[angiefox10]

What??? I don't live in The Villages? But I know you all!! You feel like my neighbors.

TOTV keeps me connected to TV until I can get there. I don't care what the subject is... I just love to read what you are reading, who had a good meal (and sometimes bad) at what restaurant. What homes you all chose to buy and why and what villages you each live in and all about your lives there.... Even if I don't post... I am ALWAYS reading!!!

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Double ditto.

When I first visited TV, this site was not in existence or I did not know about it. If I had, I might have asked for and been given advice that would have possibly made a move to TV a reality.

It is very entertaining and addictive. It helps me to feel like I am in TV and preserves my sanity until I get there.

Why do I hear voices in my head?

Voices?? I have the same affliction! TOTV is my "fix" until we can make the plunge too.

What a great wealth of information we've gained from this site. Not to mention the almost mystical way you seem to make friends with folks you haven't even met yet. We can't wait until we can make one of the luncheons at Crispers to actually meet many of you!!

To the creators of this forum and the hundreds and hundreds of posts that have helped so many of us, we give "KUDOS" and

Changed my signature quote. Couldn't resist after getting it on an email!!

[faithfulfrank]

Glad this has turned out to be a positive thread, and that "wannabes", "lurkers", and other "non-Villagers" are welcome.

It is one of the biggest decisions in your life.....if TOTV is helpful in that regard, terrific!

I can attest that it is a blessing to read and post here when one is still up here in NY trying to get through another Buffalo sub zero winter.....

What an amazing time we live in....that we can be thousands of miles away and still be "online neighbors"......

Frank

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by faithfulfrank

What an amazing time we live in....that we can be thousands of miles away and still be "online neighbors"......

Frank

What a perfect term "online neighbors"!! That describes it to a "T"!

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by runnermi

Reading and posting here is what is keeping my dream alive while I wait for my time to be able to move.

You and me both Gail. I will probably set a wannabee record since I doubt I will be buying before TV is built out, but I think I want a resale anyway. Wait, I think Angiefox said she and her husband waited 8 yrs. to buy.

[Schaumburger]

And to Bettiboop and 2BNTV -- I agree with you also. I have learned so much about TV from reading and asking questions. Never knew what a bond is (no such thing here in Illinois when you are purchasing a home), issues about home maintenance in Florida that don't apply in Illinois, golf cart information (never drove a golf cart until last month when I was in TV), etc. When you are contemplating a long distance move, especially as a singleton, the more information you can have about your potential new home is a very good thing.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

And to Bettiboop and 2BNTV -- I agree with you also. I have learned so much about TV from reading and asking questions. Never knew what a bond is (no such thing here in Illinois when you are purchasing a home), issues about home maintenance in Florida that don't apply in Illinois, golf cart information (never drove a golf cart until last month when I was in TV), etc. When you are contemplating a long distance move, especially as a singleton, the more information you can have about your potential new home is a very good thing.

and don't forget the roof rat education. Priceless.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

and don't forget the roof rat education. Priceless.

. Posh08 -- Was the photo for your avatar taken in Key West, FL? I never knew that Key West was cruise ship port until I was in Key West last year for the first time.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

. Posh08 -- Was the photo for your avatar taken in Key West, FL? I never knew that Key West was cruise ship port until I was in Key West last year for the first time.

that one was Grand Turk. KW is a favorite port stop for us.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

Give me 5! I was a lurker for awhile before I "took the plunge" and joined on New Year's Day! I think this is a great site for info.

As a soon-to-be owner, I have gained so much from this site....from great information to true-blue forever friends...I hope.
I just want to give kudos to the new admin, Kenneth. This site has truly become a lot more positive and informative since change of ownership....IMHO.

I know....I know...nothing like kissing up to the boss!

Your true blue forever friend here is an absolute for sure and not a hope. Mz. Swimdawg.

[ewstanley]

We got a lot of information from this forum to help us make our decision to move. We aren't full time yet. But we will be soon enough. I thank everyone who helped us with their honest posts about TV. We got so much information from TOTV that we felt very comfortable with our purchase. My husband called me one morning while I was on my way to work and said that he saw a villa that he really liked. By noon we had our realtor and offer in. We are still getting great information from landscaping to vets for our dog. There are people that are so kind and caring. God bless you all. I don't post much but I do read a lot. LOL

[ssmith]

Well, one thing I wanted to learn was how 'the real people' who live there felt about the place. It is easy to be swayed by the advertising hype but I wanted to see the real Oz behind the curtain and you know what.....it seems to be better than imagined! The best amenity seems to be the wonderful peeps!!!!

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Your true blue forever friend here is an absolute for sure and not a hope. Mz. Swimdawg.

Well, Mz. Gracie, perhaps we can drink to that.....with a Kool refreshing drink.

TOTV....wonderful resource for information...about what is soon to be my new home....

....and gaining online friends who are now forever friends. YES!!!

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by ewstanley

We got a lot of information from this forum to help us make our decision to move. We aren't full time yet. But we will be soon enough. I thank everyone who helped us with their honest posts about TV. We got so much information from TOTV that we felt very comfortable with our purchase. My husband called me one morning while I was on my way to work and said that he saw a villa that he really liked. By noon we had our realtor and offer in. We are still getting great information from landscaping to vets for our dog. There are people that are so kind and caring. God bless you all. I don't post much but I do read a lot. LOL

Couldn't have said it better. 41 days and a wake up and we are FROGS. Thanks to TOTV for immense help and education.

[ariel]

Originally Posted by ewstanley

We got a lot of information from this forum to help us make our decision to move. We aren't full time yet. But we will be soon enough. I thank everyone who helped us with their honest posts about TV. We got so much information from TOTV that we felt very comfortable with our purchase. My husband called me one morning while I was on my way to work and said that he saw a villa that he really liked. By noon we had our realtor and offer in. We are still getting great information from landscaping to vets for our dog. There are people that are so kind and caring. God bless you all. I don't post much but I do read a lot. LOL

Stories so similar to mine. I have a little notebook that I write down notes/numbers from the things I've learned "lurking". I've moved a few times over the years and have always been blessed with great neighbors, but TOTV has made me feel I really know the place. Cheers to my "unseen" neighbors!