[tippyclubb]

I will be coming down with the moving truck for 12 days and renting the house next door to ours in Collier. My husband cannot get off work and I'll be coming alone, which I'm rather nervous about. I'm sad I have to do this by myself and can't share the excitement with Tom.

I'll be using GPS from the Orlando airport but does it work in TV in the newer sections? I get lost easily and need to rely on GPS.

Where is the closest grocery store/drug store to Collier off Hendry Dr. and directions how to get there.

The house I'm renting comes with a golf cart and I have no knowledge of where the golf paths are or where to access them. Maybe someone can meet with me and show me the ropes? If so please pm me.

I am so excited and hope to meet some of you. Hopefully, I'll be there for the Crispers or happy hour meet ups, if I can find it.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

I will be coming down with the moving truck for 12 days and renting the house next door to ours in Collier. My husband cannot get off work and I'll be coming alone, which I'm rather nervous about. I'm sad I have to do this by myself and can't share the excitement with Tom.

I'll be using GPS from the Orlando airport but does it work in TV in the newer sections? I get lost easily and need to rely on GPS.

Where is the closest grocery store/drug store to Collier off Hendry Dr. and directions how to get there.

The house I'm renting comes with a golf cart and I have no knowledge of where the golf paths are or where to access them. Maybe someone can meet with me and show me the ropes? If so please pm me.

I am so excited and hope to meet some of you. Hopefully, I'll be there for the Crispers or happy hour meet ups, if I can find it.

Ohhh Tippy,,, you need some help. I've helped out a few g'friends (they happened to be single), when coming down here and not knowing the ropes. I'll be happy to show you around. I'll PM you my phone # so we can connect. By then I should be settled in my new villa so I'll have time. Good luck, take a deep breath and we'll see ya when you get here. Kathie

[tippyclubb]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Ohhh Tippy,,, you need some help. I've helped out a few g'friends (they happened to be single), when coming down here and not knowing the ropes. I'll be happy to show you around. I'll PM you my phone # so we can connect. By then I should be settled in my new villa so I'll have time. Good luck, take a deep breath and we'll see ya when you get here. Kathie

Wow your generosity is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. I could never thank you enough for your kindness and will pay it forward many times over.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

I will be coming down with the moving truck for 12 days and renting the house next door to ours in Collier. My husband cannot get off work and I'll be coming alone, which I'm rather nervous about. I'm sad I have to do this by myself and can't share the excitement with Tom.

I'll be using GPS from the Orlando airport but does it work in TV in the newer sections? I get lost easily and need to rely on GPS.

Where is the closest grocery store/drug store to Collier off Hendry Dr. and directions how to get there.

The house I'm renting comes with a golf cart and I have no knowledge of where the golf paths are or where to access them. Maybe someone can meet with me and show me the ropes? If so please pm me.

I am so excited and hope to meet some of you. Hopefully, I'll be there for the Crispers or happy hour meet ups, if I can find it.

Here is an online map of the golf cart paths. It also has many street names that may help in finding your way around.
Carting The Villages -Home
Anyway, if you find yourself lost, just stop along the cart path and a villager will stop to show you the way. Welcome!

[asianthree]

no worries,,i drove down by myself in july to get the house in order...18 hour drive, three days of buying everything for the empty house from furniture to dishes, and blinds..done in the three day time limit, never got lost, went to ocala, winter park and outskirts of orlando to get furniture..got back in the car and drove 18 hours to come back home...it is amazing what you can do when you are alone..

[tippyclubb]

Thanks to those who responded. However, I am surprised by the lack of response. I have tried hard to make a connection with TOTV forum people. It seems I have failed.

I find it ironic that there are so many complaints about bad golf cart drivers and when I clearly asked for help only one person offered to show me the ropes. In the future please stop your complaining regarding stupid things cart drivers do.

Also not one person could take the time to type out how I can get to a grocery/drug store from Collier. No thanks to you I will not be starving to death and will knock on a neighbors door and ask them.

We have made two short visit to TV and both times we met people who gave us their calling card and invited us to stay at their house if we needed. We appreciated the gesture but would never consider doing such.

It seems people in TV are very friendly, but not so much on TOTV. At least not to me anyway. I have tried to connect with you many times and I'm done now. I consider it your loss in that you will not get the chance to meet us. We are great people who make friends easily. We will be just fine.

My husband advised for me not to start this thread. Instead, he suggested when I get there to rely upon neighbors to ask questions. I should have heeded his words and not posted and ended up feeling like a fool for asking.

I wish you all a wonderful happy life in the bubble.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

Thanks to those who responded. However, I am surprised by the lack of response. I have tried hard to make a connection with TOTV forum people. It seems I have failed.

I find it ironic that there are so many complaints about bad golf cart drivers and when I clearly asked for help only one person offered to show me the ropes. In the future please stop your complaining regarding stupid things cart drivers do.

Also not one person could take the time to type out how I can get to a grocery/drug store from Collier. No thanks to you I will not be starving to death and will knock on a neighbors door and ask them.

We have made two short visit to TV and both times we met people who gave us their calling card and invited us to stay at their house if we needed. We appreciated the gesture but would never consider doing such.

It seems people in TV are very friendly, but not so much on TOTV. At least not to me anyway. I have tried to connect with you many times and I'm done now. I consider it your loss in that you will not get the chance to meet us. We are great people who make friends easily. We will be just fine.

My husband advised for me not to start this thread. Instead, he suggested when I get there to rely upon neighbors to ask questions. I should have heeded his words and not posted and ended up feeling like a fool for asking.

I wish you all a wonderful happy life in the bubble.

Tippy I hope you reconsider revisiting TOTV. I originally read your post and thought I could help, but I don't know my way around the Collier area. Then I saw that Kathy had offered and that she would be showing you around so that the problem was solved. TOTVers are a bunch of good people and willing to help. The other day I posted I was looking for a small computer desk. I must have received 6 private messages telling me where to find one. I think we all just thought Kathy would be showing you around and you no longer needed our help. P.S. I would try finding my way around in the car first before I would venture out in the golf cart. That way you can get your bearings.

[tippyclubb]

Originally Posted by jnieman

Tippy I hope you reconsider revisiting TOTV. I originally read your post and thought I could help, but I don't know my way around the Collier area. Then I saw that Kathy had offered and that she would be showing you around so that the problem was solved. TOTVers are a bunch of good people and willing to help. The other day I posted I was looking for a small computer desk. I must have received 6 private messages telling me where to find one. I think we all just thought Kathy would be showing you around and you no longer needed our help. P.S. I would try finding my way around in the car first before I would venture out in the golf cart. That way you can get your bearings.

Yes, your right Kathie did offer to help and told me to call her, which I did and left a message 3 or 4 days ago. I have not heard from her.

I am glad people have been receptive to you as they are too many other people as well.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for me, as this is not the first time a thread of mine received little response.

[BuckeyeMom]

I just sent you a PM. We are also moving down in mid June.

[KathieI]

Tipppppyyyyyyyy,,,, great fun talking to you this morning. I felt so bad when I saw this post. You did call me a few days ago, but I'm in the middle of selling my big Lantana house and I bought and closed on a CYV just this past week, so I've been like a one-armed paperhanger!!!! Soooo busy, but I will be readily available for you when you get here in mid-June. As we discussed, take the shuttle to Lake Sumter Landing (LSL) and I'll pick you up there, bring you to Enterprise to rent a car and then you follow me to your house. Then we will go food shopping, furniture shopping and DANCING TILL THE WEE HOURS!!! (shhhh don't tell hubby!!!!)

But so sorry I disappointed you, but my priorities right now were closing on my purchase and closing on the house I'm selling. But we will have fun and I will be there for you. Jnieman, if you need help, let us know, cause Tippy and I will be there for you tooooo.


Have a safe trip here, Tip, and call me with your flight info and I'll see you mid-June!!!!

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMom

I just sent you a PM. We are also moving down in mid June.

OK, let us know if you need help toooooo!!

[glgene]

Tippy,
Be grateful for your responders...but please don't bash the non-responders to your info requests. Not everybody here responds to ALL requests; they've got their TV life to live...they don't hang on TOTV 24/7.

TOTV is a great system. Thank you, TOTVers.

Gene

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by glgene;879***

Tippy,
Be grateful for your responders...but please don't bash the non-responders to your info requests. Not everybody here responds to ALL requests; they've got their TV life to live...they don't hang on TOTV 24/7.

TOTV is a great system. Thank you, TOTVers.

Gene

That's true, Gene, and right now, I'm barely on the computer because I'm running back and forth between 2 houses, packing, unpacking, ordering contractors to do things for me,,, so I'm really not on TOTV at all. But Tippy and I connected today and we're okay. I can understand how overwhelming it is to come to a strange place by yourself, because I did it too, but I'm kinda tough and outgoing so I don't scare too easy.

How have you been? I miss seeing you and Kath. Take care.

[glgene]

Kathie,
Everything is fine here. We love TV! Great, friendly, helpful people in TV.

Didn't know you were selling your Lantana to buy a Villa. Downsizing, upsizing or remaining status quo...whatever fits one's boat is the right oar.

Wishing you the very best in your new Villa!

Gene & Kathy

[asianthree]

I just wanted you to know its not such a scary place when you are alone. Since collier was not there when we were there last can't give you directions to a grocery..i just plug grocery or resturants in my phone and it gives me what is near me and then how to get there...sorry you are so upset