[swimdawg]

I don't post on this site too often...maybe now and then...but I sure soak it all in....especially the postives!

Today I closed on my beautiful new Iris-on-the-Lake in one of the newer villages. Due to personal committments up here in WNY, I was unable to be there for the closing. It was a long road......ups and downs......paperwork galore (not my fav!). However, today was the culmination of dreams that I have had for many years.

I am known as swimdawg because.........I swim at least 1/2 mile every day...and my dawg, Lexi, is the Navy Seabee Mascot.

I came home from swimming this morning and received phone calls from The Villages saying that everything went well and I owned a home in TV. Then my sales rep, Crystal, called and said the initial walk-thru went great. Yay!

I wasn't able to step foot in my house but I had second best. My dear beloved friend, GRACIE, who was extremely instrumental in getting me to pursue my dream to live in Lower Paradise, was the first to step foot in my new house....along with her wonderful loved ones. I can't tell you how grateful I am...she is THE BEST. Sorry...forum...for getting personal......but I rarely write....and she deserves it!

So......it's a done deal. I am a home owner in The Villages! Unbelievable.

Thanks to TOTV for all the positives......knowledge, advice and friends.

And all I can say......a week from Sunday........when I get off that plane...
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!!!!

[Cynbod]

What a great story to read. I am glad you found the house of your dreams and that all went well.

[ssmith]

I am soooo glad for you....enjoy and keep posting ...remember us Wannabes live vicariously through you!!!!

[pooh]

Congratulations, Swimdawg, I'm so happy for you and yours!

I'm glad Gracie was the first to visit your new home...she's indeed, the best!

Have a wonderful flight down to TV, your new hometown!

[Pturner]

Hi Swimdawg,

That is so awesome! I'm thrilled for you.



What's more, what better omen than to have Gracie, Sweetie and Helene be the first visitors to your home.

May the rest of your life, be the best of your life. I have a feeling it will be!

Love,
P

Congrats. Great when the plan comes together!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

And so it happened, just as you'd hoped! Congrats, swimdawg!!! Another dream come true!

Bill

[champion6]

Congrats, swindawg. The best is yet to come!

[obxgal]

Congratulations, Swimdawg. I am so happy things worked out perfectly for you with your closing. Now all you have to do is get down here and enjoy your new home and neighbors.

[missypie]

This is a great story. Have a wonderful life in Paradise. Lucky dog!!!!!!

[graciegirl]

Lucky you. Lucky us to know you.

May you continue to enjoy this wonderful place for years to come.

Hugs and our very best wishes.

[handyman]

See ya there !

[Bettiboop]

Congrats Swimdawg!! Don't ya just love it when a plan comes together!!

[tainsley]

Good for you swimdawg!

[l2ridehd]

Congratulations and enjoy your new home. And Gracie shows yet again what a great friend and gem she really is.