[Flourishing Palms]

After 35 days on the market, we've sold our home of 23 years here in West Des Moines, Iowa. If all goes smoothly, we will be closing May 3! In TV, we're lining up a month-long stay in a two-bedroom rental that takes a pet. Beginning in mid-May we'll be house-hunting - pre-owned, new construction; custom build - are all up for consideration. Like everyone else newly arriving in TV, we're looking forward to an easy "magic kingdom" lifestyle which will no doubt be very different for us. God-willing, we'll have at least another 20 years to enjoy activities and new friends.

If only saying good-bye, after 23 years, wasn't so difficult...
Linda
Flourishing Palms

[Golfer in Sanibel]

It IS hard. But think about the wonderful new life you are creating for yourself. You will be thrilled to get here and start your new life.

[CarGuys]

Welcome to TV and I hope all your wishes come true! Take your time there is much to Observe and learn here.

Good news lots of resources and lots of friends on TOTV to help.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Congrats, flourishingpalms! Got your house sold - - - - - you're in the driver's seat with what sounds like a great plan in place!

Enjoy!!

Bill

[Schaumburger]

Hello Linda, Greetings from my hometown of Dubuque, IA --visiting my dad for a few days. I don't think you will miss the Iowa winters. Your plans sounds like a good one. So many great new and preowned homes in The Villages to choose from. See you on the golf cart paths or in the squares when I rent in June. Go Hawkeyes and Cyclones!

[USNRet92]

Good to see some folks from Iowa moving to TV's! I'm from Iowa and still have family in Des Moines area all the way to the Amana area. Good luck on your move...hope to be choosing a home there sometime in the next month or so. We sold our home after being on the market 2 weeks here in North Alabama. Each day we get a bit closer to moving away from our home of the last 20 yrs and searching for that next one for 20 or more
USNRet~Dave
Ebsmom~Bev

[asianthree]

Big deep breath you will know its the right one when you see it. Happy house hunting

[Debfrommaine]

You'll be fine, just like the some 85,000 rest of us........enjoy the experience!

[Barefoot]

Congratulations on selling your home, and welcome to your new life.

Please don't forget the Crispers lunch at 3 PM on the third Friday of each month. Crispers is located in the Southern Trace Plaza on CR 466. Reminders will be posted on TOTV.

[Flourishing Palms]

Thank you, everyone, for your encouragement, support, and affirmation that our plans are feasible! It's great to know a few other Iowans have made and are making the big step to TV. Snow IS our biggest reason for leaving. Wonderful TV experiences surely lie ahead of us.

Ah... don't forget "Go Panthers!" Hubby is a University of Northern Iowa grad! I'm a Drake grad.

Linda
Flourishing Palms

[Graytop]

Welcome to paradise,.......I like your blog, nice work,....grandkids,...good stuff!

[Yankee Quilter]

Congratulations and best of luck with the move?

[Flourishing Palms]

Originally Posted by Flourishing Palms

After 35 days on the market, we've sold our home of 23 years here in West Des Moines, Iowa. If all goes smoothly, we will be closing May 3! In TV, we're lining up a month-long stay in a two-bedroom rental that takes a pet. Beginning in mid-May we'll be house-hunting - pre-owned, new construction; custom build - are all up for consideration. Like everyone else newly arriving in TV, we're looking forward to an easy "magic kingdom" lifestyle which will no doubt be very different for us. God-willing, we'll have at least another 20 years to enjoy activities and new friends.

If only saying good-bye, after 23 years, wasn't so difficult...
Linda
Flourishing Palms

We're striking out finding a place to rent. Those we've found in the Internet are not available when we'd like them.

Can anyone suggest something? We're looking for:
2 bedrooms
May 21 to June 18
pet-friendly: 35 pound beagle/chow dog, well-trained (NEVER on furniture or beds)
Wifi

TIA, Linda
Flourishing Palms

[karenestep]

We are permanently moving to The Villages in early July. We grew up in Mason City, and most recently lived in Ankeny for several years. We'd love to get together with you and meet once we get there!

[ssmith]

I don't know a place to rent but wanted to say, 'hi'. We lived in Altoona IA for 5 years. The snow in our driveway went all the way above my knees. You won't miss that!!!! Sure hope you find what you are looking for. We would love to be moving there.