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Nucky 09-23-2017 08:39 PM
You are in the best hand right now TOMCAT. They will give you opinions from the point of view that you need. They are the greatest. Take Care.

Soxman 09-23-2017 08:47 PM
TOMCAT I can relate. MY spouse had been retired for many years, but I was still working. I took early retirement at age 56. It was scarry to leave a job, leave our home of 25 years, our friends, and move to an entirely new place. The good thing here is everyone wants to make new friends, so you can easily get involved. Money is the main thing I worried about, retiring so early. You can get something part time or even full time if you like. Just settle in beforehand making any big decisions. If you need friends, I am always looking for new contacts.

Sox mans wife.

Soxman 09-23-2017 08:48 PM
Biggest thing to remember is to slow down, physically and mentally. The rest follows naturally.

TOMCAT 09-23-2017 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Soxman (Post 1452261)
TOMCAT I can relate. MY spouse had been retired for many years, but I was still working. I took early retirement at age 56. It was scarry to leave a job, leave our home of 25 years, our friends, and move to an entirely new place. The good thing here is everyone wants to make new friends, so you can easily get involved. Money is the main thing I worried about, retiring so early. You can get something part time or even full time if you like. Just settle in beforehand making any big decisions. If you need friends, I am always looking for new contacts.

Sox mans wife.
Your story sounds similar to mine. Thanks so much. How long in the Villages now. I guess you feel much better now.

TOMCAT 09-23-2017 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lanabanana73 (Post 1452090)
I always ask myself in any new situation, "What's the worst thing that can happen?". In this case, the answer would be that you don't like it, you sell your Villages house and you move back to where you came from, or to somewhere new. Another choice would be to start working again, but from your Villages location. Life is full of choices. I hope I am never too afraid to "go for it"!
Thanks

TOMCAT 09-23-2017 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Soxman (Post 1452261)
TOMCAT I can relate. MY spouse had been retired for many years, but I was still working. I took early retirement at age 56. It was scarry to leave a job, leave our home of 25 years, our friends, and move to an entirely new place. The good thing here is everyone wants to make new friends, so you can easily get involved. Money is the main thing I worried about, retiring so early. You can get something part time or even full time if you like. Just settle in beforehand making any big decisions. If you need friends, I am always looking for new contacts.

Sox mans wife.
I thought I had this all planned out. I wanted to leave and live in the Villages 3 years ago. I was all calm. Now I am getting to be a bundle of nerves.

TOMCAT 09-23-2017 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMCAT (Post 1452269)
Your story sounds similar to mine. Thanks so much. How long in the Villages now. I guess you feel much better now.
My husband has been retired for a good many years now also. I am a Yankees mans wife. Is that Red Sox or White Sox.

TOMCAT 09-23-2017 09:36 PM
Thank you everyone for helping me feel better.

graciegirl 09-23-2017 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMCAT (Post 1452279)
Thank you everyone for helping me feel better.
I want you to know that what you are feeling is very typical and very difficult and most of us felt the very same.

There are many wonderful folks here waiting to be your friends.

Sleep well.

Barefoot 09-23-2017 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1452122)
We are "sort of" introverts in that we don't jump into all the neighborhood stuff imediately but prefer to make friends accidentally.
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1452257)
You were one of my happy accidents.;)
I'm relieved! I thought making friends accidentally was similar to "easy come, easy go."

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1452295)
I want you to know that what you are feeling is very typical and very difficult and most of us felt the very same.
Most of us felt the same stresses and insecurities that you're feeling.
And we barrelled ahead and bought a house in TV anyway.
And now we take credit for making the best decision of our life, it's that great! :clap2::MOJE_whot:

TOMCAT 09-24-2017 05:47 AM
You are all so nice.

lake5798 09-24-2017 06:37 AM
You must due your due diligence when making a decision to move. I always suggest renting for at least 3 months here and ask a lot of questions to locals, on pros /cons of living in TV. It is not for everyone!!

zmarkp 09-24-2017 08:34 AM
I'm betting that in a year or so you'll be thinking, "Yeah, one of the best decisions I've ever made!".

TOMCAT 09-24-2017 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by zmarkp (Post 1452400)
I'm betting that in a year or so you'll be thinking, "Yeah, one of the best decisions I've ever made!".
I hope so. Thanks.

TOMCAT 09-24-2017 08:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1452295)
I want you to know that what you are feeling is very typical and very difficult and most of us felt the very same.

There are many wonderful folks here waiting to be your friends.

Sleep well.
Thank you so much for caring.


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