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Admin has restored the Singles Forum so I was thinking........ so we don't get booted off again for lack of participation ...... in an effort to stimulate some more forum participation - how 'bout if each of us starts a new topic relating to single life in TV -- or single life in general -- support -- club activities -- etc. ;D

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CIBabe
Good suggestion. Here's hoping that some of the Singles/Unattached/whatevers take you up on the offer. Although I am not, yet, a Villager (will be soon, though), it is obvious to me from visiting TV that there are enough of you (us) to have some interesting banter on this forum. The Villages Singles Club has a nice website (not updated too often) and their activities appear to be fun-filled. Their "Sunshine Outreach" branch is something that I would certainly participate in when I relocate to TV. Check out http://www.thevillagessinglesclub.org and then view the "Committees" link.

BTW - what Bronx HS?

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tkret........ thanks for your support & suggestion.

I'm also a "wannabee" but not having any luck with my Oregon home/property on the market. However, when the time comes for me to be able to live in TV..... I would feel so much more comfortable having already made contact with and knowing exactly what my options are for making new friends. It's always daunting when moving to a new place and knowing nobody, especially as a single person without the support of a spouse.

I've already learned from this forum about the "Single Sports Social Womens Club" which sounds like a great outlet for activities and new friends, not just singles.

So, peeps......... start a new topic in this Singles Forum to keep it going ;D

P.S. Graduated from Wm. H. Taft HS in '56

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I to am a wannabee,soon I hope I am retiring, this Saturday the 28 is my last day of work. I too like the singles forum and hope it stays. I know there was some function I will attened when I get there. I have alot of couples friends here at home, but would like to do things with singles also. Live in Ma. went to high school in Dedham,Ma It would be funny if I met up with someone I knew from school,does that happen in TV that you know of. jmemc

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ConeyIsBabe,
No doubt about it, you are correct when you state that "it's always daunting when moving to anew place and knowing nobody, especially as a single person". However, from what I have witnessed as a visitor, The Villages is a wonderfully friendly place where you should have NO problem making new friends rather quickly. Afterall, you've already begun doing just that.
Make sure you take Pickleball lessons because it's a fun sport. If you can line dance, that's a great way to introduce yourself and if you can't line dance there are lessons waiting for you. As a born and bred New Yorker, you can always sign up for the stickball games ... and just think, no cops to worry about. Now, now, don't say you can't hit a spalding with a broom handle.... of course you can and if not it's still a nice way to introduce yourself.

Yes, TV IS a special place where getting acquainted is easier than finding Nathan's in Coney. Keep in mind that residents of The Villages are the friendliest folk in the friendliest place.

But, I wonder if you're going to miss the dungeness crab of the Pacific Northwest. Yum-o as Rachel Ray says.

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jmemc......... CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement! :bigthumbsup:

I retired when I turned 60 - it was my birthday present to myself!! ;D

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tkret...... unfortunately, 18 years of sitting at a desk job (in Miami) and not being active in sports has left me with knees & a back that are not strong enough for Pickleball or Stickball. However, what I like about TV life is that there are so many other options for anyone who is not athletic...... the swimming pools, taking classes at the learning center, taking trips with friends, eating out ......... Are there any sailing clubs in TV? ;D

And, I now live in a valley, in southern Oregon where fresh dungeness crab are not available (like in San Francisco) :'(. Another reason I want to relocate back to Florida is for the ocean only a 2-hour drive from TV.

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I graduated from Lexington HS in MA. Moved to TV and found there was one classmate and one of my teachers that lived in TV. The teacher has since passed away and the classmate's wife passed away and he moved to another state to be with family.

My cousin lived in Dedham, MA after he married a native of the town. His wife Ginny (maiden name Cameron) attended school there. They had a kennel business for many years (home bred pups).

It's very likely that you may meet up with people you know, especially if you join the Southern MA club they have in TV. I understand that it's quite a large group. Since I'm from north of Boston and you're from south of Boston, you're more likely to meet people you know than I would.

best, barb

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Hello, again, ConeyIsBabe,
I'm sure that you have already checked out the following link; but, if not, check this out and see ALL the different activities available for residents:

http://thevillagesdailysun.com/conte...ns/recnews.pdf

If this link doesn't work, go onto the Daily Sun website and on the left hand side click on "Recreation New" and there are about 20 or more pages of rec news and activities.

In addition, just about anyone can enjoy bocce. It's very easy and a great way to converse with others while your teammates or opponents are rolling away. I know of a few people who made long-lasting relationships with others because of signing up for the bocce games.

I surely hope your place sells soon and that you can follow your dreams to TV. Good luck.

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HI All !

Just joined today, hoping to be in TV by Oct. I sent two emails to the MA residents as I'm from Danvers, MA. Let's start a Northern MA group!

My house has an offer,inspection was yesterday and hoping no revisions $$$ to offer or I may gamble in this game and refuse any price reduction if it is a cosmetic issue. Time will tell ...

Look forward to getting down there and having some fun and be debt free from the first time since HS! Being a single parent most of my adult life sure puts a burden on the pocketbook! I love my Boston Prof. sports teams, all things Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics, BC for colleges also. I'm just a lifer when it comes to watching them.

Hope to meet with you when I arrive! Barb, aka nannie

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Way to go Nannie!! Congratulations on selling your home. I think we may end up with a goodly number of singles before too long. And, of course, there are plenty of Singles clubs in The Villages.

Hey, not so sure if they sell "Skybars" in TV.... so, bring some down there.

I expect to be a resident within 9 months.

Congrats, again, and good luck with the move.

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Barb /aka Nannie ........ Congrats on your offer! I hope you get your price.

I'm still not having much luck or interest in my FSBO, so I'll continue being a wannabee and live vicariously through all y'all's TV experiences ::)

It seems like most of the responders to this Singles Forum are from other wannabees. Before the old Singles Forum was dumped, I asked the question "where are all the TV singles"? cuz they weren't contributing to this forum. One response was that they're out having fun ! Still, it would be great to hear from them about some of the actual activities/outings/etc. If anything, it will inspire us single wannabees to get to TV sooner !

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As a single and living full time in The Villages for 2 and a half months here are some of the things I have done in that time. I live in the village of Duval and have joined 3 social clubs that are Duval specific. I have gone to the regular monthly socials and met neighbors and have made friends with other Villagers, so far mostly couples, I have joined the Sumter Singles Club and have played in the single scrambles and luncheon after meeting other singles. I have attended the meetings of the club and am meeting other singles. here is their web site http://www.sumtersingles.org/index.html I will be attending other activities of the club. I have gone to see the shuttle launch with other singles. I get together with other TOTVers for dinner, lunch, and town square and KB entertainment. I think in the time I have been here I have gone out and socialized nore than I did the last five years when I was working, and this is because I have made the effort and put myself out there to participate in life.

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Let's see -- last week: Played bridge with different partners three times; went over a friend's house for dinner; ran around checking homes, putting together beds, picking up golf carts, weeding, walking a dog and feeding a cat for clients; went to LSL with DickY to meet TOTVers for Johnny and the Rockets; went to SS with a buddy just to goof around; lounged at home all day Saturday; went to dinner and played games with friends on Saturday night; went riding around on my scooter just for the fun of it.

Basically, I do things with singles and with couples. If I'm invited to something that doesn't particularly interest me, I don't go. I my friends mention they are doing something that I would enjoy, I will ask them if I can become a fifth wheel. Sometimes the answer is yes, sometimes it is no. Either answer is fine and either way I find ways to enjoy myself.

I have told DickY he has to drag me to a singles club meeting. The only way I'm going to go to one but also something I think would be good for me. (In case anyone is starting to get the wrong idea, DickY and I are friends. Nothing more but if some single lady is interested I'd recommend her going for it. He's a nice guy.)

I've been here since last September. I haven't dated unless a very sweet breakfast with a very nice gentleman counted as a date. Heck, I haven't even danced with a male since living here but I have danced quite a bit. I have had some great times and some things that will be part of my memory forever (like the shuttle launch, driving down Buena Vista and having to stop because the sand cranes had taken over the road and weren't moving for love nor money, dinner with a dear friend and her husband, the TOTV get together where Kathie tried to kill me, etc.). None of these events were due to me being single. They all, however, were due to me be willing to go out alone, ask others to join me or just be willing to go.

I have met some very unhappy singles here. Every one of them had one thing in common -- they would only do something if they were specifically invited to join. It has meant many days and evenings home alone for them. If I'm home alone, it is my choice. I know darn well I can go to the squares and just sit and listen to music. If I want to dance, I can get up and join a group of women on the dance floor (so far, no one has told me to go away when I do this). I can walk around one of the many ponds and enjoy the nature I see there. I can sit on my lanai and enjoy my neighbors walking their dogs.

I have said this before and I'll say it again. Since moving to TV, I have yet to go a day without smiling at something.

Being single is only an impediment if you make it one.

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DickY,

What a great website your provided! Sounds (and looks) like a wonderful group for the Singles Crowd. Must a member be a resident of Sumter County?

So, only two and a half months as a Villager. Sure sounds like you've been there a lot longer. Good for you and continue to have a great time.

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As far as I know you just have to be a single villager to be a member. There is another Villages single club that meets on the North side of 466. Their calendar is not up to date so not sure about it. http://thevillagessinglesclub.org/

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Thanks for the info DickY. When I relocate I will contact the Club whether I'm in Sumter County or not. Really enjoyed reading about your participation in TV.... well done!

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Hi ConeyIsBabe,
Thank you, I also retired on my birthday. Is't it frustrating waiting for your house to sell.I am so ready to move to TV. My mother was born in Brooklyn. I have only lived in Ma. so this move is big for me. I have been a single Mom for a long time. and now I want to do something different. Iwant to enjoy the rest of my life,and I think TV is that place.
The people there seem to be all so friendly and enjoy life.
Hope to see you when we get there.
jmemc

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I believe the Villages Singles club has dropped their old website, and has this one now:
http://www.freewebs.com/thevillagess...arofevents.htm

(I'm not sure why they changed it.)

Next mtg is Monday July 7 6:30 at La Hacienda, and is a pot luck dinner.
I think you can either bring a dish to share or pay something (maybe $5.00? not sure about that)

New members can register and are welcome! Any questions - the officers names & phone numbers are listed on the site.

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Hello PJ,
thank you for giving us the new website. I had been wondering what happened to it when I could no longer access it on the web. The new site looks great and thanks, also, for the information relating to the meetings. Before too long I'll be joining if they'll have me! ;D

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DickY

I checked out the bylaws for Sumter Singles on their website

( http://www.sumtersingles.org/index.html )

and you are correct that the club is open to all singles residing in The Villages.

Thanks, again, for posting the website.

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ConeyIsBabe,
I was wondering if you have given any thought to maybe turning your home over to a realtor to try that avenue for a sale ??
Tom

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Moose....... I HAVE consulted a realtor from Help-U-Sell who suggested my "asking price" start at 450k, so I made a feeble attempt at a FSBO with a 30-day ad in the local paper and 2 internet sites, with no results.

The huge problem I'm facing is a glut of homes on the market in my area and the median sales price is around 250k. Most people are looking for CHEAP and are not willing to spend more for quality, charm & character -which my property offers. I've decided to hang out for another winter in the frozen tundra and when I'm really desperate I'll sign up with a realtor and ask a more realistic price, however I won't sell for less than I paid, regardless of the market. :dontknow: BAD TIMING ::)

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Here is a solution! Go to the lender and get a 100% loan, then make one payment (to avoid fraud charges) and then just walk away. LOL, ok just kidding but its a scene being repeated time and again these days as some people discover they owe more on their house than they can get for it, thus they "can't afford to sell". Most prevalent of course in California, Miami Metro, and Las Vegas.

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BUMP !

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It's kinda quiet in the Singles Forum lately. Whatcha'all singles up to ? It's very hot & dry in my area.

Yesterday I Rode the Rogue on a jetboat and that was very FUN! If you wanna know what a jetboat is .... go to hellgate.com and check it out. The next time you visit s/Oregon you must ride the jetboats :bigthumbsup:

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Hi CIBabe and all others,

I've been off the TOTV because I am currently in the Adirondack Mts at Long Lake. cell phone service is non-existant and the internet is only available when I can locate a WiFi.

Hope all is doing just great. Looks like I have a buyer for my home. Inspection went very well with NO additional corrections or improvements to be made. All parties are in agreement that a closing will take place next month.

So, ConeyIsBabe, instead of you holding a seat open for me at Town Square and the Singles' Clubs meetings, it looks like I'll have the pleasure of doing that for you.

Will soon be changing my sign-on from "Tkret" to "Gene" . Will "speak" soon if I can get another internet connection this week. The place is absolutely beautiful and I've got a great cabin right on the water's edge...in fact, that's the name of the joint, "The Water's Edge".
Take care of yourselves and really looking forward to meeting you all in person some day!

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tkret/Gene......... CONGRATULATIONS on the sale of your home, I'm so happy for you and I hope the closing goes well!

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Please keep us informed of your progress up to becomming a TV resident and of life in TV thereafter.
I shall live vicariously through your reports ;)

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:welcome: :welcome: :welcome:
tkret/Gene,
Congrats for getting a buyer for your house! That's quite an accomplishment in this market.

CIB, I hope you get a buyer soon also!

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tkret, CONGRATS on selling your home! The Adirondacks...I'm going to miss them when I move. Will you? Do you live in New York? I'm in Albany.

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Greetings bestmickey, PJ, and, of course, CIBabe, and everyone

I had to cut my trip short because my dog (chow/shepherd mix) suffered an injury and I wanted to return to the southern part of NYS and have the vet take a look-see. It appears that he has torn ligaments but will recover. The poor guy is 15 years old and he slipped on some wet outdoor stairs falling back down the stairs. I sought out a vet at Long Lake but there was none and the closest was 22 miles away and not in the office for a couple of days. So, I thought it best to make the 5 hour trip back home. After some pain relievers and some arthritis medicine he is doing much better today. An examination showed no fractures or serious injury. He's always been such a mellow-fellow that I've referred to him as "the Will Rogers of the canine world" - he's never met another dog he didn't like!

bestmickey, I have returned temporarily to NYS after having lived in Colorado for 18 years and Arizona for 4. The Adirondacks are, indeed, fantastic and it's too bad that many people across the US believe that ALL of New York State is New York City. Couldn't be further from the truth as you know. Upstate NY is absolutely beautiful.

I very much appreciate your words of congratulations on the sale of my home. And, PJ, you are more than correct about getting it sold in this market especially when you consider that the house is in the Phoenix area. Didn't get anywhere near the price I wanted but still more than originally purchased for and enough to get to The Villages. The house is in an active adult community and was listed for close to two years...ouch! Due to some minor circumstances I won't be buying in TV for about 6 months but will be heading for a visit sometime in mid-September. Stay well.

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Glad to hear your beloved dog is going to be OK. :bigthumbsup: Sorry you had to depart the Adirondacks before planned. See you in The Villages next summer! ;D

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Thank you bestmickey. Very much looking forward to meeting you IN PERSON next summer.

Gene

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Just wondering what has become of ConeyIsBabe. Come on CIBabe report in and post some of those nice photos. Hope you're well.
Gene

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Hi tkret/Gene ;) It's the dog-days-of-summer in s/Oregon and I'm still dragging hoses all over the property keeping the plants alive. This heat is not like Florida's humidity... it's very dry and I have to water twice a day.

My pet-Bambi comes to visit every evening, grazing on the grass near the greenhouse, around 8 pm and lately she has been hanging around near the house - she's not afraid of people unless you get very close to her.

I've been lurking mostly at TOTV..... nothing exciting or interesting to say. Country life -- beautiful but boring by TV standards ::) I'll post some Bambi pics in a while.

I hope y'all other singles are having a fun summer, so far ;D

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BUMP


Me..... DickY...... & Moose are the only singles here that have posted their pic :o

C'mon peeps.........

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Well, there are a few reasons I don't post a picture. First, I don't have a recent photo of myself. Second, I never like how I look in photos. Third, for security purposes I won't post a photo. I'm very security conscious. I think it comes from being stalked decades ago, before anyone ever heard of "stalking". For example, having posted that I'm single (and thus likely living alone), I wouldn't want my photo on here. Wouldn't want to be targeted and possibly followed (for a later break-in, burglary?) if there should be a "creep" who sees me in one of the squares (once I'm in TV).

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I need to figure out how to post a photo since I'm not too computer-literate. I guess I'll have to get my hands on some kind of camera, too. Will a Kodak Brownie work? :clap2:

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I got stuck in step #2 of posting my pic. I have downloaded to photobucket but I'm totally lost how to upload to where? any suggestions anyone?

Hey, I'm flying down to TV next week I hope to sign a P &S on a villa. any meetings or happenings Mon - thur?

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Bestmickey...... I respect your decision not to post a pic 8)

tkret....... & nannie......... Take your pics with any digital camera and either download them to your hard drive or have any photo center put them on a disk for you.

This is how I change my photo and I think it's how I originally posted the first profile pic:

Click on User CP at the top of the page.

Click on Forum Profile Information.

Put a dot in front of I will upload my own picture.

Click on browse (find your pic) Click on the photo you choose.

Click on Change profile

I'm looking forward to seeing y'all's pics ;D