[glgene]

Our TV dream has come true -- we bought today! A 1-year old Lantana in "south" Sanibel.

We have longed 6+ years for this day. Happened quickly after we saw the TV listing on Wednesday. Hopped on a flight yesterday, and sealed the deal today (Sunday). We close Feb. 8.

Our TV "wannabe status" will turn to TV "frogs" in a few months. I retire June 30. Kathy retired in mid-2011. Next up (starting tomorrow), furniture shopping.

Many, many thanks to "Graciegirl" for her assistance in our house selection, and to the "Golfer in Sanibel" for his patience when we did the neighborhood Q/A with him today. TV sure does have friendly people here!

Gene & Kathy, OH
"Let the sun shine on Sanibel."

[cathyw]

Congrats !

[KathieI]

I'm soooo happy for you!!!!! Welcome Gene and Kathy!! Congratulations!!!

[graciegirl]

Oh How I wish we hadn't had a tee time this afternoon. So glad you are going to a Sanibel social tonight.

Dear everyone, today we added two GREAT and DEAR people to our hometown.

Yay.

Hugs and love from Henry, Helene and me.

[sharonga]

Congratulations. We live in Sanibel too. Wonderful place. Enoy

[784caroline]

Its good to hear that "GOOD" things happen. We have a Lantana and you will absolutely enjoy it.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Congrats, Gene!!!

And your new operative phrase will soon become: - - - - - - - > "Get the checkbook out!"

Bill

[eweissenbach]

Great news Gene and Kathy. Look forward to meeting you soon.

[jimbo2012]

Wow great, when I talked to U U said U wanted something small!!!!!

U must have had two glasses of KOOL aid

Call us when U guys get down here......

[glgene]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Wow great!

U must have had two glasses of KOOL aid

Call us when U guys get down here......

We're still here in TV. Headed back to Ohio on Tuesday mid-afternoon. We're going to take care of some essential things while we're here for a brief while, such as home insurance, etc. Going back to our newly-bought home in Sanibel tomorrow to get exact room measurements so we can begin to plan for furniture placement. And, eventually, the BIG decision: gas or electric golf cart <g>.

We did our first goof tonight. A volunteer lady at Captiva Rec. Center today told us they were having a Sanibel social event tonight, and we should attend. So we did with excitement. But when we arrived we were told it was for Unit 175; we're in Unit 178. So we politely excused ourselves. If that's our worst mistake, then I guess we'll be OK

Gene & Kathy

[Lark7]

Congrats! Sorry about having to return to Ohio - it is supposed to be 4 and 5 degrees here over the next several days.

[jrandall]

Originally Posted by glgene

Our TV dream has come true -- we bought today! A 1-year old Lantana in "south" Sanibel.

We have longed 6+ years for this day. Happened quickly after we saw the TV listing on Wednesday. Hopped on a flight yesterday, and sealed the deal today (Sunday). We close Feb. 8.

Our TV "wannabe status" will turn to TV "frogs" in a few months. I retire June 30. Kathy retired in mid-2011. Next up (starting tomorrow), furniture shopping.

Many, many thanks to "Graciegirl" for her assistance in our house selection, and to the "Golfer in Sanibel" for his patience when we did the neighborhood Q/A with him today. TV sure does have friendly people here!

Gene & Kathy, OH
"Let the sun shine on Sanibel."

Welcome and you won't regret it!

[glgene]

Originally Posted by Lark7

Congrats! Sorry about having to return to Ohio - it is supposed to be 4 and 5 degrees here over the next several days.

It will be our last winter in Ohio! Our cup is MORE than 1/2 full -- we're moving to TV! Once here, the cup will runneth over. <g>

Gene & Kathy

[LynnDeb]

Originally Posted by glgene

It will be our last winter in Ohio! Our cup is MORE than 1/2 full -- we're moving to TV! Once here, the cup will runneth over. <g>

Gene & Kathy

Congrats

[anarick]

Gene & Kathy
Congratulations on your new home!! Wishing you all the very best settling in and making it your own.

Rick & Ana your future neighbors in Fernandina