[jamblu]

Hi one week strong & still exploring. Closing on my new home in Virginia Trace.

[Nucky]

Congratulations. We are here about a month already. It really is better than than we dreamed of. Great people around.

[Cobh521]

Welcome to The Villages

[devohna]

Welcome to the Villages we have just celebrated being here 1 year. so much to do and such fun. the people are great. We just love it here!! we are from illinois, in the winter when they are under snow we are on the golf courses and in the pools. jump in with both feet and enjoy!!! we are glad you are here

[Ecuadog]

Welcome, jamblu.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by jamblu

Hi one week strong & still exploring. Closing on my new home in Virginia Trace.

Welcome.

Here are a few tips I've learned about being here.

1. Pick up your dog's poop if not in your own yard (and even then I suppose). Even better, don't let your dog poop anywhere other than in your own yard.
2. Some people become really agitated if you pass them, so just smile and wave (with all of your fingers ).
3. Test the waters when around other people if you are about to say anything that could be taken as even the mildest criticism of the developer. Just look for a bruise under their chins, as those are the ones whose knee-jerk reactions to any criticism will show up.
4. Realize that around 6:00pm, there are a plethora of people driving their carts who have taken full advantage of the 2 for 1 happy hours and drive defensively. Apply #2 above for further clarification.
5. The vast majority of folks here will stop and help you at any time and anywhere, but just like in real life there are still some angry jerks roaming around. Watch for the angry jerks and give them a wide berth.
6. Most everyone has an ox that they don't like being gored. Just remember that you've earned the right to express your opinion, just as much as anyone else.
7. If you can't find at least a half dozen clubs/groups that pique your interest, then you probably have been cloistered your whole life and aren't going to like it here much.
8. Just like in real life, but in a much smaller %, there are control freaks/nosy busybodies/rumor mongers/nasty passive-aggressive folks/etc. Learn who they are and spend as little time as possible interacting with them.
9. Take your time exploring this huge and wonderful place. One of life's great pleasures (at least for me), is coming across something new, or noticing something cool that you've passed dozens of time previously without noticing. Except the large green street signs that are prematurely failing of course.
10. Even if you're still working, most other people are retired so grab that internal gear shift and crank it down a couple of gears. In other words, don't get in a hurry to do anything (except always play 'ready golf' ).
11. Don't forget that there are lots of benches next to the MMP's and other areas and sometimes just pulling over and sitting on a bench somewhere, can be wonderfully therapeutic.


I suppose this list could go on forever, but I have found that no amount of explanation from others could have prepared me for what it's really like living here.

If you are able to control your frustrations, slow down and smell the roses, mentally dismiss the control freaks/nosy busy bodies...you will find yourself in Nirvana.

Good luck.

[champion6]

Welcome. The best is yet to come!

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore2

Welcome.

Here are a few tips I've learned about being here.

1. Pick up your dog's poop if not in your own yard (and even then I suppose). Even better, don't let your dog poop anywhere other than in your own yard.
2. Some people become really agitated if you pass them, so just smile and wave (with all of your fingers ).
3. Test the waters when around other people if you are about to say anything that could be taken as even the mildest criticism of the developer. Just look for a bruise under their chins, as those are the ones whose knee-jerk reactions to any criticism will show up.
4. Realize that around 6:00pm, there are a plethora of people driving their carts who have taken full advantage of the 2 for 1 happy hours and drive defensively. Apply #2 above for further clarification.
5. The vast majority of folks here will stop and help you at any time and anywhere, but just like in real life there are still some angry jerks roaming around. Watch for the angry jerks and give them a wide berth.
6. Most everyone has an ox that they don't like being gored. Just remember that you've earned the right to express your opinion, just as much as anyone else.
7. If you can't find at least a half dozen clubs/groups that pique your interest, then you probably have been cloistered your whole life and aren't going to like it here much.
8. Just like in real life, but in a much smaller %, there are control freaks/nosy busybodies/rumor mongers/nasty passive-aggressive folks/etc. Learn who they are and spend as little time as possible interacting with them.
9. Take your time exploring this huge and wonderful place. One of life's great pleasures (at least for me), is coming across something new, or noticing something cool that you've passed dozens of time previously without noticing. Except the large green street signs that are prematurely failing of course.
10. Even if you're still working, most other people are retired so grab that internal gear shift and crank it down a couple of gears. In other words, don't get in a hurry to do anything (except always play 'ready golf' ).
11. Don't forget that there are lots of benches next to the MMP's and other areas and sometimes just pulling over and sitting on a bench somewhere, can be wonderfully therapeutic.


I suppose this list could go on forever, but I have found that no amount of explanation from others could have prepared me for what it's really like living here.

If you are able to control your frustrations, slow down and smell the roses, mentally dismiss the control freaks/nosy busy bodies...you will find yourself in Nirvana.

Good luck.

Wow! I think you let a few things out in you thesis.

To the OP, welcome to TV; we've been here a little over a year and still find new things to do on the days we don't golf.

[2BNTV]

Congrats. Best wishes as you start living the dream.

Been here three years and love it!!!

Played golf today and I am continually amazed at how immaculate TV is kept. Almost everyone is friendly and as usual, you might run into a couple of jerks. I usually smile and walk away, as I can't be bothered with anyone, who is difficult. There are too many nice ones but that's me.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore2

Welcome.

Here are a few tips I've learned about being here.

1. Pick up your dog's poop if not in your own yard (and even then I suppose). Even better, don't let your dog poop anywhere other than in your own yard.
2. Some people become really agitated if you pass them, so just smile and wave (with all of your fingers ).
3. Test the waters when around other people if you are about to say anything that could be taken as even the mildest criticism of the developer. Just look for a bruise under their chins, as those are the ones whose knee-jerk reactions to any criticism will show up.
4. Realize that around 6:00pm, there are a plethora of people driving their carts who have taken full advantage of the 2 for 1 happy hours and drive defensively. Apply #2 above for further clarification.
5. The vast majority of folks here will stop and help you at any time and anywhere, but just like in real life there are still some angry jerks roaming around. Watch for the angry jerks and give them a wide berth.
6. Most everyone has an ox that they don't like being gored. Just remember that you've earned the right to express your opinion, just as much as anyone else.
7. If you can't find at least a half dozen clubs/groups that pique your interest, then you probably have been cloistered your whole life and aren't going to like it here much.
8. Just like in real life, but in a much smaller %, there are control freaks/nosy busybodies/rumor mongers/nasty passive-aggressive folks/etc. Learn who they are and spend as little time as possible interacting with them.
9. Take your time exploring this huge and wonderful place. One of life's great pleasures (at least for me), is coming across something new, or noticing something cool that you've passed dozens of time previously without noticing. Except the large green street signs that are prematurely failing of course.
10. Even if you're still working, most other people are retired so grab that internal gear shift and crank it down a couple of gears. In other words, don't get in a hurry to do anything (except always play 'ready golf' ).
11. Don't forget that there are lots of benches next to the MMP's and other areas and sometimes just pulling over and sitting on a bench somewhere, can be wonderfully therapeutic.


I suppose this list could go on forever, but I have found that no amount of explanation from others could have prepared me for what it's really like living here.

If you are able to control your frustrations, slow down and smell the roses, mentally dismiss the control freaks/nosy busy bodies...you will find yourself in Nirvana.

Good luck.

Priceless!

[joansullivan]

Welcome. I think you will really like it here. Enjoy this time. You deserve it!! TOTV is a great place for finding all sorts of information.

[obxgal]

[charmed59]

Closing on our house in Virginia Trace in August! Howdy neighbor!