coney island
 

yes, seems a long time since we have heard from coney island babe...have you given up on getting here, even for a visit? it just gets better and better. maybe you have fallen in love and been swept off to the coast of ireland or something? let's hear from you...

wannabee
 

Yes I still am a wannabee. Trying so hard to sell my home up here Ma.
I was down in the villages last June had a great time.
I will try walking around my house 9 times to see if it works for me.
Had an offer but way to low, people think because of the why the market is that we will give away our homes.:blahblahblah:
I hope things get better this spring. Good luck to you all.
jmemc:wave:

:mademyday: WOW!!!!!!! This gives wannabees hope.

Soon
 

I'll retire at the end of the year -- February at the latest....My ex-spouse bought me out so I have enough equity to purchase a Courtyard Villa. I can't wait to join you. Golf carts. Time for making art and music. Time to sleep in and then play with Rada, the wonder cat.

Then, hang out with the others and just connect.

Harbor

Coney babe, where are you? We want to hear from you and know you are ok, ok?

My house in Englewood, FL has been up for sale since JULY 2010. Finally left my ex there to get it sold and was able to get myself a little patio villa in TV for a steal and with a little help from my big bro. You betcha, we're all taking a beating in this market but you can get yourself a good deal here and it all evens out in the end. Good luck to you!

Hey 2BNTV! Congratulations! Have you been able to find work in The Villages or are you happily retiring? I've been looking for a job here since April and so far no luck. I am SO SKILLED it's frightening! Where are the jobs???? Good luck in your new home.
Janet

I "planted" St. Joseph and my house sold in two months and I now live in TV in Buttonwood.

Still a working wannabee in CT that is waiting for my condo to sell. If I had moved four years ago when the market was still good, I would have needed a job with medical benefits.

IMHO - Unfortunately, there are not many jobs available to skilled people unless you are in the health industry. You may have to consider using transferrable skills to find something. Of course, the pay scale will be reduced.

I'm not good at posting links but I believe there is a "Careers in The Villages" icon on www.thevillages.com web site. There is a Human Resources Department on Main St. by Spanish Springs that is an option.

Good Luck with your job search.

wannabe
 

I took cha cha advice and walked around the house a number of times thinking about all the good things but my ex came into the picture and ruined it , My house is going on te market next week and can't wait to come down

Ex's can seem to have lousy timing and mess with all our good feelings. Good luck with the sale of your house. I'm still in the sorting through 38 years of marriage and 28 of it in this house stuff. Working to get 2500 sq foot of stuff down to fit into a 1500 sq ft house! Not easy emotionally or physically, but I am getting there. I have made a vow to myself....if I ever make it to TV...I WILL NOT save things I am not actively using! I also WILL NOT purchase anything becasue it is on sale and I might need it. Better to pay full price when I need it then pay sale price only to never need it. :loco: