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Old 10-04-2011, 04:00 AM
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After our first visit (coincidentally on an Italianfest night 2 years ago),buying a house in March and lurking on TOTV we finally MADE IT! Yesterday, after arriving on the autotrain, we had the greatest day. Dinner at Pauly's and Rocky and the Rollers in SS! What a way to inaugurate us as FROGS!

Wore our Phillies hat and met some great folks from our "old" home town.

If every day is like that one, whoa, this is living the dream!

Now we look forward to Crispers and meeting other fine TOTV'ers

Hope to see and meet other folks from the Philly area!

See ya on the links!
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Old 10-04-2011, 04:34 AM
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Congratulations! After planning, dreaming, and saving it must be a terrific feeling to finally arrive. We close in less than 2 weeks (does this mean we are currently tadpoles?). I hope our first day is as grand as yours
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Old 10-04-2011, 04:49 AM
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Congrats to you and may you have many happy days ahead of you.

Looking forward to being in the same situation in Sanibel in late 2012.
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Old 10-04-2011, 05:40 AM
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Me too! I can't wait!!!
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Default Well JUST LOOK AT YOU RIGHT HERE IN LOWER PARADISE!!
Welcome Hedoman and Hedowoman!

We are lovin' this Froggin'!! You are gonna love it too. Many Welcoming HUGS from us G's!!

Come on over anytime. We aren't totally unpacked but you are welcome...

as are any of you who want to drop by...
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Old 10-04-2011, 07:35 AM
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Congrats, hedoman. We're right behind you... arriving Oct. 19. And the best is yet to come!
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Wow! After seeing you on the site for so long, it's WONDERFUL to know you are finally there. I'm so happy for you!
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Old 10-04-2011, 11:22 AM
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Lucky, lucky you.

I have some time left before I can join you, although I have a Life Style Preview in November. I'm also from Philly and when I return in April 2012 to rent for a couple of months I plan to take the auto train. How was your trip? Any pointers that I can learn from you before I make reservations on the train? Did you rent a room? Were you upstairs or down?

Enjoy the good life in the Villages.
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Lucky, lucky you.

I have some time left before I can join you, although I have a Life Style Preview in November. I'm also from Philly and when I return in April 2012 to rent for a couple of months I plan to take the auto train. How was your trip? Any pointers that I can learn from you before I make reservations on the train? Did you rent a room? Were you upstairs or down?

Enjoy the good life in the Villages.
the autotrain is THE way to go (as we don't fly). It's and easy drive down 95 3 hours from Devon PA and just a great experience. Get your reservations now to save money. We tried to do the coach thing (like so what is one night of questionable sleep we thought). Boy was that a rough time. We won't go without a room. Wife was already here unpacking so I did a roomette which is fabulous for 1 but quite a challenge for 2 I surmised. IF we return to PA ( as I said to my friends "when you live in paradise you vacation in hell?) we will always use the AT 1 1/4 hours from TV.

Anything else I can help with just ask

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Hedoman:

Congrats to you as you are living the dream.

May you have many wonderful days in paradise.
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the autotrain is THE way to go (as we don't fly). It's and easy drive down 95 3 hours from Devon PA and just a great experience. Get your reservations now to save money. We tried to do the coach thing (like so what is one night of questionable sleep we thought). Boy was that a rough time. We won't go without a room. Wife was already here unpacking so I did a roomette which is fabulous for 1 but quite a challenge for 2 I surmised. IF we return to PA ( as I said to my friends "when you live in paradise you vacation in hell?) we will always use the AT 1 1/4 hours from TV.

Anything else I can help with just ask
Our roomette for 2 was fine. No issues, had one on the 1st floor, close to bathrooms.
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hedoman, Congratulations! May all your days in TV be great ones!
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Good for you Hedoman! So glad your day has finally arrived! What happened to those Phils last night?
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