[Hankg42]

Hi all! My name is Hank, my wife's name is Jackie. We're native New Yorkers, currently living in New Jersey. I will be retiring at the end of the year, and we're starting to look for our new home, and we think The Villages may be it. We will be coming down to The Villages in July to stay for 5 days, sample the lifestyle, and look at homes. I hope to learn a lot about "TV" on this forum. Looking forward to meeting folks in July. See you then!

[hansel]

Welcome Hank and Jackie I am sure you will enjoy your visit in July and love the lifestyle. We are also New York born and raised moving here from Manalapan NJ 2 years ago.

[2BNTV]

Another New Yorker here!!!!!

There aren't eonugh words to describe, how beautiful this place is.

Be prepared to be blown away.

BTW - Bring your checkbook.

[tippyclubb]

I agree with 2BNTV you will be blown away. When you meet people in TV make sure to tell them your on lifestyle visit. You will find many friendly people willing to answer any questions you have while on your visit. You are going to love it.

[Hankg42]

Thanks for the info and friendly replies!

[Bonanza]

Stop "hoping" and do it!
You won't be sorry.
And the best news is . . . no snow!

[obxgal]

[DougB]

Do you own a dog?

[Hankg42]

Originally Posted by DougB

Do you own a dog?

I do. An 11 year old bulldog. He is beginning to go downhill, however. Not sure how much longer he will be with us.

[Hankg42]

Forgot to mention... our preview visit is scheduled for the week of 7/14. Can't wait!

[BuckeyeMom]

A few weeks ago, my husband and I came to The Villages for our third visit and bought a home. We're presently getting ready for the big move to take place in a couple of weeks. We both can't wait to begin this next adventure in our lives. I am looking forward to meeting quite a few people I've contacted through this site. It's a wonderful resource for any information you'd like to know about The Villages. As has been mentioned previously, let people know you're on the Lifestyle Preview Plan and you will find so many friendly people willing to answer any questions you might have. I hope you and your wife have a wonderful visit in July!

[Hankg42]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMom

A few weeks ago, my husband and I came to The Villages for our third visit and bought a home. We're presently getting ready for the big move to take place in a couple of weeks. We both can't wait to begin this next adventure in our lives. I am looking forward to meeting quite a few people I've contacted through this site. It's a wonderful resource for any information you'd like to know about The Villages. As has been mentioned previously, let people know you're on the Lifestyle Preview Plan and you will find so many friendly people willing to answer any questions you might have. I hope you and your wife have a wonderful visit in July!

Thank you! We are really looking forward to our visit!

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Hankg42, welcome to the forum. I am sure you will love your visit. We came down a few years ago just to check it out and unexpectedly bought a house! Just couldn't help ourselves even though our retirement was several years away. Now we are moving down to be frogs (full timers) in 2 weeks. You will be blown away by how friendly it is, how pretty it is and how much there is to do like we were. When people advise you to bring your checkbook on your visit we laughed until we found we needed ours! I hope you have a wonderful time. And, by the way, your dog is adorable. I'm sorry he isn't well.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by DougB

Do you own a dog?

DON'T START, Dougbee!

[Briand]

Welcome Hank - you will love it here. I started Golf when I arrived 5 years ago and am in the better-than-bogie group now, play Pickle Ball, table-tennis and tennis, sail an R/V sailboat, attend two Art Groups and the Gems and Minerals Society. I'm about average age here 73 - Join us ! Brian