[natickdan]

Originally Posted by slmwest

after two trips to TV and lots of encouragement from veteran home owners my wife and I decided to put a deposit on a lot in TV of Charlotte. we are a few years away from retirement but very excited about owning a home in TV.
this forum is a great tool to learn from your experience.
moving from Vernon CT
Slmwest

Congrats and welcome to both TV and ToTV. Although we are snowbirds, our purchase in TV was one of the best purchases we've made.

[applesoffh]

Welcome to the Village of Charlotte! May I ask the street you'll be moving to?
It's expanding by leaps and bounds, and the folks here are wonderful. You're going to love it!

[SoccerCoach]

We'll be here 2 yrs in Sept. Moved from Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull. You will be so happy as soon as you arrive.

[Count'n the days]

SLMWEST,

Congratulations! We hope be in our house in Fernandina by December. As Lady Baylor Bear fans, we hope to have at least one or 2 more championships under our belts by the time you get there! Of course we'll still be a few behind UConn.

Count'n the days till we're frogs!

[mo9249]

Hi
I moved to TV in Feb 2012 from Norwalk CT. Came down here November 2010fell in love, went back home and immediately started making plans to retire. Put my condo on the market in May 2011 ... sold it August 2011 went to live with my daughter and at the same time gave notice from to my job and officially retired January 2012 left for TV and said I wasnt come back to CT until I purchased a house....three days after I got here I brought a pre-owned and closed in Feb. Best decision I ever made...this place is truly a Disneyland for Adults. You're never bored and you sleep like a baby because you're so active all day long. People was fabulous here. Back home people dont believe you what its likes here....everyone has to see for themselves. Good luck and WELCOME!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by mo9249

Hi
I moved to TV in Feb 2012 from Norwalk CT. Came down here November 2010fell in love, went back home and immediately started making plans to retire. Put my condo on the market in May 2011 ... sold it August 2011 went to live with my daughter and at the same time gave notice from to my job and officially retired January 2012 left for TV and said I wasnt come back to CT until I purchased a house....three days after I got here I brought a pre-owned and closed in Feb. Best decision I ever made...this place is truly a Disneyland for Adults. You're never bored and you sleep like a baby because you're so active all day long. People was fabulous here. Back home people dont believe you what its likes here....everyone has to see for themselves. Good luck and WELCOME!

Nice post. I see this is your second post so to TOTV.

Your my new hero. I hope to follow in your footsteps.

Bridgeport CT - 2bntv

[MargaretR]

Husband and I moved here from Vernon two years ago, Blue Ridge Drive off Tunnel Road. Maybe we were neighbors! Sure do miss Shady Glen in Manchester! I do like Too Jays in TV more than Reins Deli, though.

PM me if you want. Maybe I can make your transition from Vernon to TV a little bit easier.

[mfp509]

I miss the fried cheese on the burgers at Shady Glen.

[RuthMorgan]

Hi. We have also bought a lot in Charlotte and will be heading there in a few weeks to pick out our cabinets, flooring, etc. I have so many questions!

We are wondering about the additional cost for upgrades, such as granite, stainless steel appliances, and cabinets. Can anyone give us a ball park figure for these things so we are better prepared when we arrive?

Thanks so much.

Ruth Morang

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by RuthMorgan

Hi. We have also bought a lot in Charlotte and will be heading there in a few weeks to pick out our cabinets, flooring, etc. I have so many questions!

We are wondering about the additional cost for upgrades, such as granite, stainless steel appliances, and cabinets. Can anyone give us a ball park figure for these things so we are better prepared when we arrive?

Thanks so much.

Ruth Morang

Sorry I can' thelp with pricing but I wanted to wish you a
to TOTV. I see this is your first post.

BTW - Where in CT? I am in Bridgeport.

[leenie24]

Moved here to Winifred this May from NYC. I am thrilled to be starting this next chapter of my life in paradise! Good luck with your plans and please continue to share your process with us.

[RuthMorgan]

We bought on Enisgrove. (Not completely sure how to pronounce it!!)
Thank you for the welcome.

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by RuthMorgan

Hi. We have also bought a lot in Charlotte and will be heading there in a few weeks to pick out our cabinets, flooring, etc. I have so many questions!

We are wondering about the additional cost for upgrades, such as granite, stainless steel appliances, and cabinets. Can anyone give us a ball park figure for these things so we are better prepared when we arrive?

Thanks so much.

Ruth Morang

to the TOTV forum.

There is some discussion here that might help:
Frustration prior to Design Team meeting

[slmwest]

Ruth
We have many of the same questions and wil be working with our rep to get answers.
One big question we are considering is the jump from a cottage home style to a designer home where some of the features you mentioned may be standard. At this point I am working with our rep and reading TOTV to learn from others.
Slmwest