Ending The Villages Connection.....Sadly.
 

It is with sincere feelings of sadness that Barbara and I are ending our connection with The Villages.

In my case The Villages was never my "official" address, although I spent the majority of my time here for close to three years before returning to Tampa as the place where I spent most of my time. I did continue to have my primary care doctor and cardiologist here, with my other doctors in Tampa. Coming back for appointments also gave me the opportunity to visit with Barbara, and to continue to explore places of dining and entertainment in the area. A few months ago I found a cardiologist in Tampa, and this month I am changing to a primary care doctor in Tampa.

In Barbara's case, she has developed mobility problems which make it necessary to move to be close to her children and grandchildren in Las Vegas. We have talked every day on the phone, and that won't change.

Barbara and I were both captivated by our life style experience in The Villages, and would not be making these changes if we did not consider them medically necessary. She can no longer drive to Tampa to see me, nor can I drive to The Villages to see her.

We made some wonderful friends here, and have maintained friendships even after the friends moved to other areas. We expect the same experience after our departure; our friends will stay in touch.

Many of you have become friends in person; others only by contact on TOTV. I expect that I will continue to visit the TOTV message board from time to time.

We wish all of you continued happiness in a really wonderful little slice of Florida.

Best of luck, Carl! You will be missed. You made many terrific posts.

Sorry to hear this but wishing you the best

Carl
Enjoy life the best way you can.
Your contributions to TOTV was always a pleasure to partake.

Good luck and good fortune to you and yours.

Sorry to hear this as well, Carl. Your posts are always very valuable to the forum. You're just one of those kind of posters that when you speak, others listen.

Wishing you many blessings as you adjust to these life changes.

Carl in Tampa I hope that you will continue to follow what is on Talk of the Villages. I always valued your opinions to a very high degree.

The wisdom you provided was always appreciated.

:bigbow: You may not have reached 2500 posts.... but you Sir are a real "Sage" in my book.:beer3:

All the best for you and Barbara, Carl.

Sorry to hear this. You will be missed!

All the best Carl...thanks for all of your input and advice.

Best wishes Carl.


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All the best, Carl.

Carl, thanks for letting us know. You will be missed.
Blessing to you in Tampa, and Barbara in Les Vegas.

Good luck Carl. I too hope that you will continue a connection through TOTV. I have been the beneficiary of some of your advice and appreciate it. I am sure that your insights will continue to be valued here.

Thanks for your wisdom and helpful hand so many times. We wish the best for you and Barbara in the future. Its quality people like you that make this site so special.

Keep in touch when you can, good things will come to you and Barbara. And, thanks for lovin' our four legged friends, too! :BigApplause:

God bless you and keep you.

Best wishes for you Carl

Carl. You are so many things we admire, you have a kind heart, a strong logical mind and a history of serving our country. There are three or four who post on this forum that I know I am going to agree with, be educated by and that has no agenda other than the truth.

We are blessed to have met you both in person and have you visit our home. I also don't feel bereft because I know I will see you on Facebook.

Thank you for your additions to my knowledge and for your affirmation of good.

Be safe, healthy, strong and happy.

Your fan,

Grace Gantner.

Thanks for all of your great advise. I hope you continue to post when you can.

Best wishes to you and Barbara, Carl. I hope you will maintain good health in Tampa but continue to contribute here.

Best wishes on your next stage in life. May God bless you and Barbara.

Enjoy the next chapter in your life Carl.

Carl I always enjoyed your posts and opinions! I will miss you. Take care and wish you the best!

Carl, I also appreciate your wisdom and insight. I hope you keep posting on TOTV, and that this next stage of your life is happy and fulfilling. :wave:

sad to say we may be doing the same. health care here is iffy at best

Please continue your posts when you can Carl. My best wishes to you and Barbara as your journeys continue.

Blessings to you both as you open a new chapter in the book of life

Take care. Blessings to both of you.

Please keep posting, Carl. You don't have to live here to continue your connection with us.

This is so true. I used to post on here from libraries in Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Tampa, Oldsmar, Dunedin, Countryside, Palm Harbor, and East Lake (Palm Harbor) and a house in Palm Harbor owned by a couple of retired realtors/LT Commander in Navy/CIA analyst(s)?

The Tampa Library I used to go to once in a while is at Town & Country. Town 'N Country Regional Public Library: Locations: Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative

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Carl, Best wishes as you make this huge and I’m sure difficult change. There are maybe a dozen or so on TOTV that I truly value their advise and opinions and you are one of them. God bless. Jim

Wishing you both the best !!