Just another day in Paradise

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Old 12-24-2009, 04:07 PM
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It is Christmas time in The Villages. New friends have been made, and neighbors in each village are getting together to celebrate the holidays. I feel like I am celebrating Christmas everyday, living in the most wonderful place, with the most wonderful people, in the world.
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Old 12-24-2009, 04:24 PM
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well said, ale....

Often, internet forums like this can dwell on negatives and complaints which are not always accurately reflective of the true nature of the greater membership. By and large, TOTV members and Villagers are very happy, positive, caring people. The vast majority of us know that we live in a special place at a special time. Future generations may not have the same opportunities for a leisurely retirement that many (but certainly not all) Villagers enjoy. I, for one, am very grateful to be able to live like this and appreciate that such a unique place exists.

Sunny and 75 on Christmas Eve out playing golf in shorts. Not bad.
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Old 12-24-2009, 04:43 PM
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That's sooooooooooooooo nice that you feel that way about your community . I don't live there but been up that way looking for soom time. I'm sure there our a lot of wonderful people up there and there sure is a lot to do .I HOPE YOU GET MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS Enjoy the holiday season .
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Four years later and still feel the same
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Two years for us yesterday! Still loving living here!
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We also just bought in October. It has been a whirlwind. We traveled back to Maryland from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we just couldnt imagine being without the family. I feel like a child that has a brand new shiny Christmas gift from Santa. I am home..in The Villages, ready to play for the rest of my life.
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Seven years now and don't have the itch to leave.


Love it here. Sincerely, without compensation, truly, cross my heart.Just because, honestly, completely, peacefully and joyfully.


If you have to get older, this is the place to do it.


Happy New Year and love to all.
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Old 12-31-2013, 04:06 PM
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Me? I am celebrating the 1st anniversary of signing off on my house plans...I love my place, I have all new truly dear and close friends, I love having all the sliding doors open on a splendid New Year's Eve which night I plan to attend 3 parties and kiss my new love at midnight.
Oh Lordy, I have to start cooking the black-eyed peas. Happy New Year, Y'all.
ps thank you Jim Minnelli, for finding me a lot with the best view I could ever imagine..one year of happiness and counting.
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Old 12-31-2013, 04:10 PM
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Me? I am celebrating the 1st anniversary of signing off on my house plans...I love my place, I have all new truly dear and close friends, I love having all the sliding doors open on a splendid New Year's Eve which night I plan to attend 3 parties and kiss my new love at midnight.
Oh Lordy, I have to start cooking the black-eyed peas. Happy New Year, Y'all.
ps thank you Jim Minnelli, for finding me a lot with the best view I could ever imagine..one year of happiness and counting.

NEW LOVE AT MIDNIGHT?


Oh goody.
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My ears perked up too, Gracie. Waiting for details from Kitty!!! Happy New Year
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Old 12-31-2013, 07:02 PM
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Me? I am celebrating the 1st anniversary of signing off on my house plans...I love my place, I have all new truly dear and close friends, I love having all the sliding doors open on a splendid New Year's Eve which night I plan to attend 3 parties and kiss my new love at midnight.
Oh Lordy, I have to start cooking the black-eyed peas. Happy New Year, Y'all.
ps thank you Jim Minnelli, for finding me a lot with the best view I could ever imagine..one year of happiness and counting.
We had Jim as our salesman as well. He is the best!!!
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