[Mr. Grampi II]

I wanted to to take this opportunity to say "hey" to all, I am Mark and I purchased a home in the Villages (Caroline)with my wife Sue almost a year ago (June'11). I guess I was in no hurry to get this 1st post out of the way!

This is truly “another dream comes true” , my father “discovered” the Villages in the early 90’s , I still have the VHS video tape with Jennifer Parr and Robyn Leach that preceded the DVD they send out now.

My father and mother visited/rented in the Villages for many years, they dreamed of owning a home there. Sue and I came in the mid 90’s as young adults with 3 young girls and fell in love with the Villages. My dad never had the resources to buy home here and unfortunately he died before I could. My Mom cried tears of happiness when I called her and told that we had closed on our home…..

We have seen a lot of changes in the Villages over the years, the Morse family’s Michigan roots are evident in all of their hard work and attention to detail that makes the Villages such a great, great place. (I too was born/raised in Michigan!) We feel it a privilege to own a home here.

I have read so many posts from so many of you that I feel like I know some of you. You will hear more from us in the future

[angiefox10]

Wow. That came out of left field. I think I must have gotten something in my eye.


What a great first post!

[Ebsmom]

Look forward to all you have to share! We hope to be enjoying the view from the inside very soon!
Ebsmom

[Golfer in Sanibel]

That is a very nice and well written first post. I would like to say "Welcome to TV" but you have been here longer than I. But, welcome to TOTV.

[keithwand]

Hello from another Michigander moving to TV in June. Spent many summers on Torch Lake about 100 yards from Brownwood.
Now full circle and we'll be near Brownwood again!

[jebartle]

Many many wonderful posters on TOTV and now we can add you to the list of great posters!

[YouNeverKnow]

We are also from Michigan and have one year left until retirement! Can't wait to join all of you at TV. Hope the time goes quickly because it sure seems like it is creeping right now. We have visited many times and can't wait to buy our lot and build in the new section!

[Pturner]

Mark,

Loved reading about how you came to be a Villager. Welcome to TOTV. Please keep us "posted".

[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by keithwand

Hello from another Michigander moving to TV in June. Spent many summers on Torch Lake about 100 yards from Brownwood.
Now full circle and we'll be near Brownwood again!

Hope to be down there summer of 2013! Can't wait to meet lots of new people and make lots of new friends! Hoping there's room left in the new section!

[Snowbird45]

Nice to meet you!

[champion6]

Welcome to TOTV!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Mark, your family's experience with TV gives you an interesting perspective on things. Excellent first post - welcome to TOTV!!

Bill

[Schaumburger]

Mr. Grampi - another welcome to you from a TV wannabee from Chicago. You do have some history with TV.