Cod..Hyannis..and spend summers up there mostly beaching..and riding the Harley....we love it here..just starting to spread our wings and meet people..
the forums have helped with that......nice way to get people connecting ;D

[MCCoene]

HI ... I'm Chris. Although I grew up in Punxsutawney, PA (home of the infamous Punxsy Phil!), I moved to Rochester, NY after college, where I met my husband John. We raised our family there, a very nice city BTW, and when we decided we didn't like the wind chill and snow any longer, we decided to move here. Although we've only been here since Sept 06, we love it here. John retired from Kodak and I'm retired from Wegmans. Any other Rochesterians down here?

[judylou]

We are from a little town in Michigan called Petersburg. It is off of US-23 just about nine miles north of Toledo, Ohio. We were born and raised in Toledo and then moved to the country about 34 years ago. We still have our home in Michigan and we love it there but we also love the Villages. We stay here about seven months and then go home. It is the best of both worlds. I would love to meet and talk to anyone from Michigan or Ohio.

[elcid]

We came to the Villages from Singer Island, FL - Via Glens Falls, NY, Frostburg, Md, Fairfax, VA and 20 years traveling in the Navy. Looking forward to life here in the Villages.

[gingersmom]

I'm from Pasadena, Texas which is like a suburb of Houston, but it has about 250,000 people. Anyone from Texas? I really miss good resturants and good beef. Anyone know of a meat market or supermarket that sells black angus beef? My husband hails from Long Island originally but he lived in Texas for 30 years. He retired in 2004 as a police officer.

[SusieQ]

We are from Grand Blanc, MI

[pgilson]

We are from Dexter, Michigan. Dexter is 10 miles NW of Ann Arbor. This is our 5th winter here and we love it.

[mike1472]

Toronto, Ontario, Canada......

[Karen]

We are from New Windsor, NY in the Hudson Valley.

[larrydube]

Sunny Saco, ME here :bigthumbsup:

[Talk Host]

We are from New Windsor, NY in the Hudson Valley.


Windsor....Hudson Valley? Is that the same Windsor between Occanum and Damascus? Is that the Hudson Valley or is that the Susquehanna Valley? ;D

[amityk]

Harpursville NY

[Donna]

We are from Wyomissing, PA, anyone else out there???


Originally from Brooklyn,NY then to Staten Island, NY... now living in Pocono's, Pa..Can't wait to move there permanently..My husband has been a native of Pa. all his life.. :)

[samhass]

We're from Green Lane (Montgomery County) Pa. We still go back and forth between here and the Villages.
We love living in The Villages and spend most of our time there. Our neighbors are wonderful. It's such a happy place!

[sammie223]

We are from the Finger Lakes Region in NYS and spend the summers back there on Skaneateles Lake. My husband is originally from the Bronx; we met in college in Buffalo and moved to Chicago-land (suburbs) for 23 years before retiring to Central NY. The cold, snowy winters have brought us down to Florida and The Villages.

[Laura]

We are from Lebanon, Connecticut! Southeast of Hartford, and near Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.
We love The Villages especially central Florida's weather! 8)

[bargee]

Born in New Haven Connecticut.Worked for Southern New England Telephone Co.(40 yrs)Transfered 30years ago to Norwich Ct.and lived in PrestonCt.Came down to The Villages in 2000.We still go back to Ct.in the summer and live at Lone Oak Campground in East Canaan Ct.

[abracadabra]

Born in Keene, N.H.; moved to The Villages from Boston.

[Talk Host]

Born in Keene, N.H.; moved to The Villages from Boston.


When you moved out of Keene, was there anybody left there? ;D

[Rokinronda]

Beautiful famous Narragansett Beach, Rhode Island. We miss it, but being closer to our granddaughter here in Florida is well worth it. We could not afford to keep our home in RI. The Villages is the only other place we would rather be. We adore the landscaping, conveniences, and the entertainment!!! We can easily visit Florida beaches, and do so quite often.

[Talk Host]

Is there something about Keene that I don't know about? Have you ever been there? I saw the "smiley" face, but didn't get the "joke".


Yes, I have been to Keene. As you know it is considered a small town with a little over 22 thousand people. My comment was intended to convey that since you left, the town is even smaller, and the smiley face was to indicate that the comment was made with good nature.

[villagera1]

I'm from Menominee Michigan! YES I'm a packer fan.

[islandgal]

Native of Richmond, VA. Moved here in 2006 after 15 years in Hilton Head Island, SC
Anyone here from Richmond or Hilton Head?

[Carla]

I am from "Down The Shore" in Monmouth County NJ, Wall Township to be exact and my husband is from Philadelphia, Pa.

[iaudit]

I am from the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, about fifty miles north of Philadelphia and fifty miles south of the Poconos. The Delaware River and New Jersey is only about ten miles to the east. My wife is a native of the Philadelphia area (Darby, Broomall in Delaware County). We have just bought in the Villages, spent about a week there so far and are looking forward to retirement next year. For now, we will spend the summer in the villages and return next year after the holidays.

[darbyduff]

Last 40 years in Aurora Colorado... but originally from

Duluth Minnesota... anyone from Duluth?

[Faith]

Born in Keene, N.H.; moved to The Villages from Boston.
I am from Stratham, N H. Miss it!

[GABOY]

:bigthumbsup:americus ga here

[Bobbie2836]

I'm from Michigan - lots of towns: Quincy, Muskegon, Central Lake.
Bobbie
:clap2:

[jawoodling]

I am from Wiconisco (I bet no one knows where that is at) PA, then Sunbury, PA, Vestal NY, Mint Hill (suburb of Charlotte) NC and FINALLY The Villages. Have been here since 1998 and watched us grow!!!

[Indy-Guy]

I am from Indianapolis IN. Before that Anderson Indiana for the first 20 years of my live. My bride of 2 years is from Noblesville IN. for the last 34 years. Before that she lived and went to highschool in Evansville IN. then to Indiana State where she was a cheerleader.

GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darbyduff]

;D

Ok...If you all are going to start that stuff..........GO BRONCOS! LOL!!!

Any Bronco fans out there ANYWHERE??

[Talk Host]

;D

Ok...If you all are going to start that stuff..........GO BRONCOS! LOL!!!

Any Bronco fans out there ANYWHERE??


I don't think so! ::)

[bgsimp]

WHO DOESN'T LOVE THE VILLAGES !!! :bigthumbsup: We are from Michigan. Grew up in the suburbs of Detroit (Troy). Spent 2 1/2 years in the thumb in Harbor Beach then went to Grand Rapids for 8 years before moving to the Villages in 2000. Michigan is a beautiful place but I love it here !! ;D

[funnygirl]

:) We're from Alameda, California. Just across the Bay bridge from San Francisco. My hubbie and I married in 0
3 on the beach in Maui. We decided to start a new life here. No more 2-3 hour commute to work. No more road rage. No more San Francisco politics. We love it and have met many wonderful people. My adult kids thought we must have a screw loose to leave Calif. They changed their minds when they came to visit.
I work at the hospital and am not too happy there. TVRH is just about the only thing I'm not thrilled about here in Florida.
I was born in Indiana and spent every summer in Bloomington where my Mom was raised and went to IU. :welcome:Hello to the lady from Bloomington. I spent many summers roaming through the hills and playing in the creeks. I worked in the cafeteria of the dental school during my 17th summer. My best girlfriend and I thought we would find a dreamy dentist like Mark Spitz.... we washed lots of dishes instead.

[jjdees]

What don't you like about TVRH?

[PJ]

Hey Funnygirl, I'm in Alameda, CA right now visiting my daughter & g'kidz. They love Alameda (of course it's pretty & quaint, with all the amazing Victorain houses), but they haven't seen the Villages yet! I can hardly wait to show them the Villages. I love it there - although I'd like it a lot more if they'd throw in a few Victorian and other interesting architechural designs to provide more variety in the neighborhoods...

Excuse me for getting off topic! Since this is the 'where are you from' topic, I'm from several places: Arlington, VA, Searcy, AR (HU lifer), Oklahoma City, and Mt. Dora.

[donc2]

Moved here from Murfreesboro, Tennessee

[sgvegas]

We lived in south florida for 30 years. Before that , long island,NY. I grew up in atlantic city (before the casinos ) and my wife grew up in boro park, bklyn.

stan

[mlf]

We are from Indiana, Pa. Jimmt Stewart's home town. Lived 34 years in Winthrop Harbor, Il. Moved here in 2004, so far so good.

[redsrage]

i grew up in dayton ohio,moved to cape coral fl in 1977,then to the villages in 2005 when i retired from suncoast contractors sply as a buyer of bldg materials. glad to be here. made a lot of real nice friends.

[rnm]

Born in Somervile, Mass but grew up in Chelmsford, Mass

Lived in various parts of Mass, including the Cape and moved to Marco Island, FL in 1979 for 10 years and lived in the Naples/Ft. Myers area until we came to the Villages in May

[Talk Host]

I am from Wiconisco (I bet no one knows where that is at) PA, then Sunbury, PA, Vestal NY, Mint Hill (suburb of Charlotte) NC and FINALLY The Villages. Have been here since 1998 and watched us grow!!!


Vestal? Vestal? I moved here from Vestal. I'll bet you guys worked for IBM. I didn't

[Fallchicks2]

I grew up in a little town in NJ called Maple Shade. Not many people have heard of it. My grandfather actually owned a golf course there, but I was too young to play.

[Frangyomory]

I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Lived in California and Hawaii then Virginia for 30 years before retirement to the Villages. My husband was born and raised in Kastl, Germany. Lived in New Jersey, California, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and then Virginia for 30 years. Now in the Villages.

We love it here and having lived in a couple of states, are delighted with Central Florida.

[Happy Villager]

Moved here from beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York. My husband was born in Lockport, NY and I was born in Albany, NY. We love to tell people we are now from The Villages, Fl

[jerrytownsend]

i grew up in dayton ohio,moved to cape coral fl in 1977,then to the villages in 2005 when i retired from suncoast contractors sply as a buyer of bldg materials. glad to be here. made a lot of real nice friends.
There are a lot of Daytonians in the area. I am a Belmont HS grad and my wife is from Stivers HS. Both of us went to Wright State U. Going to Dayton this week for a family reunion.

[Becky]

Another Ohio resident here! Just bought ranch in Amelia. Not sure when I will be permanent. DD graduates from OSU Vet School in 2008 and I want to stay here for that. Am 53 and a widow. Will be down several times a year.

Becky

[Chrystalbeach]

Hi,
I'm from Millwood, New York. I moved down here about 2 years ago. I'm single and came down to meet new people. I took an early retirement and wanted to start living my life. I'm new to this and want to know how can I connect with other people on this site.
Donna

[dealersvcs]

:welcome:
HI, We are from Ossining, NY, your neighbor, bought in December 2006. We are part time and won't be back until October for a short stay.
Email address is: Dealersvcs@aol.com. Would like to swap stories.

[Patty]

Grew up in Pittsburgh, PA (Penn Hills) Went to IUP (Indiana, Pa), then to Chapel Hill, NC, Marietta, GA, Zug, Switzerland and Usingen, Germany, then back to Marietta & Woodstock GA. Moved to the Villages 6 mos. ago.

Husband has previously posted - John Z

[judip1]

I'm from Pittsburgh, Penna

[schotzyb]

My wife is from Springdale, Pa(about 40 miles outside Pittsburgh).
I am from Amory, Miss (about 30 miles from Tupelo ; Elvis's birthplace)
Met my wife in Daytona Beach Fla. while stationed in Mayport aboard the Uss Power DD839.She was on vacation with her family and decided to stay when they went back. After getting out of the Navy in 1972 we moved to Lower Burrell, Pa. I went to work for PPG Industries and she for Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. In 1979 I was transferred by PPG to Shelby, North Carolina. Asked to take early retirement in April this year. Company downsizing.Purchased our home in Polo Ridge in 2004 and should be there permanently by October this year

[peleke11]

We moved here from Schaumburg, IL. My wife, Marcie grew up in Campbell, MO and moved to Roselle, IL from Detroit, MI and I grew up in Franklin Park,IL and we met in Schaumburg. Retired to Destin, FL in 95 and moved to The Villages in 06. Love our neighborhood (Mallory Sq) and the life We've Choosen.

[noleguy]

My wife and I both grew up just outside of Reading, Pa. Have spent the last 35 plus years in the Atlanta, GA area. Just moved here 10 days ago from Cumming, GA. We are looking forward to a great time in our new home located in Amelia.

[mike1946]

Hi - We are Mike and Annie Green - part time residents of the villages from dec 1st to may 31st every year (not my choice - just ask the federal government) We are from a town called Sutton about 15 miles due south of London England.

We have many other Brits in the villages but we have also met many charming and delightful american and canadian people - so much so that we are now going on vacations with our new villages friends.

Any-one else out there on the site that knows our area ???

[filament]

I am from Pittsburgh PA... home of the Steelers and Sid the Kid Crosby! I am a novice at this and would like to post a comment.. how can one do that.. being my first time.. a little guidance is needed... tanx.

[Talk Host]

I am from Pittsburgh PA... home of the Steelers and Sid the Kid Crosby! I am a novice at this and would like to post a comment.. how can one do that.. being my first time.. a little guidance is needed... tanx.


You've already done it. If you want to post a new topic, look at the top of the forum page and you will see a little tab that says, "New Topic." Click on that and post your message just like this one.

[gilly]

Wayne and Gerry we live in Country club hills and love it to death. We bought in the Villages April of 2006 and we are from Boston,MA a place called Winthrop :bigthumbsup:

[JerryM]

Jerry Marks here. I'm from Cleveland and Carol is from Boston. We lived in Boca for 15+ years until last November when we moved here

[mdain]

I was raised in Jamestown NY and my husband in Lyndonville NY but we now live in Lima, NY , a little south of Rochester. We are snowbirds but plan to be spending more time in The Villaes as time goes by. Last year we drove out of 83 degree weather and into a snowstorm in Rochester. Our big question was, "We came home, why?"

[smalldog]

Migrated from East Islip(Long Island), NY hit into pretty Sebastian, Fl for 3 1/2 Years and then bounced to here .....

[lrmitch]

Born in Somervile, Mass but grew up in Chelmsford, Mass

Lived in various parts of Mass, including the Cape and moved to Marco Island, FL in 1979 for 10 years and lived in the Naples/Ft. Myers area until we came to the Villages in May


We are also from Mass - Hanover - and arrived at the Villages via New Jersey, Virginia and Naples, FL.

[lrmitch]

We're from Randolph, Ma. and Wilmington, NC

Is there anyone else from our home towns?


Hi, we lived in randolph, MA.

[lrmitch]

We are originally from Hanover, MA and moved to the Villages via NJ, VA and Naples, FL. We live in the village of Winifred. Anyone else from MA and live in Winifred??

Lorraine

[Martyslabs]

Tony and Marty from Abington, PA.

[MSNPA]

I was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and my husband was born and raised in Illiniois before coming to Pennsylvania. I'm here in the Villages now and he will move down when he retires in January.

[F16 1UB]

We're from the suburbs of Dayton and Springfield OH. Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Now reside in KY waiting to relocate to TV.

Steve

[jim16g]

We are from Saginaw, MI. My wife is from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

[jerseygirl13]

Hi, I'm Christine from Central NJ. hence, jerseygirl. Checking out TV and seriously considering checking it out in Oct. Seems to me alot of folks are from Wisconsin and Michigan, maybe upstate NY. That makes sense as I'd rather be in central FL than up to my neck in snow and sleet. Great reading all these posts.

[fraurauch]

Pat and Rich from Altoona, Pennsylvania.

[scottke]

We are from Central New Jersey too - Jersey Girl where are you? We are in Hamilton Sq. For those who don't know central NJ we are 9 miles east of Princeton and approximately 50 miles from NYC to the north and Philly to the south. Hope to be in TV by early 2008.

[walkingfool]

We're from Randolph, Ma. and Wilmington, NC

Is there anyone else from our home towns?

[walkingfool]

We're from Vermont & North Jersey

[Sandy222]

Walkingfool
My husband use to have a store in Randolph, Ma. The Glidden Paint store right across from the Holiday in on rt. 28. Don't think its there anymore. We lived in Whitman. I worked in Canton.

[jerseygirl13]

Hi Scottke: I'm from a great little town you've most likely heard of . . . Lambertville, right on the Delaware (I'm one block back so no flooding for me). I love it here but cannot afford to buy here, taxes are crazy. As I said, I graduated from TCNJ so your area was my old stompin ground. It's sad to want to leave an area you love b/c you can't afford to live there anymore, but, I am sooooooo excited about the prospect of moving to TV.
Great weather we're having (yesterday 82 degrees for a change). Are you living in TV yet? p.s. Leaving for Vegas on Monday. Then on Thurs. puttin' in the river (Colorado) for a 8 day rafting expedition coving the entire 277 miles through the Grandest Canyon. Will check messages when I return, hopefully; I'll return !!!! Ok, think positive, think positive, no danger, no danger. Only issue I see right now is the weather. Appears it will be chilly, of all things, in the canyon during those days!! Bathing in a 48 degree river is one thing if it's 100 degrees outside. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

[scottke]

Hi Jerseygirl - nope not in TV yet. Early 2008 is our expectant date. We leave for TV on Friday to see how it is in the summer time as we will be full time owners when we move. Our house has been looked at by 3 agents for pricing but the market is terrible here so we think we are going to hold out and list after the first of the year. Can't wait to be a villager - it is the coolest place. You're right, too expensive in NJ - just can't do it. We are leaving children and 10 grandkids behind. I know they'll all visit. Have a great time on your trip. Your trip would scare me to death. All that water and rapids!!!!! Sign on when you get back. We'll have to meet some day - maybe when we are both villagers.

[marsuewerb]

I was "born and raised" in State College, PA (Penn State University); then lived in Midland Michigan; Then in the Willow Grove, Fort Washington PA area before moving to West Palm Beach Florida and then here in 2004. (I was careful not to give the number of years in each location.......)

Margi

[TIGER]

Somebody said that Florida was the state that contibutes the greatest number of new residents to The Villages. I meet alot of people from Ohio and Michigan. Where are your from? Please register and tell us.

JLK :welcome:IM FRO NORWALK, CT. MOVED TO THE VILLAGES LAST DEC. I GO BACK D FORTH TO CT. ILL BE BACK IN OCTOBER. HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH OTHERS FROM MY AREA? TIGER

[Talk Host]

I was "born and raised" in State College, PA (Penn State University); then lived in Midland Michigan; Then in the Willow Grove, Fort Washington PA area before moving to West Palm Beach Florida and then here in 2004. (I was careful not to give the number of years in each location.......)

Margi


Do you know Joe and Jackie Sobel. They are good friends from STate Collage

[marsuewerb]

No, I don't know the Sobels. Assume neither attended State College High School
(Not in my 2006 Alumni Directory)

[zcaveman]

Born in Salem Mass. Moved to Jacksonville Beach Fl at age 6 months. Raised in Jacksonville, Fl. Moved to NJ in 1976. Lived in Sussex county until 2001. Moved to the Villages.

[jerseygirl13]

Hi Scottke: It is sooooo hard to make that decision to leave kids and grandkids. But, I have determined they will come visit, for sure during the wintertime. I only have one grandchild at this point but it is still a hard thing to do. I will post about my Grand Canyon rafting trip. It will prove to be my coolest adventure ever, I'm sure. Hopefully, no calamities, no big storms, . . . and I'll bite my tongue and say, NO INJURIES! I am journaling so will have my notes to reflect on when I return on 8/31. Yes, I'd love to meet up with you are wife someday. Good luck on sale of house. I also have a house for sale and the prospects are not good at all. But, you never know when the market will take a turn for the better. Later . . . . JerseyG

[Talk Host]

No, I don't know the Sobels. Assume neither attended State College High School
(Not in my 2006 Alumni Directory)


No, Joe is from Brooklyn but graduated from Penn State and has worked for AccueWeather for 35 years.

[tony]

Penn State?

[Bella]

Originally from Blackstone, MA, Husband from North Smithfield, RI
Currently living in Powder Springs, GA (25 miles west of Atlanta)
Hope to be living in The Villages soon!!!

[littlekat5]

I'm from Seville, Ohio in Medina county, south of Cleveland. Been here almost 11 years and love it. :bigthumbsup:

[marygalexa]

I grew up in the southwest (Texas and New Mexico) and hubby was born and raised in the little town of Fairmount, Indiana. We raised our family in Indianapolis, Indiana, moved to Ft Myers, FL in 1990 and the Villages (Mallory Square) in March 2006. Love it here!

[SteveFromNY]

Born in Brooklyn, NY but raised in Baltimore and then Bowie, MD until a teen. Then moved to Brooklyn again. Moved to Staten Island, NY in 1978. Still there. Bought in TV in '05 and hoping to be down there for good in mid '08. Will be visiting my home Thanksgiving Week though.

[The Great Fumar]

Just six miles east of Traverse City, Michigan on ELK LAKE ......

[kitscottage]

Tiger from Norwalk, CT - I currently live in Milford, CT - born & raised in Norwalk, lived in New Canaan, Ridgefield, and Westport. Hoping to move to TV in 2 yrs.

[bargee]

Born in New Haven Ct,moved to Preston Ct,then to Villa LaCresenta(Santiago).We take a 4 month summer hiatus at Lone Oak Campsites in East Canaan Ct.

[conn8757]

Kewanee, Illinois for me. My husband lived in Atlanta. We moved from Atlanta to Louisville, Ky, to Cincinnati, Ohio, to Irmo, S.C. and then Orlando for the last 23 years. We are looking to buy in Villages in next year. Joe is retired and I will be in a year or less. We are lucky enough to be close enough to spend as much time as we like on weekends in the Villages.

[eujaynia]

Hi-- Rebekah here....

I was born in Evansville, IN. We moved to what 'use' to be 'the country' (Newburgh, IN) when I was in grade school. I've lived in Anniston, AL, Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda, FL, and now reside in Ingleside, IL (suburb 50 miles North of Chicago-- since 1986).

My significant other is a Chicago boy and never lived anywhere else ... until The Villages. ;) Quite honestly, we never considered ever living in Florida. But then there's TV ... 'nuf said. :)

It has been very interesting reading about the diversity that now have an interest in TV. I love it!

Blessings,
Rebekah

[chuckinca]

Chicago Southside (Chatham Park)
Park Forest, Ill
US Army Ft Knox, Ft Dix, Schweinfurt, Germany (3/7th Cav) and Saigon, Viet Nam (Hqs USMACV)
Chicago Northside (Logan Square - then the last stop of the Polish Cannonball El Line)
Park Forest, Ill
San Leandro, Ca ('74)(San Francisco East Bay)
Hayward, Ca ('78)(Ditto)
Union City, Ca ('85 to present)(Ditto)

Starting Jan 09 or so:
Lakeport, Ca (Summer time on a mountain lake)
The Villages, Fla (Winter time in the Florida Alps)

[chuckinca]

bump

[Donna]

Hi Susan,
Where in Staten Island did you live?? :dontknow: I lived on Todt Hill and Eltingville...

[jmarkohio]

Judy and I are from Holland, Ohio.

[KayD]

Grew up in Springfield, IL, went to school at the U of I in Champaign-Urbana and have lived in Antioch, IL for 35+ years. Also have a home in TV. Best of both worlds! :)

[nONIE]

Amityk, Do you mean Harpursville N.Y. near Binghamton? We are from Endicott, N.Y. let me hear back from you, cant believe we were neighbors!!!! ;D

[nONIE]

Hey talk host, really small world hu? we are from Endicott, n.y. and yes,good old IBM brought us there, now Lockheed Martin. Was there really any other place to work there??????? :dontknow:

[ACME]

Geno & Ann here. Looks like lots of folks in TV from the east coast. Hey darbyduff - we're from the other side of the fine state of Minnesota. We're near the headwaters of the Mississippi in Park Rapids. I know there are several Park Rapidians (is that a word? :read:?) that winter in TV. Any of you on TOTV? We'll be there in 6 days and we'll be staying full-time! :hot: :hot: :hot: :2excited:

[nONIE]

Hi! anyone out there from the "Windy City" CHICAGO ??? I grew up in the inner city not burbs, anyone else?

[chuckinca]

South Sider until 7th grade and moved to suburbs (Park Forest - aka Levitt town mid-west)

[kregski]

my son lives on grand and ashland.I call him big city LOL

[nONIE]

thanks for reply Chuckinca, doesnt seem to be too many from the CITY OF CHICAGO! I grew up on northwest side "Wicker Park". Common Chicaggoans , check out the Villages, you'll love it! :bigthumbsup:

[pgilson]

Hello-
Barbara and I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now live in Dexter, which is 10miles NW of AA. We are snowbirds, and have been since 2001. We have a courtyard Villa in Palo Alto, and love it. The Villages is better than the video. We bought after 2 years of renting just to be sure. We will return there near the end of October, depending on the weather. It sure is nice in Michigan right now, but when the days get shorter, the leaves are off the trees and it gets "gray", we are out of here. Life is good. Hope to meet you all on one of the golf courses or squares for happy hour.
Paul

[Avista]

Nonie, My husband and I were both born in Chicago. Later both of our families moved northwest to Cary. I returned to Chicago for my nursing education at Passavant Hospital/Northwestern University. Husband graduated from Univ of Illinois Champaign.

[chuckinca]

thanks for reply Chuckinca, doesnt seem to be too many from the CITY OF CHICAGO! I grew up on northwest side "Wicker Park". Common Chicaggoans , check out the Villages, you'll love it! :bigthumbsup:


I lived in Logan Square (68 - 71) when I was going to Circle.

[Avista]

Chuck, My husband went to "Navy Pier" first 2 years before transferring to Champaign. That was 58-60. He took the "Northwestern" train downtown and then the bus to school.

[chuckinca]

Believe Circle open in about 65 or 66.

Not called Circle now is U of I Chicago (dropped the Circle from the name)

[Bubbalarry]

Wife and I grew up in Philly. Have spent time in several different locations but now reside in Southern New Jersey and during the winter TV.

[pm10]

Minnesota

[nONIE]

Chuck and Avista, Thanks so much for your replies. Good to know there are Chicago people in TV, I was beginning to feel lonely!!!

My dad had his Taylor shop in Logan square in '57. Go CHI TOWN : :bigthumbsup:

[chuckinca]

My mom's a Kowalczyk (by later marriage) There is a good size Polish club in TV

[JUREK]

pgilson: I had to sit through the Mich State Notre Shame game this Saturday. Had free tickets along with pass on the playing field. ND is terrible team . Wonderful sunny day.
chuckinca South side Poles we have to get together some time.. I'm checking out the polish club when I get down.
:bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

I was a north side pole, can I come??? ;D

[JUREK]

nonie, It took me years to realize that there was a difference between north side and south side poles in Chicago :dontknow: :dontknow:

I heard Bobaks on south side is sold but I can't verify.
Of course you're welcome , hell I don't know if they ill take me lol

[ZMAN]

My wife and I are from New Jersey. I lived in the Medford / Mt. Holly area and my wife in the Glassboro / Mantua area. We now live in Pittsgrove, N.J. but not for long. As soon as my home sells we will take up residence in TV.
Hope to see you all real, real soon.* :bigthumbsup:

[nhsnowbird]

Originally I'm from Wilmington, DE and my husband is from Altoona, PA. We also lived in East Windsor, NJ and are currently in Bedford, NH. We're both Polish, where's this Polish Club? We'll be there in late December, so can I find this club in the phone book?

Pat :)

[fraurauch]

Hey, Pat, this is Pat from Altoona, PA. Where in Altoona did you husband live. I know quite a few people who are either full timers here or are snowbirders, all from Altoona. A bunch of them will be down in March.

[villages07]

Boomer....there are 2 German clubs....Deutscher club and German American club; but, you probably figured there would be. Just about every nationality and state is represented by a club.

[nhsnowbird]

[quote=fraurauch ]
Hey, Pat, this is Pat from Altoona, PA. Where in Altoona did you husband live. I know quite a few people who are either full timers here or are snowbirders, all from Altoona. A bunch of them will be down in March.
quote]

Pat, great name. My husband lived over by Sts. Peter & Paul Church; he went to Altoona High School. We've been back for a couple of his reunions. We'll be in TV until the later part of March.
Pat :)

[chuckinca]

See following link to "Clubs of the Villages" courtesy of Virginia Trace Website (has many helpful links)

http://virginiatrace.com/links/ClubsListing.pdf

[nhsnowbird]

See following link to "Clubs of the Villages" courtesy of Virginia Trace Website (has many helpful links)

http://virginiatrace.com/links/ClubsListing.pdf



Just went to check this site out ... thanks! Lots of GREAT information

[samhass]

I've lived many places, but currently from Green Lane, Pa and TV.

[nONIE]

Chuckinca,

Do you know anything about the Illinois club in TV, thanks for the great link to all the clubs!

[chuckinca]

Nonie:

We don't stay more than a couple weeks each trip to TV (one more year until I retire) so haven't looked into any of the clubs yet.

Chuck

[marsuewerb]

Hi! Grew up in State College, PA (Penn State U.); lived two years in Midland Michigan; then school in Pittsburgh; Lived in Fort Washington, Willow Grove, and Maple Glen, PA. Twenty three years in West Palm Beach, FL before moving to The Villages in 2004. Love it here and plan to stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Margi

[pajim]

-Born in Erie pa. (Kearsarge) Moved to Lawrencepark Pa. in 1961, Moved to White Deer Pa. in 1969, moved to Milton Pa. in 70, moved to Potts Grove Pa. in 71, Moved to The Villages in 05 Jim& Pat

[Bubbalarry]

My wife and I are from New Jersey. I lived in the Medford / Mt. Holly area and my wife in the Glassboro / Mantua area. We now live in Pittsgrove, N.J. but not for long. As soon as my home sells we will take up residence in TV.
Hope to see you all real, real soon. :bigthumbsup:


Hey Zman we are from Mt. Laurel with family living in Medford off Hartford Rd. Just bought on 9/11 in TV, going down for winters. Good luck with sale.

[andyc]

My wife and I are from Allentown, Pa. Looking forward to moving to TV next fall. Have visited TV twice and made up our minds that the lifestyle, community,and climate is what we're looking to retire to. We are like most retirees who question whether we are doing the right thing by uprooting ourselves and our fond memories where we spent most of our lives. However, all we have to do is think about the 15-20 inches of snow, increased crime in the cities, increased taxes, and traffic congestion and we realize that we have made the right decision.

This is my first "Post" and I really enjoy the Forum as I have learned quite a bit to make the transition to TV a pleasant one. I have read a lot of topics ranging from the pros and cons of electric vs gas carts, property taxes, renting vs buying, restaurants, to monthly income needed for TV lifestyle. The discussions have been helpful in sorting out a lot of the question I had. I look forwad to participating in the forums in the :)near future.

[MCCoene]

I was raised in Jamestown NY and my husband in Lyndonville NY but we now live in Lima, NY , a little south of Rochester. We are snowbirds but plan to be spending more time in The Villaes as time goes by. Last year we drove out of 83 degree weather and into a snowstorm in Rochester. Our big question was, "We came home, why?"


We moved from Rochester in fall of 2006. Never again wanted to shovel snow or feel that wind chill! And we love the "WARM" weather down here.

[rdkent]

We lived in Rochester (Pittsford) in early 80's. Don't miss the snow at all. I grew up in Missouri, stationed in Bad Hersfeld Germany 1960-63, back to Missouri, Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Rochester, back to Missouri. My wife was born in Brooklyn, Levittown, Santa Barbara CA, Sacramento CA, St. Louis, then with me.

[Irish Rover]

We're from Missouri but really enjoy TV. However. the Lake of the Ozarks, MO calls from April to Nov so a permanent move to TV probably won;t happen for us. We rent and enjoy every minute we are in TV. We like being able to go back and forth between FL and MO following the sun. :)

[chuckinca]

Rover:

Did you know the former Police Chief of St Charles - John Zumwalt?

[scottke]

NHSnowbird - when did you live in East Windsor and where abouts. I lived there from 1970 to 1984 and then moved to Hamilton Sq. Hopefully to TV in 2008.

[respect4u]

Moved to TV in 2005 from OAK PARK, IL. Famous for Frank Lloyd Wright, Paul Harvey, Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Dan Castelaneda (voice of Homer Simpson), Ray Krok (founder of Mcdonalds), many others.
Living here in TV is a fantasy. Love using the rec centers, going to the squares, Katie Belles, Gringos.
Anybody else from Chicago area go to Gringos to watch football?

[lm01]

2 here from Baltimore, Maryland Hon!

[handieman]

Ancient and homeless, currently behind local walmarts in a refrigerator box with wireless internet ;D
Soon to relocate behind the new walmarts on 466, the food they throw away form the Golden Corral is a perk
Villages here I come :welcome:
Handie :joke:

[nONIE]

respect4u, Hi, Im from Chicago, born and raised but I have never been to Gringo's. Can you tell me about it? Is it a bar, a resteraunt? What is the connection between Chicago and Gringos? :) :dontknow:

[nhsnowbird]

Scottke, we lived on Woodland Drive in East Windsor. Our kids went to St. Gregory's in Hamilton Square and then to St. Paul's in Princeton. We moved to NH in April 1983. Ny husband worked in NYC and commuted by bus from Tiger's Deli. Oh, haven't thought of that in many years. I worked at McGraw Hill the last year we were in NJ.

Pat :)

[scottke]

Pat will send private message.

[nhsnowbird]

Scottke, thanks for writing. Learning all kinds of great things about TV. Can't wait to be down there taking part in all the fun.

Pat

[Marilyn J]

Hi, I'm from the Buckeye State, Ohio! Lived in Cleveland for the first six decades of my life, but have been down here since Jan. 06 and lovin it. I spend my time playing cards, golfing and using one of the many pools to cool off. When I worked I spent many days visiting six states in the Midwest including Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. What a beautiful part of the country, but you can keep the snow and cold weather. If I had known how easy it was to make new friends 1,000 miles from my family, church, community and business associates, I would have moved here long ago. :)

[trippin]

Before moving to TV we spent the last 30 years in Levittown L.I. - New York. Before that we lived in various parts of Queens, NY including Briarwood, Richmond Hill, Woodside and St. Albans.

[FireOnWindCSR]

Believe it or not my wife and I are from California, Maryland which is bordered with Hollywood, Maryland. Before that: Queens, NY, Ft Sill, OK, Ewa Beach, HI, Whidbey Island, WA, Chula Vista, CA, Atlanta, GA, and on and on. :joke:

[johngraceb]

I was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. Husband born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky

[Donna]

AndyC..You are an hour from me..I am in the Pocono's..Hi neighbor!! :)

[FITZIE]

Hi I am from Rockaway NJ and am a retired nurse! Hubby is a retired cop! We live full time in Rockaway and visit our new home in Silver Lake on Tarrson Blvd as often as we can!!! Will eventually move to the VIllages full time but we have my mother in law here in NJ! She is 89. I love this website. Anyone else from NJ????? Fitzie DiBernard at lockdee2@aol.com

[chuckinca]

bump

[tom b]

Pittsburgh, PA --We will become "Snowbirds" for the first time this winter. Anybody ever hear of Turtle Creek PA? Have a lot of other questions about golf leagues, painting classes, golf cart rental / purchase, fitness centers, fishing clubs, etc. Patty and Tom gearhunter@aol.com

[DickY]

I knew Turtle Creek well in my younger days. My parents lived on the Greensburg Pike and quit a few Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in the area. It seems I only get back there now for funerals. My plan is to be full time in TV after I retire in March.

[tom b]

To DickY My parents lived off the Greensburg Pike on Wallace Avenue. I see we are the same age. I just retired today and am coming to TH in December. Are you a member of the Three Rivers Club? I understand there are a few others from Turtle Creek down there and 4-5 other couples will be coming down [with me?] later on. Probably run into each other

[chuckinca]

bump

[renielarson]

Hi! I'm Renie and my husband is Steve. We grew up in Kansas (Wichita and McPherson) and moved to Michigan a few years after we were married. Since I'm not retired (my hubby is, lucky guy!) we still maintain our home in Hamburg, Michigan but spend as much time as we can here in TV. Hamburg is located about 15 miles north of Ann Arbor. In Michigan, we live on a chain of 7 lakes and love to boat and have been exploring the inland lakes around TV so we are ready to enjoy the water when we move here permanently (hopefully in about 2 years).

[nONIE]

Hi Brightspot!

Dont recall seeing your name in the forum before so I assume you are new to TOTV?

just wanted to say :welcome:. I think you will enjoy visiting the forum. It is fun and informative. Just be careful, it can be an uncontollable addiction and then you might have to join our TOTV support group. LOL. We are waiting too for the day we can say we are permanent villagers.

[renielarson]

Hi Nonie!
We've had a home in TV for about 2 years but I just recently found the forum. OHHHH... :agree: I can see why it would be easy to get addicted here...I find myself at this site often reading the posts and replies 024 and responding more and more!

[Caper]

We're from Northbridge, Massachusetts but also have homes in York Beach, Maine and St. Peters on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.

We love the Villages but head north in the summer.

[Sgt Mac]

Da Army

Da Sgt :#1:

[beartrack1]

My wife and I were both born and raised in Brooklyn NY ( Ya got a problem wit dat ) We were "Going Steady" all through High School. After graduation and the service and a trip along Rt66 to L.A. I came home and married my high school sweetheart. We moved to Wantagh LI then to Holbook LI and then to Seatauket Harbor LI. After 30 years on LI, and at my age fifty, we retired and moved to Boca Raton FL also bought a house in Brevard NC. Did not like Boca so we sold and moved to Fort Myers Fl, we decided after seven years that we did not want to leave Fort Myers in the summer, so we sold the house in Brevard. We have been, and still are very happy in Fort Myers but, after a lifestyle visit and a months rental, we have concluded that The Villages is better, much better, and we can not wait to move there. We were hoping to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in our new home in TV in May. We are still hoping.

FUHGEDDABOUDIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rokinronda]

Rhode Island. We have been here since 10-04-04. ;D

[Prizmz]

Born in New Haven Connecticut.Worked for Southern New England Telephone Co.(40 yrs)Transfered 30years ago to Norwich Ct.and lived in PrestonCt.Came down to The Villages in 2000.We still go back to Ct.in the summer and live at Lone Oak Campground in East Canaan Ct.



Bargee,

We are from East Hartford, and I served as assistant prinicipal at Housy for three years1998-2001.

[drdodge]

Orleans Ma,on Cape Cod
drd

[chuckinca]

TTT

[Jim007]

Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Lived in Manchester, CT, then moved to Wilmington, NC, then back to Putnam, CT. We hope to be living in TV by the end of the year.

[Floridagal]

I'm originally from The Bronx, moved to Brooklyn when I married, then to Boynton Beach, FL and then to TV.

[Barefoot]

Originally from Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada

[jmemc46]

HI I WAS BORN IN BOSTON,MA LIVED ALL MY LIFE IN MA. RAISED IN DEDHAM,MA AND NOW I LIVE IN MIDDLEBORO. I GUESS YOU WOULD CALL ME A WANNNA BEE. TRYING TO SELL TO MOVE TO TV SOON I HOPE.

[mcelheny]

Fredonia, New York

[graciegirl]

My husband and I were both born in Columbus, Ohio, he in Bexley, (Christ the King Parish) and me in the south end, (St. Leo's Parish). We have lived the last 30 years in a suburb of Cincinnati called West Chester.

[Number 6]

Born and raised in Buffalo.

[mfp509]

I was brought up in Plainfield, Connecticut but lived in Enfield, CT before moving to The Villages. So I'm very familiar with Lebanon, Norwich, Preston and the casinos as previously posted.

Many years ago I was a toll collector on the Mohegan Pequot Bridge when it was a 15 cent toll. That bridge now leads into the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Love The Villages now.

[chuckinca]

I was brought up in Plainfield, Connecticut but lived in Enfield, CT before moving to The Villages. So I'm very familiar with Lebanon, Norwich, Preston and the casinos as previously posted.

Many years ago I was a toll collector on the Mohegan Pequot Bridge when it was a 15 cent toll. That bridge now leads into the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Love The Villages now.



I thought all the Mohegans died out with Chingachuk, but I guess his cousin Cha Ching is still around.

[marianne237]

Geez...is everybody from the east coast or Canada? We're midwest folks from the northwest corner of Indiana....Valparaiso.

[lou39nj]

I am from "Down The Shore" in Monmouth County NJ, Wall Township to be exact and my husband is from Philadelphia, Pa.
Hey,its lou. I grew up in olney. Went to north catholic. Later moved to egg harbor n.j...Hung out at the crab trap in sommers point. Came to the villages with my honey in 2006. love it. see ya.

[terpaq]

Hi, we are from one hour north of Anchorage , Alaska. We were just in Florida for a 3 week and toured The Villages....loved it. We were told about it by a few people at Disneyworld. So, we went up checked it out. Now we know where we want to retire in the next year! Kind Regards, Terran (terpaq)

[Time for Tee]

:clap2: :clap2: We are from the great Midwest! State of Illinois -the Land of Lincoln. Bloomington-Normal is our summer home. This is the home office of State Farm Insurance. Have spent the last 8 years in Palm Springs in the winter. Usually 3 mo. at a time. Beautiful area with the mountains and sun. Moved to the Villages a year ago for 6 mo. a year and just love it. Who needs mountains as we do not have time to look at them! :2excited: :2excited:

[KathieI]

Came to the villages with my honey in 2006.

Lou, that is the sweetest and most sincere comment I have seen on TOTV in a long, long time. "Honey" is very lucky.

Kath

[Sailor17]

We are from Staten Island, N.Y.

Closing on our Villages home this week.......can't wait!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Sailor - :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: hope we will see you this Friday at Crispers.

Hyacinth Bucket

[redwitch]

Lou and Carla, I went to Freedom and Asbury Park High Schools. Worked on the boardwalk during the summer and cruised the circle when I could. Have some really great memories of Monmouth County.

[Sailor17]

:) :) :) :) Hyacinth Bucket

So sorry, can't attend the Crispers (?). Please let me know what Crispers are...............lolol

Mr. Sailor is going to the closing alone and then he is off to Cape Coral for Easter. I am not arriving until April 6th............

THANKS FOR THE INVITE!

I love TOTV......great info and topics

[gettin out]

Hi All
My wife & I will be Moving to the villages soon, right now we visit our house on our vacations. We both were born & raised in N.J.,my wife was born in Jersey City & myself in Secaucus. Boy I can't wait till I can GET OUT & be in TV.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Mr. and Mrs. Sailor,

Sorry you will not be able to join us at Crispers this month.

Once a month TOTVer's meet at a restaurant called Crispers. It is in the shopping center on Rt. 466 near Publix. We meet at 3 pm on the third Friday of each month.

We meet at 3 pm because the lunch time crowd has left already and we have the place primarily to ourselves.

If you need more info please do not hesitate to email me. When you can make it to Crispers please let me know, so we can all welcome you.

Once again Congratulations and :welcome: to TV.

From one of your 65,000 new neighbors.

Hyacinth Bucket

[Mintjulep]

Raised in Monette, Ark. (near Jonesboro)
Then Benton Harbor, Mich.
Then Lima, Ohio
Then Hendersonville, NC (near Asheville)
Then N. Canton, Ohio.
Currently High Point, NC (Furniture Capital), and part time TVer, hopefully soon to be full time.

Hubby is originally from Canton, Ohio (a cake-eater for those in the know).
And of course now in High Point, NC and TV.

[galenhawk]

hi this is my first posting am trying to talk wife into villages we live in northampton pa she was born here while i am from philly pa we hope to retire at the end of year

[villages07]

Bump...


Here's an oldie but goodie...for some of you newbies to the TOTV forum. Please add on your information!!

[Cassie325]

Good Idea to bump this 07!!

Ok....here is my story!

Born Middletown NY
Ellenville, NY
Milford, PA
Newark, NY
Sarasota, FL
Greensboro, NC
Newark, NY again....
State College, PA (Bellefonte)....worked at Nittany Lion Inn
Henrietta, NY
Greece, NY
Fairport, NY/part time TV
THE VILLAGES!!! FL

never moving again....... 040 040 040 040 040 040 040 040 040 040 040 040 040

[mmclover]

Portland, Maine

[colleenj]

New Hampshire (all 51 years), now going between NH and TV.

[SABRMnLgs]

The Vilages from Oviedo, FL
Oviedo, FL from Augusta, ME
Augusta ME from Lemont, IL
Lemont, IL from Joliet, IL
Born in Joliet, IL

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi, we live near Middletown and Ellenville have been to Henrietta numerous times, across the mountains from the Poconos.

I guess at one time or another we have been geographically close neighbors.

HB

[Cassie325]

Hi, we live near Middletown and Ellenville have been to Henrietta numerous times, across the mountains from the Poconos.

I guess at one time or another we have been geographically close neighbors.

HB



HB!! It is a very small world in TV's....WOW....cant say that Middletown or Ellenville was too exciting other than the fact that I lived there.....where are you now???

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Cassie,

We are in TV now.

HB

[rshoffer]

Good ol Reading, Pa. :bigthumbsup:

[Cassie325]

Hi Cassie,

We are in TV now.

HB


GREAT!!! But where were ou near Middletown and Ellenville....

[islandgal]

Quote: "for some of you newbies to the TOTV forum. Please add on your information!!"


1. At the top of the page, click on User CP (next to Welcome Back ______)

2. Click on Forum Profile

3. In Signature, add the previous places you have lived and/or are living

[Dutchman]

rshoffer,
Also the Reading Pa area. Grew up in Muhlenberg Twp. Currently in the Wernersville area(no not the state hospital) and currently looking at resales in TV,

[Shirleevee]

Shirleevee & Sailor......both born and raised in Brooklyn, NY

Residing in Staten Island for the last 33 years and now a part-time (soon to be full-time) Villager.

[faithfulfrank]

Batavia, N.Y. and (for now) part time our future retirement home in The Plantation in Leesburg.

Cassie, my son just bought a home in Gates and his brand new wife teaches in Pittsford.

Frank D.

[Niels]

My wife and I live near Albany, New York.

[rshoffer]

rshoffer,
Also the Reading Pa area. Grew up in Muhlenberg Twp. Currently in the Wernersville area(no not the state hospital) and currently looking at resales in TV,
I graduated from Muhlenberg Twp HS in 1968. My sister still lives in North Heidelberg Twp, near Wernersville.

[tankdvr1950]

Wife and I are from Wilton, New York....thats in "upstate NY".....just north of Saratoga Springs and about 20 miles S of Lake George.

With a little luck, we will be Villagers in a year or two.....we can't wait.

[rshoffer]

I am from Wiconisco (I bet no one knows where that is at) PA, then Sunbury, PA, Vestal NY, Mint Hill (suburb of Charlotte) NC and FINALLY The Villages. Have been here since 1998 and watched us grow!!!
I worked in Sunbury before moving to TV!

[garyroberts]

my wife.Pat and I were born in Breistol, Ct. moved to Cape Cod Mass on our retirement, bought in TV and will be moving down in Oct. :cop: :read: :) :) :) :)

[Cassie325]

Batavia, N.Y. and (for now) part time our future retirement home in The Plantation in Leesburg.

Cassie, my son just bought a home in Gates and his brand new wife teaches in Pittsford.

Frank D.


Pittsford is a GREAT school district....and a beautiful area! The also host the LPGA there every year....Nancy Lopez has played there many times at Locust Hill in Pittsford and we were able to watch her this year in Pittsford!

Gates is very nice as well....growing....especially near Roberts Weslyan!

[garsha]

Elk Grove, California---close to Sacramento

Don't hear much about Californians in The Villages. Can't wait to get to the Villages. Expect to retire in Apr 09.

[WLAN56]

Born in River Rouge, MI and spent several years in Wyandotte, MI. Moved north to Port Austin, MI for a couple of years of HS. Managed the roller rink in 57-58. Really hated to see it burn down. 20 yrs in the Navy with way too many places to list. A couple of yrs working in MA and living in Hollis, NH. Work took me south to Lorton, VA where I was a beltway bandit. ::) Then 7 yrs full time in an RV. Slept in all but 2 states, and most of Canada. Settled in TV 2004. Wife was born and raised in Lowell, MA. I saved her when I moved south to VA. We love it here, but still love to travel.

[ojm]

I was born in the South Bronx, moved to Queens but spent most of my childhood in North Babylon New York (on Long Island). I attended college at SUNY in Oneonta (near Cooperstown NY) and then started working and living in Queens. I lived a nomadic existence for a few years, eventually spending some time in Cheshire Ct, Levittown NY and for the last 25 years (until 3 weeks ago), Ellicott City Maryland. Ellicott City is a wonderful place, and were it not for an even better place called The Villages, I'd still be there.

[WSOX47]

Illinois for 61 years; most (38) of these in Wheaton.

[trav]

New Hampshire 61 years. Manchester NH. Part time Villages :wave:

[BBQMan]

Florida for the last 30 years. 28 of which were in and around the Orlando area.

[cglenhar]

Somebody said that Florida was the state that contibutes the greatest number of new residents to The Villages. I meet alot of people from Ohio and Michigan. Where are your from? Please register and tell us.

JLK :welcome:

Pendleton, NY (Between Buffalo and Niagara Falls) on the historic Erie Barge Canal.

[eujaynia]

Born in Evansville, IN.
Graduated H.S. Newburgh, IN
Moved to ...
... Alabama
... Indiana
... Florida
... Indiana
... Illinois (Libertyville, Fox Lake)
... Wisconsin
... Illinois (22 years, minus time in Wisconsin--2years)
... Back to Florida! Maybe I've finally found where I "should be". :coolsmiley:
*giggle* :pepper2:

[injun]

Columbus, OH from the 70's to 2006. Prior to that, Jefferson City, MO

[Pookirgirl]

The Jersey Shore...specifically...Brick, NJ
Born and raised here...don't wanna die here....LOL!

[Coconuts]

Rhode Island
Mississippi
Venezuela
Rhode Island
Heavenly Hadley------Ahhhhhh

[Halle]

:pepper2:

Lincoln,England
Tucson,AZ
Toul-Rosiere,France
Albuquerque,NM
Bellevue,NE
Orlando,Florida
Millington,TN
Corpus Christi,TX
Jacksonville,FL
Trecastagni,Sicily
Motta St. Anastasia, Sicily
Pensacola,FL
Anchorage, AK
Kenai,AK
The Villages,FL (snowflakes for now)

:pepper2:

[VEEMAN]

:pepper2: MY WIFE AND I WERE BOTH BORN IN TRENTON NJ AND CURRENTLY RESIDE IN YARDLEY PA.............WE ARE HEADED TO THE VILLAGE OF BONITA HOPEFULLY IN JUNE 2009

[tucson]

Born in Brockton,Ma. then Scituate,Ma, Jupiter,Fl,CapeCod,Ma and now here:wave:

[tghoul]

We are from: Fallston, Maryland; Elkhorn, Nebraska; and Southport, North Carolina

[meriboo]

Hubby and I are both from Chicago...Kelly High and Calumet High; then on to Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills - married in HInsdale, Il moved to Elburn, Il lived there for 30 years then retired to Mexico Beach, Fl. We are TV wannabees....so soon as the beach house sells. Anyone interested in a great beach house, with fabulous view of the Gulf? just pm me!!!!

[junebug7]

We are from chilly IL. Have lived here all our lives and keep asking ourselves why??? Our home is completed in TV and we are just waiting for that magic age of 55 to get here so we can retire. June, 2010 is the date for us to begin our life in paradise.
We have lived in the western suburban area of Chicago for most of our lives. Although I grew up in the Northwest suburb of Arlington Heights. Currently we live in Sugar Grove.

We are anxiously counting the days until we are full-timers. We will be in TV in March to spend a week in our home during Spring Break. We are both teachers. This is our first time to see our home (in person. . .we have been sent lots of pictures) since it has been built!! Can't wait!
:pepper2:

[MelZ]

We are from New York, both wife and I grew up in Brooklyn. I went to Brooklyn Technical H.S., she went to Canarsie H.S. I went to Long Island University and she went to Brooklyn college. After we married we moved to Rockland County in the lower Hudson Valley just north of NYC.

[Safe Home Watch Mary Edwards]

Born in Somervile, Mass but grew up in Chelmsford, Mass

Lived in various parts of Mass, including the Cape and moved to Marco Island, FL in 1979 for 10 years and lived in the Naples/Ft. Myers area until we came to the Villages in May
Just moved from Burnt Store Marina Fl here in Sept-08 Lived in Cape Coral also, then we came North.We Really started in Middle River Md.

[Safe Home Watch Mary Edwards]

2 here from Baltimore, Maryland Hon!
What part of Balto.?????We are From Middle River Md.

[skip0358]

JoAnn & I were born and raised in Patchogue, Long Island .Closing in Bonita Sept. 10th. Can't wait. Retired Verizon for me, Suffolk Sheriff's Office for JoAnn. Volunteer fireman for 42years.

[dillywho]

Born and brought up in Lubbock, TX....home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Moved to TV from Amarillo 2004. Miss being able to look in any direction and see wide open spaces but not the cold north winds and ice storms. Love it here....only want to go back for the occasional visit.

[ssmith]

We are Wannabes who can't wait to move to TV. We have lived:

Winamac Indiana- my husband raised there
Lafayette Indiana- my home town
Met my husband at PURDUE
To all you IU fans; Go PURDUE...Boiler UP!!!! Just kidding
Chicago Il...To nONIE, WSOX47 we lived in Weaton...to Meriboo I worked
at Hinsdale Hospital
Des Moines Iowa...specifically Altoona Iowa
St Louis MO....St Peters in St Charles County next to St Charles City
Ft Wayne, Indiana

Anyone from these locales??? Love to hear from you

Susie

[hfivo]

Melinda and Howard from Niantic, CT. Lived our whole lives in CT... Mainly West Hartford, Farmington and now Niantic.

Purchased a home and moving down to TV next spring... May or June...

Howard

[paulandjean]

we are from new boston michigan, outside of detroit. detroit all saints grads,and siena heights college grad.

[Kelsie52]

Hello guys -wife and I are from New Hyde Park --just visited this July loved it !! will most likely comeback in Feb an buy --How many times did you visit before buying ??

Also love Bonita --hope there will be homes left in Feb

Enjoy Rich?liz

[CSilvestrucci]

We are from Charleston, WV and moving to Bonita in October

[golf2140]

Hi there,

Edie and Ron from Prospect Park, PA Located between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. Prospect Park is where IN GOD WE TRUST originated. Pastor from the Baptist Hill church sent a letter to the Secretary of the treasury to get the ball rolling. Purchased home in 2009, became full-time 2002 and loving every day.

[nkrifats]

born in Indianapolis, grew up in Tallahassee, Fl. 24 years U.S. Navy, back to Tallahassee, Warwick, RI, North Kingstown, RI now. Have Villa in Liberty Park and will be full time villages 2011/2012.

[nussbaum]

Just relocated to The Villages in June from Fort Wayne, Indiana
Life-time Hoosiers.
Husband from Berne, In
I am from Huntington, In originally
Husband is IU fan
I am a Boiler fan.
Village of Hadley residents.

[Sally Jo]

Husband and I both born and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Husband graduated from Purdue, as did most of my family. One IU cousin that we tolerate. Boiler Up!!!

[chuckinca]

Didn't the most famous Hoosier BB player go to ISU?


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[Sally Jo]

Yes, Larry Bird. The hick from French Lick. Transferred from IU to Indiasna State.