[rhpatsell@gmail.com]

Welcome neighbor! We closed on our Veranda a couple weeks ago. You are going to love living there! The pathway south of the adult pool (nick named Gator Trail by Papa Pineapple) Is absolutely beautiful. Once all the construction gets completed it will truly be one of the most desirable villages, at least in my biased eyes.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by mgkw1

Congratulations and welcome. A little advice. Do not buy anything from door to door sales people. If you find a contractor you want to do work contact Crimes against Seniors to see if they are reputable. And The biggest is, You do not have to do everything as soon as you get here. Wait to landscape and paint the driveway. See what is around and you may decide you dont want to do anything. This is a big change and you have the rest of your life to figure it out

Excellent advice - thank you - waiting to buy furniture, washer/dryer, etc until I arrive - I am getting rid of like 80% of my stuff before I move - only bringing clothes (and I’m getting rid of most of my Colorado sweaters, jackets, etc), my kitchen stuff and a very few books - that’s it! I really want to drive around and take photos of what other people have done to their villas - talk to neighbors - then decide what to do / who to hire for landscaping - like you said I am in NO hurry to buy anything right-a-way / may be sleeping on an air mattress for a bit, and I’m OK with that. (One exception, I want to get a golf cart right-a-way, and if I go new, I want to get my name on the list).

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by rhpatsell@gmail.com

Welcome neighbor! We closed on our Veranda a couple weeks ago. You are going to love living there! The pathway south of the adult pool (nick named Gator Trail by Papa Pineapple) Is absolutely beautiful. Once all the construction gets completed it will truly be one of the most desirable villages, at least in my biased eyes.

Of course I am super biased, but I agree with you neighbor - I love early morning walks, and the nature area around Richmond is beautiful, plus Lake Okahumpka area is within walking distance as well.

[Brynnie]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

If others are out there trying for Richmond, good luck and don’t give up hope!

What’s so special about Richmond?

[rhpatsell@gmail.com]

FYI…We ordered new Yamaha carts but they are not due in until April, however the Villages carts store will give you a loaner one until it arrives.

[RICH1]

When I moved to Florida from Golden Colorado, a guy asked me Why? I still have no answer..went from a gorgeous view in the mountains to a wet prairie with highway noise…

[Red Rose]

I didn't know there was a lottery!! Congratulations!! I know you will love it here.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Brynnie

What’s so special about Richmond?

Take the time and Read the posts on this thread. OP explains his reasons in post #15.

We are building in Richmond, took 15 tries before we were #1, still tried for 4 more lots after, which we didn’t get. Even before they were moving dirt in Richmond it was the village we wanted to move to. If we lost out on a lot, we would have stayed where we are

[bowlingal]

watch out for the extra taxes you will have to pay if you are in the city of Wildwood

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Excellent advice - thank you - waiting to buy furniture, washer/dryer, etc until I arrive - I am getting rid of like 80% of my stuff before I move - only bringing clothes (and I’m getting rid of most of my Colorado sweaters, jackets, etc), my kitchen stuff and a very few books - that’s it! I really want to drive around and take photos of what other people have done to their villas - talk to neighbors - then decide what to do / who to hire for landscaping - like you said I am in NO hurry to buy anything right-a-way / may be sleeping on an air mattress for a bit, and I’m OK with that. (One exception, I want to get a golf cart right-a-way, and if I go new, I want to get my name on the list).

Don't throw all those sweaters and jackets away.
Can get chilly and sometimes cold around December and January.
Good news, is no snow!

[Rwirish]

Great news, hope the turnpike doesn’t bother you!

[sowilts]

Fantastic, amazing place to live. 😎

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Great news, hope the turnpike doesn’t bother you!

Too funny. I stopped at eight turnpike comments in your history. Good entertainment.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Too funny. I stopped at eight turnpike comments in your history. Good entertainment.

Yep, funny that people who live elsewhere get some sort of fiendish glee in doing a “Dig” about the turnpike. Why? These people are rather sad, and it’s easy to just ignore their trite and sometimes petty comments. Richmond is a good size village, and I am on the extreme north side, closer to Brownwood than the turnpike. Noise will not be an issue, where it will be more prominent on the southern side of the village. With that said, I’d never belittle someone who purchased a home in the southern part of Richmond and is very happy there. I’m happy that everyone can find a place in this wonderful community to call home, and celebrate that, rather than making snide remarks about the turnpike, the prison, blasting quarry, north vs south, etc.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by RICH1

When I moved to Florida from Golden Colorado, a guy asked me Why? I still have no answer..went from a gorgeous view in the mountains to a wet prairie with highway noise…

And was the Wet Prairie and Highway Noise there when you bought?