[baker7890]

Hi, I'm Maggie and I just retired from the State Department Foreign Service on 31 December 2015. I moved into the Village of Del Mar on 4 March. Believe it or not, I'm still trying to get settled in. I've had two shipments of household goods arrive (150-180 boxes each) from U.S. and Canada. I have one more to arrive later this month from Belgium. I've had one yard sale already and will have another one next month. I can't wait until I find a place for everything and have everything in its place!

[Ecuadog]

Greetings, Maggie.

[KathieI]

Maggie, I don't envy you, I downsized to a villa 2 years ago and am still trying to find places for things. Good Luck and Welcome to the Villages!!!!

[2BNTV]

to TOTV.

My advice is to not kill yourself by doing everything in a short time. Spent time to enjoy the day and you will feel better.

Congrats. Best wishes as you start living the dream.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by baker7890

Hi, I'm Maggie and I just retired from the State Department Foreign Service on 31 December 2015. I moved into the Village of Del Mar on 4 March. Believe it or not, I'm still trying to get settled in. I've had two shipments of household goods arrive (150-180 boxes each) from U.S. and Canada. I have one more to arrive later this month from Belgium. I've had one yard sale already and will have another one next month. I can't wait until I find a place for everything and have everything in its place!

Welcome. I applied for that a few times but never heard back.

I hope you enjoy the Villages. And many people seem to do a lot of travelling.

[baker7890]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Maggie, I don't envy you, I downsized to a villa 2 years ago and am still trying to find places for things. Good Luck and Welcome to the Villages!!!!

Thanks Kathi!

[baker7890]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Welcome. I applied for that a few times but never heard back.

I hope you enjoy the Villages. And many people seem to do a lot of travelling.

Thanks for the welcome!

[baker7890]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

to TOTV.

My advice is to not kill yourself by doing everything in a short time. Spent time to enjoy the day and you will feel better.

Congrats. Best wishes as you start living the dream.

Oh, no worries; I'm taking it real slow!

[Bleudeturquoise]

Welcome to The Villages Maggie. Been here 16 years. Best decision we've ever made.

You may want to join THE OVERSEAS LIVING CLUB Great group!

"overseaslivingclub@hotmail.com<mailtoverseasliv ingclub@outlook.com>"

or call: Judy Dionne 352-561-4424 tell her Dottie sent you

[ConnieNonnie]

Hi Welcome to the Villages. I moved here in 2012 full time to care for my parents.
What I did was I unpacked boxes that I must have. The remainder I went thru at
a VERY slow pace. After 2 years I started donating the "stuff". I figured if I didn't
need it in 2 years- there must be someone who does. Its still a work in progress.
Enjoy your next chapter. ConnieNonnie

[Buffalo Jim]

Welcome to your new home !

It `s very hard to unpack everything . Suggest you try to break it down and take a day off every couple of days .
Also there is a woman who advertises in the Daily Sun that she offers Organizing Services . Might be worth considering .

[obxgal]

Welcome and congratulation on your new home.

[baker7890]

Thanks Dottie; I'll look into it!