[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I might go to Lowe’s or HD once every 4 months. But I make a list. We travel to Disney and Costco every 3 weeks, that drive is more than 30 minutes

We drive to Costco monthly and it is just over a one hour drive for us. Gotta do it though. Love Costco.

[NJSonja]

Originally Posted by MSchad

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.

I live right between 466 and 441 and I disagree with you about the traffic. Maybe I don't go when people are commuting to work? I chose to live where I live because of the stores. I'm originally from NY/NJ and "needed" stores around me. Personally, I would never move down to the newer areas because of what the original poster said. And we have construction now but it has not affected me. It must be the timing.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by NJSonja

I live right between 466 and 441 and I disagree with you about the traffic. Maybe I don't go when people are commuting to work? I chose to live where I live because of the stores. I'm originally from NY/NJ and "needed" stores around me. Personally, I would never move down to the newer areas because of what the original poster said. And we have construction now but it has not affected me. It must be the timing.

I'm originally from NY/NJ also and totally agree that I would not live anywhere unless there are lots of retail and restaurants near by. I'm so spoiled. The traffic here can not and will never compare to Long Island or South Florida where I lived for 24 years.

So......traffic? What traffic?

[cj1040]

We built in Chitty Chatty...revised floor plans, got 2 huge extra walk in closets etc and a pond/pool BUT knew it would be a trek going to the stores I like. Once your house is in order and your closets are stuffed you dont need to shop that much anymore....

[diamond2005]

Originally Posted by Ewalsh43

Are there any plans for big box stores south of 44? We just bought in the village of Hawkins, and have to drive 30 mins to get to Lowes or Home Depot, or other big box stores for stuff.

You should have thought about things like that, before you
bought in an area that has nothing!

[Hiltongrizz11]

Originally Posted by MSchad

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.

Your information isn't helpful considering you're addressing 441 and not 44.

[Fltpkr]

Coffeebean:

We also like Costco. Which one do you go to, and is there a particular day or time when you find there is less traffic?
Thanks.

[Hiltongrizz11]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Agree. Traffic is worse during the season but it still only takes about 10 minutes to get from the southern end to the northern end of the 441"stomping ground" during the season. Summer months, even less.

That small stretch of 441includes countless retail stores and restaurants and also hospital and medical buildings. Closeness to shopping and restaurants was on our check list of "must haves" when we did our home search in The Villages. Our Mallory Square location checked that off with no problem.

You are another one who's not helpful because you're dressing 441 and the post wants information about 44.

Big difference geographically. Ahem

[Fltpkr]

Ewalsh43:

Ignore those who feel a need to be rude or critical.

[stadry]

[QUOTE=Stu from NYC;1984141]no suggestion of 'holding our collective breaths til then]

[Road-Runner]

Guess I'm different, more concerned they're going to build too much on 44 and it's going to cause all the issues that always come along with the extra growth. We're good with living in a bedroom community with the essentials (milk, bread, wine) nearby and willing to drive a little further for everything else!

[Pdesensi]

Losing battle. Tried for years

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Hiltongrizz11

You are another one who's not helpful because you're dressing 441 and the post wants information about 44.

Big difference geographically. Ahem

Welcome to TTOV where there is a law that all threads must branch out.

[VILLAGER 2011]

check back with your salesperson.
they are known for their accuracy and truthfulness!

[BettyInFL]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I might go to Lowe’s or HD once every 4 months. But I make a list. We travel to Disney and Costco every 3 weeks, that drive is more than 30 minutes

Hubby goes to Lowes about 10 times a week! (yes , that means several times a DAY!) He has 'lists' - but hey, you always need more!

We go to Sams about every other week, and haven't driven to go to Costco yet (we miss Costco, need one closer to TV)